Central District of California • 5:26-cv-05907

#1

Oct 02, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) (Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Stephen Okenwa. (Attachments: # 1 PART 2) (sh) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#2

Oct 02, 2026

DECLARATION of CHIOMA PROMISE OKENWA IN SUPPORT OF PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) 1 filed by Petitioner Stephen Okenwa. (sh) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#3

Oct 02, 2026

CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, in accordance with Title 28 Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b), filed by Petitioner Stephen Okenwa. (sh) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#4

Oct 02, 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. (sh) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#5

Oct 02, 2026

REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Declaration in Support filed by Petitioner Stephen Okenwa. (sh) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#6

Oct 02, 2026

APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order ; MEMORANDUM AND SUPPORTING DECLARATION filed by Petitioner Stephen Okenwa. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (sh) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#7

Oct 06, 2026

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts. (sh) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#8

Oct 06, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (sh) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#9

Oct 06, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (sh) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

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Oct 06, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE PETITIONER'S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (DOC. NO. 6) by Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts 6 . The Court ORDERS Respondent to file any Opposition to Petitioner's Ex Parte Application by no later than Wednesday, October 7, 2026, and because Petitioner is held in Respondent's custody, to serve a copy of any such Opposition on Petitioner the same day by hand delivery under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5(b)(2)(A). Petitioner may file a Reply by no later than Friday, October 9, 2026. Respondent's deadlines under General Order 26-05 remain in full force and effect. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (lkr) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#11

Oct 06, 2026

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts: granting 5 REQUEST to Proceed in Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60). (lkr) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

Oct 06, 2026

2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination

Oct 06, 2026

Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)

#12

Oct 07, 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. (lkr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/08/2026)

Oct 08, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#13

Oct 09, 2026

ORDER GRANTING EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER GRANTING IMMEDIATE RELEASE AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts 6 . For the reasons stated above, the Court GRANTS Petitioner's Application for a Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. No. 6.). IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 1. Respondent is ORDERED to release Petitioner STEPHEN OKENWA (A-095-711-047) immediately from immigration custody, subject only to the conditions of his prior release before being re-detained on May 18, 2026. 2. Respondent is ENJOINED and restrained from revoking Petitioner's release and re-detaining him unless and until he receives adequate notice and a hearing to determine the legality of such revocation and re-detention. 3. Respondent is further ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE, in person on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., why a preliminary injunction should not issue. 4. This Order will be in effect for a period of fourteen (14) days from entry hereof, after which it will expire absent further order of the Court. 5. This Temporary Restraining Order does not alter or suspend the parties' obligations under the standard schedule for briefing the petition for final disposition. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (lkr) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#14

Oct 13, 2026

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

#15

Oct 14, 2026

Response

#16

Oct 15, 2026

ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AND DISCHARGING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts 1 . For the reasons stated above, the Court GRANTS Petitioner's Application for a Temporary Re straining Order (Doc. No. 6.). IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 1. Respondent is ORDERED to release Petitioner STEPHEN OKENWA (A-095-711-047) immediately from immigration custody, subject only to the conditions of his prior release before being re-detained on May 18, 2026. 2. Respondent is ENJOINED and restrained from revoking Petitioner's release and re-detaining him unless and until Petitioner receives adequate notice and a hearing to determine the legality of such revocation and re-detention. 3. This final Order replaces the Temporary Restraining Order in this case (Doc. No. 13). 4. The Order to Show Cause why a preliminary injunction should not issue is DISCHARGED, and the October 16, 2026, hearing thereon is VACATED. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (lkr)

#17

Oct 15, 2026

JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts. Pursuant to the Court's separately filed Order Granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Discharging Order to Show Cause re Preliminary Injunction 16 , IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is granted, and that judgment is entered in favor of Petitioner and against Respondent. The Order constitutes final disposition of the Petition by the Court. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (lkr)

#18

Oct 20, 2026

Mail Returned

#19

Nov 04, 2026

Mail Returned