Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01028

(HC) Lara v. Noem

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Filed: February 05, 2026
Assigned to: Dena M. Coggins
Referred to: Dennis M. Cota
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity: February 18, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 05, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem by JUAN LARA CRUZ. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12866940) (Miri, Andy) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 06, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE to Attorney Andy Miri re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus: Under Local Rule 200, every complaint, amended complaint, or other document initiating a civil action shall be accompanied by a completed civil cover sheet, on a form available from the Clerk and on the Court's website. Please file your civil cover sheet. If you need assistance, please contact the CM/ECF help desk at 866-884-5444. (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
#3
Feb 06, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 3/12/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Order re Consent) (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#4
Feb 06, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Ihsan U. Ahmed for Pamela J. Bondi,Ihsan U. Ahmed for Executive Office for Immigration Review,Ihsan U. Ahmed for Todd M. Lyons,Ihsan U. Ahmed for Kristi Noem,Ihsan U. Ahmed for U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Ahmed, Ihsan) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#5
Feb 06, 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: 02/06/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
Feb 08, 2026
MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HABEAS CORPUS by Juan Lara. (Miri, Andy) (Entered: 02/08/2026)
Main Document: Preliminary Injunction
#7
Feb 09, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 2/9/2026: The court has reviewed Petitioner's 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus and 6 motion for a preliminary injunction. The court has previously addressed the legal issues raised by Count Two of the petition. See e.g., Selis Tinoco v. Noem, 1:25-cv-01762-DC-JDP, 2025 WL 3567862 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 14, 2025), Labrador-Prato v. Noem, 1:25-cv-01598-DC-SCR, 2025 WL 3458802 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 2, 2025), and D.L.C. v. Wofford, 1:25-cv-01996-DC-JDP, 2026 WL 25511 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 5, 2026). The court is contemplating ruling directly on the 1 petition, with the understanding that the court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the motion for a preliminary injunction. 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."); A.R. v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-cv-00551-KES-SAB, 2026 WL 227112, at *1 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 28, 2026) (considering preliminary injunction and merits of habeas petition simultaneously). Respondents shall file an Opposition or Statement of Non-Opposition to the 5 motion for a preliminary injunction by 12:00 PM on 2/16/2026. In their response, Respondents shall substantively address whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that materially distinguish it from the court's prior orders listed above. Petitioner may file a Reply by 2/18/2026. Both parties should address whether they oppose the court ruling directly on the petition, albeit as to Count Two only, to the extent a ruling on that count entitles Petitioner to the relief sought in the petition. If Petitioner has not already served a copy of the petition and motion by email to the US Attorney's Office at their email address (usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov), Petitioner's counsel shall do so by no later than 5:00 PM on 2/9/2026. The matter is not set for a hearing though the court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk JRW) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
#8
Feb 09, 2026
COMBINED RESPONSE to 1 Petitioner's Request for Habeas Corpus Petition and 6 Temporary Restraining Order filed by Pamela J. Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of DO Abad, # 2 Exh A of DO Abad Decl., # 3 Exh B of DO Abad Decl., # 4 Exh C of DO Abad Decl.)(Ahmed, Ihsan) (Docket Text Modified on 2/10/2026 by CRS.) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
Main Document: COMBINED
#9
Feb 09, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
Main Document: Reply to Response to Motion
Feb 09, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#10
Feb 12, 2026
Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Main Document: Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction
#11
Feb 12, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document: Dismiss
#12
Feb 13, 2026
Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Opposition to Motion
#13
Feb 16, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
#14
Feb 16, 2026
Sanctions
Main Document: Sanctions
#15
Feb 18, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 2/18/2026: The court has reviewed Petitioner's 13 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and 14 Motion for an Order to Respondents to Show Cause Regarding Contempt. The court DENIES Petitioner's 13 Motion because there is no basis for the relief sought; this court retains jurisdiction over Petitioner's Habeas Petition notwithstanding his transfer to a detention facility outside of this district. See Garcia-Ayala v. Andrews, No. 2:25-cv-02070-DJC-JDP, 2025 WL 2578167, at *3 (E.D. Cal. Sept. 5, 2025) (explaining that "the Court does not lose jurisdiction over [Petitioner's] pending habeas petition if Petitioner is transferred to another jurisdiction"). The court also DENIES Petitioner's 14 Motion for an Order to Show Cause because Petitioner has not shown Respondents violated the court's Order. This matter is REFERRED to the assigned Magistrate Judge for further proceedings. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Feb 18, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion for TRO

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(HC) Lara
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Noem
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