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Case Information
Filed: March 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Kirk E. Sherriff
Referred to:
Sheila K. Oberto
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
March 23, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 16, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Pam Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Orestes Cruz, DOES 1 through 10 inclusive, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin by Fadi Hourani. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13042219) (Thomas, Gihan) (Entered: 03/16/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 16, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Fadi Hourani. (Thomas, Gihan) (Entered: 03/16/2026)
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CIVIL
#3
Mar 17, 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: 03/17/2026)
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#4
Mar 17, 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: 03/17/2026)
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CONSENT/DECLINE
#5
Mar 17, 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: 03/17/2026)
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CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
Mar 18, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 3/18/2026: (Text Only Entry). The Court has reviewed petitioner's 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus. The Court has addressed claims one and two in the 1 petition on previous occasions. See e.g., Ghiassi v. Murray, No. 1:26-CV-1179-JLT-SKO (HC) (E.D. Cal. Mar. 5, 2026); Vu v. Noem, No. 1:25-CV-01366-KES-SKO (HC), 2025 WL 2939179 (E.D. Cal. Oct. 15, 2025); Nguyen v. Warden, No. 2:25-CV-03297-SKO (HC), 2026 WL 72110 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 9, 2026); Duong v. Charles, No. 1:25-CV-01375-SKO (HC), 2025 WL 3055188 (E.D. Cal. Oct. 31, 2025). On or before March 23, 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 in Ghiassi v. Murray, Vu v. Noem, Nguyen v. Warden, and Duong v. Charles and justify denying the petition, or indicate the matter is not substantively distinguishable. By March 19, 2026, to the extent not already accomplished, petitioner's counsel is directed: (1) to serve respondents with a copy of the petition, the accompanying papers, and a copy of this Order, by e-mail to all appropriate recipients including the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California, with a copy to usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov, and by overnight mail; and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Pending the Court's decision, and unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that respondents shall not transfer petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (noting court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). (Deputy Clerk WAK) (Entered: 03/18/2026)
#7
Mar 18, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
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Certificate / Proof of Service
Mar 18, 2026
Minute Order
#8
Mar 19, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Anthony Andrews for Pam Bondi,Anthony Andrews for Christopher Chestnut,Anthony Andrews for Orestes Cruz,Anthony Andrews for Todd M. Lyons,Anthony Andrews for Markwayne Mullin, attorney Christopher William Dextre, GOVT terminated (Andrews, Anthony) (Entered: 03/19/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#9
Mar 23, 2026
Dismiss
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Dismiss
Parties
Cruz
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(HC) Hourani
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