Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00469

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Jan 20, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Pamela Bondi, Orestes Cruz, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Golden State Annex Detention Facility Warden by Justo Silva. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12780668) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proof of Service, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Proof of Service)(Malek, Tina) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

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Jan 20, 2026

Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider

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Jan 21, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 1/21/2026: (Text Only Entry). The Court has reviewed petitioner's 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus. Petitioner asserts he is a member of the Maldonado Bautista "Bond Eligible" class as a noncitizen "in the United States without lawful status who (1) ha[s] entered or will enter the United States without inspection; (2) w[as] not or will not be apprehended upon arrival; and (3) [is] not or will not be subject to detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(c), § 1225(b)(1), or § 1231 at the time the Department of Homeland Security makes an initial custody determination." Maldonado Bautista v. Santacruz, No. 5:25-CV-1873-SSS-BFM, 2025 WL 3288403, at *9 (C.D. Cal. Nov. 25, 2025). As a class member, petitioner claims he is entitled to class-wide, declaratory relief regarding the illegality of the DHS Interim Guidance, and therefore entitled to consideration for release on bond under 8 U.S.C. 1226(a). On or before January 26, 2026, respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE whether it disputes petitioner's membership in the Maldonado Bautista class, and if so, provide their reasoning for this position, and further explain why petitioner is not entitled to relief in the form of a bond hearing before an immigration judge pursuant to 8 U.S.C. 1226(a). By January 22, 2026, to the extent not already accomplished, petitioner's counsel is directed: (1) to serve respondents with a copy of the petition, 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"). (Deputy Clerk WAK) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

Jan 21, 2026

Minute Order

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Jan 25, 2026

Summons Returned Executed

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Jan 25, 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. (Malek, Tina) (Entered: 01/25/2026)

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Jan 26, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Matthew Thuesen for Pamela Bondi,Matthew Thuesen for Executive Office for Immigration Review,Matthew Thuesen for Todd M. Lyons,Matthew Thuesen for Kristi Noem,Matthew Thuesen for U.S. Department of Homeland Security,Matthew Thuesen for Warden (Thuesen, Matthew) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

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Jan 26, 2026

RESPONSE by Orestes Cruz to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. Attorney Thuesen, Matthew added. (Thuesen, Matthew) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

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Jan 27, 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. (Thuesen, Matthew) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

Findings and Recommendations

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Feb 06, 2026

Objections to Findings and Recommendations

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Feb 18, 2026

Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

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Feb 18, 2026

Judgment