Southern District of California • 3:25-cv-02866

Rios v. Noem

Terminated

Case Information

Filed: October 27, 2025
Assigned to: James E. Simmons Jr.
Referred to: Valerie E. Torres
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Terminated: February 11, 2026
Last Activity: February 11, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Oct 23, 2025
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pamela Jo Bondi, Christopher LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Jesus Rocha ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 164509.), filed by Carlos Rios. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt)The new case number is 3:25-cv-2866-JES-VET. Judge James E. Simmons, Jr. and Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres are assigned to the case.(dim) (Entered: 10/27/2025)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Oct 23, 2025
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Carlos Rios. (dim) (Entered: 10/27/2025)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Oct 23, 2025
MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Carlos Rios. (dim) (Entered: 10/27/2025)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#4
Oct 27, 2025
ORDER Granting Motion to Appoint Counsel [ECF No. 3 ]. Signed by District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr. on 10/27/2025. (hxt) (Entered: 10/27/2025)
Main Document: Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel
#5
Oct 27, 2025
ORDER: (1) Requiring a Response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order; (2) Setting the Briefing Schedule and Setting a Hearing; and (3) Staying Removal of Petitioner to Preserve Jurisdiction [ECF Nos. 1, 2 ]. Order to Show Cause Response and Temporary Restraining Order Response due no later than 5:00 PM on 10/30/2025. Traverse due no later than 5:00 PM on 10/31/2025. Order to Show Cause Hearing set for 11/3/2025 08:00 AM in Courtroom 4B before District Judge James E. Simmons Jr. Signed by District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr on 10/27/2025.(hxt) (Entered: 10/27/2025)
Main Document: Order Setting Briefing Schedule AND Order Setting Hearing on Motion AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#6
Oct 28, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Erin Dimbleby on behalf of Pamela Jo Bondi, Christopher LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Dimbleby, Erin)Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Pamela Jo Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Christopher LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (Entered: 10/28/2025)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#7
Oct 28, 2025
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#8
Oct 28, 2025
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#9
Oct 30, 2025
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#10
Oct 30, 2025
Response in Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Response in Opposition to Motion
#11
Oct 31, 2025
Traverse
Main Document: Traverse
#12
Nov 03, 2025
Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr: Motion Hearing held on 11/3/2025 re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Carlos Rios. Parties to file Supplemental Briefing as discussed on the record. Motion Hearing continued to 11/5/2025 04:30 PM in Courtroom 4B before District Judge James E. Simmons Jr.(Court Reporter/ECR Anne Roldan). (Plaintiff Attorney Zandra Lopez). (Defendant Attorney Erin Dimbleby). (no document attached) (ekb) (Entered: 11/04/2025)
Nov 04, 2025
Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Hearings
#13
Nov 05, 2025
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#14
Nov 05, 2025
Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr: Motion Hearing held on 11/5/2025. Court finds due process violation. Petitioner ordered released under same terms and conditions imposed prior to redetention. 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order denied as moot. Court to issue written order. (Court Reporter/ECR Amanda LeGore). (Plaintiff Attorney Erin Dimbleby). (Defendant Attorney Zandra Lopez). (no document attached) (ekb) (Entered: 11/06/2025)
Nov 06, 2025
Motion Hearing
#15
Nov 10, 2025
ORDER Granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus [ECF No. 1 ]. Signed by District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr on 11/10/2025. (maq)
Main Document: Order on Motion for TRO
#16
Feb 11, 2026
Judgment - Clerk
Main Document: Judgment - Clerk