Central District of California • 5:26-cv-04942
Ky Ly Chin v. Markwayne Mullin
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Case Information
Filed: August 27, 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 27, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. CCACDC-43170327 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Ki Ly Chin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Attorney Michael Andrew Jurado added to party Ki Ly Chin(pty:pet))(Jurado, Michael) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Aug 27, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Ki Ly Chin. (Jurado, Michael) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Aug 27, 2026
NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Petitioner Ki Ly Chin. Related Case(s): 8:25-cv-02359-MWF-DFMx, 8:25-cv-02409-MWF(DFMx) (Jurado, Michael) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
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Related Case(s)
#4
Aug 28, 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: 08/28/2026)
#5
Aug 28, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. (et) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
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Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#6
Aug 28, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#7
Aug 28, 2026
STANDING ORDER FOR 2241 IMMIGRATION PETITIONS by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. (jdo) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
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Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only
Aug 28, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#8
Sep 01, 2026
NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error the Case has been reassigned from Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott to Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick for all further proceedings. The case will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 5:26-cv-04942-DFM. (dve) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
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Clerical Error (G-11)
#9
Sep 01, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Paul Bartholomew Green counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz Jr, Fereti Semaia, David Venturella. Adding Paul Bartholomew Green as counsel of record for Respondents for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz Jr, Fereti Semaia, David Venturella. (Attorney Paul Bartholomew Green added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Paul Bartholomew Green added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Paul Bartholomew Green added to party Ernesto Santacruz Jr(pty:res), Attorney Paul Bartholomew Green added to party Fereti Semaia(pty:res), Attorney Paul Bartholomew Green added to party David Venturella(pty:res))(Green, Paul) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#10
Sep 01, 2026
Notice of INTENDED REMOVAL TO CAMBODIA filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz Jr, Fereti Semaia, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 [notification to petitioner], # 2 Exhibit 2 [prior order dissolving TRO])(Green, Paul) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
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Notice (Other)
#11
Sep 01, 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: 09/02/2026)
#12
Sep 02, 2026
Second EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Remove Petitioner from US before courts can adjudication pending petition and motion Motion for TRO filed by Petitioner Ki Ly Chin. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Memorandum, # 3 Exhibit) (Jurado, Michael) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#13
Sep 02, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Petitioner Ki Ly Chinto Notice (Other), 10 Response to Respondents Notice (Jurado, Michael) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document:
Response
#14
Sep 02, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick: Order re: Briefing and Interim Relief 12 . Respondents are ORDERED to file a response to Petitioners Second Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order no later than 5:00 pm on 09/03/2026. To preserve the status quo and the Courts ability to adjudicate the Application, Respondentsand their officers, agents, attorneys, and all other persons in active concert or participation with them who receive actual notice of this Orderare TEMPORARILY ENJOINED from (1) transferring Petitioner outside the Central District of California or (2) removing Petitioner from the United States. This interim restraint remains in effect until the Court resolves the Application or orders otherwise. (See document for additional details.) (nbo) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document:
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
Sep 02, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#15
Sep 03, 2026
OPPOSITION to Second EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Remove Petitioner from US before courts can adjudication pending petition and motion Motion for TRO 12, PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. CCACDC-43170327 for $5 filing fee 1 filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz Jr, Fereti Semaia, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 [removal order], # 2 Exhibit 2 [travel document], # 3 Exhibit 3 [letter providing advance notice], # 4 Exhibit 4 [BIA decision denying stay], # 5 Exhibit 5 [Form I-213], # 6 Exhibit 6 [re-detention documentation], # 7 Exhibit 7 [recent C.D.Cal. decisions])(Green, Paul) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
#16
Sep 04, 2026
ORDER by Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick Denying 12 Petitioner's Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order. For the reasons stated in the Order, Petitioners Ex Parte Application for a Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause re Preliminary Injunction (Dkt. 12) is DENIED. The Interim Order entered on September 2, 2026 (Dkt. 14) is VACATED. The briefing schedule for the Petition remains in place. (nbo) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
#17
Sep 21, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
Parties
Ky Ly Chin
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Markwayne Mullin
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