Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00157

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Jan 10, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Sergio Albarran, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Minga Wofford by Satvir Singh. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12745039) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Shah, Nilima) (Entered: 01/10/2026)

#2

Jan 10, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Satvir Singh. (Shah, Nilima) (Entered: 01/10/2026)

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Jan 10, 2026

PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 2/12/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk JJD) (Entered: 01/10/2026)

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Jan 12, 2026

ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 1/12/2026 ORDERING Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2 ) GRANTED. Respondents must IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Satvir S. from custody under the same conditions he was released prior to his current detention. Respondents shall not impose any additional restrictions on him, unless such restrictions are determined to be necessary at a future pre-deprivation/custody hearing. Respondents are ENJOINED and RESTRA INED from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections, including seven-days' notice and a pre-deprivation hearing before a neutral fact-finder where: (a) Respondents show material changed circumstanc es demonstrate a significant likelihood of Petitioner's removal in the reasonably foreseeable future, or (b) Respondents demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that Petitioner poses a danger to the community or a flight risk. At any such h earing, Petitioner shall be allowed to have counsel present. Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why this Court should not issue a preliminary injunction continuing this Order. Respondents shall file responsive papers by 1/16/2026. Petitioner may f ile a reply, if any, by 1/21/2026. The parties shall indicate in their briefing whether they waive a hearing. The Court will consider any stipulation and proposed order filed by the parties if they agree to a less demanding briefing schedule. Petiti oner is ORDERED to immediately serve this Order and all documents filed in this case to date on Respondents, including a copy via email to: usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. Petitioner shall file a proof of such service by 1/13/2026. Respondents are hereby notified of their right to apply to the Court for modification or dissolution of the TRO on two days' notice to Petitioner. The bond requirement of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c) is waived. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to update the docket to only list Petitioner's first name and last initials. (Deputy Clerk MDK)

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Jan 12, 2026

CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Satvir S.. Attorney Shah, Nilima Patel added.. Attorney Shah, Nilima Patel added as counsel of record. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service copy of email to USAO)(Shah, Nilima) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

#6

Jan 16, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Aattorney Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT added for All Respondents. Attorney US Attorney's Office- 463 Unit terminated. (Hemesath, Audrey) Modified on 1/20/2026 (KS). (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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Jan 16, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by All Respondents. (Hemesath, Audrey) Modified on 1/20/2026 (KS). (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#8

Jan 26, 2026

ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 1/26/2026 DIRECTING respondents to file by 1/27/26 a Notice Certifying Compliance with the courts 4 TRO Order and identifying the date Petitioner was released . Respondents are ENJOINED and RE STRAINED from imposing additional restrictions on Petitioner's terms of release, unless such restrictions are determined to be necessary at a pre-deprivation/custody hearing and ENJOINED and RESTRAINED from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections, including seven-days' notice and a pre-deprivation hearing. This matter is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for further proceedings. (Deputy Clerk AMW)

#9

Jan 26, 2026

NOTICE of Release Compliance by All Respondents. (Hemesath, Audrey) Modified on 1/30/2026 (KS). (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#11

Feb 26, 2026

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 02/26/26 ORDERING if additional briefing is needed, respondents may file an answer within 7 days of the date of this order. If respondents file an answer, petitioner may file a traverse within 7 days. If respondents do not file an answer by this deadline, the matter will be deemed submitted. (Deputy Clerk VLC)

Apr 13, 2026

Findings and Recommendations

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Apr 17, 2026

Objections to Findings and Recommendations

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May 01, 2026

ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 5/1/2026 ADOPTING 13 Findings and Recommendations in full; GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents are PERMANENTLY ENJOINED from re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections. The Clerk to enter judgment for Petitioner. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk KEZ)

#16

May 01, 2026

Judgment