Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00796

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Jan 30, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Pam Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Orestes Cruz, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem by Melvin Adonay Sanchez Colocho. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12833322) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Supporting Exhibits, # 3 Notice Notice of OSC, # 4 Proposed Order)(Wang, Chien-Yu) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE to Attorney Chien-Yu Michael Wang re 1 Civil Cover Sheet: Your document is not formatted properly, please flatten your PDF and re-file a properly formatted PDF. For information on how to flatten a pdf, please refer to our website under CM/ECF E-Filing > PDF Information > Page 7. If you need assistance, please contact the CM/ECF help desk at 866-884-5444. (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider

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Jan 30, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Melvin Adonay Sanchez Colocho. (Wang, Chien-Yu) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Brittany Gunter for Pam Bondi,Brittany Gunter for Christopher Chestnut,Brittany Gunter for Orestes Cruz,Brittany Gunter for Todd Lyons,Brittany Gunter for Kristi Noem (Gunter, Brittany) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 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: 01/30/2026)

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Feb 02, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 2/2/2026: (Text Only Entry). The Court has reviewed petitioner's 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus. Petitioner asserts he is a member of the Maldonado Bautista "Bond Eligible Class" as a noncitizen "in the United States without lawful status who (1) ha[s] entered or will enter the United States without inspection; (2) w[as] not or will not be apprehended upon arrival; and (3) [is] not or will not be subject to detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(c), § 1225(b)(1), or § 1231 at the time the Department of Homeland Security makes an initial custody determination." Maldonado Bautista v. Santacruz, No. 5:25-CV-1873-SSS-BFM, 2025 WL 3288403, at *9 (C.D. Cal. Nov. 25, 2025). As a class member, petitioner claims he is entitled to class-wide, declaratory relief regarding the illegality of the DHS Interim Guidance, and therefore entitled to consideration for release on bond under 8 U.S.C. 1226(a). On or before February 5, 2026, respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE whether it disputes petitioner's membership in the Maldonado Bautista class, and if so, provide their reasoning for this position, and further explain why petitioner is not entitled to relief in the form of a bond hearing before an immigration judge pursuant to 8 U.S.C. 1226(a). By February 3, 2026, to the extent not already accomplished, petitioner's counsel is directed: (1) to serve respondents with a copy of the petition, the accompanying papers, and a copy of this Order, by e-mail 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. Pending the Court's decision, and unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that respondents shall not transfer petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (noting court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). (Deputy Clerk WAK) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Feb 02, 2026

Minute Order

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Feb 04, 2026

Summons Returned Executed

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Feb 05, 2026

Dismiss

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Feb 12, 2026

Findings and Recommendations

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Mar 05, 2026

Objections to Findings and Recommendations

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Mar 09, 2026

Findings and Recommendations AND Order on Motion to Dismiss

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Mar 23, 2026

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 3/23/26 The Court, having considered the equitable division and efficient and economical determination of court business, finds the necessity for reassignment. This case is REASSIGNED to Magistrate Judge Frank J. Singer for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto no longer assigned to case. New Case Number: 1:26-cv-0796-KES-FJS. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk RMG) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

Mar 23, 2026

Order Reassigning Case

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Apr 08, 2026

Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Apr 08, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order

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Apr 08, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Kirk E. Sherriff on 4/8/2026: (Text Only Entry). The Court has reviewed the 14 amended petition for writ of habeas corpus and 15 motion for temporary restraining order. The Court has previously addressed the legal issues raised by the 14 amended petition. See e.g., Sergio S.M. v. Noem, No. 1:25-CV-01973-KES-HBK (HC), 2025 WL 3768206 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 31, 2025); R.D.T.M. v. Wofford, No. 1:25-CV-01141-KES-SKO (HC), 2025 WL 2686866 (E.D. Cal. Sept. 18, 2025). The Court intends to rule directly on the 14 first amended petition for writ of habeas corpus, with the understanding that the Court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the 15 motion for temporary restraining order. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(2) ("Before or after beginning the hearing on a motion for a preliminary injunction, the court may advance the trial on the merits and consolidate it with the hearing."); see also 28 U.S.C. § 2243 ("The court shall summarily hear and determine the facts, and dispose of [a petitioner's habeas petition] as law and justice require."); Dzhabrailov v. Decker, No. 20-CV-3118 (PMH), 2020 WL 2731966, at *4 (S.D.N.Y. May 26, 2020) (considering preliminary injunction and merits of habeas petition simultaneously). On or before April 10, 2026, respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE as to whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that distinguish it from the Court's prior orders in Sergio S.M. v. Noem and R.D.T.M. v. Wofford and justify denying the petition, or indicate the matter is not substantively distinguishable. (gm) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

Apr 08, 2026

Minute Order

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Apr 10, 2026

Dismiss

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Apr 16, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion to Dismiss

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Apr 17, 2026

Judgment