Central District of California • 5:26-cv-04915

#1

Aug 27, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43162996 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner XIN LIN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit) (Attorney Hovhannes Bayburtski added to party XIN LIN(pty:pet))(Bayburtski, Hovhannes) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#2

Aug 27, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner XIN LIN. (Bayburtski, Hovhannes) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#3

Aug 27, 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: 08/27/2026)

#4

Aug 27, 2026

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick. (et) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#5

Aug 27, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

Aug 27, 2026

2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination

#6

Sep 01, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

#7

Sep 04, 2026

Response

#8

Sep 04, 2026

Reply (Motion related)

Sep 08, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#10

Sep 16, 2026

ORDER GRANTING IN PART PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick: granting in part Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 .IT IS ORDERED that: 1. The Petition (Dkt. 1) is GRANTED in part. 2. Respondents shall immedi ately release Petitioner Xin Lin (A#240-788-800) from custody. Within three (3) days, Respondents shall file a status report confirming compliance. 3. Any application for fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412, shall be filed in accordance with that statute. 4. Petitioner's remaining requests are DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Judgment be entered accordingly. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (mrv)

#11

Sep 17, 2026

Status Report

#12

Sep 18, 2026

JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick. IT IS ADJUDGED that the Petition is GRANTED in part. Respondents shall release Petitioner Xin Lin (A# 240-788-800) from custody. All other requests for relief are DENIED. The Court retains jurisdiction to adjudicate any collateral enforcement issues. Related to: Order on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, 10 (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (mrv)