Central District of California • 2:26-cv-12911
Lifeng Guo v. Thomas Giles
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Case Information
Filed: November 03, 2026
Assigned to:
Michael B. Kaufman
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
Nov 03, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-43736464 for $5 filing fee. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit) (Attorney Chuangchuang Chen added to party LIFENG GUO(pty:pet))(Chen, Chuangchuang) (Entered: 11/03/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Nov 03, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner LIFENG GUO. (Chen, Chuangchuang) (Entered: 11/03/2026)
Main Document:
Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Nov 03, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order LIFENG GUO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration) (Chen, Chuangchuang) (Entered: 11/03/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Nov 03, 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. (jtil) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 11/03/2026)
#5
Nov 03, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Michael B. Kaufman. (jtil) (Entered: 11/03/2026)
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Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge CV-25B optional html form
#6
Nov 03, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jtil) (Entered: 11/03/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#7
Nov 03, 2026
Text Only Entry re EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order 3 Respondents are ORDERED to file a response to Petitioners' application for a temporary restraining order (Dkt. 3) on before November 4, 2026. Petitioner may file a reply on or before 12 pm on November 5, 2026. After receipt of Respondents response and Petitioners reply, if filed, the Court will take the matter under submission unless it determines that a hearing is necessary. Respondents are ORDERED not to transfer Petitioners outside the Central District of California, including for their removal, pending the resolution of Petitioners' application for a temporary restraining order. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (MBK) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 11/03/2026)
Nov 03, 2026
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Nov 03, 2026
2241 Initial Case Assignment Consent or Declination
#8
Nov 05, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#9
Nov 05, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#11
Nov 05, 2026
Response
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Response
Nov 05, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
Nov 05, 2026
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Parties
Lifeng Guo
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Thomas Giles
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