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Case Information
Filed: February 15, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to:
Sheila K. Oberto
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Completed: February 26, 2026
Last Activity:
February 26, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 15, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Respondents by Rajbir Singh. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12909504) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Kaur, Gurpreet) (Entered: 02/15/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Feb 15, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Rajbir Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Notice, # 2 Proposed Order)(Kaur, Gurpreet) (Entered: 02/15/2026)
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MOTION
#3
Feb 17, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 3/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk LAO) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#4
Feb 17, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Cody S. Chapple for Tonya Andrews,Cody S. Chapple for Pamela Bondi,Cody S. Chapple for Todd Lyons,Cody S. Chapple for Kristi Noem (Chapple, Cody) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#5
Feb 17, 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: 02/17/2026)
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CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
Feb 17, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) The Court has reviewed the Petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1) and the related request for emergency injunctive relief (Doc. 2). Based on the current record, it appears Petitioner is likely to succeed on at least one of his claims and that some form of immediate relief may be appropriate. Thus, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are ordered to show cause in writing no later than February 24, 2026, why the Court should not grant Petitioner's motion for a temporary restraining order. Any response SHALL provide the Court with copies of referenced/relevant portions of Petitioner's A-File and other supporting documents, including available documentation related to any asserted violations of release conditions. Petitioner may file a reply no later than March 2, 2026. The Court further directs the parties to indicate on or before their respective filing deadlines (1) whether they are requesting a hearing; (2) whether they agree to convert the request for a TRO into a preliminary injunction without further briefing; and (3) whether they request additional briefing on the merits of the petition. Depending on the content of the filings, the Court may set a hearing or may rule on the papers.In the meantime, unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the United States nor transfer Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (noting the court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). Given the exigent circumstances, the Court finds that this order is warranted to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and any subsequent order and finds that Petitioner has satisfied the factors governing the issuance of such preliminary relief.No later than close of business tomorrow, to the extent not already accomplished, Petitioner's counsel is directed: (1) to serve Respondents with a copy of the Petition, the motion for temporary restraining order, and accompanying papers, along with a copy of this Order, by e-mail (noting Petitioner's name and A-File number in the memo line) 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 signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on February 17, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
#7
Feb 17, 2026
CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Rajbir Singh re 6 Minute Order,,,,,,,,,,,. (Kaur, Gurpreet) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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Certificate / Proof of Service
Feb 17, 2026
Minute Order
#8
Feb 24, 2026
RESPONSE by Tonya Andrews, Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 6 Minute Order,,,,,,,,,,,. (Chapple, Cody) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
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RESPONSE
#9
Feb 24, 2026
REPLY by Rajbir Singh re 8 Response. (Kaur, Gurpreet) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
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REPLY
#10
Feb 26, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
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Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#11
Feb 26, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
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Andrews
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(HC) Singh
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