Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00389

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Jan 19, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Defendants by manjeet singh. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12776013) (Ghuman, Daljit) (Entered: 01/19/2026)

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Jan 20, 2026

PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 2/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk CM) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

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Jan 20, 2026

MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Manjeet Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Ghuman, Daljit) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

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Jan 20, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 01/20/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 3 ). The issues raised therein appear to mirror those previously addressed by the Court in many prior cases. See Singh v. Andrews, No. 1:25-cv-01543-DJC-SCR; Mariagua v. Chestnut, No. 1:25-cv-01744-DJC-CSK; Ortega v. Noem, No. 1:25-cv-01663-DJC-CKD. On or before January 22, 2026, Respondents are ordered to show cause as to whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that render it distinct from the Court's prior orders in the cases listed above and would justify denial of a preliminary injunction. Respondents should also state whether they oppose this Court converting the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order to a Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Petitioner may follow a reply on or before January 23, 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. Petitioner's counsel is DIRECTED to send a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 ), a copy of the motion (ECF No. 3 ), and provide the Petitioner's full name and A number to the US Attorney's Office by January 20, 2026 at 6:00 P.M., at their email usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (Deputy Clerk CRN) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

Jan 20, 2026

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

Jan 20, 2026

Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider

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Jan 23, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 1/23/2026: On January 20, 2026, the Court issued an Order directing Respondents to file an Opposition to Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, on or before January 22, 2026. (ECF No. 4 .) Respondents failed to file an Opposition. Accordingly, Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE, on or before January 25, 2026, why Petitioner's Motion should not be granted. Failure to file a response will be construed as non-opposition to the Court granting Petitioner's Motion. IT IS SO ORDERED. [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan 23, 2026

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

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Jan 24, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for All Respondents. (Hemesath, Audrey) Modified on 1/29/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 01/24/2026)

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Jan 25, 2026

RESPONSE to Order to Show Cause; OPPOSITION to 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by all respondents. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (Hemesath, Audrey) Modified on 1/25/2026 (GJM). (Entered: 01/25/2026)

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Jan 25, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 1/25/2026: Given Respondents have not identified any material factual or legal issues in this case that render this case distinct from the prior cases cited in the Court's prior minute order (see ECF No. 7 ) and for the reasons stated in the orders in those prior cases (see ECF No. 4 ), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 3 ) is converted to a Motion for Preliminary Injunction and is GRANTED. Respondents are ORDERED to immediately release Petitioner Manjeet Singh from their custody. Respondents shall not impose any additional restrictions on him, unless that is 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, which include, at a minimum, pre-deprivation notice describing the change of circumstances necessitating his arrest and detention, and a timely hearing. At any such hearing, the Government shall bear the burden of establishing, by clear and convincing evidence, that Petitioner poses a danger to the community or a risk of flight, and Petitioner shall be allowed to have his counsel present. Respondents have requested that the Court grant the Petition based on the Court's grant of preliminary injunction. On or before February 6, 2026, Petitioner is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why the petition should not be granted and a permanent injunction entered on the same grounds as the preliminary injunction. Petitioner's response should be filed before the assigned Magistrate Judge, and this matter is REFERRED to the assigned Magistrate Judge for all further pretrial proceedings. [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 01/25/2026)

Jan 25, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

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Sep 17, 2026

FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 09/16/26 RECOMMENDING that Petitioner's 1 application for a writ of habeas corpus be granted on the Fifth Amendment procedural due process claim and the INA claim; tha t the court declare that petitioner's re-detention on 09/27/25, without pre-deprivation procedures violated petitioner's rights under the Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause and petitioner's detention without a bond hearing violated p etitioner's rights under the INA; that the remaining claims in the § 2241 petition be dismissed without prejudice in the interests of judicial economy since the requested relief has been granted; that the preliminary injunctive relief pre viously granted be made permanent; that the order state it does not address the circumstances in which respondents may detain petitioner in the event petitioner becomes subject to an executable final order of removal; that Respondents' 7 Moti on to Dismiss and 9 Renewed Motion to Dismiss be denied; that Petitioner's request for attorney's fees and costs be denied without prejudice bringing a properly noticed and supported motion; that all other pending motions, if any, be denied as moot; and that Clerk enter in favor of petitioner and close case. Referred to Judge Daniel J. Calabretta; Objections to these F&Rs due within 3 days. (Deputy Clerk AJB)

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Sep 18, 2026

Objections to Findings and Recommendations

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Sep 28, 2026

ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 09/25/26 ADOPTING 12 Findings and Recommendations IN FULL. 1 writ of habeas corpus is GRANTED on the Fifth Amendment procedural due process claim and the Immigration and Nationality Act (&q uot;INA") claim. The Court DECLARES that petitioner's re-detention on 09/27/25, without pre-deprivation procedures violated petitioner's rights under the Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause and petitioner's detention without a bond hearing violated petitioner's rights under the INA. The Court DISMISS WITHOUT PREJUDICE the remaining claims in the § 2241 petition in the interests of judicial economy since the requested relief has been granted. The preliminary injunctiv e relief previously granted is made PERMANENT. This order does not address the circumstances in which Respondents may detain Petitioner in the event petitioner becomes subject to an executable final order of removal. Respondents' 7 motion to d ismiss and renewed 9 motion to dismiss are DENIED. Petitioner's request for attorney's fees and costs is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE to bringing a properly noticed and supported motion. All other pending motions, if any, are DENIED as MOOT. The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in favor of petitioner. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk KML)

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Sep 28, 2026

Judgment