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Filed: May 19, 2026
Assigned to:
Charles R. Breyer
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
June 30, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 19, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number ACANDC-22002114.). Filed by Lien Loung Saeteun. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Rachel Kwak)(Kwak, Rachel) (Filed on 5/19/2026) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 19, 2026
Proposed Summons. (Kwak, Rachel) (Filed on 5/19/2026) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document:
Proposed Summons
#3
May 19, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance filed by Michael J. Starrett on behalf of Sergio Albarran, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella (Starrett, Michael) (Filed on 5/19/2026) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
#4
May 19, 2026
Case assigned to Judge Charles R. Breyer. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. (mxg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/19/2026) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
#5
May 19, 2026
Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Lien Loung Saeteun. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kwak, Rachel) (Filed on 5/19/2026) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#6
May 19, 2026
Declaration of Rachel Kwak in Support of 5 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed byLien Loung Saeteun. (Related document(s) 5 ) (Kwak, Rachel) (Filed on 5/19/2026) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document:
Declaration in Support
#7
May 19, 2026
Opposition/Response to Motion
Main Document:
Opposition/Response to Motion
#8
May 19, 2026
Order
Main Document:
Order
May 19, 2026
Electronic filing error. NOTICE TO COUNSEL : The docket shows a different email address and phone number from what is appearing on the document. Please update your personal profile on ECF. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Lien Loung Saeteun (mxg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/19/2026)
May 19, 2026
Electronic Filing Error
May 19, 2026
~Util - Case Assigned by Intake
May 19, 2026
Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney
#9
May 20, 2026
Proposed Summons
Main Document:
Proposed Summons
May 20, 2026
Electronic filing error. Add Plaintiff's or Plaintiff's Attorney Name and Address to Summons. Please re-file in its entirety. Re: 2 Proposed Summons filed by Lien Loung Saeteun. (kmg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/20/2026)
May 20, 2026
Set/Reset Hearings AND ~Util - Teleconference Zoom
May 20, 2026
Set/Reset Hearing Re 8 Order. Motion for TRO Hearing set for 5/22/2026 at 11:00 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Judge Charles R. Breyer. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/crb Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at crbcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than May 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM PST.Civ LR 77-3(d). Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://cand.uscourts.gov/zoom. Motion Hearing set for 5/22/2026 at 11:00 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Judge Charles R. Breyer. (ls, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/20/2026)
May 20, 2026
Electronic Filing Error
#10
May 21, 2026
Reply to Opposition/Response
Main Document:
Reply to Opposition/Response
#11
May 21, 2026
Exhibits
Main Document:
Exhibits
#12
May 22, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Charles R. Breyer: Motion Hearing held on 5/22/2026 - Motion for TRO 5 Granted. The Court will issue an order. Evidentiary Hearing set for 6/23/2026 at 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 06, 17th Floor before Judge Charles R. Breyer.(Total Time in Court: 25 Minutes) Court Reporter: Ruth Levine Ekhaus. Plaintiff Attorney: Rachel Kwak. Defendant Attorney: Michael Starrett. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ls, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 5/22/2026) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
#14
May 22, 2026
Summons Issued as to USA
Main Document:
Summons Issued as to USA
May 22, 2026
Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Set Hearings
#15
May 23, 2026
Status Report
Main Document:
Status Report
#16
May 24, 2026
Order
Main Document:
Order
#17
May 28, 2026
Appoint Counsel
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#18
May 29, 2026
Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel
#19
Jun 01, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance filed by Ana Laura Botello on behalf of Lien Loung Saeteun (Botello, Ana) (Filed on 6/1/2026) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
#20
Jun 01, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance filed by Angela Chuang on behalf of Lien Loung Saeteun (Chuang, Angela) (Filed on 6/1/2026) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
#21
Jun 01, 2026
Transcript Order
Main Document:
Transcript Order
#22
Jun 01, 2026
Transcript
Main Document:
Transcript
Jun 01, 2026
Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney
#23
Jun 02, 2026
Reconsideration
Main Document:
Reconsideration
#24
Jun 04, 2026
Clerk's Notice re Deadline for Ordering Daily Transcript and/or Realtime Reporting for Evidentiary Hearing:The deadline to request daily transcripts or Realtime reporting for counsel during the evidentiary hearing is 6/11/2026. More details regarding daily transcripts or Realtime are available on the Transcripts/Court Reporters webpage (see section III) at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/about/clerks-office/transcripts-court-reporters/Contact the Court Reporter Supervisor with questions at transcripts@cand.uscourts.gov by the deadline above. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/4/2026) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
