Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00769

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Feb 06, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pamela Jo Bondi, Christopher LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Jesus Rocha, No Fee Required, filed by Hong Qing Lin. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A - Lin Declaration, # 3 Exhibit B - Third Country Removal Policy)The new case number is 3:26-cv-769-JO-BJW. Judge Jinsook Ohta and Magistrate Judge Brian J. White are assigned to the case. (Hurrelbrink, Katherine)(anh) (Entered: 02/07/2026)

#2

Feb 07, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: On February 7, 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 12:00 PM on February 10, 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 Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 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 Friday, February 13, 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 17, 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 2/7/2026. (mk) (Entered: 02/07/2026)

Feb 07, 2026

Minute Order (No Time)

#3

Feb 09, 2026

Notice (Other)

#4

Feb 10, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#5

Feb 11, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: All parties may appear by videoconference for the Tuesday, February 17, 2026 hearing. The courtroom deputy will provide the videoconference information ahead of the hearing. The hearing will proceed unless the Court issues a written decision on the merits ahead of the hearing date. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 2/11/2026. (mk) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb 11, 2026

Minute Order (No Time)

#6

Feb 13, 2026

Reply - Other

#7

Feb 17, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jinsook Ohta: Motion Hearing on Petitioner for Writ of Habeas Corpus held on 2/17/2026. The Court will issue a written order. (Court Reporter/ECR Cristine Gerongco). (Petitioner Attorney Katherine Marie Hurrelbrink, FD). (Respondent Attorney Antonio Estrada, AUSA). (no document attached) (smy) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#8

Feb 17, 2026

Order

Feb 17, 2026

Status Hearing

#9

Feb 19, 2026

Notice (Other)

Feb 24, 2026

Minute Order (No Time)

#11

Mar 10, 2026

Judgment - Clerk