Central District of California • 5:26-cv-06054
Jaime Wilfredo Araniva Benavidez v. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: October 09, 2026
Assigned to:
Christina T. Shay
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 06, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Oct 09, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241). Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Christina T. Shay, filed by petitioner Jaime Wilfredo Araniva Benavidez. (jp) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Oct 09, 2026
REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support filed by petitioner Jaime Wilfredo Araniva Benavidez. (jp) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
#3
Oct 09, 2026
CONSENT OR DECLINATION TO Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction, in accordance with Title 28 Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b). (jp) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
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Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - NON-FINAL
#4
Oct 14, 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: 10/14/2026)
#5
Oct 14, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Christina T. Shay. (jp) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
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Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#6
Oct 14, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jp) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#7
Oct 14, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (jp) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
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Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
Oct 14, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#8
Oct 15, 2026
ORDER ON REQUEST TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Magistrate Judge Christina T. Shay: granting 2 REQUEST to Proceed in Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60). (mrv) (Entered: 10/16/2026)
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60)
#9
Oct 16, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Whitney Wakefield counsel for Respondents Department of Homeland Security, Fereti Semaia. Adding Whitney Wakefield as counsel of record for Respondents for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Department of Homeland Security et al. (Attorney Whitney Wakefield added to party Department of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Whitney Wakefield added to party Fereti Semaia(pty:res))(Wakefield, Whitney) (Entered: 10/16/2026)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#10
Oct 19, 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. (dgv) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/19/2026)
Oct 19, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
#11
Oct 21, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Respondents Department of Homeland Security, Fereti Semaiato PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Christina T. Shay and referred to Magistrate Judge Christina T. Shay.(Filing fee $ 5) 1 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Wakefield, Whitney) (Entered: 10/21/2026)
Main Document:
Response
#12
Oct 21, 2026
PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Respondents Department of Homeland Security, Fereti Semaia, re Response, 11 served on October 21, 2026. (Wakefield, Whitney) (Entered: 10/21/2026)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Nov 03, 2026
Order
#14
Nov 06, 2026
Reply
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Reply
Parties
Department of Homeland Security
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Jaime Wilfredo Araniva Benavidez
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