District of New Mexico • 1:26-cv-00576

Kandhol v. Noem

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Case Information

Filed: February 26, 2026
Assigned to: Kenneth John Gonzales
Referred to: Kevin R. Sweazea
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: March 26, 2026
Last Activity: March 24, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Feb 26, 2026
MOTION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. 2241 by Rajesh Kandhol. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Appendix) (Gividen, Danial) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Main Document: Writ
#2
Feb 26, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Danial Gividen on behalf of Rajesh Kandhol (Gividen, Danial) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#3
Feb 26, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Rajesh Kandhol. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Show Cause Order) (Gividen, Danial) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Feb 27, 2026
NOTICE: In accordance with the Standing Order, filed January 28, 2026 in 26-MC-00004-03 (Doc. 3), the Clerk of Court provides notice of completion of electronic service. A copy of the petition in this matter was provided to all federal respondents by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) using the Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system. The parties should review the Standing Order, and any further Orders entered in this matter regarding the deadline to respond to the petition. (dr)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 02/27/2026)
Feb 27, 2026
United States Chief District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales and United States Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Sweazea assigned. (dr)
#5
Mar 02, 2026
NOTICE of Hearing on 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order: Motion Hearing set for 3/4/2026 at 03:00 PM in Santa Fe - 201 Martha Vazquez Historical Courtroom (2nd Floor) - Remote before Chief District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales. (tah)NOTE:1. This proceeding will be held via Zoom Video/Web Conferencing with all participants appearing remotely; the Zoom ID and Passcode will be provided separately to the participants email address of record.2. Participants should connect to the proceeding 15 minutes prior its scheduled start time to allow time for trouble-shooting of any connectivity issues.3. To ensure the record is of the best quality participants are encouraged to utilize a headset to reduce static and background noise; if not using a headset participants must ensure the audio feed at their location is muted when not speaking.*** REMINDER: Recording or broadcasting of this hearing is prohibited. ***[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 03/02/2026)
#6
Mar 02, 2026
Appendix/Supplement
Main Document: Appendix/Supplement
#7
Mar 04, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Allison Shokes on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Mary De Anda-Ybarra, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Shokes, Allison) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#8
Mar 04, 2026
Response (when not to a motion)
Main Document: Response (when not to a motion)
#9
Mar 04, 2026
Clerk's Minutes for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales: Motion Hearing held on 3/4/2026 from 3:00 -3:15 p.m. re 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. In attendance were Dan Gividen on behalf of Petitioner, and Allison Shokes on behalf of Respondents. After hearing argument from counsel, the Court takes the matter under advisement. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Court Reporter Carmela McAlister) (tah) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
#10
Mar 04, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
Mar 04, 2026
Motion Hearing
#11
Mar 10, 2026
Memorandum Opinion and Order
Main Document: Memorandum Opinion and Order
#12
Mar 19, 2026
Filing fee: $ 5.00, receipt number 1009997 (bp)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 03/19/2026)
Mar 19, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#13
Mar 24, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report