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Case Information
Filed: January 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Daniel J. Calabretta
Referred to:
Chi Soo Kim
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
February 03, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 23, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Sergio Albarran, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Minga Wofford by E. M. M.O.. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12802000) (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Affidavit, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet)(Nuno, Jacqueline) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 23, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by E. M. M.O.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Affidavit, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4, # 7 Checklist, # 8 Proposed Order)(Nuno, Jacqueline) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jan 23, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED under a PSEUDONYM by E. M. M.O.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Nuno, Jacqueline) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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Pseudonym
#4
Jan 23, 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: 01/23/2026)
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Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#5
Jan 23, 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. (Nuno, Jacqueline) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
Jan 23, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Sergio Albarran,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Pam Bondi,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Todd M. Lyons,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Kristi Noem,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Minga Wofford (Yu, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#7
Jan 23, 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. (Yu, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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CONSENT/DECLINE
#8
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. 2 ). Respondents shall file any Opposition to the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order on or before January 27, 2026. Petitioner may file a Reply on or before January 29, 2026. Both parties should address whether they oppose conversion of the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order to a Motion for Preliminary Injunction. 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 the motion as well as provide the Petitioner's full name and A number to the US Attorney's Office by January 24, 2026 at 11:59 A.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
#12
Feb 03, 2026
ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 2/2/2026 GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; GRANTING 3 Motion to Proceed Under a Pseudonym; ORDERING Respondents to immediately release Petitioner E.M.M.O. from their custody and to not impose any additional restrictions on him; PERMANENTLY ENJOINING AND RESTRAINING Respondents from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections; DENYING AS MOOT 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order; DIRECTING the Clerk of Court to close this case and enter judgment for Petitioner. This Order resolves all pending motions. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
#13
Feb 03, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Parties
(HC) M.O.
Party
Wofford
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