Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00610
(HC) K.J.R.D. v. Wofford
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Case Information
Filed: January 24, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to:
Christopher D. Baker
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
April 02, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 24, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Sergio Albarran, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Minga Wofford by K.J. R.D.. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12804555) (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Affidavit, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet)(Vieira Santanna, Natalia) (Entered: 01/24/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Jan 24, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by K.J. R.D.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Affidavit, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4, # 7 Proposed Order, # 8 checklist)(Vieira Santanna, Natalia) (Entered: 01/24/2026)
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MOTION
#3
Jan 24, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED under a PSEUDONYM by K.J. R.D.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Vieira Santanna, Natalia) (Entered: 01/24/2026)
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MOTION
#4
Jan 26, 2026
ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due within thirty (30) days. (Deputy Clerk OFR) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#5
Jan 26, 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. (Vieira Santanna, Natalia) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
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CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
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. 2 ). Petitioner asserts that he has been detained since October 21, 2025. Counsel asserts this is the first opportunity Petitioner had to bring this action because there is a scarcity of qualified attorneys in this jurisdiction. (Doc. 2 at 9.) While the Court acknowledges this explanation, this is true of many of those held in detention and does not adequately explain the five-month delay in seeking the request for a temporary restraining order or why, despite this delay, this Court should treat the situation as an emergency. Thus, the TRO request is untimely, and it is DENIED. See 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 the numerous 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
#7
Jan 28, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
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Certificate / Proof of Service
#8
Jan 29, 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: 01/29/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#9
Jan 29, 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: 01/29/2026)
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CONSENT/DECLINE
#10
Feb 09, 2026
Order on Motion for Pseudonym
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Order on Motion for Pseudonym
#11
Feb 16, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#12
Feb 16, 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: 02/16/2026)
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CONSENT/DECLINE
#15
Mar 25, 2026
Findings and Recommendations
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Findings and Recommendations
#16
Mar 31, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
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Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#17
Apr 02, 2026
Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
#18
Apr 02, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Parties
(HC) K.J.R.D.
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Wofford
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