Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01963

(HC) Somasekharan Nair Jaya Ku v. Noem

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Case Information

Filed: March 11, 2026
Assigned to: Daniel J. Calabretta
Referred to: Sean C. Riordan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: May 27, 2026
Last Activity: May 27, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Mar 11, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Sergio Albarran, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem by Ajay Somasekharan Nair Jaya Ku. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13022457) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A - Bond Order, # 3 Exhibit B - I-213)(Saccone, Kurt) (Entered: 03/11/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 11, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Ajay Somasekharan Nair Jaya Ku. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit TRO Checklist)(Saccone, Kurt) (Entered: 03/11/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Mar 11, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 4/13/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk MCF) (Entered: 03/11/2026)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#4
Mar 11, 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: 03/11/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#5
Mar 11, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 3/11/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2 ). Respondents shall file any Opposition to the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order on or before March 13, 2026. Petitioner may file a Reply on or before March 16, 2026. Both parties should address whether they oppose conversion of the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order to a Motion for Preliminary Injunction. The matter is not set for a hearing though the Court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. Petitioner's counsel is DIRECTED to send a copy of the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order as well as provide the Petitioner's full name and A number to the US Attorney's Office by March 12, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., at their email usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. Petitioner's Counsel shall file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 03/11/2026)
#6
Mar 11, 2026
CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Ajay Somasekharan Nair Jaya Ku re 5 Minute Order,,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings,,,,. Attorney Saccone, Kurt added.. Attorney Saccone, Kurt added as counsel of record. (Saccone, Kurt) (Entered: 03/11/2026)
Main Document: Certificate / Proof of Service
Mar 11, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#7
Mar 12, 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: 03/12/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#8
Mar 13, 2026
STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER Extension of Time to Respond to Motion for Temporary Restraining Order re 5 Minute Order,,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings,,,, 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Sergio Albarran, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Weger, Shelley) (Entered: 03/13/2026)
Main Document: STIPULATION
#9
Mar 14, 2026
Stipulation and Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Main Document: Stipulation and Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#10
Mar 16, 2026
Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Opposition to Motion
#11
Mar 19, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 3/19/2026: Per the opposition filed by Respondents, Petitioner was scheduled to be released on March 17, 2029. On or before March 23, 2026, the parties are directed to file a joint status report informing the Court as to whether Petitioner was released and whether this case is now moot. IT IS SO ORDERED. [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 03/19/2026)
Mar 19, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#12
Mar 23, 2026
JOINT STATUS REPORT by Sergio Albarran, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Ajay Somasekharan Nair Jaya Ku. (Saccone, Kurt) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
Main Document: JOINT
#13
Mar 24, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 3/24/2026: Before the Court is the parties Joint Status Report. (ECF No. 12 ). Therein, the parties request an additional ten (10) days to attempt to resolve the matter without this Court's further intervention. The Court GRANTS the parties' request. Accordingly, the parties shall file a further joint status report, no later than 4/7/2026, informing the Court as to whether this case is now moot. IT IS SO ORDERED. [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Mar 24, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#14
Apr 07, 2026
JOINT STATUS REPORT by Parties. (Weger, Shelley) Modified on 4/9/2026 (KS). (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document: JOINT
#15
Apr 17, 2026
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document: Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#16
Apr 17, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Ajay Somasekharan Nair Jaya Ku. (Saccone, Kurt) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Main Document: STATUS
#17
Apr 20, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 4/20/2026: This matter is REFERRED to the assigned Magistrate Judge for all further proceedings consistent with E.D. Cal. L.R. 302(c)(17). IT IS SO ORDERED. [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
Apr 20, 2026
Minute Order
#18
Apr 22, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Main Document: Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#19
May 06, 2026
STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER Extension of Time to Respond to First Amended Petition re 15 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Sergio Albarran, Todd Blanche, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kristi Noem. Attorney Weger, Shelley D. added. (Weger, Shelley) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
Main Document: STIPULATION
#20
May 07, 2026
Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#21
May 20, 2026
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
Main Document: Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
#22
May 27, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) issued by Courtroom Deputy for Magistrate Judge Sean C. Riordan on 5/27/2026: Pursuant to Petitioner's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (ECF No. 21) and Federal rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i), this action is dismissed without prejudice. See Rule 12, Rules Governing Habeas Corpus Cases Under Section 2254. All pending deadlines are vacated and all pending motion, if any, are denied as moot. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk SH) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
May 27, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case