Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00301

#1

Jan 15, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Respondents by Gurlal Singh Bajwa. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12763239) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit Notice of Custody Determination, # 4 Exhibit NTA, # 5 Exhibit Warrant of arrest, # 6 Exhibit Denied Bond Order)(Gahra, Manpreet) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#2

Jan 15, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Gurlal Singh Bajwa. (Attachments: # 1 Points and Authorities, # 2 Proposed Order)(Gahra, Manpreet) Modified on 1/15/2026 (AJB). (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#3

Jan 15, 2026

PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 2/20/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk CM) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#4

Jan 15, 2026

CONSENT/DECLINE of U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), this document is restricted to attorneys and court staff only. Judges do not have access to view this document and will be informed of a party's response only if all parties have consented to the referral. (Gahra, Manpreet) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#5

Jan 15, 2026

ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 1/15/2026 GRANTING 2 Motion for TRO. Respondents must IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Gurlal S. B. from custody under the same conditions as he was released previously, prior to his 8/16/2025 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 RESTRAINED from re- arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections, including seven-days notice and a pre-deprivation/custody hearing before a neutral decisionmaker, where the Government shall bear the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that Petitioner poses a danger to the community or a flight risk, and Petitioner shall be allowed to have his 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 Monday, 1/26/2026 at 5:00 p.m. Petitioner may file a reply, if any, by Wednesday, 1/28/2026 by 12:00 p.m. Petitioner is ORDERED to immediately serve this Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause on Respondents at usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. Petitioner shall file proof of such service no later than 9 a.m. on 1/16/2026. (Deputy Clerk LMS) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#6

Jan 15, 2026

CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Gurlal Singh Bajwa. (Gahra, Manpreet) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#7

Jan 26, 2026

OPPOSITION to 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, OPPOSITION to Preliminary Injunction, and REQUEST for 180-DAY Period of Time to Respond to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by All Respondents. Attorney Campbell, Charles added. (Campbell, Charles) Modified on 2/2/2026 (KS). (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#8

Jan 29, 2026

ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 1/28/2026 ISSUING the following PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION: Respondents are ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from imposing any additional restrictions on Petitioner Gurlal S. B., 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 Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections. The bond requirement of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c) is waived. This matter is referred back to the United States Magistrate Judge for a determination on the merits. (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#9

Feb 03, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Dennis M. Cota on 2/3/2026: Respondents requested 180 days to file an opposition to Petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus in the event that the Court issued a preliminary injunction. See ECF No. 7 . The Court issued a preliminary injunction ordering Petitioner's release. See ECF No. 8 . Petitioner is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why the Court should not allow Respondents 180 days to file an answer/return to the petition by February 16, 2026. Respondents may file a reply by February 23, 2026. Alternatively, parties may file a joint proposed briefing schedule by February 16, 2026. Respondents are additionally DIRECTED to file a notice certifying compliance with the Court's order, ECF Nos. 5 and 8, within 3 days. SO ORDERED.(Text Only Entry). (Deputy Clerk JLP) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

Feb 03, 2026

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

#10

Feb 06, 2026

NOTICE of Compliance by Sergio Albarran, Tonya Andrews, Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Campbell, Charles) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#11

Feb 09, 2026

REPLY in support of 1 Petition by Gurlal S.B. (Gahra, Manpreet) Modified on 2/12/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#12

Feb 10, 2026

CONSENT/DECLINE of U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), this document is restricted to attorneys and court staff only. Judges do not have access to view this document and will be informed of a party's response only if all parties have consented to the referral. (Anonymous) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#13

Feb 10, 2026

CONSENT/DECLINE of U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), this document is restricted to attorneys and court staff only. Judges do not have access to view this document and will be informed of a party's response only if all parties have consented to the referral. (Anonymous) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#14

Feb 23, 2026

REPLY to ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Respondents re 2/3/2026 Minute Order. (Campbell, Charles) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#15

Feb 26, 2026

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Dennis M. Cota on 2/25/2026 DIRECTING Respondents to file an answer/return within 14 days from the date of this order. Petitioner's reply/traverse, if any, is due within 7 days after being served a copy of Respondents' answer/return. (Deputy Clerk HAH) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#16

Mar 10, 2026

ANSWER (Opposition) to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by All Respondents. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Campbell, Charles) Modified on 3/16/2026 (KS). (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#17

Mar 11, 2026

REPLY to 16 Opposition to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Gurlal S.B. (Gahra, Manpreet) Modified on 3/17/2026 (KS). (Entered: 03/11/2026)

#18

Jul 13, 2026

FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Dennis M. Cota on 07/09/2026 RECOMMENDING that the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted. Referred to Judge Troy L. Nunley. Objections due within 7 days after being served with these findings and recommendations. (Deputy Clerk KS) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#19

Aug 06, 2026

ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 08/05/26 ADOPTING 18 Findings and Recommendations in full as follows: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is GRANTED. Respondents are ENJOINED from re-detaining Petitioner, while subject to 8U.S.C. § 1226(a), absent compliance with statutory and constitutional protections, including a minimum of seven-days' notice and a pre-deprivation hearing before a neutral factfinder where Respondents show by clear and convincing evidence that the government's interest in protecting the public or ensuring Petitioner appears at future immigration proceedings outweighs Petitioner'sconstitutionally protected interest in remaining free from detention such that no alternative to detention can mitigate that risk. At any such hearing, Petitioner shall be allowed to have counsel present. The Clerk is directed to enter judgment for Petitioner. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk KML) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#20

Aug 06, 2026

JUDGMENT dated *08/06/26* pursuant to order signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 08/05/26 in favor of Petitioner. (Deputy Clerk KML) (Entered: 08/06/2026)