Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00201

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Jan 13, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Gregory Archambault, Pam Bondi, Christopher LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ACASDC-20668426.), filed by Alisiia Mikaelian. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:26-cv-201-JO-BLM. Judge Jinsook Ohta and Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major are assigned to the case. (Nicoll, Nathaniel)[Case in Screening] (dde) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

#2

Jan 14, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: On January 14, 2026, Petitioner filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus requesting injunctive relief. Dkt. 1. The Court ORDERS Petitioner to serve Respondents with the habeas petition [Dkt. 1] by 5:00 PM on January 16, 2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner must also serve the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California by a method prescribed in Rule 4(i)(1)(A) by that date and file proof of service.The Court ORDERS Petitioner to file a declaration supporting the claims in the habeas petition as well as any other supplemental briefing the Court may need to rule on the merits of the habeas petition by 9:00 AM on Thursday, January 22, 2026.The Court ORDERS Respondents TO SHOW CAUSE why the petition should not be granted by filing a written response no later than 9:00 AM on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The Court further ORDERS Respondents to file, as exhibits to their response, the complete set of Petitioner's immigration records necessary for adjudication of this habeas petition, including all Department of Homeland Security records, immigration court documents, arrest or custody records, and any other materials pertaining to Petitioner's detention, processing, or removal proceedings.The Court SETS a hearing with oral argument for Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 9:30 AM.The Court ORDERS that Petitioner shall not be transferred out of this district unless Respondents provide advance notice of the intended move. Such notice shall be filed in writing on the docket in this proceeding and shall state the reason why Respondents believe that such a movement is necessary and should not be stayed pending further court proceedings. Once that notice has been docketed, Petitioner SHALL NOT be moved out of this District for a period of at least 48 hours from the time of that docketing. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 1/14/2026. (mk) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

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Jan 14, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Doc. 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus served on All Respondents on 01/14/2026, filed by Alisiia Mikaelian. (Nicoll, Nathaniel) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

Jan 14, 2026

Minute Order (No Time)

#4

Jan 21, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Jan 21, 2026

Response to Petition

#6

Jan 22, 2026

*** Docketed in Error *** Modified on 1/22/2026 to remove image (maq). (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#7

Jan 22, 2026

Extension of Time to File

Jan 22, 2026

Transcript

#8

Jan 23, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: Petitioner filed a motion requesting an extension of time to file a declaration supporting the claims in the habeas petition due to administrative delays in meeting with her client. Dkt. 7. The Court finds good cause and GRANTS the motion for extension [Dkt. 7]. Petitioner shall file the declaration no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 26, 2026. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 1/23/2026. (mk) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan 23, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

#9

Jan 26, 2026

Declaration

#10

Jan 27, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jinsook Ohta: Motion Hearing on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus held on 1/27/2026. Petitioner's counsel's oral request to appear by videoconference - Granted. The Court will issue a written order. (Court Reporter/ECR Cristine Gerongco). (Petitioner Attorney Nathaniel L. Nicoll). (Respondent Attorney Michael Damon Wallace, AUSA). (no document attached) (smy) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#11

Jan 27, 2026

Order

Jan 27, 2026

Status Hearing

#12

Feb 04, 2026

Notice (Other)