Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-02053

#1

Mar 13, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sergio Albarran by Yhoan Alexander Melendez-Bello. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13035438) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit)(Adoghe, Theodora) (Attachment 1 replaced on 3/16/2026) (CRM). (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#2

Mar 16, 2026

PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 4/20/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk MCF) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

#3

Mar 16, 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: 03/16/2026)

#4

Mar 17, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher D. Baker on 3/17/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus. (Doc. 1 ). The pleadings appear to raise factual and legal issues that this Court has resolved in other cases by finding that 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) provides the proper framework for detention by immigration authorities of noncitizens previously encountered and released and already residing in the United States when re-detained. See, e.g., Hernandez v. Warden of the Mesa Verde Annex Det. Facility, No. 1:25-cv-01676-KES-CDB (HC), 2026 WL 472656 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 19, 2026), F&R adopted on (Feb. 21, 2026). Accordingly, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, the Court directs Respondents to SHOW CAUSE in writing no later than 3/27/2026 as to whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that render it distinct from the Court's prior order in the case listed above and would justify denial of the writ. Respondents' response SHALL provide the Court with copies of referenced/relevant portions of Petitioner's A-File and other supporting documents, including notices to appear, orders relating to Petitioner's release from custody, and documents related to any asserted violations of release conditions or any asserted change of circumstances warranting Petitioner's re-detention. Petitioner may file a reply no later than 4/6/2026. (Deputy Clerk YV) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

Mar 17, 2026

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

#5

Mar 19, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order

#6

Mar 20, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Entry Only) The Court has reviewed the Petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1) and the related request for emergency injunctive relief (Doc. 5). Petitioner asserts that he has been detained since December 13, 2025 (Doc. 5 at 5), more than 5 months ago. He does not explain his delay in seeking his request for a temporary restraining order or why despite this delay, the Court should treat the situation as an emergency. Thus, the TRO request is untimely, and it is DENIED. Local Rule 231(b). The Court refers the matter to the assigned magistrate judge for a determination on the merits. The Court sets the following briefing schedule, which may be modified by the magistrate judge as needed. Respondents SHALL file their responsive pleading within 21 days. Petitioner may file a traverse no later than 7 days after the respondents file their brief. In the meantime, unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the United States nor transfer Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (noting the court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). Given the circumstances, the Court finds that this order is warranted to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and any subsequent order and finds that Petitioner has satisfied the factors governing the issuance of such relief signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on March 20, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

Mar 20, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

#7

Apr 13, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher D. Baker on 04/13/2026: On 3/20/2026, the presiding district judge ordered Respondents to file a response to the petition within 21 days (e.g., no later than 4/10/2026). See (Doc. 6). The filing deadline has passed and Respondents have failed to comply with the Court's order to timely file a response. Accordingly, no later than 4/14/2026, Respondents SHALL FILE their responsive pleading. Any failure by Respondents to timely comply with this order will result in issuance of an order to show cause why sanctions should not be imposed. (Deputy Clerk CRB) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

Apr 13, 2026

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

#8

Apr 14, 2026

Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Apr 16, 2026

REPLY by Yhoan Alexander Melendez-Bello re 8 Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Adoghe, Theodora) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

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May 29, 2026

Findings and Recommendations

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Jun 05, 2026

Objections to Findings and Recommendations

#12

Jun 10, 2026

Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case

#13

Jun 10, 2026

Judgment