Central District of California • 2:26-cv-08975

Walter Nixon Garcia Shunico v. Fereti Semaia

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Case Information

Filed: August 12, 2026
Assigned to: Michael Walter Fitzgerald
Referred to: David T Bristow
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: September 19, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 12, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43035723 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Walter Nixon Garcia Shunico. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Attorney Omer Martin Quiroz added to party Walter Nixon Garcia Shunico(pty:pet))(Quiroz, Omer) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Aug 12, 2026
EXHIBIT Filed filed by Petitioner Walter Nixon Garcia Shunico. in support habeas corpus as to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 . (Quiroz, Omer) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document: Exhibit (non-trial)
#3
Aug 12, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Walter Nixon Garcia Shunico. (Quiroz, Omer) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document: Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#4
Aug 12, 2026
EXHIBIT Filed filed by Petitioner Walter Nixon Garcia Shunico. in support habeas corpus as to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 . (Quiroz, Omer) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document: Exhibit (non-trial)
#5
Aug 12, 2026
First EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Immediate Release from custody due to prolonged detention in support habeas corpus filed by Petitioner Walter Nixon Garcia Shunico. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed order Temporary Restraining Order) (Quiroz, Omer) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#6
Aug 12, 2026
The Petitioner acknowledges the availability of a Magistrate Judge but declines to consent 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: 08/12/2026)
#7
Aug 12, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald and referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow, 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. (et) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#8
Aug 12, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#9
Aug 12, 2026
EXHIBIT Filed filed by Petitioner Walter Nixon Garcia Shunico. in support habeas corpus as to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 . (Quiroz, Omer) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document: Exhibit (non-trial)
#10
Aug 12, 2026
EXHIBIT Filed filed by Petitioner Walter Nixon Garcia Shunico. in support habeas corpus as to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Quiroz, Omer) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document: Exhibit (non-trial)
#11
Aug 12, 2026
EXHIBIT Filed filed by Petitioner Walter Nixon Garcia Shunico. in support habeas corpus as to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 . (Quiroz, Omer) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document: Exhibit (non-trial)
Aug 12, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#12
Aug 13, 2026
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER 5 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Request is DENIED. (iv) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#13
Aug 19, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#14
Aug 19, 2026
Answer to Complaint
Main Document: Answer to Complaint
#15
Aug 20, 2026
Reply
Main Document: Reply
#16
Aug 31, 2026
Report and Recommendation (Issued)
Main Document: Report and Recommendation (Issued)
#17
Aug 31, 2026
Notice of Report and Recommendation
Main Document: Notice of Report and Recommendation
#18
Sep 01, 2026
Report and Recommendation (Issued)
Main Document: Report and Recommendation (Issued)
#19
Sep 01, 2026
Notice of Report and Recommendation
Main Document: Notice of Report and Recommendation
#20
Sep 09, 2026
ORDER ACCEPTING FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: granting 16 re Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . IT THEREFORE IS ORDERED that Judgment be entered: (a) Granting the Petition; (b) ordering Respondents to provide Petitioner Walter Nixon Garcia Shunico (A# 098-035-810) with an individualized bond hearing before an immigration judge.(SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (mrv)
Main Document: Order on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#21
Sep 09, 2026
JUDGMENT by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald.(SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Related to: Order on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 20 (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (mrv)
Main Document: Judgment
#22
Sep 17, 2026
Enforce Judgment
Main Document: Enforce Judgment
#23
Sep 18, 2026
Enforce Judgment
Main Document: Enforce Judgment
#24
Sep 19, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response

Parties

Fereti Semaia
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Walter Nixon Garcia Shunico
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