Central District of California • 5:26-cv-03704

#1

Jul 01, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge R. Gary Klausner and referred to Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen.(Filing fee $ 5 FEE PAID), filed by Petitioner Jebarah Wafig Mahmoud. (car) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#2

Jul 01, 2026

MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT of a Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Jebarah Wafig Mahmoud. (car) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#3

Jul 06, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge R. Gary Klausner and referred to Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen, who is authorized to consider preliminary matters and conduct all further hearings as may be appropriate or necessary. Pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.4, the Court must be notified within five (5) days of any address change. See notice for additional details. (car) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#4

Jul 06, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (car) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#5

Jul 06, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (car) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#6

Jul 07, 2026

IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: Order Re: Petitioner's Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order 2 . On July 1, 2026, Jebarah Wafig Mahmoud filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and the present Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order against Mark Wayne Mullin, Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, James Pilkington, and Warden GEO Group. Petitioner is in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") custody. Petitioner seeks the Court 's order that he be released from custody primarily because he claimsviolations of due process. For the following reasons, the Court DENIES the Application (SEE DOCUMENT FOR ALL SPECIFIC REASONS AS DISCUSSED HEREIN). (lc) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#7

Jul 13, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Chung Hae Han counsel for Respondents Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, Mark Wayne Mullin, James Pilkington, Warden GEO Group. Adding Chung Hae Han as counsel of record for Mark Wayne Mullin, Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giless, James Pilkington, Warden GEO Group for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Mark Wayne Mullin, Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giless, James Pilkington, Warden GEO Group. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Attorney Chung Hae Han added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Chung Hae Han added to party Thomas Giles(pty:res), Attorney Chung Hae Han added to party Mark Wayne Mullin (pty:res), Attorney Chung Hae Han added to party James Pilkington(pty:res), Attorney Chung Hae Han added to party Warden GEO Group(pty:res))(Han, Chung) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#8

Jul 13, 2026

RETURN to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, Mark Wayne Mullin, James Pilkington, Warden GEO Group. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proof of Service)(Han, Chung) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#9

Jul 20, 2026

CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, in accordance with Title 28 Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b), filed by Petitioner Jebarah Wafig Mahmoud. (mrv) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#10

Jul 20, 2026

MOTION TO SEEK COUNSEL filed by Petitioner Jebarah Wafig Mahmoud. (san) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#11

Jul 22, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: The assigned District Judge approves the parties' consent to a Magistrate Judge. Accordingly, the case will be reassigned. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jre) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#12

Jul 22, 2026

This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05 and the District Judge has approved the parties' consent. This case is now reassigned to Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen for final disposition. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lh) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/22/2026)

Jul 22, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

Jul 22, 2026

District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent

#13

Jul 31, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) Order Granting Petitioner's Motion Seeking Appointment of Counsel (ECF 10) and Appointing the Federal Public Defender by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. The Court APPOINTS FPD to represent Petitioner. FPD shall file a notice of appearance no later than August 7, 2026. If FPD is unable to accept this appointment, FPD shall notify the Court no later than August 7, 2026. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve a copy of this order on FPD. [See Order for further information.] (san) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#14

Jul 31, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) Order Directing the Parties to File Further Supplemental Briefing by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. The Court ORDERS Respondents to file supplemental briefing no later than August 14, 2026, addressing (1) whether Petitioner was provided an informal interview following his June 3, 2026 re-detention; and (2) whether Petitioner has been re-scheduled for removal to Israel via Special High-Risk Charter and, if so, provide information as to when this is scheduled to happen. If applicable, Respondents should attach to the supplemental brief a copy of the Notice of Revocation of Release (ICE Form 71-091) and Alien Informal Interview (ICE Form 71-090). (tsn) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#15

Aug 07, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OR REASSIGNMENT of Deputy Public Defender Pablo Alejandro Almazan on behalf of Petitioner Jebarah Wafig Mahmoud. Filed by Petitioner Jebarah Wafig Mahmoud. (Attorney Pablo Alejandro Almazan added to party Jebarah Wafig Mahmoud(pty:pet))(Almazan, Pablo) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

#16

Aug 13, 2026

SUPPLEMENTAL RETURN to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 filed by Federal Respondents Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, Mark Wayne Mullin, James Pilkington, Warden GEO Group. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Han, Chung) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#17

Aug 20, 2026

REPLY filed by Petitioner Jebarah Wafig Mahmoud to (TERMED)Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 (Almazan, Pablo) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#18

Aug 21, 2026

SUPPLEMENTAL REPLY BRIEF filed by Petitioner Jebarah Wafig Mahmoud. regarding (TERMED)Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 . (Almazan, Pablo) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#19

Aug 24, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen: On its own motion, the Court sets this matter for videoconference hearing on the petition for August 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The Clerk is directed to provide the parties with log-in information. Public access is available in Courtroom 790. THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ORDER. NO PDF ATTACHED. (cso) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

Aug 24, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

Aug 24, 2026

~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

#20

Aug 27, 2026

MINUTES OF Hearing on Petition held before Magistrate Stephanie S. Christensen: Proceedings in remotely. Public access available in Courtroom 790. Case is called. Counsel make their appearances. The Court sets a further hearing for September 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM. If applicable, following the hearing, Respondents shall file a supplemental brief no later than September 4, 2026. Court Recorder: CourtSmart 8/27/2026. Counsel for Petitioner(s) Pablo Alejandro Almazan, Esq. Counsel for Respondent(s): Chung Hae Han, Esq. Courtroom Deputy: Teagan Snyder. Time in Court: 21 mins. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tsn) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

Aug 27, 2026

Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

#21

Aug 28, 2026

Notice of Intended Removal filed by Federal Respondents Pamela Bondi, Thomas Giles, Mark Wayne Mullin, James Pilkington, Warden GEO Group. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Han, Chung) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#22

Sep 16, 2026

Status Report

#23

Sep 16, 2026

Status Report

#24

Sep 17, 2026

Release Order re Immigration 2241

#25

Sep 17, 2026

JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. (tsn)