Eastern District of California • 2:25-cv-02205

#1

Aug 07, 2025

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

#2

Aug 07, 2025

Application for Pro Hac Vice and Proposed Order

#3

Aug 08, 2025

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Yuhua Yang. (Nightingale, Zachary) (Entered: 08/08/2025)

#4

Aug 08, 2025

Temporary Restraining Order

#5

Aug 08, 2025

Summons

#6

Aug 08, 2025

Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider

#7

Aug 08, 2025

PRO HAC VICE ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 8/8/2025 GRANTING 2 Application for Pro Hac Vice. Added attorney Christine Raymond, PHV for Yuhua Yang. The Pro Hac Vice attorney is directed to request electronic filing access through PACER. (Deputy Clerk OML)

#8

Aug 08, 2025

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 8/8/2025: On 8/7/2025, petitioner filed a 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus in this action. On 8/8/2025, petitioner filed his 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. No later than today, 8/8/2025, by 5:00 PM, petitioner's counsel is DIRECTED (1) to serve respondents with a copy of the Petition, Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, and accompanying papers, along with this Order, by e-mail to the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California (attn. United States Attorneys Audrey Hemesath Audrey.hemesath@usdoj.gov and Shelley Weger Shelley.weger@usdoj.gov); and (2) to promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for respondents shall promptly enter Notices of Appearance. Respondents shall file a written Opposition to the pending Motion by 12:00 PM on Tuesday, 8/12/2025. The parties are ORDERED to appear for a hearing on petitioner's Motion on Wednesday, 8/13/2025 at 01:30 PM before District Judge Dale A. Drozd by Zoom. If the parties were to jointly agree upon a less demanding briefing scheduling and hearing date, the court will consider the parties' proposal. Pending the scheduled hearing, respondents may continue any revocation procedures under 8 C.F.R. 241.13(i). However, respondents may not remove petitioner pending the court's issuance of a ruling on petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Deputy Clerk PAB) (Entered: 08/08/2025)

#9

Aug 08, 2025

Certificate / Proof of Service

#10

Aug 08, 2025

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER re Briefing and Hearing Schedule for Motion for TRO by Yuhua Yang. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Raymond, Christine) (Entered: 08/08/2025)

Aug 08, 2025

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

#11

Aug 11, 2025

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 8/11/2025: On 8/8/2025, the parties in this action filed a 10 stipulation for a proposed briefing schedule as to petitioner's pending 4 motion for temporary restraining order. Pursuant to that stipulation, and good cause appearing, respondents shall file their opposition to petitioner's motion no later than Thursday, 8/14/2025 at 3:00 p.m. Petitioner may file an optional reply no later than Monday, 8/18/2025 at 3:00 p.m. The hearing on petitioner's 4 motion for temporary restraining order currently set for 8/13/2025 is RESET for Tuesday, 8/19/2025 at 01:30 PM before District Judge Dale A. Drozd by Zoom. (Deputy Clerk PAB) (Entered: 08/11/2025)

Aug 11, 2025

Minute Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings

#12

Aug 14, 2025

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. (Sharma, Dhruv) (Entered: 08/14/2025)

#13

Aug 14, 2025

OPPOSITION by Respondents to Petitioner's 4 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gallenkamp)(Sharma, Dhruv) (Attachment 1 replaced on 8/15/2025 with upside pages corrected.) (KLY) (Entered: 08/14/2025)

#14

Aug 18, 2025

REPLY by Yuhua Yang in support of 4 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, 13 Opposition to Motion. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Raymond, Christine) (Entered: 08/18/2025)

#15

Aug 19, 2025

MINUTES (Text Only) or proceedings held via video conference before District Judge Dale A. Drozd: Hearing re 4 MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER held on 8/19/2025. Christine Raymond appeared by video on behalf of Petitioner. Dhruv Sharma appeared by video on behalf of Respondent. Court addressed ptnr's counsel as to ptnr's re-detention. Court addressed respondent's counsel as to the Govt's intention. Respondent addressed the court. Court addressed respondent as to ptnr not given an informal interview. After discussion and hearing of arguments, for reasons stated at today's hearing, petitioner's 4 motion for temporary restraining order submitted. Order to issue. Plaintiffs Counsel Christine Raymond present by video. Defendants Counsel Dhruv Sharma present video. Court Reporter/CD Number: Jennifer Coulthard. (Deputy Clerk PAB) (Entered: 08/19/2025)

