Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-02107

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Mar 16, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Pam Bondi, Joseph B. Edlow, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Thomas Valdez by Meregildo Vilchis Perez. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13042760) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - NTA, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - ICE Detainee Locator, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3 - Petitioner's Passport, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4 - Petitioner's Children Birth Certificates, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 5 - Petitioner's Certificate of Marriage)(Behr, Madelaine) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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Mar 16, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Meregildo Vilchis Perez. (Behr, Madelaine) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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Mar 16, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Meregildo Vilchis Perez. (Behr, Madelaine) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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Mar 16, 2026

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Madelaine Dennisse Behr on behalf of Meregildo Vilchis Perez. (Behr, Madelaine) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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Mar 16, 2026

AFFIDAVIT Affidavit of Counsel in Support of Irreparable Harm and Detailing Efforts to Effect Notice to Opposing Counsel by Meregildo Vilchis Perez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Email sent to U.S. Attorneys Office)(Behr, Madelaine) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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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)

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Mar 16, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 3/16/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2 ). The issues raised in Count 1 of the Petition appear to mirror those previously addressed by the Court in many prior cases. See Garcia Mariagua v. Chestnut, No. 1:25-cv-01744-DJC-CSK; Ortega v. Noem, No. 1:25-cv-01663-DJC-CKD; Lopez v. Lyons, No. 2:25-cv-03174-DJC-CKD. The Court intends to rule directly on the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, with the understanding that the Court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(2) ("Before or after beginning the hearing on a motion for a preliminary injunction, the court may advance the trial on the merits and consolidate it with the hearing."); see also 28 U.S.C. § 2243 ("The court shall summarily hear and determine the facts, and dispose of [a petitioner's habeas petition] as law and justice require."); Dzhabrailov v. Decker, No. 20-cv-03118-PMH, 2020 WL 2731966, at *4 (S.D.N.Y. May 26, 2020) (considering preliminary injunction and merits of habeas petition simultaneously). On or before March 20, 2026, Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE as to whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that render it distinguishable from the Court's prior orders listed above and justify denying the petition, or indicate this matter is not substantively distinguishable. Petitioner may file a reply on or before March 23, 2026. This 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, the 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, and this order as well as provide the Petitioner's full name and A number to the US Attorney's Office by 11:00 AM on March 17, 2026, 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: 03/16/2026)

Mar 16, 2026

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

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Mar 19, 2026

Certificate / Proof of Service

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Mar 24, 2026

Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case

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Mar 24, 2026

Judgment