Central District of California • 5:26-cv-04669
JOHN DOE v. FERETI SEMAIA
Completed
Case Information
Filed: August 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Michael B. Kaufman
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: September 01, 2026
Last Activity:
September 03, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 17, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Andrew Magno Freire on behalf of Petitioner JOHN DOE (Attorney Andrew Magno Freire added to party JOHN DOE(pty:pet))(Freire, Andrew) ACACDC-43074539 $5 Fee Paid Modified on 8/18/2026 (jtil). (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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Appearance
#2
Aug 17, 2026
APPLICATION to file document DECLARATION OF ANDREW MAGNO FREIRE IN SUPPORT OF PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS under seal filed by Petitioner JOHN DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Redacted Document)(Freire, Andrew) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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Leave to File Document Under Seal
#3
Aug 17, 2026
SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document DECLARATION OF ANDREW MAGNO FREIRE IN SUPPORT OF PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS under seal 2 filed by Petitioner JOHN DOE. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Document)(Freire, Andrew) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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Sealed Declaration in Support
#4
Aug 18, 2026
Deficiency in Attorney Case Opening
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Deficiency in Attorney Case Opening
#4
Aug 18, 2026
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening. The following error(s) was found: You have attempted to open this case electronically but have failed to upload successfully the required PDF version of any initiating document, such as a complaint or notice of removal. You must file an initiating document within two business days of this notice or the docket for this case number will be closed. (jtil) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
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Deficiency in Attorney Case Opening
#5
Aug 18, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43086930 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner JOHN DOE.(Freire, Andrew) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
#6
Aug 18, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner JOHN DOE. (Freire, Andrew) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#7
Aug 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. (jtil) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/21/2026)
#8
Aug 21, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman. (jtil) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
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Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#9
Aug 21, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jtil) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
Aug 21, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#10
Aug 25, 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. (jm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Aug 25, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#11
Aug 26, 2026
Text Only Entry by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman: Petitioner has filed a motion to proceed under a pseudonym. Dkt. 2. Respondents are ORDERED to file a response to the motion on or before August 28, 2026. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Aug 26, 2026
Generic Text Only Entry
#12
Aug 29, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY PETITION SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED AS UNOPPOSED by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman. Response to Order to Show Cause due by 8/31/2026.Respondents are therefore ORDERED to show cause why the Petition should not be granted as unopposed. Respondents response to this OSC is due on or before August 31, 2026. Respondents may respond either by (1) stating that they do not oppose the Petition or (2) filing a response to the Petition in accordance with the procedures set forth in General Order 26-05 (Dkt. 8). (MBK) (Entered: 08/29/2026)
#13
Sep 01, 2026
ORDER GRANTING PETITION AND ISSUING A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman: granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 5 . The Court ORDERS that: (1) Judgment be entered GRANTING the Petition; (2) a writ of habeas corpus be issued requiring John Doe's (A# 092-289-834) immediate release. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (mrv) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
#14
Sep 01, 2026
JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman.Pursuant to the Courts Order Granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, IT IS ADJUDGED that the petition for writ of habeas corpus is GRANTED and this action is dismissed with prejudice. Related to: Order on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 13 (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (mrv) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
#15
Sep 03, 2026
STATUS REPORT filed by Respondent FERETI SEMAIA (Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
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Miscellaneous Document
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DOE
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SEMAIA
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