Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01505

#1

Feb 21, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem by Bikramjeet Singh UNK. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12939523) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Kaur, Gurpreet) (Entered: 02/21/2026)

#2

Feb 21, 2026

MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Bikramjeet Singh UNK. (Attachments: # 1 Notice, # 2 Proposed Order)(Kaur, Gurpreet) (Entered: 02/21/2026)

#3

Feb 21, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Bikramjeet Singh UNK. (Attachments: # 1 Notice, # 2 Proposed Order)(Kaur, Gurpreet) (Entered: 02/21/2026)

#4

Feb 23, 2026

PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 3/30/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk MCF) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#5

Feb 23, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Imi Zaidi, GOVT for Pamela Bondi,Imi Zaidi, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Imi Zaidi, GOVT for Todd Lyons,Imi Zaidi, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Zaidi, Imi) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#6

Feb 23, 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: 02/23/2026)

#7

Feb 23, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 2/23/26: Pending the issuance of the court's order resolving the pending 2 motion for temporary restraining order, and unless and until the court orders otherwise, the court ORDERS that respondents shall not take any action to remove petitioner from the United States or to move petitioner out of the Eastern District of California. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (acknowledging the courts 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 present, the court finds that this order is warranted to maintain the status quo pending its forthcoming order resolving petitioner's pending 2 motion for temporary restraining order. Further, no later than tomorrow, 2/24/2026, by 5:00 PM, petitioner's counsel is DIRECTED (1) to serve respondents with a copy of the petition, motion for temporary restraining order, and accompanying papers, along with this order, to the United States Attorneys Office for the Eastern District of California by email at usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov; and (2) to promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for respondents shall promptly enter Notices of Appearance. Respondents shall file a written opposition to the pending 2 motion for temporary restraining order by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, 2/25/2026. In that opposition, respondents shall substantively address whether any provision of law or fact in this case would distinguish it from this court's decision in Ayala Cajina v. Wofford, No. 1:25-cv-01566-DAD-AC (HC), 2025 WL 3251083 (E.D. Cal. Nov. 21, 2025), and other similar cases previously decided by this court, or otherwise indicate that the matter is not substantively distinguishable. Furthermore, respondents are directed to indicate in their opposition whether they oppose converting the motion for temporary restraining order into a motion for preliminary injunction. If the parties were to jointly agree upon a less demanding briefing schedule, the court will consider the parties' proposal. (Deputy Clerk JRM) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#8

Feb 23, 2026

CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Bikramjeet Singh Unk re 7 Minute Order,,,,,,,,. (Kaur, Gurpreet) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

Feb 23, 2026

Minute Order

#9

Feb 25, 2026

Dismiss

Feb 26, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion for TRO

Jun 22, 2026

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

#13

Jun 24, 2026

Notice (Other)

#14

Jul 06, 2026

Dismiss

#15

Jul 29, 2026

FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Sean C. Riordan on 07/29/2026 RECOMMENDING that: Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted on the Fifth Amendment procedural due process claim only; The Court deny the remaining claims in the § 2241 petition in the interests of judicial economy since the requested relief has been granted; The preliminary injunctive relief previously granted be made permanent; Respondents' 14 Motion to Dismiss be denied; All other pending motions, if any, be denied as moot; and that the Clerk close this case. Referred to Judge Dale A. Drozd. Objections due within 7 days after being served with these findings and recommendations. (Deputy Clerk KS)

#16

Jul 29, 2026

Objections to Findings and Recommendations

#17

Aug 24, 2026

ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 8/23/2026 ADOPTING 15 The Findings and Recommendations in full; GRANTING Petitioner's petitioner for writ of habeas corpus 1 as follows: Respondents are ENJOINED and RESTRAINED from re- detai ning petitioner for any purpose, absent exigent circumstances, without providing petitioner written notice and a pre-detention hearing before an immigration judge where respondents will have the burden to demonstrate that petitioner is a danger to the community or flight risk; Petitioner's request for attorneys' fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act is DENIED without prejudice to renewal on a properly noticed and supported motion; Respondents' motion to dismiss [1 4] is DENIED; The Clerk of the Court is directed to substitute Todd Blanche in place of respondent Pamela Bondi, substitute Markwayne Mullin in place of respondent Kristi Noem, and substitute David Venturella in place of respondent Todd M.Lyons; and The Clerk of the Court is also directed to enter judgment in favor of petitioner and close this case. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk LMS)

#18

Aug 24, 2026

Judgment