Central District of California • 5:26-cv-06470
Michael Eniola Balogun v. David J Venturella
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Case Information
Filed: October 31, 2026
Assigned to:
Kenly Kiya Kato
Referred to:
Charles F. Eick
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
November 07, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Oct 31, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43713529 for $5 filing fee, filed by petitioner Michael Eniola Balogun. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8) (Attorney Steven Kyle Ridgill added to party Michael Eniola Balogun(pty:pet))(Ridgill, Steven) (Entered: 10/31/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Oct 31, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Release of Alien Detainee filed by petitioner Michael Eniola Balogun. (Ridgill, Steven) (Entered: 10/31/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Oct 31, 2026
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Petitioner Michael Eniola Balogun, identifying MICHAEL ENIOLA BALOGUN. (Ridgill, Steven) (Entered: 10/31/2026)
Main Document:
Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties
#4
Oct 31, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Michael Eniola Balogun. (Ridgill, Steven) (Entered: 10/31/2026)
Main Document:
Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#5
Nov 02, 2026
The Petitioner acknowledges the availability of a Magistrate Judge but declines to consent 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: 11/02/2026)
#6
Nov 02, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Kenly Kiya Kato and referred to Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick, 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. (sh) (Entered: 11/02/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#7
Nov 02, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (sh) (Entered: 11/02/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
Nov 02, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#8
Nov 03, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#9
Nov 04, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#10
Nov 04, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
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Response in Opposition to Motion
#11
Nov 07, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
Parties
David J Venturella
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Michael Eniola Balogun
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