Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-02457

#1

Mar 31, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Defendants by Ismet Sonmez. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Proof of Service)(Malek, Tina) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#2

Mar 31, 2026

PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due within thirty (30) days. (Attachments: # 1 Order re Consent) (Deputy Clerk OFR) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#3

Mar 31, 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: 03/31/2026)

#4

Mar 31, 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: 03/31/2026)

Mar 31, 2026

PAYMENT for habeas petition filing fee in the amount of $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13113710. (Malek, Tina)

#5

Apr 02, 2026

ORDER to SHOW CAUSE Why Petition Should not be Granted signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 4/2/2026. Show Cause Response due within Twenty-One (21) Days. (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#6

Apr 23, 2026

ANSWER to PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Sergio Albarran, Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden of California City Detention Facility. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. 1 Form I-213, # 2 Ex.2, # 3 Ex. 3 AO referral, # 4 Ex. 4 NTA)(Ahmed, Ihsan) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#7

May 04, 2026

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE signed by Chief Judge Troy L. Nunley: Due to the retirement of Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto from the bench of the Eastern District of California, this action is reassigned to *Magistrate Judge Erin Guy Castillo* for all further proceedings. (Deputy Clerk SR) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#8

Jun 05, 2026

NOTICE of RELATED CASE(S) 1:26-cv-04199-RLP by Sergio Albarran, Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden of California City Detention Facility. Attorney Rodriguez, Elisa M. added. (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#9

Jun 10, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) The parties to this matter are informed of the matter of Ismet Sonmez v. Christopher Chestnut, et al., 1:26-cv-04199-JLT-EGC, in which the same Petitioner in this case (A No. 098-496-748) filed a pro se petition for habeas corpus. The Court tentatively believes the later-filed matter (1:26-cv-04199-JLT-EGC ) should be consolidated into this action (1:26-cv-02457-JLT-EGC) because there are overlapping issues of fact and law. Thus, within 7 days of the date of this order, the Parties are ORDERED to indicate whether they object to relating and consolidating these matters and/or whether an alternative procedure, such as voluntary dismissal of the later-filed matter is appropriate no later than June 17, 2026 signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on June 10, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#10

Jun 10, 2026

RESPONSE by Ismet Sonmez to 9 Minute Order,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Malek, Tina) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

Jun 10, 2026

Minute Order

#11

Jun 11, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Sean Davis, GOVT for Sergio Albarran,Sean Davis, GOVT for Pamela Bondi,Sean Davis, GOVT for Executive Office for Immigration Review,Sean Davis, GOVT for Todd M. Lyons,Sean Davis, GOVT for Kristi Noem,Sean Davis, GOVT for U.S. Department of Homeland Security,Sean Davis, GOVT for Warden of California City Detention Facility, attorney Ihsan U. Ahmed terminated (Davis, Sean) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

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Jun 16, 2026

RESPONSE by Sergio Albarran, Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden of California City Detention Facility to 9 Minute Order,,,. (Davis, Sean) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

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Jun 17, 2026

(Text Only Entry) MINUTE ORDER CONSOLIDATING Cases. Lead Case is 1:26-cv-02457-JLT-EGC, Member Case is 1:26-cv-04199-JLT-EGC; MEMBER CASE CLOSED ; all future filings to be made in Lead Case 1:26-cv-02457-JLT-EGC signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on June 17, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

Jun 17, 2026

Minute Order

#14

Jul 08, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Guy Castillo on 7/8/2026: (Text Only Entry). The Court hereby ORDERS Respondents to file a status report within seven (7) days advising the Court as to the status of Petitioner's removal proceedings and whether there has been any change to the claimed detention authority at issue in this case. (Deputy Clerk WAK) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

#15

Jul 08, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE., attorney Elisa M. Rodriguez terminated (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

#16

Jul 08, 2026

SUPPLEMENT by Ismet Sonmez re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proof of Service)(Malek, Tina) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

Jul 08, 2026

Minute Order

#17

Jul 15, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Sergio Albarran, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden of California City Detention Facility. Attorney Davis, Sean added. (Davis, Sean) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

#18

Jul 15, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Guy Castillo on 7/15/2026: (Text Only Entry). The undersigned has reviewed the pending petition, (Doc. 1 ). The Court has previously addressed the issues raised in the petition. Therefore, within seven (7) days, Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE as to whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that distinguish it from the Court's prior order, Houshmandimanloo v. Albarran, No. 1:26-CV-01861-JLT-CDB (HC), 2026 WL 1459826 (E.D. Cal. May 22, 2026), report and recommendation adopted, No. 1:26-CV-01861 JLT CDB (HC), 2026 WL 1758399 (E.D. Cal. June 18, 2026), and justify denying the petition, or indicate the matter is not substantively distinguishable (Deputy Clerk WAK) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

Jul 15, 2026

Minute Order

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Jul 22, 2026

RESPONSE by Sergio Albarran, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden of California City Detention Facility to 18 Minute Order,,,. (Davis, Sean) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

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Jul 23, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Guy Castillo on 7/23/2026: The Court has previously addressed the issues raised in the petition. Therefore, within seven (7) days, Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE as to whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that distinguish it from the Court's prior orders, Arshakyam v. Warden of Cal. City Det., No. 1:25-cv-01780-DAD-AC (HC), 2026 WL 143143 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 20, 2026), Fernandes v. Warden, No. 2:26-CV-00430-DAD-EFB (HC), 2026 WL 1088901 (E.D. Cal. Apr. 22, 2026), Noori v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-CV-2612 DAD CSK, 2026 WL 1192229 (E.D. Cal. May 1, 2026), and justify denying the petition, or indicate the matter is not substantively distinguishable. (Deputy Clerk YV) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

Jul 23, 2026

Minute Order

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Jul 25, 2026

REPLY by Ismet Sonmez re 19 Response,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Proof of Service)(Malek, Tina) (Entered: 07/25/2026)

#22

Jul 28, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Guy Castillo on 7/28/2026: (Text Only Entry). 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"). Additionally, in light of the judicial emergency and in order to conserve limited judicial resources, Respondents SHALL have an affirmative duty to inform the Court of any change to the claimed detention authority or custody status of Petitioner within THREE (3) days of any such change. (Deputy Clerk WAK) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

Jul 28, 2026

Minute Order

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Jul 29, 2026

RESPONSE by Sergio Albarran, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden of California City Detention Facility to 20 Minute Order,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Removal order)(Davis, Sean) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

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Jul 29, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Guy Castillo on 7/29/2026: (Text Only Entry). The Court rescinds its minute order in its entirety dated July 28, 2026. "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"). Additionally, in light of the judicial emergency and in order to conserve limited judicial resources, Respondents SHALL have an affirmative duty to inform the Court of any change to the claimed detention authority or custody status of Petitioner within THREE (3) days of any such change." (Deputy Clerk WAK) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

Jul 29, 2026

Minute Order

#25

Aug 10, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Guy Castillo on 8/10/2026: (Text Only Entry). The Court observes that Petitioner's deadline to appeal the Immigration Judge's order of removal was due on or around August 6, 2026. The Court hereby ORDERS Petitioner to advise the Court within seven (7) days as to whether Petitioner has appealed the Immigration Judge's order. (Deputy Clerk WAK) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

Aug 10, 2026

Minute Order

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Aug 13, 2026

RESPONSE by Ismet Sonmez to 25 Minute Order,. (Malek, Tina) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#27

Sep 01, 2026

ORDER Withdrawing the Reference of this Matter to the Magistrate Judge; Denying 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; and Directing the Clerk of Court to Close the Case signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 09/01/2026. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 09/01/2026)