Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00518

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Jan 27, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pamela Bondi, Field Office Director, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ACASDC-20720013.), filed by Ritik Choudhary. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:26-cv-518-JO-AHG. Judge Jinsook Ohta and Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard are assigned to the case. (Girn, Sukhveer)(sjt) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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Jan 27, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Ritik Choudhary. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Affidavit, # 3 Affidavit)(sjt) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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Jan 27, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: On January 23, 2026, Petitioner filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus and motion for temporary restraining order requesting injunctive relief. Dkts. 1, 2. The Court ORDERS Petitioner to serve Respondents with the habeas petition and motion for TRO [Dkts. 1, 2] by 5:00 PM on January 29, 2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner must also serve the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California by a method prescribed in Rule 4(i)(1)(A) by that date and file proof of service.The Court ORDERS Respondents TO SHOW CAUSE why the petition should not be granted by filing a written response no later than 5:00 PM on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The Court further ORDERS Respondents to file, as exhibits to their response, the complete set of Petitioner's immigration records necessary for adjudication of this habeas petition, including all Department of Homeland Security records, immigration court documents, arrest or custody records, and any other materials pertaining to Petitioner's detention, processing, or removal proceedings. Unless Respondents concede that Petitioner is entitled to the complete relief requested in the habeas petition, Respondents must comply with this order by filing the complete set of Petitioner's immigration records.The Court SETS a hearing with oral argument for Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 9:30 AM.The Court ORDERS that Petitioner shall not be transferred out of this District unless Respondents provide advance notice of the intended move. Such notice shall be filed in writing on the docket in this proceeding and shall state the reason why Respondents believe that such a movement is necessary and should not be stayed pending further court proceedings. Once that notice has been docketed, Petitioner SHALL NOT be moved out of this District for a period of at least 48 hours from the time of that docketing. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 1/27/2026. (rh) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

Jan 27, 2026

Minute Order (No Time) AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

#4

Jan 28, 2026

Certificate of Service

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Jan 29, 2026

Affidavit of Service

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Feb 05, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Feb 05, 2026

Vacate

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Feb 06, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: Petitioner's motion to vacate the February 10, 2026 hearing is DENIED. [Dkt. 7] Counsel may appear by videoconference. The courtroom deputy will provide the videoconference information prior to the hearing. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 02/06/2026. (rh) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

Feb 06, 2026

Order on Motion to Vacate

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Feb 10, 2026

Return to Petition for Writ of H/C

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Feb 10, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jinsook Ohta: Motion Hearing on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus held on 2/10/2026. The Court will issue a written order. (Court Reporter/ECR Cristine Gerongco). (Petitioner Attorney Sukhveer Singh Girn). (Respondent Attorney Mary Tommicile Glover-Rogers, AUSA). (no document attached) (smy) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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Feb 10, 2026

Order

Feb 10, 2026

Motion Hearing

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Feb 11, 2026

Notice (Other)

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Feb 24, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: The Clerk of the Court is directed to close the case. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 2/24/2026. (Entered: 02/24/2026)

Feb 24, 2026

Minute Order (No Time)

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Mar 12, 2026

Judgment - Clerk