Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00560

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Jan 22, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem by Baljinder Singh Sran. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12797364) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

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Jan 22, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Baljinder Singh Sran. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration with Exhibits, # 2 Proposed Order)(Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

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Jan 23, 2026

ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

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Jan 23, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Kirk E. Sherriff on 1/23/2026: The Court has reviewed petitioner's 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus and 2 motion for temporary restraining order. The Court has previously addressed the legal issues raised by counts two and three of the 1 petition. See e.g., Elmer Joel M. C. v. Wofford, No. 1:25-CV-01622-KES-CDB (HC), 2025 WL 3501200 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 6, 2025); 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 28, 2026, respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE as to whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that distinguish it from the Court's prior orders in Elmer Joel M. C. v. Wofford, 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 23, 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: 01/23/2026)

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Jan 23, 2026

CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Baljinder Singh Sran. Attorney Adhikari, Laxman added.. Attorney Adhikari, Laxman added as counsel of record. (Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan 23, 2026

Minute Order

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Jan 28, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Sam Stefanki, GOVT for Pamela Bondi,Sam Stefanki, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Sam Stefanki, GOVT for Todd Lyons,Sam Stefanki, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Stefanki, Sam) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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Jan 28, 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. (Stefanki, Sam) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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Jan 28, 2026

Opposition to Motion

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Jan 29, 2026

Order Dismissing Case

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Jan 29, 2026

Judgment