Central District of California • 5:26-cv-05863

Rafi Tomeh v. Secretary of Homeland Security

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Case Information

Filed: September 28, 2026
Assigned to: Mark Christopher Scarsi
Referred to: Autumn D. Spaeth
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: October 26, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 28, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Mark C. Scarsi and referred to Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth.(Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Rafi Tomeh. (car) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Sep 28, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Rafi Tomeh. (car) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Main Document: Appointment of Counsel
#3
Oct 05, 2026
Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111). Upon submission of your petition for writ of habeas corpus, it was noted that you did not pay the appropriate filing fee. If you are unable to pay the entire filing fee at this time, you must sign and complete the Request to Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees with Declaration in Support form (CV-60P) attached. You may return your fee waiver and/or payment to any of the Courthouses listed on this notice. If you do not respond within THIRTY DAYS from the date below, your action may be dismissed. Re: PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Mark C. Scarsi and referred to Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth.(Filing fee $ 5) 1 (car) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Main Document: Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#4
Oct 05, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Mark C. Scarsi and referred to Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth, who is authorized to consider preliminary matters and conduct all further hearings as may be appropriate or necessary. Pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.4, the Court must be notified within five (5) days of any address change. See notice for additional details. (car) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Oct 05, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (car) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#6
Oct 05, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (car) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#7
Oct 09, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth: The Court REFERS this case to the FPD for consideration of appointment of counsel for Petitioner. The FPD is ORDERED to file a response within seven (7) days of this order, indicating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter, decline representation in this matter, or recommend appointment of CJA counsel. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve a copy of this order on the FPD. (kh) (Entered: 10/10/2026)
Main Document: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#8
Oct 13, 2026
Notice of No Intent To Appear filed by Non-Party Federal Public Defender. (Ogden, Dale) (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#9
Oct 13, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Pauline Helen Alarcon counsel for Respondents Attorney General of the United States, Thomas P. Giles, Secretary of Homeland Security, Warden-Facility Administrator, Geo Group Inc. Adding Pauline H. Alarcon as counsel of record for Secretary of Homeland Security, Attorney General of the United States, Thomas P. Giles, Warden-Facility Administrator, Geo Group Inc for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Secretary of Homeland Security, Attorney General of the United States, Thomas P. Giles, Warden-Facility Administrator, Geo Group Inc. (Attorney Pauline Helen Alarcon added to party Attorney General of the United States(pty:res), Attorney Pauline Helen Alarcon added to party Thomas P. Giles(pty:res), Attorney Pauline Helen Alarcon added to party Secretary of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Pauline Helen Alarcon added to party Warden-Facility Administrator, Geo Group Inc(pty:res))(Alarcon, Pauline) (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#10
Oct 13, 2026
NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Respondents Attorney General of the United States, Thomas P. Giles, Secretary of Homeland Security, Warden-Facility Administrator, Geo Group Inc. Related Case(s): 5:26-CV-00473-MCS-ADS (Attachments: # 1 Bond Order 06032026, # 2 Bond Order09022026, # 3 Proof of Service)(Alarcon, Pauline) (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document: Related Case(s)
#11
Oct 13, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Respondents Attorney General of the United States, Thomas P. Giles, Secretary of Homeland Security, Warden-Facility Administrator, Geo Group Incto PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Mark C. Scarsi and referred to Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth.(Filing fee $ 5) 1 (Attachments: # 1 I-213, # 2 Bond Order 09022026, # 3 Proof of Service)(Alarcon, Pauline) (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document: Response
#12
Oct 20, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
#13
Oct 26, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)

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Rafi Tomeh
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Secretary of Homeland Security
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