Central District of California • 5:26-cv-05240

#1

Sep 10, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43280758 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Navjot Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration with Exhibits) (Attorney Laxman Adhikari added to party Navjot Singh(pty:pet))(Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#2

Sep 10, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Navjot Singh. (Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#3

Sep 11, 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: 09/11/2026)

#4

Sep 11, 2026

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. (et) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

#5

Sep 11, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

Sep 11, 2026

2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination

#6

Sep 15, 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. (mr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/15/2026)

Sep 15, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#7

Sep 30, 2026

Notice REGARDING RESPONDENTS FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COURT-ORDERED BRIEFING SCHEDULE filed by Petitioner Navjot Singh. (Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

#8

Oct 01, 2026

MINUTES [IN CHAMBERS] ORDER TO SHOW RE FAILURE TO ANSWER PETITION AND SHOW CAUSE WHY THE WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED by Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. Respondents are hereby ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE in writing, no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 5, 2026, why they have failed to comply with the Court's order requiring them to file a Notice of Appearance and an Answer and show cause why the habeas petition should not be granted. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (mrv) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

#9

Oct 13, 2026

Notice (Other)

#10

Oct 15, 2026

MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING PETITION AND ORDERING IMMEDIATE RELEASE by Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo: granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The petition for writ of habeas corpus is GRANTED; 2. Respondents are ORDERED to immediately release Petitioner Navjot Singh (A Number: 243103271) from custody. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (mrv)

#11

Oct 15, 2026

JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Related to: Order on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 10 (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (mrv)

#12

Oct 16, 2026

Status Report