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

#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)

#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)

#4

Feb 06, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Ihsan U. Ahmed for All Respondents. (Ahmed, Ihsan) Modified on 2/11/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#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)

#6

Feb 08, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER and PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Juan Lara. (Miri, Andy) Modified on 2/12/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 02/08/2026)

#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)

#9

Feb 09, 2026

OPPOSITION to 8 Respondents' Combined Response filed by Juan Lara. (Miri, Andy) (Docket Text Modified on 2/10/2026 by CRS.) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

Feb 09, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

#10

Feb 12, 2026

ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 2/11/2026 DENYING 6 Motion for Preliminary Injunction without prejudice to Petitioner bringing a renewed motion for preliminary injunction if his detention continues and becomes unreasonable in length, and there is no likelihood of his removal in the reasonably foreseeable future. This matter is REFERRED to the assigned magistrate judge for further proceedings. (Deputy Clerk KEZ)

#11

Feb 12, 2026

MOTION to DISMISS by Pamela J. Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Ahmed, Ihsan) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#12

Feb 13, 2026

OPPOSITION by Juan Lara to 11 Motion to Dismiss. (Miri, Andy) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#13

Feb 16, 2026

EX PARTE MOTION to Enforce Jurisdiction, for Temporary Restraining Order, and for Order Directing Immediate Return of Petitioner filed by Juan Lara. (Miri, Andy) (Docket Text Modified on 2/18/2026 by CRS.) (Entered: 02/16/2026)

#14

Feb 16, 2026

MOTION for Order to Show Cause re Contempt by Juan Lara. (Miri, Andy) (Entered: 02/16/2026)

#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

#16

Apr 07, 2026

FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Dennis M. Cota on 4/7/2026 RECOMMENDING the 11 Motion to Dismiss be granted and 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas be dismissed with leave to amend. It is FURTHER RECOMMENDED the Petitioner be directed to file an amended petition which names the proper respondent and states all claims and requests for relief, within 10 days of the date of the District Judge's order. Referred to Judge Dena Coggins. Objections to these Findings and Recommendations due within 7 days. (Deputy Clerk AMW)

#17

Apr 10, 2026

Dismiss

#21

Sep 28, 2026

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Ila C. Deiss on 09/28/2026 VACATING the 16 Findings and Recommendations. Respondents shall file an affidavit or sworn declaration to support their claim that Petitioner was removed within 14 days of the date of this order. Petitioner shall have 7 days from the date of Respondents' filing to file a reply. (Deputy Clerk KS)

#22

Sep 29, 2026

Notice of Voluntary Dismissal

#23

Sep 30, 2026

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Ila C. Deiss on 09/29/2026 DIRECTING the Clerk to terminate ECF Nos. 11 and 17 as pending motions and close this file. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk KS)