Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00354

Ao v. Noem

Completed

Case Information

Filed: January 21, 2026
Assigned to: Cynthia Ann Bashant
Referred to: Jill L. Burkhardt
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: January 30, 2026
Last Activity: January 30, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jan 21, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pamela Jo Bondi, Christopher LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Jesus Rocha, No Fee Required, filed by Xiao Ao. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Declaration)The new case number is 3:26-cv-354-BAS-JLB. Judge Cynthia Bashant and Magistrate Judge Jill L. Burkhardt are assigned to the case. (Katie Hurrelbrink)(anh) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 21, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Xiao Ao. (anh) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jan 21, 2026
NOTICE OF RELATED CASE(S) by Xiao Ao of case(s) 25-cv-03256-BAS-VET. (anh) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Related Case
#4
Jan 22, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#5
Jan 22, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#6
Jan 22, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#7
Jan 30, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Cynthia Bashant: Miscellaneous Hearing held on 1/30/2026. The Court grants the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and orders defendant released. Written order to follow. (Court Reporter/ECR Anne Roldan). (Plaintiff Attorney Jessica Agatstein). (Defendant Attorney Matthew Riley, AUSA). (no document attached) (lrf) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
#8
Jan 30, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#9
Jan 30, 2026
Judgment - Clerk
Main Document: Judgment - Clerk
Jan 30, 2026
Miscellaneous Hearing

Parties

Ao
Party
Noem
Party