Central District of California • 5:26-cv-06118

#1

Oct 15, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett and referred to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. (Filing fee $ 5. FEE DUE), filed by Petitioner Shevyakov Vitaly. (mza) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#2

Oct 15, 2026

REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support filed by Petitioner Shevyakov Vitaly. (mza) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#3

Oct 16, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett and referred to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin, 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. (mza) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#4

Oct 16, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#5

Oct 16, 2026

NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (mza) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#6

Oct 19, 2026

IN CHAMBERS-ORDER REFERRING CASE TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. [SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS.] Accordingly, 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 ten 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. IT IS SO ORDERED. (nth) (Entered: 10/19/2026)

#7

Oct 20, 2026

ORDER ON REQUEST TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. The Court has reviewed the Request to Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees (the "Request") and the documents submitted with it. On the question of indigency, the Court finds that Plaintiff is not able to prepay the full filing fee. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the request is GRANTED. IT IS SO ORDERED. (nth) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

#8

Oct 21, 2026

Notice Re: Appointment of Counsel filed by Non-Party Federal Public Defender. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Shah, Raj) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

#9

Oct 21, 2026

ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. [SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS.] Pursuant to the Federal Public Defender's referral notice (Dkt. 6 ), the Court appoints the Attorney Katie Tinto to represent Petitioner in this immigration habeas case. See 18 U.S.C. section 3006A(a)(2) (B) (authorizing appointment for persons seeking relief under section 2241). This appointment order shall issue nunc pro tunc to the date of the Federal Public Defenders referral notice, October 19, 2026. IT IS SO ORDERED. (nth) (Entered: 10/22/2026)

#10

Oct 23, 2026

CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, in accordance with Title 28 United States Code Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b), (Tinto, E. Katharine) (Entered: 10/23/2026)

#11

Oct 24, 2026

Notice of Respondents' Failure to File a Responsive Pleading filed by Petitioner Shevyakov Vitaly. (Tinto, E. Katharine) (Entered: 10/24/2026)

#12

Oct 26, 2026

REFERRAL ORDER by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. Pursuant to the Consent to Proceed before Magistrate Judge filed at ECF No. 10 . The Court refers this case to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin for all further proceedings. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/26/2026)

Oct 26, 2026

Text Only Scheduling Notice

#13

Oct 27, 2026

The assigned District Judge approves the parties' consent to a Magistrate Judge. Accordingly, the case will be reassigned. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/27/2026)

#14

Oct 27, 2026

This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05 and the District Judge has approved the parties' consent. This case is now reassigned to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin for final disposition. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (aco) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/27/2026)

#15

Oct 27, 2026

MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING PETITION AND ORDERING IMMEDIATE RELEASE by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. [SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS.] Based on the foregoing, the Court GRANTS the Petition as follows. Respondent shall immediately release Petitioner Shevyakov Vitaly (A# 070- 319-215) ("Petitioner") from custody (subject only to conditions that were in place prior to his July 19, 2026 detention, if any) and return any confiscated property and documents to Petitioner upon release. Respondent shall file a notice of compliance no later than three days from entry of Judgment. IT IS SO ORDERED. (nth) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

#16

Oct 27, 2026

JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (nth) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

Oct 27, 2026

District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent

Oct 27, 2026

Immigration 2241 Full Consent

#17

Oct 28, 2026

STATUS REPORT filed by Respondent Acting or Current Secretary of Homeland Security. (Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 10/28/2026)