Levon Ketsoyan, et al v. U.S. Department of Justice, et al
Petitioner: Levon Ketsoyan, Yanko Lukov and Elena Westbrook
Respondent: U.S. Department of Justice, David A. Marin, Thomas D Homan, Thomas P Giles, Does 2-5, Doe 1, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, William Barr, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Robert M Culley
Case Number: 2:2019cv01198
Filed: February 15, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Virginia A Phillips
Referring Judge: Alicia G Rosenberg
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 22, 2019 Filing 18 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiff-Petitioner Yanko Lukov pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) AS TO HIS INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS as to William Barr, Robert M Culley, Doe 1, Does, Thomas P Giles, Thomas D Homan. (Glazer, Nicolette)
March 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 17 STANDING ORDER by Judge Virginia A. Phillips. (bh)
February 27, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) DENYING APPLICATION TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Judge Virginia A. Phillips denying #8 EX PARTE APPLICATION for TRO: The Court finds that Plaintiffs have not demonstrated that they are likely to succeed on the merits, as it is unclear if venue and jurisdiction properly lie with this Court. Similarly, Plaintiffs have not shown that they are likely to suffer irreparable harm in the absence of preliminary relief. Mr. Lukov alleges no facts indicating that his removal is imminent, merely that he has been detained, (Doc. No. 7 Paragraph 105), and Mr. Ketsoyan has yet to be detained, (id. 7 Paragraph 82). Accordingly, the Application is DENIED, without prejudice to Plaintiffs filing a properly noticed Motion requesting relief. (see document for further details) (bm)
February 25, 2019 Filing 15 MINUTES OF EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER; [DOC. NO. 8] Hearing held before Judge Virginia A. Phillips: Matter called. Counsel for the parties are present as referenced above. Court hears oral argument of Counsel. The Court having heard from counsel, takes the matter under submission. Court will issue final ruling. Court Reporter: Myra Ponce. (bm)
February 25, 2019 Filing 14 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Removing Petitioner and Ceasing Unlawful Arrest and Detention Practices for I130 Beneficiaries #8 filed by Petitioners Levon Ketsoyan, Yanko Lukov. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Jiminez v Cronen Decision)(Glazer, Nicolette)
February 25, 2019 Filing 13 REPLY in support of TRO EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Removing Petitioner and Ceasing Unlawful Arrest and Detention Practices for I130 Beneficiaries #8 filed by Petitioners Levon Ketsoyan, Yanko Lukov. (Glazer, Nicolette)
February 22, 2019 Filing 12 OPPOSITION IN OPPOSITION re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Removing Petitioner and Ceasing Unlawful Arrest and Detention Practices for I130 Beneficiaries #8 filed by Respondents William Barr, Robert M Culley, Thomas P Giles, Thomas D Homan, David A. Marin, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Jacobs, Jennifer)
February 20, 2019 Filing 11 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Plaintifs Levon Ketsoyan, Yanko Lukov, re Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,,, Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines,, #10 , Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123),,,,,,,, #9 served on 2/20/2019. (Glazer, Nicolette)
February 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) RE: TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Judge Virginia A. Phillips: On February 19, 2019, Plaintiffs Elena Westbrook, Levon Ketsoyan, and Yanko Lukov filed an Ex Parte Application for a Temporary Restraining Order. (Doc. No. 8.) Parties are ORDERED to appear for a hearing at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 25, 2019. Plaintiffs shall to Serve the First Amended Petition, the Ex Parte Application for a Temporary Restraining Order, and all papers in support of both, as well as this Order, on Defendants by the close of business on February 20, 2019. Proof of service shall be filed by February 22, 2019. Counsel for the Defendants may file any opposition by February 22, 2019. (bm)
February 20, 2019 Filing 9 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Jennifer R Jacobs counsel for Respondents William Barr, Robert M Culley, Thomas P Giles, Thomas D Homan, David A. Marin, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Adding Jennifer R Jacobs as counsel of record for U.S. Department of Justice; William Barr in his official capacity as the Attorney General of the United States; U.S. Department of Homeland Security; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Thomas D Homan in his official capacity as the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of ICE; David A. Marin in his official capacity as the Director of the Los Angeles Field Office of ICE; Robert M. Culley in his official capacity as the Director of the Salt Lake City Field Office of ICE; Thomas P. Giles in his official capacity as the Deputy Field Office Director of Detention and Removal Operation for District 23. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants U.S. Department of Justice; William Barr; U.S. Department of Homeland Security; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Thomas D Homan David A. Marin; Robert M. Culley Thomas P. Giles. (Attorney Jennifer R Jacobs added to party William Barr(pty:res), Attorney Jennifer R Jacobs added to party Robert M Culley(pty:res), Attorney Jennifer R Jacobs added to party Thomas P Giles(pty:res), Attorney Jennifer R Jacobs added to party Thomas D Homan(pty:res), Attorney Jennifer R Jacobs added to party David A. Marin(pty:res), Attorney Jennifer R Jacobs added to party U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services(pty:res), Attorney Jennifer R Jacobs added to party U.S. Department of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Jennifer R Jacobs added to party U.S. Department of Justice(pty:res), Attorney Jennifer R Jacobs added to party U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(pty:res))(Jacobs, Jennifer)
February 19, 2019 Filing 8 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to Removing Petitioner and Ceasing Unlawful Arrest and Detention Practices for I130 Beneficiaries filed by PETITIONERS Yanko Lukov. Ex Parte Application set for hearing on 2/28/2019 at 09:30 AM before Judge Virginia A. Phillips. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A USCIS Adjudicator Manual Ch 15.1, #2 Proposed Order In Re: TRO, #3 Exhibit B Recommended Approval) (Glazer, Nicolette)
February 19, 2019 Filing 7 First AMENDED Habeas Petition AMENDED PETITION against all Defendants William Barr, Robert M Culley, Doe 1, Does, Thomas P Giles, Thomas D Homan amending Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, #1 , filed by Petitioners Levon Ketsoyan, Yanko Lukov(Glazer, Nicolette)
February 15, 2019 Filing 6 60 DAY Summons issued re Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, #1 as to defendants William Barr, Robert M Culley, Doe 1, Does, Thomas P Giles, Thomas D Homan, David A. Marin, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Elena Westbrook. (Attachments: #1 attachment) (esa)
February 15, 2019 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Virginia A. Phillips and Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg. (esa)
February 15, 2019 Filing 4 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, #1 filed by Plaintiffs?petitioners Levon Ketsoyan, Yanko Lukov. (Attachments: #1 Appendix Continued Caption of Defendants named)(Glazer, Nicolette)
February 15, 2019 Filing 3 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs Levon Ketsoyan, Yanko Lukov, identifying All Plaintifs, All Defendants, USA. (Glazer, Nicolette)
February 15, 2019 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioners Levon Ketsoyan, Yanko Lukov. (Glazer, Nicolette)
February 15, 2019 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. 0973-23227937 for $5 filing fee, filed by Plaintiffs/Petitioners Elena Westbrook, Levon Ketsoyan, Yanko Lukov. (Attorney Nicolette Glazer added to party Levon Ketsoyan(pty:pet), Attorney Nicolette Glazer added to party Yanko Lukov(pty:pet), Attorney Nicolette Glazer added to party Elena Westbrook(pty:pla))(Glazer, Nicolette)

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