Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-01173

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Feb 23, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pamela Bondi, Christopher LaRose, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 167285.), filed by Wender Enrique Rodriguez-Hernandez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-1173-JO-SBC. Judge Jinsook Ohta and Magistrate Judge Steve B. Chu are assigned to the case.(bdc) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#2

Feb 23, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Wender Enrique Rodriguez-Hernandez. (bdc) (Main Document 2 replaced on 3/2/2026) (bdc). (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#3

Feb 23, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Wender Enrique Rodriguez-Hernandez. (bdc) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: On March 2, 2026, Petitioner filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus and motion for temporary restraining order requesting injunctive relief. Dkts. 1, 3. The Court ORDERS Respondents TO SHOW CAUSE why the petition should not be granted by filing a written response no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The Court further ORDERS Respondents to file, as exhibits to their response, the complete set of Petitioner's immigration records necessary for adjudication of this habeas petition, including all Department of Homeland Security records, immigration court documents, arrest or custody records, and any other materials pertaining to Petitioner's detention, processing, or removal proceedings. Unless Respondents concede that Petitioner is entitled to the complete relief requested in the habeas petition, Respondents must comply with this order by filing the complete set of Petitioner's immigration records.The Court SETS a hearing with oral argument for Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:30 AM. All parties may appear by videoconference for the hearing. The courtroom deputy will provide the videoconference information ahead of the hearing. The hearing will proceed unless the Court issues a written decision on the merits ahead of the hearing date. The parties are directed to check the docket at 5:00 PM on the day before the hearing to determine whether such an order has issued and the hearing has been vacated.The Court ORDERS that Petitioner shall not be transferred out of this District unless Respondents provide advance notice of the intended move. Such notice shall be filed in writing on the docket in this proceeding and shall state the reason why Respondents believe that such a movement is necessary and should not be stayed pending further court proceedings. Once that notice has been docketed, Petitioner SHALL NOT be moved out of this District for a period of at least 48 hours from the time of that docketing. The Clerk of Court shall transmit a copy of this Order, the habeas petition [Dkt. 1], and the motion for temporary restraining order [Dkt. 3] to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 3/2/2026. (mk) (All-non registered users served via U.S. Mail) (rxc). (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: On March 2, 2026, pro se Petitioner filed a motion to appoint counsel. Dkt. 2. Under 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(a)(2), the Court may appoint counsel for financially eligible habeas petitioners when "the interests of justice so require." See Terrovona v. Kincheloe, 912 F.2d 1176, 1181-82 (9th Cir. 1990). In deciding whether to appoint counsel, courts consider the petitioner's likelihood of success on the merits and the ability to articulate claims pro se in light of the complexity of the issues. Weygandt v. Look, 718 F.2d 952, 954 (9th Cir. 1983). Here, Petitioner adequately asserts due process claims under Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678 (2001), challenging the lawfulness of his detention. Because he has sufficiently articulated his claims, the Court denies the motion to appoint counsel [Dkt. 2]. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 3/2/2026. (mk) (All-non registered users served via U.S. Mail) (rxc). (Entered: 03/02/2026)

Mar 02, 2026

Minute Order (No Time)

Mar 02, 2026

Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel

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Mar 03, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Hunter V. Norton on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Christopher LaRose, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Norton, Hunter)Attorney Hunter V. Norton added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Hunter V. Norton added to party Christopher LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Hunter V. Norton added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Hunter V. Norton added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (rxc). (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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Mar 17, 2026

Response - Other

Mar 19, 2026

Notice of Change of Hearing

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Apr 02, 2026

Order

Apr 02, 2026

Motion Hearing

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Apr 03, 2026

Judgment - Clerk

#12

Apr 09, 2026

Declaration