Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00306

(HC) S.H. v. Wofford

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Case Information

Filed: January 15, 2026
Assigned to: Dena M. Coggins
Referred to: Edmund F. Brennan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: April 14, 2026
Last Activity: April 14, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jan 15, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against S. H. by S. H.. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12765330) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, ICE Detainee Locator, # 2 Exhibit B, Interim Notice Authorizing Parole, # 3 Exhibit C, Approval Notice Regarding Form I-130 Petition for Noncitizen Relative, # 4 Exhibit D, Termination of Parole, # 5 Exhibit E, PH District Court Order, # 6 Exhibit F, PH BIA Order, # 7 Exhibit G, Excerpt of Rental Agreement, # 8 Exhibit H, ICE Sacramento Webpage, # 9 Exhibit I, Employment Authorization Approval Notice, # 10 Civil Cover Sheet)(Getabicha, Mihret) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
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)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#3
Jan 20, 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. (Getabicha, Mihret) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#4
Feb 09, 2026
ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Edmund F. Brennan on 02/09/26 DIRECTING RESPONDENT to File an Answer/Response to the Petition within 20 days; Petitioner's reply is due 14 days after being served with the answer. (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
Main Document: 06 - HC/Order Requiring Respondent to File a Response
#5
Feb 11, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Needle for All Respondents. (Needle, Jonathan) Modified on 2/17/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#6
Feb 11, 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: 02/11/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#7
Mar 02, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document: Dismiss
#8
Mar 13, 2026
Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Opposition to Motion
#9
Apr 04, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#10
Apr 06, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 4/6/2026: The court has reviewed Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 9 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. In that Motion, Petitioner states he was detained on 11/27/2025, over 120 days before filing that Motion. Petitioner does not explain why he did not seek injunctive relief sooner. Notably, Local Rule 231(b) states: "In considering a motion for a temporary restraining order, the Court will consider whether the applicant could have sought relief by motion for preliminary injunction at an earlier date without the necessity for seeking last-minute relief by motion for temporary restraining order." Because Petitioner's 9 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order is untimely, the court will CONVERT that Motion to a 9 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Further, the court has previously addressed the legal issues raised by Count Two of the 1 Petition. See e.g., Selis Tinoco v. Noem, 1:25-cv-01762-DC-JDP, 2025 WL 3567862 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 14, 2025), Labrador-Prato v. Noem, 1:25-cv-01598-DC-SCR, 2025 WL 3458802 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 2, 2025), and D.L.C. v. Wofford, 1:25-cv-01996-DC-JDP, 2026 WL 25511 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 5, 2026). The court is contemplating ruling directly on the Petition, with the understanding that the court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(2) ("Before or after beginning the hearing on a motion for a preliminary injunction, the court may advance the trial on the merits and consolidate it with the hearing."); see also 28 U.S.C. § 2243 ("The court shall summarily hear and determine the facts, and dispose of [a petitioner's habeas petition] as law and justice require."); A.R. v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-cv-00551-KES-SAB, 2026 WL 227112, at *1 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 28, 2026) (considering preliminary injunction and merits of habeas petition simultaneously). Respondents shall file an Opposition or Statement of Non-Opposition to the 9 Motion for Preliminary Injunction by 4/9/2026. In their response, Respondents shall substantively address whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that materially distinguish it from the court's prior orders listed above. Petitioner may file a Reply by 4/10/2026. Both parties should address whether they oppose the court ruling directly on the Petition, albeit as to Count Two only, to the extent a ruling on that Count entitles Petitioner to the relief sought in the Petition. If Petitioner has not already served a copy of the Petition and Motion by email to the U.S. Attorney's Office at their email address (usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov), Petitioner's Counsel shall do so by no later than 12:00 PM on 4/6/2026. The matter is not set for a hearing though the court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS) (Entered: 04/06/2026)
#11
Apr 06, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
Main Document: Certificate / Proof of Service
Apr 06, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings
#12
Apr 07, 2026
Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Opposition to Motion
#13
Apr 09, 2026
REPLY by S. H. re 12 Opposition to Motion. (Getabicha, Mihret) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
Main Document: REPLY
#14
Apr 14, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#15
Apr 14, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment

Parties

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Wofford
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