M.A. v. US Government - Civil Case Filing

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Filed February 27th, 2026

Detected February 28th, 2026

Summary

A new civil case, M.A. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al, was filed on February 27, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint against the U.S. Government and includes motions for anonymity and to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge.

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The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has docketed a new civil case, M.A. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al, under case number 3:26-cv-01742. The filing on February 27, 2026, includes a complaint against the U.S. Government, a proposed summons, a motion to maintain the anonymity of the plaintiff, and a consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. The filing fee was $405.

This is a routine filing of a new civil complaint. While the specific nature of the complaint is not detailed in the provided summary, the involvement of the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a defendant suggests potential issues related to federal correctional facilities or inmate rights. No immediate compliance actions are required for external entities based on this filing alone, but legal professionals involved in similar matters may wish to monitor the case's progression.

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M.A. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al

Case Number: 3:26-cv-01742 Location: San Francisco Case Type: Civil Case Basis: U.S. Government Defendant Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other Date Filed:

February 27, 2026

Last Filing Date:

February 27, 2026

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Recent Filings

| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02-27-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-21703188.). Filed by M.A.. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exhibit #1, # (2) Exhibit Exhibit #2, # (3) Civil Cover Sheet)(Gaines, Jeffrey) (Filed on 2/ |
| 02-27-26 | 2 | Proposed Summons. (Gaines, Jeffrey) |
| 02-27-26 | 3 | MOTION APPLICATION TO MAINTAIN THE ANONYMITY OF PLAINTIFF re [1] Complaint, [2] Proposed Summons filed by M.A.. Responses due by 3/13/2026. Replies due by 3/20/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration, # (2) Proposed Order)(Gaines, J |
| 02-27-26 | 4 | CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by M.A... (Gaines, Jeffrey) |
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