Aug 19, 2025

Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#16

Aug 20, 2025

ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 8/20/2025 GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART 4 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order as follows: Respondents are ORDERED to immediately release petitioner from respondents' custody; Respondents are ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from re-detaining petitioner for any purpose, absent exigent circumstances, without providing petitioner notice and a pre-detention hearing; Petitioner's 4 Request for a temporary restraining order enjoining respondents from removing him to a third country without notice an opportunity to be heard is DENIED without prejudice. The Parties are DIRECTED to meet and confer, if possible, submit a joint proposed briefing schedule and hearing date with respect to any Motion for a Preliminary Injunction with 14 days from the date of entry of this Order. (Deputy Clerk OML) (Entered: 08/20/2025)

#17

Sep 03, 2025

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER re Briefing Schedule for Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Parties. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Raymond, Christine) Modified on 9/5/2025 (KS). (Entered: 09/03/2025)

#18

Sep 04, 2025

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 9/4/2025: On 9/3/2025, the parties in this action filed a 17 stipulation for a proposed briefing schedule as to petitioner's motion for preliminary injunction. Pursuant to that stipulation, and good cause appearing, respondents shall file their opposition no later than 10/8/2025. Petitioner shall file his optional reply no later than 10/15/2025. A hearing is SET for 10/27/2025 at 01:30 PM before Judge Dale A. Drozd by Zoom. The parties are referred to District Judge Dale A. Drozd's Standing Order for Zoom appearance information. (Deputy Clerk PAB) (Entered: 09/04/2025)

Sep 04, 2025

Minute Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings

#19

Sep 08, 2025

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Reinstatement and Extension of 16 Temporary Restraining Order by Yuhua Yang. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Raymond, Christine) Modified on 9/9/2025 (HAH). (Entered: 09/08/2025)

#20

Sep 10, 2025

ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 9/9/2025 REINSTATING and EXTENDING 16 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order until 10/27/2025. (Deputy Clerk VLK)

#21

Oct 08, 2025

OPPOSITION to Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Respondents re 18 Minute Order. (Sharma, Dhruv) Modified on 10/9/2025 (KS). (Entered: 10/08/2025)

#22

Oct 15, 2025

REPLY in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Yuhua Yang. (Raymond, Christine) Modified on 10/17/2025 (KS). (Entered: 10/15/2025)

#23

Oct 16, 2025

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 10/16/2025: Pursuant to Local Rule 230(g), the pending motion for preliminary injunction will be SUBMITTED without oral argument on 10/18/2025. The court DIRECTS the parties to contact courtroom deputy Pete Buzo no later than 10/17/2025 should they believe that oral argument is necessary or desirable for the resolution of this motion. Otherwise, the hearing set for 10/27/2025 will be vacated on 10/18/2025. (Deputy Clerk PAB) (Entered: 10/16/2025)

Oct 16, 2025

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

#24

Oct 29, 2025

ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 10/29/2025 GRANTING IN PART Petitioner's 4 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction: Respondents are ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from re-detaining petitioner for any purpose, absent exigent circumstances, without providing petitioner notice and a pre-detention hearing before an immigration judge; DENYING Petitioner's request for a preliminary injunction enjoining respondents from removing him to a third country without notice and an opportunity to be heard without prejudice to a renewed motion for temporary restraining order if the issue of his threatened removal becomes ripe for the court's consideration; and RENDERING moot the Petitioner's request for release from respondents' custody by respondents' release of petitioner in compliance with this court's temporary restraining order; No bond shall be required to be posted by petitioner pursuant to Rule 65(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; and this preliminary injunction is effective immediately and shall remain in full force and effect through the date on which judgment, if any, is entered in this case. (Deputy Clerk RRB) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

#25

Dec 02, 2025

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