Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00478

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Jan 20, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Moises Becerra, Pamela Jo Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem by Gaganpreet Singh. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12784278) (Attachments: # 1 Coversheet, # 2 Exhibits)(Kaur, Simranjit) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

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Jan 20, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order

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Jan 21, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE to Attorney Simranjit Kaur re Civil Cover Sheet: Under Local Rule 200, every complaint, amended complaint, or other document initiating a civil action shall be accompanied by a completed civil cover sheet, on a form available from the Clerk and on the Court's website. Please file your civil cover sheet. If you need assistance, please contact the CM/ECF help desk at 866-884-5444. (Deputy Clerk AML) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

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Jan 21, 2026

ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due within thirty (30) days. (Deputy Clerk OFR) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

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Jan 21, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Kirk E. Sherriff on 1/21/2026: 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 the 1 petition on previous occasions. See e.g., 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 26, 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 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 21, 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: 01/21/2026)

Jan 21, 2026

Minute Order

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Jan 26, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Moises Becerra,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Pamela Jo Bondi,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Todd Lyons,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

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Jan 26, 2026

REPLY by Moises Becerra, Pamela Jo Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 5 Minute Order,,,,,,,,,,,. (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

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Jan 26, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

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Jan 27, 2026

Judgment