Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00518

(HC) K. v. Albarran

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Case Information

Filed: January 21, 2026
Assigned to: Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to: Chi Soo Kim
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity: May 28, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 21, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Sergio Albarran, Tonya Andrews, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem by Arun K. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12789641) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Order PO, # 3 Exhibit NTA, # 4 Exhibit ICE documents)(Gahra, Manpreet) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 21, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Arun K. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Proposed Order)(Gahra, Manpreet) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jan 22, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 2/26/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk RMG) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#4
Jan 22, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 1/22/2026 GRANTING 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Respondents must IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Arun K. from custody under the same conditions he was released prior to his curren t detention. Respondents are ENJOINED and RESTRAINED from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections, including 7-days notice and a pre-deprivation hearing before a neutral fact-finder. Respondents are O RDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why this Court should not issue a preliminary injunction continuing the terms of this Order. Respondents to file responsive papers by 1/29/2026. Petitioner may file a reply, by 2/3/2026. The parties to indicate in their briefing whether they waive a hearing; DIRECTING Petitioner to immediately serve this Order, along with Petitioner's A # and all documents filed, on Respondents with a copy via email to: usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov; Respondents are hereby notified of their right to apply to the Court for modification or dissolution of the TRO on two days' notice to Petitioner; and WAIVING the bond requirement of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c). (Deputy Clerk RRB)
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND Order to Show Cause
#5
Jan 22, 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: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#9
Feb 10, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 2/9/2026 ISSUING the following Preliminary Injunction: Respondents are ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from imposing additional restrictions on Petitioner's terms of release, unless such restricti ons are determined to be necessary at a pre-deprivation/custody hearing. Respondents are ENJOINED and RESTRAINED from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections. This matter is referred to the U.S> Magistrate Judge for further proceedings. (Deputy Clerk VLK)
Main Document: Order
#10
Feb 10, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Reconsideration
#12
Feb 12, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Main Document: Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#15
Feb 18, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 2/17/26 DENYING the 10 Request for Clarification Regarding Court's order without prejudice. (Deputy Clerk JAW)
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#17
Apr 30, 2026
FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 4/30/2026 RECOMMENDING that the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted; A permanent injunction be issued enjoining and restraining respondents from re-detaining petiti oner Arun K. (A-226-145-029) unless the government demonstrates, by clear and convincing evidence at a pre-deprivation bond hearing before a neutral decisionmaker, that petitioner is a flight risk or danger to the community such that his physical cus tody is legally justified. Petitioner shall be allowed to have his counsel present at any such hearing. This injunction does not address other circumstances where detention authority is established under different authority than what is presented in this case. Referred to Judge Troy L. Nunley. Objections due within 7 days after being served with these findings and recommendations. (Deputy Clerk RRB)
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations
#18
May 28, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 05/27/26 ADOPTING 17 Findings and Recommendations in full; GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; DENYING 7 Motion to Dismiss; and ORDERING that Respondents are ENJOINED AND REST RAINED from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections, including 7-days' notice and a pre-deprivation hearing before a neutral fact-finder where Petitioner shall be allowed to have counsel present. Clerk to enter judgment in favor of Petitioner and close case. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk AJB)
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations AND Order on Motion to Dismiss
#19
May 28, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment

Parties

Albarran
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(HC) Arun K.
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