Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-01306

Tounkara v. Jeremy

Completed

Case Information

Filed: March 02, 2026
Assigned to: Andrew G. Schopler
Referred to: David D. Leshner
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: March 06, 2026
Last Activity: June 29, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 02, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Gregory J. Archambeault, Pamela Bondi, Casey Jeremy, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ACASDC-20847863.), filed by Mamadou Samba Tounkara. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit)The new case number is 3:26-cv-1306-AGS-DDL. Judge Andrew G. Schopler and Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner are assigned to the case. (Adoghe, Theodora)(sjt) (Entered: 03/02/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 02, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Mamadou Samba Tounkara. (Adoghe, Theodora) (mef). (Entered: 03/02/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Mar 03, 2026
ORDER Requiring Return. Government's Brief due by 3/6/2026. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 03/03/2026.(mef)
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#4
Mar 03, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Antonio Estrada on behalf of Gregory J. Archambeault, Pamela Bondi, Casey Jeremy, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Estrada, Antonio)Attorney Antonio Estrada added to party Gregory J. Archambeault(pty:res), Attorney Antonio Estrada added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Antonio Estrada added to party Casey Jeremy(pty:res), Attorney Antonio Estrada added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Antonio Estrada added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Antonio Estrada added to party U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(pty:res) (mef). (Entered: 03/03/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#5
Mar 06, 2026
RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Gregory J. Archambeault, Pamela Bondi, Casey Jeremy, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Estrada, Antonio) (mef). (Entered: 03/06/2026)
Main Document: Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
#6
Mar 06, 2026
ORDER Granting Habeas Petition (ECF 1 ), Denying TRO Motion (ECF 2 ), and Ordering Bond Hearing. Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 03/06/2026.(mef) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
Main Document: Order
#7
Mar 06, 2026
CLERK'S JUDGMENT. IT IS SO ORDERED AND ADJUDGED: Petitioner seeks a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 to free him from immigration detention. Respondents recently acknowledged that petitioner is entitled to an order from this Court directing a bond hearing be held pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). (ECF 5, at 2.) The Court agrees. Accordingly, the habeas petition is GRANTED. The motion for temporary restraining order is DENIED as moot. This case is hereby closed. (mef) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
Main Document: Judgment - Clerk
#8
Jun 04, 2026
MOTION for Attorney Fees by Mamadou Samba Tounkara. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Declaration)(Adoghe, Theodora) (mef). (Entered: 06/04/2026)
Main Document: Attorney Fees
#9
Jun 05, 2026
ORDER (AGS): The Court will hold a hearing on the fees motion (ECF 8 ) on July 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 06/05/2026. (no document attached) (jxg3) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
Jun 05, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#10
Jun 29, 2026
ORDER Granting in Part Motion for Attorneys' Fees (ECF 8 ). Signed by District Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 06/29/2026. (mef)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Attorney Fees