Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00565

(HC) K C v. Wofford

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Case Information

Filed: January 22, 2026
Assigned to: Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to: Sheila K. Oberto
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity: March 09, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 22, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Minga Wofford by Hari K C. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12797798) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Loveman, Ben) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 23, 2026
Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#3
Jan 23, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Jan 25, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Entry Only) The Court has reviewed the Petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1) and the related request for emergency injunctive relief (Doc. 3). Petitioner asserts that he has been detained since October 2025 (Doc. 3 at 2), about 90 days ago. He is not fluent in English and thought that he could not be released from custody. Id. While the Court acknowledges this explanation, this is true of many of those held in detention and does not adequately explain his delay in seeking his request for a temporary restraining order or why despite this delay, the Court should treat the situation as an emergency. Thus, the TRO request is untimely, and it is DENIED. Local Rule 231(b). The Court refers the matter to the assigned magistrate judge for a determination on the merits. The Court sets the following briefing schedule, which may be modified by the magistrate judge as needed. Respondents SHALL file their responsive pleading within 30 days. Petitioner may file a traverse no later than 15 days after the respondents file their brief.In the meantime, unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the United States nor transfer Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (noting the court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). Given the circumstances, the Court finds that this order is warranted to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and any subsequent order and finds that Petitioner has satisfied the factors governing the issuance of such relief signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on January 25, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 01/25/2026)
Jan 25, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
#5
Jan 26, 2026
Shorten Time
Main Document: Shorten Time
#9
Feb 13, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion to Shorten Time AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion to Shorten Time AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#12
Mar 09, 2026
Findings and Recommendations
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations

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(HC) K C
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Wofford
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