Western District of Washington • 2:26-cv-00963

#1

Mar 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Receipt # AWAWDC-9559968) filed by Soonthai Douangdala. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Verification of Petitioner, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Vomacka, Kelly) Modified on 3/21/2026-NEF regenerated to AUSA and Immigration Habeas Service (ELS). (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#2

Mar 20, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Petitioner Soonthai Douangdala. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 3/20/2026, (Vomacka, Kelly) Modified on 3/21/2026-NEF regenerated to AUSA (ELS). (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#3

Mar 20, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE WHY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED (cc: Immigration Habeas Service) Responses due by 4/3/2026, Replies due by 4/8/2026, by Judge Lauren King. (King, Lauren) Modified on 3/21/2026-NEF sent to AUSA (ELS). (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#4

Mar 20, 2026

ORDER denying 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order as moot given the 3 Scheduling Order requiring Respondents to provide at least 48 hours' notice to Petitioner prior to any attempted transfer or removal. For the avoidance of doubt, the Court clarifies that Respondents shall not remove or transfer Petitioner without providing the required advance notice and filing such notice on the docket. Signed by Judge Lauren King.(King, Lauren) Modified on 3/21/2026-NEF sent to AUSA (ELS). (Entered: 03/20/2026)

Mar 20, 2026

Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order

Mar 21, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Mar 21, 2026

U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo added. (ELS)

#6

Mar 23, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Barbara Andrade on behalf of Respondents Pamela Bondi, Julio Hernandez, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Andrade, Barbara) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#7

Mar 23, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Petitioner Soonthai Douangdala. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 4/8/2026 3/23/2026, (Vomacka, Kelly) Modified on 3/25/2026 (JDM). (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#8

Mar 23, 2026

ORDER on 7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Soonthai Douangdala. Petitioner's motion for temporary restraining order is provisionally GRANTED pending Respondents' response to the motion. Respondents ARE PROHIB ITED from removing from the United States or this jurisdiction - i.e., the Western District of Washington - without further order. If the Parties cannot agree on a briefing schedule, Respondents' response brief is due by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25. 2026. Petitioner's traverse is due by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026. If the Parties can agree on a briefing schedule, they SHALL file a stipulated proposed briefing schedule with the Court, along with any other stipulations the Parties may agree on for the pendency of this case. The Parties SHALL contact the courtroom deputy by email if they wish to schedule oral argument on the motion for TRO. by U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo. (ELS)

#9

Mar 25, 2026

Stipulated MOTION for TRO briefing schedule, filed by Petitioner Soonthai Douangdala. Noting Date 3/25/2026, (Vomacka, Kelly) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#10

Mar 25, 2026

STIPULATION AND ORDER re 9 Stipulated MOTION for TRO Briefing Schedule. The Court, having reviewed the pleadings and materials in this case, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties' motion is GRANTED. Signed by U.S. District Judge David G. Estudillo. (JDM) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#11

Apr 02, 2026

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Kelly Vomacka for Petitioner Soonthai Douangdala. (Vomacka, Kelly) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#12

Apr 02, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Matthew Grow on behalf of Petitioner Soonthai Douangdala. (Grow, Matthew) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#13

Apr 03, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, AND OPPOSITION TO PETITIONERS MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Julio Hernandez, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. Noting Date 4/8/2026, (Andrade, Barbara) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#14

Apr 03, 2026

DECLARATION of Barbara Andrade filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Julio Hernandez, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re 13 RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, AND OPPOSITION TO PETITIONERS MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Julio Hernandez, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M)(Andrade, Barbara) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#15

Apr 03, 2026

DECLARATION of Andre Ouk filed by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Julio Hernandez, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re 13 RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, AND OPPOSITION TO PETITIONERS MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Julio Hernandez, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Andrade, Barbara) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

Apr 07, 2026

Per 13 RESPONSE, Party Todd Blanche and MarkWayne Mullin added. Party Pamela Bondi (United States Attorney General) and Kristi Noem (Secretary of United States Department of Homeland Security) terminated. (BKP)

Apr 07, 2026

Add and Terminate Parties

#16

Apr 08, 2026

REPLY, filed by Petitioner Soonthai Douangdala, TO RESPONSE to 13 RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, AND OPPOSITION TO PETITIONERS MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Julio Hernandez, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Grow, Matthew) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#17

