Eastern District of California • 1:25-cv-01395

(HC) R.V. v. Wofford

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Case Information

Filed: October 20, 2025
Assigned to: Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to: Sheila K. Oberto
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity: February 17, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Oct 20, 2025
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Sergio Albarran, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Minga Wofford by C.A. R.V.. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12539772) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Affidavit of Natalia Vieira Santanna, # 3 Exhibit A- Asylum receipt and proof of biometrics appointment, # 4 Exhibit B- Employment Authorization Document, # 5 Exhibit C- Hearing Notice, # 6 Exhibit D- Proof of counselling and court minutes, # 7 Exhibit E- Proof of Partner Pregnancy, # 8 Exhibit F- Letters of Recommendation)(Vieira Santanna, Natalia) (Entered: 10/20/2025)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Oct 20, 2025
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by C.A. R.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Notice TRO Checklist, # 3 Affidavit of Natalia Vieira Santanna, # 4 Exhibit A- Asylum Receipt and Biometrics appointment, # 5 Exhibit B- Employment Authorization Document, # 6 Exhibit C- Hearing Notice, # 7 Exhibit D- Counselling completion and court minutes, # 8 Exhibit E- Partner Pregnancy Verification, # 9 Exhibit F- Letters of Recommendation)(Vieira Santanna, Natalia) (Entered: 10/20/2025)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Oct 20, 2025
REQUEST for Proceed via Pseudonym by C.A. R.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Vieira Santanna, Natalia) (Entered: 10/20/2025)
Main Document: Request
#4
Oct 20, 2025
ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due within 30 days. (Deputy Clerk JPX) (Entered: 10/20/2025)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#5
Oct 20, 2025
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. (Vieira Santanna, Natalia) (Entered: 10/20/2025)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
Oct 21, 2025
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) The Court has reviewed the papers filed thus far in this matter, including the request for a temporary restraining order. (Doc. 2 .) On this record, the Court preliminarily believes Petitioner is likely to demonstrate success on the due process claim and that immediate release may be the appropriate remedy. Thus, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are ordered to show cause in writing no later than noon on October 27, 2025 why the Court should not grant Petitioner's motion for a temporary restraining order. Petitioner may file a reply no later than noon on October 29, 2025. The Parties are further ordered to appear for a hearing on the motion before the undersigned at 1:30 pm on Friday, October 31, 2025 via Zoom videoconference (details to be provided to the parties prior to the hearing). Alternatively, the Court may be amenable to ruling on the papers if the parties indicate that they are willing to waive a hearing. If Respondents have no new arguments to offer that have not already been addressed by the Court, they may so indicate while reserving appellate rights.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 exigent 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 preliminary relief.No later than October 21, 2025, to the extent not already accomplished, Petitioner's counsel is directed: (1) to serve respondents with a copy of the Petition, the motion for temporary restraining order, and accompanying papers, along with 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 and by overnight mail; and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on October 21, 2025. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 10/21/2025)
Oct 21, 2025
Minute Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing
#7
Oct 23, 2025
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Michelle Rodriguez for Sergio Albarran,Michelle Rodriguez for Pam Bondi,Michelle Rodriguez for Todd M. Lyons,Michelle Rodriguez for Kristi Noem,Michelle Rodriguez for Minga Wofford (Rodriguez, Michelle) (Entered: 10/23/2025)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#8
Oct 23, 2025
Certificate / Proof of Service
Main Document: Certificate / Proof of Service
#9
Oct 27, 2025
OPPOSITION by Respondents Sergio Albarran, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Minga Wofford to 2 MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,,. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Rodriguez, Michelle) (Entered: 10/27/2025)
Main Document: OPPOSITION
#10
Oct 28, 2025
REPLY by C.A. R.V. re 9 Opposition. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Natalia Vieira Santanna, # 2 Exhibit 1- Citation)(Vieira Santanna, Natalia) (Entered: 10/28/2025)
Main Document: REPLY
#11
Oct 29, 2025
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) The Court requires additional details before it can evaluate the factual assertions made in Respondents' opposition (Doc. 9 ). Accordingly, as soon as possible but no later than noon TOMORROW, October 30, 2025, Respondents SHALL file those portions of Petitioner's A File that support the assertions made in the Declaration of Deportation Officer Abad (Doc. 9 -1). In particular, Respondents SHALL provide documentation detailing the nature of Petitioner's release on recognizance, any documents he signed in connection with that release, any notice provided to Petitioner in relation to the revocation of release, and any opportunity Petitioner was afforded (formal or informal) to contest the grounds for that revocation signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on October 29, 2025. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 10/29/2025)
Oct 29, 2025
Minute Order
#12
Oct 30, 2025
EXHIBIT by Sergio Albarran, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Minga Wofford re 9 Opposition, 11 Minute Order,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Bates Numbered 1-4)(Rodriguez, Michelle) (Entered: 10/30/2025)
Main Document: EXHIBIT
#13
Oct 31, 2025
MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held via video conference before District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston: 2 MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER HEARING held on 10/31/2025. Order to follow. Plaintiffs Counsel Natalia Vieira Santanna present. Defendants Counsel Michelle Rodriguez present. Court Reporter/CD Number: Rachael Lundy. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 10/31/2025)
Oct 31, 2025
Motion Hearing
#14
Nov 03, 2025
Order AND Order on Motion for TRO
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion for TRO
#15
Nov 23, 2025
Enforce Judgment
Main Document: Enforce Judgment
#16
Dec 02, 2025
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) Given that petitioner did not request expedited treatment of the recently filed motion to enforce (Doc. 15 ), the deadlines set forth in Local Rule 230 apply to the timing of any opposition and reply. Once the motion is ripe, the Court will determine whether a hearing is necessary or appropriate signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on December 2, 2025. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 12/02/2025)
Dec 02, 2025
Minute Order
#17
Dec 05, 2025
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Sergio Albarran,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Pam Bondi,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Todd M. Lyons,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Kristi Noem,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Minga Wofford, attorney Michelle Rodriguez terminated (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 12/05/2025)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#18
Dec 05, 2025
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. (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 12/05/2025)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#19
Dec 05, 2025
Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Opposition to Motion
#20
Dec 07, 2025
REPLY by C.A. R.V. re 19 Opposition to Motion. (Vieira Santanna, Natalia) (Entered: 12/07/2025)
Main Document: REPLY
#21
Jan 27, 2026
Order on Request
Main Document: Order on Request
#22
Jan 29, 2026
Order on Motion to Enforce Judgment
Main Document: Order on Motion to Enforce Judgment
#23
Jan 30, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 1/30/2026: (Text Only Entry). On November 3, 2025, the Court issued an order 14 granting a preliminary injunction. The Court referred the matter to the undersigned for further proceedings. Petitioner and Respondent are directed to advise the Court within five (5) days whether they wish to stand on the submissions to date, or whether the parties wish to provide supplemental briefing. (Deputy Clerk WAK) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Jan 30, 2026
Minute Order
#24
Feb 02, 2026
RESPONSE by Sergio Albarran, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Minga Wofford to 23 Minute Order,. (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#25
Feb 13, 2026
Findings and Recommendations
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations
#26
Feb 17, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
Main Document: Objections to Findings and Recommendations