Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00422
(HC) Singh v. Albarran
Completed
Case Information
Filed: January 20, 2026
Assigned to:
Kirk E. Sherriff
Referred to:
Stanley A. Boone
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Completed: January 26, 2026
Last Activity:
January 26, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 20, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Respondents by Gursimran Singh. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12780011) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit)(Gahra, Manpreet) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 20, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Gursimran Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum)(Gahra, Manpreet) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jan 20, 2026
[DISREGARD - SEE 5 ] PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 2/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk AJB) Modified on 1/20/2026 (AJB). (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#4
Jan 20, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Kirk E. Sherriff on 1/20/2026: The Court has reviewed petitioner's 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus and 2 motion for temporary restraining order. The Court has addressed the legal issues raised by counts one and two of the 1 petition on previous occasions. See e.g., Elmer Joel M. C. v. Wofford, No. 1:25-CV-01622-KES-CDB (HC), 2025 WL 3501200 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 6, 2025); Clene C.D. v. Robbins, No. 1:25-CV-01463-KES-SKO (HC), 2026 WL 84302 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 12, 2026); Bilal A. v. Wofford, No. 1:25-CV-01715-KES-HBK (HC), 2025 WL 3648366 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 16, 2025); W.V.S.M. v. Wofford, No. 1:25-CV-01489-KES-HBK (HC), 2025 WL 3236521 (E.D. Cal. Nov. 19, 2025). The Court intends to rule directly on the 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus, with the understanding that the Court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the 2 motion for temporary restraining order. 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."); Dzhabrailov v. Decker, No. 20-CV-3118 (PMH), 2020 WL 2731966, at *4 (S.D.N.Y. May 26, 2020) (considering preliminary injunction and merits of habeas petition simultaneously). On or before January 23, 2026, respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE as to whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that render it distinguishable from the Court's prior orders in Elmer Joel M. C. v. Wofford, Clene C.D. v. Robbins, Bilal A. v. Wofford, and W.V.S.M. v. Wofford and justify denying the petition, or indicate the matter is not substantively distinguishable. By January 20, 2026, to the extent not already accomplished, petitioner's counsel is directed: (1) to serve respondents with a copy of the petition, the motion for temporary restraining order, the accompanying papers, and a copy of this Order, by e-mail to all appropriate recipients including the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California, with a copy to usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov, and by overnight mail; and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. Pending the Court's decision, and unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that respondents shall not transfer petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (noting court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). (Voyles, J.) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
#5
Jan 20, 2026
AMENDED PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 2/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#6
Jan 20, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
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Certificate / Proof of Service
Jan 20, 2026
Minute Order
#7
Jan 21, 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: 01/21/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#8
Jan 22, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Eric Grant, GOVT,Edward Alan Olsen, GOVT for Sergio Albarran,Eric Grant, GOVT,Edward Alan Olsen, GOVT for Pamela Bondi,Eric Grant, GOVT,Edward Alan Olsen, GOVT for Todd M. Lyons,Eric Grant, GOVT,Edward Alan Olsen, GOVT for Kristi Noem,Eric Grant, GOVT,Edward Alan Olsen, GOVT for Warden Mesa Verde Detention Center (Grant, Eric) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#9
Jan 23, 2026
RESPONSE to 4 ORDER to SHOW CAUSE by Sergio Albarran, Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden Mesa Verde Detention Center. (Grant, Eric) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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RESPONSE
#11
Jan 26, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Parties
Albarran
Party
(HC) Singh
Party