Apr 08, 2026

Supplement to 16 REPLY, filed by Petitioner Soonthai Douangdala, TO RESPONSE to 13 RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, AND OPPOSITION TO PETITIONERS MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Julio Hernandez, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Grow, Matthew) Modified to add supplement on 4/9/2026 (MW). (Entered: 04/08/2026)

Apr 13, 2026

Notice of Hearing

Apr 13, 2026

NOTICE of Hearing re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 7 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order: Motion Hearing set for 4/21/2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom B via Zoom before U.S. District Judge David G. Estudillo. The court will provide remote audio public access for this hearing. Access information can be found on the court's Calendar page at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. (MGC)

#18

Apr 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Kelly Vomacka on behalf of Petitioner Soonthai Douangdala. (Vomacka, Kelly) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

#19

Apr 20, 2026

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Matthew Grow for Petitioner Soonthai Douangdala. (Vomacka, Kelly) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

Apr 20, 2026

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED HEARING: Motion Hearing re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 7 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is reset for 4/23/2026 at 1:30 PM in Courtroom B via Zoom before U.S. District Judge David G. Estudillo.The court will provide remote audio public access for this hearing. Access information can be found on the court's Calendar page at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. (MGC)

Apr 20, 2026

Notice of Rescheduled Hearing

#20

Apr 23, 2026

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before U.S. District Judge David G. Estudillo- Dep Clerk: Gretchen Craft; Pla Counsel: Kelly Vomacka; Def Counsel: Barbara Andrade; CR: Sheri Schelbert; Time of Hearing: 1:30; Courtroom: Zoom; Motion Hearing held on 4/23/2026 re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 7 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Soonthai Douangdala. Court hears arguments of counsel and takes the matter under advisement. Order will issue. (MGC) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

Apr 23, 2026

Motion Hearing

#21

Apr 24, 2026

ORDER ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS (DKT. NO. 1 ) AND MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (DKT. NO. 7 ). The Court GRANTS Petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus. The Court ORDERS: 1. Respondents and all their officers, agents, attorneys, and persons acting on their behalf or in concert with them SHALL release Petitioner from custody within ONE (1) day of this order and return him to his previous conditions of release. 2. Petitioner SHALL NOT be re-detained wit hout notice and an opportunity to be heard unless Respondents have evidence detention is authorized under 8 C.F.R. § 241.13. 3. Should Respondents seek to remove Petitioner to a country other than Thailand, Respondents SHALL move to reopen P etitioner's removal proceedings to allow Petitioner to present a full claim for relief under 8 U.S.C. § 1231(b)(3). 4. Within TWENTY-FOUR (24) hours of this Order, Respondents must provide the Court with a declaration confirming Petitio ner has been released from custody. 5. Petitioner requested attorney fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act ("EAJA"). See 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d)(1)(A). To be eligible for fees under the EAJA, a petitioner must submit an application within thirty days of final judgment. Accordingly, Petitioner may file a motion supporting such request no later than Thursday, July 23, 2026. Because the Court grants Petitioner's habeas petition and orders his release, the Court DENIES as moot the motion for TRO. Signed by U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo.(MW)

#22

Apr 24, 2026

JUDGMENT BY COURT. THE COURT HAS ORDERED THAT Petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus (Dkt. No. 1 ) is GRANTED. Respondents shall release Petitioner from custody within one day of this order and return him to his previous conditions of release. The Court further ORDERS that Petitioner shall not be re-detained without notice and an opportunity to be heard unless Respondents have evidence that detention is authorized under 8 C.F.R. § 241.13. Should Respondents seek to remove Petitioner to a country other than Thailand, Respondents shall move to reopen Petitioner's removal proceedings. (MW) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#23

Apr 24, 2026

NOTICE OF PETITIONERS RELEASE re 21 Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order,,,,,,,,,,,,, ; filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, Todd Lyons, MarkWayne Mullin. (Andrade, Barbara) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#24

Jul 23, 2026

Application

Jul 28, 2026

Set/Reset Motion Noting Date (Public)

#25

Aug 13, 2026

Response to Motion

#26

Aug 14, 2026

Stipulated Motion

#27

Aug 17, 2026

Order on Stipulated Motion AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Noting Date

#28

Aug 20, 2026

Reply to Response to Motion

#29

Aug 26, 2026

Order on Motion for Attorney Fees