Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00550

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Jan 22, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem by Baljit Singh. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12794857) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Kaur, Gurpreet) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

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Jan 22, 2026

MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Baljit Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Notice, # 2 Proposed Order)(Kaur, Gurpreet) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

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Jan 22, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Baljit Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Notice, # 2 Proposed Order)(Kaur, Gurpreet) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

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Jan 22, 2026

PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 2/26/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

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Jan 23, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 1/23/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 3 ). The issues raised therein appear to mirror those previously addressed by the Court in many prior cases. See Singh v. Andrews, No. 1:25-cv-01543-DJC-SCR; Mariagua v. Chestnut, No. 1:25-cv-01744-DJC-CSK; Ortega v. Noem, No. 1:25-cv-01663-DJC-CKD. 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 distinct from the Court's prior orders in the cases listed above and would justify denial of a preliminary injunction. Respondents should also state whether they oppose this Court converting the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order to a Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Petitioner may file a reply on or before January 27, 2026. The matter is not set for a hearing though the Court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. Petitioner's counsel is DIRECTED to send a copy of the petition and provide the Petitioner's full name and A number to the US Attorney's Office by January 23, 2026 at 6:00 P.M., at their email usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan 23, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

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Jan 27, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 01/27/2026: On January 23, 2026, the Court issued an Order directing Respondents to file an Opposition to Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, on or before January 22, 2026. (ECF No. 6 .) Respondents failed to file an Opposition. Accordingly, Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE, on or before January 28, 2026, why Petitioner's Motion should not be granted. Failure to file a response will be construed as non-opposition to the Court granting Petitioner's Motion. IT IS SO ORDERED. (Deputy Clerk CRN) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

Jan 27, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

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Jan 29, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE of DOCKET CORRECTION: Through a Clerks Office error, the US Attorney's Office 463 Email was not added to this case. The Account has been added to the case now and the US Attorney's Office will begin to receive notice. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk JJD) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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Jan 29, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 1/29/2026: Due to a clerical error, the United States Attorney's Office was not added to this case. Accordingly, the Court shall reset the deadlines stated in its prior minute order. Respondents shall file a response on or before February 2, 2026. Petitioner may file a Reply on or before February 3, 2026. These filings should comply with the Court's prior order. (See ECF No. 5 .) IT IS SO ORDERED. [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

Jan 29, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

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Jan 30, 2026

CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Baljit Singh re 5 Minute Order,,,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings,,,,,. (Kaur, Gurpreet) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Pamela Bondi,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Todd Lyons,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 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. (Anonymous) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

RESPONSE to 8 ORDER to SHOW CAUSE by Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Pamela Bondi,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Todd Lyons,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Yu, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#14

Jan 30, 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. (Anonymous) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 1/30/2026: In light of Respondents' concession that there are no factual or legal issues in this case that render this case distinct from the prior cases cited in the Court's previous minute order (see ECF No. 12 at 1) and for the reasons stated in the orders in those prior cases (see ECF No. 5 ), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 3 ) is converted to a Motion for Preliminary Injunction and is GRANTED. Respondents are ORDERED to immediately release Petitioner Baljit Singh from their custody. Respondents shall not impose any additional restrictions on Petitioner, unless that is determined to be necessary at a future pre-deprivation/custody hearing. Respondents are ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections, which include, at a minimum, pre-deprivation notice describing the change of circumstances necessitating Petitioner's arrest and detention, and a timely hearing. At any such hearing, the Government shall bear the burden of establishing, by clear and convincing evidence, that Petitioner poses a danger to the community or a risk of flight, and Petitioner shall be allowed to have their counsel present. The merits of this matter are REFERRED to the assigned Magistrate Judge for all further pretrial proceedings. [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

Jan 30, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion for TRO

Feb 02, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings