Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00395

#1

Jan 22, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Paniela Bondi, Patrick Divver, Christopher LaRose, Kristi Noem ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 166487, Fee Paid, IFP Not Filed), filed by Singh Harpreet. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-395-JO-BJW. Judge Jinsook Ohta and Magistrate Judge Brian J. White are assigned to the case.(bdc) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#2

Jan 27, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: On January 22, 2026, Petitioner filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus requesting injunctive relief. Dkt. 1. The Court ORDERS Petitioner to serve Respondents with the habeas petition [Dkt. 1] by 5:00 PM on February 3, 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 12:00 PM on Tuesday, February 10, 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 Thursday, February 12, 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

#3

Jan 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Damon Wallace on behalf of Paniela Bondi, Patrick Divver, Christopher LaRose, Kristi Noem (Wallace, Michael)Attorney Michael Damon Wallace added to party Paniela Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Michael Damon Wallace added to party Patrick Divver(pty:res), Attorney Michael Damon Wallace added to party Christopher LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Michael Damon Wallace added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (rxc). (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#4

Feb 10, 2026

Return to Petition for Writ of H/C

#5

Feb 10, 2026

Declaration

#6

Feb 10, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: The Court will conduct the February 12, 2026 hearing at 9:30 a.m. by teleconference. The courtroom deputy will provide the teleconference information prior to the hearing. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 2026/02/10. (rh) (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service) (rxc). (Entered: 02/10/2026)

Feb 10, 2026

Minute Order (No Time)

#7

Feb 11, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: Singh Harpreet ("Petitioner") filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus challenging his detention as unlawfully prolonged in violation of his due process rights. See Dkt. 1. After the entry of a final removal order, a noncitizen is subject to mandatory detention for 90 days, known as the "removal period." 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a)(1). The removal period begins on the latest of three dates: (i) when, as relevant here, the removal order becomes administratively final; (ii) if the removal order is judicially reviewed and a court issues a stay, the date of the court's final order; or (iii) if the noncitizen is detained or confined other than under immigration processes, the date they are released from such detention or confinement. See id. § 1231(a)(1)(B)(i)(iii). Here, on December 15, 2025, Petitioner attempted to appeal the immigration judge's removal order. Dkt. 5 6. However, the BIA rejected Petitioner's Notice of Appeal on December 29, 2025, on the grounds that Petitioner failed to provide a certificate of service on the opposing party. Id. As a result, Petitioner's removal order became administratively final on December 24, 2025. Id. 7. Because Petitioner is subject to mandatory detention until March 24, 2026, the Court DENIES without prejudice the petition for writ of habeas corpus. [Dkt. 1] Because ERO attests that it is seeking travel documents from the government of India to effectuate Petitioner's removal, Dkt. 5 811, Respondents are ORDERED to file a declaration by 5 p.m. on March 24, 2026 providing a status update on whether travel documents have been obtained and a flight has been booked for Petitioner's removal. The February 12, 2026 hearing is vacated. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 02/11/2026. (rh) (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service) (rxc). (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb 11, 2026

Minute Order (No Time)

#8

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. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service) (rxc). (Entered: 02/24/2026)

Feb 24, 2026

Minute Order (No Time)

#9

Feb 26, 2026

Judgment - Clerk

#10

Mar 06, 2026

Judgment - Clerk