Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-02333

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Apr 13, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pamela Bondi, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. Larose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 168574.), filed by Nima Rafiei. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt, # 3 Envelope)The new case number is 3:26-cv-2333-TWR-DDL. Judge Todd W. Robinson and Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner are assigned to the case. (Rafiei, Nima)(jxg) (anh). (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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Apr 15, 2026

MINUTE ORDER OF TRANSFER. Judge Todd W. Robinson is no longer assigned. Case reassigned to Judge Jinsook Ohta for all further proceedings. The new case number is 26cv2333-JO-DDL.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(no document attached) (sjt) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

Apr 15, 2026

Order of Judge Transfer

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Apr 17, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Apr 20, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: The Court adopts with the following modification the Standard Procedures for Immigration Habeas Petitions from Chief Judge Order No. 144, available on the court's website: Respondents shall attach as an exhibit to their response the transcript and written order from Petitioner's bond hearing. Further, the Court sets a hearing on the Petition for May 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 4C. All parties may appear by videoconference for the hearing. The courtroom deputy will provide the videoconference information ahead of the hearing, which will proceed unless the Court issues a written decision on the merits ahead of the hearing date. Parties are directed to check the docket at 5:00 PM the day before the hearing.The Court finds that representation is necessary given the complexity and potential validity of the constitutional, statutory, and procedural issues presented. Weygandt v. Look, 718 F.2d 952, 954 (9th Cir. 1983). Accordingly, the Court CONDITIONALLY APPOINTS Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. as counsel effectively immediately. The Court ORDERS Petitioner to submit a form CJA 23 financial affidavit by April 30, 2026 to demonstrate financial eligibility. See Terrovona v. Kincheloe, 912 F.2d 1176, 118182 (9th Cir. 1990); 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(b). Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 04/20/2026. (rh) (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service) (rxc). (Entered: 04/20/2026)

Apr 20, 2026

Minute Order (No Time) AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

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Apr 21, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Apr 24, 2026

Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

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Apr 24, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: The Court GRANTS Respondents' motion to extend time [Dkt. 6] and RESETS the briefing schedule as follows: Respondents' return is due by 5/8/2026. Petitioner's CJA affidavit and optional traverse are due by 5/15/2026. The hearing is reset for 5/21/2026 at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 4C. All parties may appear by videoconference for the hearing. The courtroom deputy will provide the videoconference information ahead of the hearing, which will proceed unless the Court issues a written decision on the merits ahead of the hearing date. Parties are directed to check the docket at 5:00 PM the day before the hearing. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 04/24/2026. (rh) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

Apr 24, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

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Apr 27, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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May 08, 2026

Return to Petition for Writ of H/C

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May 15, 2026

Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

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May 15, 2026

Amend/Correct

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May 15, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: The Court GRANTS the joint motion to amend the briefing schedule. Respondents' return is due by 5/25/2026. Petitioner's traverse is due by 5/27/2026. The hearing is reset for 6/9/2026 09:30 AM via teleconference before Judge Jinsook Ohta. The courtroom deputy will provide the teleconference information ahead of the hearing, which will proceed unless the Court issues a written decision on the merits ahead of the hearing date. Parties are directed to check the docket at 5:00 PM the day before the hearing. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 05/15/2026. (rh) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

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May 15, 2026

Financial Affidavit - CJA 23

May 15, 2026

Order on Motion to Amend/Correct

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May 18, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: Pursuant to the Court's April 20, 2026 order, Dkt. 4, Petitioner filed a CJA 23 financial affidavit to establish his financial eligibility for appointment of counsel. Dkt. 13. The Court finds that Petitioner has established his financial eligibility, see United States v. Ellsworth, 547 F.2d 1096, 109798 (9th Cir.1976), and APPOINTS Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. to represent him. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 05/18/2026. (rh) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

May 18, 2026

Minute Order (No Time)

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May 22, 2026

Return to Petition for Writ of H/C

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May 22, 2026

Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C

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May 28, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Jun 09, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Terminate Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Jun 09, 2026

Status Hearing

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Jun 11, 2026

Status Report