Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00355

(HC) S. v. Cruz

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Case Information

Filed: January 16, 2026
Assigned to: Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to: Jeremy D. Peterson
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity: April 29, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 16, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Respondents by Jagdeep Singh. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12771886) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Order) (Dhariwal, Kuldip) Modified on 1/20/2026 (KS). (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 16, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Jagdeep Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Proposed Order) (Dhariwal, Kuldip) Modified on 1/20/2026 (KS). (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jan 16, 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: 01/16/2026)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#4
Jan 16, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on January 16, 2026 ORDERING Petitioner's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2 ) GRANTED. Respondents must IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Jagdeep S. from custody under the same conditions as he was released previously, prior to his November 20, 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 January 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Petitioner may file a reply, if any, by January 29, 2026 by 12:00 p.m. The parties shall indicate in th eir briefing whether they waive hearing. The Court will consider any stipulation and proposed order filed by the parties if they agree to a less demanding briefing schedule. 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 January 20, 2026. Respondents are hereby notified of their right to apply to the Court for modification o r dissolution of the Temporary Restraining Order on two days' notice to Petitioner. The bond requirement of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c) is waived. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to update the docket to only list Petitioner's first name and last initial. (Deputy Clerk MDK)
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion for TRO
#5
Jan 20, 2026
CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Jagdeep S.. (Dhariwal, Kuldip) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
Main Document: Certificate / Proof of Service
#6
Jan 28, 2026
RESPONSE to 4 ORDER to SHOW CAUSE by Pamela Bondi, Orestes Cruz, Kristi Noem, Warden. Attorney Barton, Joseph added. (Barton, Joseph) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#7
Jan 30, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 1/30/2026 ISSUING a Preliminary Injunction. Respondents are ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from imposing any additional restrictions on Petitioner Jagdeep S. Respondents are ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections. The bond requirement is waived. This matter is REFERRED back to the U.S. Magistrate Judge for a determination on the merits. (Deputy Clerk VLK)
Main Document: Order
#8
Feb 27, 2026
ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 2/26/2026 DIRECTING Respondents to file an answer within 7 days, if additional briefing is needed. If respondents file an answer, Petitioner may file a traverse within 7 days. If no answer is filed by the deadline, the matter is deemed submitted. (Deputy Clerk VLK)
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Apr 13, 2026
Findings and Recommendations
#10
Apr 29, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 4/28/2026 ADOPTING 9 The Findings and Recommendations in full; The Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is GRANTED; Respondents are ENJOINED from re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections, including minimum of seven-days' notice and a pre-deprivation hearing before a neutral fact-finder where (a) Respondents shows material changed circumstances demonstrate a significant likelihood of Petitioner& #039;s removal in the reasonably foreseeable future, or (b) Respondents demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the government's interest in protecting the public and/or ensuring Petitioner appears at future immigration proceedings o utweighs Petitioner's constitutionally protected interest in remaining free from detention. See Zadvydas, 533 U.S. at 690; Hernandez, 872 F.3d at 990. At any such hearing, Petitioner shall be allowed to have counsel present. The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment for Petitioner and close this case. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk LMS)
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations
#11
Apr 29, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment

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Cruz
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(HC) S.
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