Central District of California • 2:26-cv-09176
Danson Njoroge Muiga v. Thomas Giles
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Case Information
Filed: August 18, 2026
Assigned to:
Douglas F. McCormick
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 21, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 18, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43080336 for $5 filing fee, filed by petitioner DANSON NJOROGE MUIGA. (Attorney Jennifer Rozdzielski added to party DANSON NJOROGE MUIGA(pty:pet))(Rozdzielski, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Aug 18, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner DANSON NJOROGE MUIGA. (Rozdzielski, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Aug 18, 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: 08/18/2026)
#4
Aug 18, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick. (et) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
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Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#5
Aug 18, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
Aug 18, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#7
Aug 21, 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. (nbo) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/25/2026)
#6
Aug 24, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Nithya Senra counsel for Respondents Thomas Giles, James Janecka, Markwayne Mullin. Adding Nithya Senra as counsel of record for Thomas Giles; James Janecka; MarkWayne Mullin for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Nithya Senra. (Attorney Nithya Senra added to party Thomas Giles(pty:res), Attorney Nithya Senra added to party James Janecka(pty:res), Attorney Nithya Senra added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res))(Senra, Nithya) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#8
Aug 25, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Respondents Thomas Giles, James Janecka, Markwayne Mullinto PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43080336 for $5 filing fee 1 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Declaration of Cane Langill)(Senra, Nithya) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
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Response
Aug 25, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#9
Aug 26, 2026
REPLY filed by Petitioner Danson Njoroge Muiga to Response, 8 (Rozdzielski, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
Reply
#10
Aug 26, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick: Order Re Supplementation of the Record. The Court ORDERS the parties to submit supplemental briefs within seven (7) days of the date of this Order addressing the issues listed. (nbo) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#11
Sep 01, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Petitioner Danson Njoroge Muigato Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held, 10 JOINT RESPONSE TO ORDER (Rozdzielski, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
Main Document:
Response
#12
Sep 02, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick: The Court orders the parties to appear at a hearing on Tuesday, 9/8/2026 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick. Counsel may request a telephonic appearance by contacting the Court's courtroom clerk. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. TEXT ONLY ENTRY. (nbo) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Sep 02, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings
#13
Sep 08, 2026
MINUTES OF Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick: Case called and counsel make their appearances. Court and counsel confer regarding case. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff: Jennifer Rozdzielski ; Attorney(s) for Defendant: Nithya Senra. Courtroom Deputy: Nancy Boehme; Time in Court: 00:15. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. TEXT ONLY ENTRY. Court Recorder: CS 09/08/2026. (nbo) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Sep 08, 2026
Status Conference - optional html form
#14
Sep 09, 2026
SUPPLEMENT to Reply 9 filed by Petitioner Danson Njoroge Muiga. (Rozdzielski, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document:
Supplement
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Danson Njoroge Muiga
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Thomas Giles
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