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Filed: January 20, 2026
Assigned to:
Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to:
Dennis M. Cota
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity:
February 25, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 20, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sergio Albarran by Yong Gang Niu. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12779133) (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit ICE Docs plus NTA, # 3 Exhibit 589 plus Biometrics)(Gahra, Manpreet) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 20, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jan 20, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Yong Gang Niu. (Gahra, Manpreet) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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CIVIL
#4
Jan 20, 2026
Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#5
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. (Gahra, Manpreet) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
Jan 21, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
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Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#7
Jan 28, 2026
RESPONSE to 6 ORDER to SHOW CAUSE and Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Respondents. Attorney Barton, Joseph added. (Barton, Joseph) Modified on 1/29/2026 (KLY). (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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RESPONSE
#8
Jan 28, 2026
REPLY to 8 Response to Order to Show Cause by Yong Gang Niu. (Gahra, Manpreet) Modified on 1/29/2026 (KLY). (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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REPLY
#10
Feb 11, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Dennis M. Cota on 02/11/26: The District Judge issued a temporary restraining order ordering Petitioner's release, See ECF No. 6, and a preliminary injunction continuing the terms, See ECF No. 9 . Respondents are directed to show cause why the writ should not be granted by filing an answer/return, including any and all transcripts or other documents relevant to the determination of the issues presented in the application, on or before February 25, 2026. Petitioner's reply/traverse, if any, is due on or before March 4, 2026. Respondents are additionally DIRECTED to file a notice certifying compliance with the Court's orders, ECF Nos. 6 and 9, on or before February 13, 2026. SO ORDERED.(Text Only Entry), (Show Cause Response due by 2/25/2026.) (Deputy Clerk JLP) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Feb 11, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#11
Feb 13, 2026
STATEMENT of Compliance with Court Order filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sergio Albarran re 10 Minute Order,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings,,,. (Barton, Joseph) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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STATEMENT
#12
Feb 25, 2026
STATEMENT filed by Respondents re 2/11/2026 Minute Order . (Barton, Joseph) Modified on 2/26/2026 (KLY). (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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STATEMENT
#13
Feb 25, 2026
STATEMENT filed by Petitioner Yong Gang Niu re 12 Statement, 2/11/2026 Minute Order. (Gahra, Manpreet) Modified on 2/26/2026 (KLY). (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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STATEMENT
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