Central District of California • 5:26-cv-04655
Kennedy Kanu Iwuoha v. United States
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Case Information
Filed: August 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Sherilyn Peace Garnett
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 21, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), AND EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Case assigned to Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett and referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow. (Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE.), filed by Petitioner Kennedy Kanu Iwuoha. (et) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Aug 13, 2026
FEE WAIVER REQUEST filed by Petitioner Kennedy Kanu Iwuoha. (et) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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Waive
#3
Aug 17, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett 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: 08/17/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Aug 17, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#5
Aug 17, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (et) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#6
Aug 19, 2026
Waive
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Waive
#7
Aug 24, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#8
Aug 24, 2026
Miscellaneous Document
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Miscellaneous Document
#9
Aug 24, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines
#10
Aug 27, 2026
Miscellaneous Document
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Miscellaneous Document
#11
Aug 27, 2026
Leave to File Document Under Seal
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Leave to File Document Under Seal
#12
Aug 27, 2026
Sealed Declaration in Support
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Sealed Declaration in Support
#13
Aug 27, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#14
Aug 27, 2026
Appointment of Counsel
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Appointment of Counsel
#15
Aug 27, 2026
Appointment of Counsel
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Appointment of Counsel
#16
Aug 27, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#17
Aug 28, 2026
Appoint Counsel
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Appoint Counsel
#18
Aug 28, 2026
Leave to File Document Under Seal
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Leave to File Document Under Seal
#19
Aug 31, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#20
Sep 04, 2026
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER 1 by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. Therefore, the Court DENIES Petitioner's request for a temporary restraining order and REFERS the case back to the presiding Magistrate Judge for further proceedings. (iv)
#21
Sep 08, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#22
Sep 08, 2026
Unredacted Document
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Unredacted Document
#23
Sep 08, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#24
Sep 11, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#25
Sep 15, 2026
Striking Filed Documents (CV-80)
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Striking Filed Documents (CV-80)
#26
Sep 18, 2026
Miscellaneous Document
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Miscellaneous Document
#27
Sep 18, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#28
Sep 21, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
Parties
Kennedy Kanu Iwuoha
Party
United States
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