Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00232

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Jan 12, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Respondents by Rohit Kumar. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12750450) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A - Immigration Documents)(Shah, Nilima) M (Entered: 01/12/2026)

#2

Jan 12, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Rohit Kumar. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit TRO Checklist)(Shah, Nilima) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

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Jan 13, 2026

PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 2/17/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk RMG) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

#4

Jan 13, 2026

ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 1/13/2026 GRANTING 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The bond requirement of FRCP 65(c) is waived. Petitioner Rohit K. shall be RELEASED IMMEDIATELY from Respondents' custody. R espondents 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 RESTRAINED from re- arresting or re-detaining Petiti oner absent compliance with constitutional protections, including seven-days' notice and a hearing before a neutral fact- finder where: (a) Respondents show there are material changed circumstances which demonstrate that there is a signif icant likelihood of Petitioners 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 hearing, Petitioner shall b e allowed to have his counsel present. Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why this Court should not issue a preliminary injunction requiring Respondents to continue to abide by this Court's Order. Respondents shall file responsive papers b y 1/19/2026 by 5 p.m. Petitioner may file a reply, if any, by 1/22/2026. If the parties agree upon a less demanding briefing schedule, the Court will consider the parties' proposal. The parties shall indicate in their briefing whether they re quest a hearing. FRCP 65(b)(3). Petitioner is ordered to serve this Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause and all supporting pleadings and papers on Respondents at usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov by 9:00 a.m. on 1/14/2026. Petitio ner shall file proof of such service no later than 10:00 a.m. on 1/14/2026. Respondents are hereby notified of their right to apply to the Court for modification or dissolution of the Temporary Restraining Order on two days' notice to Petitioner. FRCP 65(b)(4). (Deputy Clerk LMS)

#5

Jan 15, 2026

Certificate / Proof of Service

#6

Jan 15, 2026

Certificate / Proof of Service

Jan 27, 2026

Minute Order

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Feb 12, 2026

Preliminary Injunction

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Feb 12, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

Apr 13, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

#15

Apr 23, 2026

FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 4/23/26 RECOMMENDING that the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted; A permanent injunction be issued enjoining and restraining respondents from re-detaining Petit ioner Rohit K. (A-220-359-218) unless the government demonstrates, by clear and convincing evidence at a pre-deprivation bond hearing before a neutral decisionmaker, that petitioner is a flight risk or danger to the community such that his physical custody is legally justified; The Clerk of Court be directed to enter judgment for petitioner and close this case. Referred to Judge Troy L. Nunley. Objections due within 7 days after being served with these Findings and Recommendations. (Deputy Clerk JAW)

#16

Apr 29, 2026

Objections to Findings and Recommendations

#17

May 07, 2026

ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 5/6/2026 ADOPTING 15 the Findings and Recommendations, GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, ENJOINING AND RESTRAINING Respondents from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections, and DIRECTING the clerk to enter judgment for Petitioner and close this case. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk VLK)

#18

May 07, 2026

Judgment