Central District of California • 5:26-cv-04515
Lovejeet Singh v. Ernesto Santacruz, Jr
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Case Information
Filed: August 11, 2026
Assigned to:
Daniel S. Roberts
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 03, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 11, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43020624 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Lovejeet Singh. (Attorney Muhammad Asfandyar added to party Lovejeet Singh (pty:pet))(Asfandyar, Muhammad) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Aug 11, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Lovejeet Singh. (Asfandyar, Muhammad) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Aug 11, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Immediate Release or Custody Hearing filed by Petitioner Lovejeet Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Proposed Order) (Asfandyar, Muhammad) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Aug 11, 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. (et) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/11/2026)
#5
Aug 11, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts. (et) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
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Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#6
Aug 11, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
Aug 11, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#7
Aug 12, 2026
This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05. The case will proceed before a magistrate judge. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lkr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Aug 12, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#8
Aug 13, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING PETITIONER'S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (DOC NO. 3 ) WITHOUT PREJUDICE by Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts. Therefore, the Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order is DENIED without prejudice. An Order to Show Cause re Preliminary Injunction is unnecessary, as the Court has already ordered Respondents to show cause why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted in an Answer to the Petition due no later than August 18, 2026. See Doc. No. 6 at ECF pp. 1-2. Petitioner's Reply is due no later than three days after the Answer is filed, after which the matter will stand submitted for final disposition. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (lkr) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
#9
Aug 18, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#10
Aug 18, 2026
Answer to Complaint
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Answer to Complaint
#11
Aug 21, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#12
Aug 28, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#13
Aug 31, 2026
Release Order re Immigration 2241
#15
Aug 31, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#16
Sep 03, 2026
Status Report
Main Document:
Status Report
Parties
Ernesto Santacruz, Jr
Party
Lovejeet Singh
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