Central District of California • 5:26-cv-04090
Gaochun Zuo v. B.A. Semaia
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Case Information
Filed: July 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Angela C. C. Viramontes
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
September 21, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-42846306 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner GAOCHUN ZUO. (Attorney Sarah Rebecca Hacobian added to party GAOCHUN ZUO(pty:pet))(Hacobian, Sarah) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Jul 21, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner GAOCHUN ZUO. (Hacobian, Sarah) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Jul 21, 2026
The Petitioner has voluntarily consented to have a Magistrate Judge conduct all further proceedings in this case, including trial and entry of judgment. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mza) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/22/2026)
#4
Jul 22, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes. (mza) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
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Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#5
Jul 22, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
Jul 22, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
Jul 27, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#7
Jul 29, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#8
Jul 29, 2026
Answer to Complaint
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Answer to Complaint
#9
Jul 30, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#10
Sep 07, 2026
ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes: granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . The Court grants the Petition and orders Respondents to provide Petitioner Gaochun Zuo an individualiz ed bond hearing before an immigration judge within seven days, where the Government bears the burden to show by clear and convincing evidence that Petitioner is a flight risk or a danger to the community. Respondents must file a notice of compliance within seven days of the bond hearing. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (mrv)
#11
Sep 07, 2026
ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNDER 28 U.S.C. § 2241 by Magistrate Judge Angela C. C. Viramontes.IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus in this action is granted and judgment entered by the Cour t, without requiring any further proceedings and consistent with the reasons and findings set forth in the Court's September 7, 2026 Order Granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Related to: Order on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, 10 (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (mrv)
#12
Sep 21, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
Parties
B.A. Semaia
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Gaochun Zuo
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