Central District of California • 5:26-cv-05886

#1

Oct 05, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43491809 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Polina Berdnikova. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits) (Attorney Mariana L Hanna added to party Polina Berdnikova(pty:pet))(Hanna, Mariana) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#2

Oct 05, 2026

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Waive Local Rule 83-2.1.3.4(2) filed by Petitioner Polina Berdnikova. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Hanna, Mariana) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#3

Oct 05, 2026

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Katherine Fox to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Petitioner Polina Berdnikova (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-43491955) filed by Petitioner Polina Berdnikova. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Certificate of Good Standing) (Hanna, Mariana) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#4

Oct 05, 2026

NOTICE RE INTRA-DISTRICT TRANSFER by Clerk of Court due to incorrect intra-district venue selected by the filer. Case is transferred to the Eastern Division. Case has been reassigned to Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar for all further proceedings. New Case Number 5:26-cv-05886-AS. (jp) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#5

Oct 05, 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. (jp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#6

Oct 05, 2026

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (jp) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#7

Oct 05, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jp) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

Oct 05, 2026

2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination

#8

Oct 06, 2026

ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR LIMITED RELIEF FROM LOCAL RULE 83-2.1.3.4(2)'S IN-DISTRICT OFFICE REQUIREMENT by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar: granting 2 MOTION to Waive Local Rule 83-2.1.3.4(2). KATHERINE FOX may submit an Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear Pro Hac Vice designating Mariana L. Hanna as local counsel. This Order waives only the in-district-office requirement of Local Rule 83-2.1.3.4(2). All other requirements governing pro hac vice admission and the responsibilities of local counsel and counsel admitted pro hac vice remain in full force and effect. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (hr) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#9

Oct 06, 2026

ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar: granting 3 Non-Resident Attorney Katherine Fox's APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Petitioner Polina Berdnikova, designating Mariana L. Hanna as local counsel. (hr) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#10

Oct 07, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Alexander Layne Farrell counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, James Jenecka, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. Adding Alexander Layne Farrell as counsel of record for James Jenecka, in this official capacity; Field Office Director Thomas Giles; David Venturella, in this official capacity; Markwayne Mullin, in this official capacity ; and Todd Blanche, in his official capacity for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents James Jenecka, in this official capacity; Field Office Director Thomas Giles; David Venturella, in this official capacity; Markwayne Mullin, in this official capacity ; and Todd Blanche, in his official capacity. (Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party Thomas Giles(pty:res), Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party James Jenecka(pty:res), Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party David Venturella(pty:res))(Farrell, Alexander) (Entered: 10/07/2026)

#12

Oct 09, 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. (afe) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#11

Oct 13, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Thomas Giles, James Jenecka, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturellato PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43491809 for $5 filing fee 1 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Farrell, Alexander) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

#13

Oct 16, 2026

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Extension of Time to File Traverse filed by Petitioner Polina Berdnikova. (Hanna, Mariana) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#14

Oct 16, 2026

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Extension of Time to File Traverse 13 . The following error(s) was/were found: Proposed document was not submitted or was not submitted as a separate attachment. Other error(s) with document(s): The Proposed Order must be a separate attachment to the filing. Refer to L.R. 5-4.4.1. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (afe) (Entered: 10/17/2026)

#15

Oct 16, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar: On October 16, 2026, Petitioner filed a "Motion for Extension of Time to File Traverse" (ECF No. 13 ). The Court grants Petitioners motion. Petitioner's reply to Respondents' Answer (ECF No. 11 ) shall be due no later than October 20, 2026. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. TEXT ONLY ENTRY (afe) (Entered: 10/17/2026)

Oct 16, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

Oct 17, 2026

Extension of Time to File

#16

Oct 20, 2026

TRAVERSE filed by Petitioner Polina Berdnikova. (Hanna, Mariana) (Entered: 10/20/2026)