Central District of California • 5:26-cv-06187
Nurbek Okeshov v. Ernesto Santacruz Jr.
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Case Information
Filed: October 19, 2026
Assigned to:
Alka Sagar
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
November 05, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Oct 19, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43606396 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Nurbek Okeshov. (Attorney Muhammad Asfandyar added to party Nurbek Okeshov(pty:pet))(Asfandyar, Muhammad) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Oct 19, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Nurbek Okeshov. (Asfandyar, Muhammad) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Oct 19, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Nurbek Okeshov. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Proposed Order) (Asfandyar, Muhammad) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Oct 19, 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. (mza) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/20/2026)
#5
Oct 20, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (mza) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
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Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#6
Oct 20, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (mza) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#7
Oct 20, 2026
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER 3 by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. Pursuant to the General Order, Respondents shall file an answer to the Petition and the TRO motion on October 27, 2026. Petitioner shall file a Reply on or before October 30, 2026. The matter will be under submission upon the filing of the Reply or the day after it is due. In the interim, based on the Court's inherent powers to preserve the status quo, Respondents are hereby enjoined from removing Petitioner outside the Central District of California. (iv) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
Oct 20, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#8
Oct 22, 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: 10/22/2026)
#9
Oct 22, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Yujin Chun counsel for Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr, Fereti Semaia, David Venturella. Adding Yujin Chun as counsel of record for Ernesto Santacruz, Jr., David Venturella, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, Fereti Semaia for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Ernesto Santacruz, Jr., David Venturella, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, Fereti Semaia. (Attorney Yujin Chun added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Yujin Chun added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Yujin Chun added to party Ernesto Santacruz, Jr(pty:res), Attorney Yujin Chun added to party Fereti Semaia(pty:res), Attorney Yujin Chun added to party David Venturella(pty:res))(Chun, Yujin) (Entered: 10/22/2026)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Oct 22, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#10
Oct 27, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr, Fereti Semaia, David Venturellato PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43606396 for $5 filing fee 1 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Chun, Yujin) (Entered: 10/27/2026)
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Response
#11
Oct 30, 2026
REPLY filed by Petitioner Nurbek Okeshov (Asfandyar, Muhammad) (Entered: 10/30/2026)
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Reply
#12
Nov 03, 2026
MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar: denying 3 EX PARTE APPLICATION for TRO; granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . The Court GRANTS the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) and ORDERS Respondents to release Petitioner Nur bek Okeshov (A# 220-043-717) immediately from immigration detention without the imposition of any restraints on his liberty, such as reporting requirements, GPS, or electronic monitoring. Further, Respondents shall file a "Notice of Release" within three days of the date of this Order. Petitioner's TRO Motion (Dk.t No. 3) is DENIED AS MOOT. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (hr)
#13
Nov 03, 2026
JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar, Related to: Memorandum Decision and Order 12 , PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . The Petition is GRANTED. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (hr)
#14
Nov 05, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
Parties
Ernesto Santacruz Jr.
Party
Nurbek Okeshov
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