Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00607

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Jan 24, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Sergio Albarran, Pamela Jo Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem by Li Song Dong. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12804413) (Song, Yunchao) (Entered: 01/24/2026)

#2

Jan 24, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Li Song Dong. (Song, Yunchao) (Entered: 01/24/2026)

#3

Jan 26, 2026

ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 3/2/2026. (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#4

Jan 27, 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. (Song, Yunchao) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#5

Jan 27, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order

#6

Jan 27, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER re Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order re 5 MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Li Song Dong. (Song, Yunchao) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#7

Jan 27, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Entry Only) ORDER DENYING TRO ANDORDER PREVENTING TRANSFER PENDING FURTHER COURT ORDERAND ORDER FOR STAY OF REMOVAL PENDING FURTHER COURT ORDERThe Court has reviewed the Petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1 ) and the related request for emergency injunctive relief (Doc. 5 ). Petitioner, who is subject to a final order of removal, indicates that he was previously detained in 1999 for approximately fifteen months without removal being accomplished, and that he was re-detained May 29, 2025, approximately seven months ago. (Doc. 1 at 5-6.) Given the timing of his re-detention, Petitioner has not demonstrated why the Court should treat the claims related to the lawfulness of his re-detention as emergencies that should be addressed on shortened time. The Court reaches the same conclusion as to the claim that his cumulative detention exceeds the presumptively reasonable six-month limit, as that also would have been the case weeks or months ago. 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. Therein, Respondents are directed to address whether this case is distinguishable from those cases in which this Court has granted habeas relief and SHALL provide the Court with copies of any portions of Petitioner's A-File or related supervision records Respondents rely upon. Petitioner may file a traverse no later than 15 days after 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 exigent 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 preliminary relief. No later than tomorrow, January 28, 2026, to the extent not already accomplished, Petitioner is directed: (1) to serve Respondents with a copy of the Petition, along with a copy of this Order, by e-mail (noting Petitioner's name and A-File number in the memo line) 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 signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on January 27, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

Jan 27, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

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Jan 28, 2026

Certificate / Proof of Service

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Jan 29, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Sergio Albarran,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Pamela Bondi,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Todd M. Lyons,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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Feb 12, 2026

Preliminary Injunction

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Feb 12, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER re Motiojn for Preliminary Injunction re 10 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Li Song Dong. (Song, Yunchao) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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Feb 17, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Haddy Abouzeid, GOVT for Sergio Albarran,Haddy Abouzeid, GOVT for Pamela Bondi,Haddy Abouzeid, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Haddy Abouzeid, GOVT for Todd M. Lyons,Haddy Abouzeid, GOVT for Kristi Noem, attorney Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT terminated (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#13

Feb 17, 2026

Certificate / Proof of Service

#14

Feb 18, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) The recently filed motion for a preliminary injunction 10 is referred to the assigned magistrate judge for appropriate action signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on February 18, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

Feb 18, 2026

Minute Order

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Feb 19, 2026

Order

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Feb 23, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Feb 24, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE to Attorney Manpreet S. Gahra re 16 Notice of Appearance: Your filing is entitled Notice of Appearance, however, the actual document attached is a Proposed Substitution of Attorney. Please re-file your document using the correct event Substitution of Attorney - Proposed under the category, Other Filings. If you need assistance, please contact the CM/ECF help desk at 866-884-5444. (Deputy Clerk OFR) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#18

Feb 26, 2026

RESPONSE by Sergio Albarran, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 10 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Abouzeid, Haddy) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#19

Feb 27, 2026

SUBSTITUTION of ATTORNEY - PROPOSED, submitted by Li Song Dong. (Gahra, Manpreet) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

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Feb 27, 2026

RESPONSE by Li Song Dong to 18 Response. (Gahra, Manpreet) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#21

Mar 02, 2026

Order

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Mar 06, 2026

SUBSTITUTION of ATTORNEY - PROPOSED, submitted by Li Song Dong. (Gahra, Manpreet) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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Mar 06, 2026

REPLY by Li Song Dong re 18 Response. (Gahra, Manpreet) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#24

Mar 09, 2026

Substitution of Attorney Order

#25

Mar 16, 2026

FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATION to Grant 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, DENY 10 Petitioner's Motion for Preliminary Injunction as Moot, and Immediately Release Petitioner, signed by Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone on 3/16/2026. Referred to Judge Thurston; Objections to F&R due within fourteen (14) days. (Deputy Clerk OFR) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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Apr 01, 2026

Request

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Apr 02, 2026

Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Order on Request AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

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Apr 02, 2026

Judgment