Central District of California • 5:26-cv-03870

Zerisenay T. Gebregiorgis v. Warden

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Case Information

Filed: July 13, 2026
Assigned to: Valerie Baker Fairbank
Referred to: Pedro V. Castillo
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: August 31, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Valerie Baker Fairbank and referred to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Zerisenay T. Gebregiorgis. (mza) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Jul 13, 2026
Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111). Upon submission of your petition for writ of habeas corpus, it was noted that you did not pay the appropriate filing fee. If you are unable to pay the entire filing fee at this time, you must sign and complete the Request to Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees with Declaration in Support form (CV-60P) attached. You may return your fee waiver and/or payment to any of the Courthouses listed on this notice. If you do not respond within THIRTY DAYS from the date below, your action may be dismissed. Re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 (mza) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Main Document: Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#3
Jul 13, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Valerie Baker Fairbank and referred to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo, 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. (mza) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Jul 13, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (mza) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#5
Jul 27, 2026
AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS against Respondents Senior Warden, Adelanto Detention Facility; Joshua Johnson, Field Office Director, Adelanto Office of Detention and Removal, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Todd M. Lyons, Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Mark W. Mullin, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and United States Attorney General; Party Director, ICE Los Angeles Field Office, and Warden, Victorville FCI No. 1, terminated; amending Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 ; COMPLAINT for Writ of Mandamus; EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Zerisenay T. Gebregiorgis. (gk) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document: Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#6
Jul 30, 2026
FINANCIAL ENTRY: Received $5.00 from Zerisenay T. Gebregiorgis. Re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1, Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111),, 2 . Receipt number RS2534. (ap) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Jul 30, 2026
Financial Entry
#7
Jul 31, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#8
Aug 04, 2026
NEW EVIDENCE filed by Petitioner Zerisenay T. Gebregiorgis. (san) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#10
Aug 06, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Zerisenay T. Gebregiorgis. (mrv) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Main Document: Appointment of Counsel
#9
Aug 07, 2026
(Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party Director(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party Immigration and Customs Enforcement(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party Joshua Johnson(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party Mark W. Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party Senior Warden(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party U.S. Department of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party United States Attorney General(pty:res), Attorney Alfredo Jose Bonilla added to party Warden(pty:res))(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#11
Aug 07, 2026
REPLY /ANSWER TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS filed by Respondents Director, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Joshua Johnson, Todd M. Lyons, Mark W. Mullin, Senior Warden, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States Attorney General, Warden. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice to Appear, # 2 Exhibit Conviction Records)(Bonilla, Alfredo) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Main Document: Reply (Motion related)
#12
Aug 07, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Main Document: Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#13
Aug 10, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Main Document: Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#14
Aug 10, 2026
Appoint Counsel
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#15
Aug 11, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#16
Aug 11, 2026
Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
Main Document: Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
#17
Aug 12, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#18
Aug 31, 2026
Traverse
Main Document: Traverse

Parties

Warden
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Zerisenay T. Gebregiorgis
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