Jun 04, 2026
Clerk's Notice re Trial Deadline for Daily Transcript
Jun 04, 2026
Set/Reset Hearings AND ~Util - Teleconference Zoom
Jun 04, 2026
Set/Reset Hearing re 25 Order. Motion Hearing set for 6/12/2026 at 10:00 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Judge Charles R. Breyer. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/crb Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at crbcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than June 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST.Civ LR 77-3(d). Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://cand.uscourts.gov/zoom. Motion Hearing set for 6/12/2026 at 10:00 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Judge Charles R. Breyer. (ls, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/4/2026)
#26
Jun 09, 2026
Opposition/Response to Motion
Main Document:
Opposition/Response to Motion
#27
Jun 10, 2026
Discovery
Main Document:
Discovery
#28
Jun 10, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance filed by Lisset M. Pino on behalf of Lien Loung Saeteun (Pino, Lisset) (Filed on 6/10/2026) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
Jun 10, 2026
Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney
#29
Jun 12, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Charles R. Breyer: Motion Hearing held on 6/12/2026 - Re 23 Motion for Reconsideration re 13 Order Motion to Dissolve/Modify TRO filed by Markwayne Mullin, Sergio Albarran, Todd Blanche, David Venturella; 27 Motion for Discovery filed by Lien Loung Saeteun. Motions taken under submission. The Court will issue an order. (Total Time in Court: 17 Minutes) Court Reporter: Ruth Levine Ekhaus. Plaintiff Attorney: Rachel Kwak, Angela Chuang, Ana Botello, Lisset Pino. Defendant Attorney: Michael Starrett. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ls, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 6/12/2026) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
#30
Jun 12, 2026
Opposition/Response to Motion
Main Document:
Opposition/Response to Motion
#31
Jun 12, 2026
Order on Motion for Reconsideration
Jun 12, 2026
Motion Hearing
#32
Jun 15, 2026
Order on Motion for Discovery
#33
Jun 15, 2026
Stipulation and Proposed Order
Main Document:
Stipulation and Proposed Order
#35
Jun 17, 2026
Continue
Main Document:
Continue
#36
Jun 17, 2026
Administrative Motion to File Under Seal filed by Lien Loung Saeteun. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2, # 2 Exhibit 3)(Botello, Ana) (Filed on 6/17/2026) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
Main Document:
Administrative Motion to File Under Seal
#37
Jun 18, 2026
Order on Administrative Motion to File Under Seal
Main Document:
Order on Administrative Motion to File Under Seal
#38
Jun 18, 2026
OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 35 MOTION to Continue Evidentiary Hearing ) filed bySergio Albarran, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Re-issued Travel Document)(Starrett, Michael) (Filed on 6/18/2026) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
Main Document:
Opposition/Response to Motion
#39
Jun 18, 2026
Exhibit List
Main Document:
Exhibit List
#40
Jun 18, 2026
Exhibit List
Main Document:
Exhibit List
#41
Jun 18, 2026
Witness List
Main Document:
Witness List
#42
Jun 19, 2026
ORDER RE EVIDENTIARY HEARING. Signed by Judge Charles R. Breyer on 6/19/2026. (crblc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/19/2026) (Entered: 06/19/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#43
Jun 23, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Charles R. Breyer: Status Conference re Evidentiary Hearing held on 6/23/2026. Status Conference re Evidentiary Hearing set for 6/30/2026 at 11:30 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 06, 17th Floor before Judge Charles R. Breyer. (Total Time in Court: 22 Minutes) Court Reporter: Andrea Bluedorn. Plaintiff Attorney: Rachel Kwak, Angela Chuang, Ana Botello, Lisset Pino. Defendant Attorney: Michael Starrett. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ls, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 6/23/2026) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
Jun 23, 2026
Status Conference AND ~Util - Set Hearings
Jun 23, 2026
Set/Reset Hearings AND ~Util - Teleconference Zoom
Jun 23, 2026
Set/Reset Hearing. Status Conference re Evidentiary Hearing set for 6/30/2026 at 11:30 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Judge Charles R. Breyer. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/crb Civ LR 77-3(d). Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://cand.uscourts.gov/zoom. Status Conference set for 6/30/2026 at 11:30 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Judge Charles R. Breyer. (ls, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/23/2026)
#44
Jun 29, 2026
MOTION to Amend/Correct Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief filed by Lien Loung Saeteun. Motion Hearing set for 6/30/2026 11:30 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 06, 17th Floor before Judge Charles R. Breyer. Responses due by 6/30/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Botello, Ana) (Filed on 6/29/2026) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document:
Amend/Correct
#45
Jun 30, 2026
OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 44 MOTION to Amend/Correct Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief ) filed bySergio Albarran, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Starrett, Michael) (Filed on 6/30/2026) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
Main Document:
Opposition/Response to Motion
#46
Jun 30, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Charles R. Breyer: Status Conference held on 6/30/2026. The Court extends the injunctive relief for an additional two weeks. Status Conference set for 7/27/2026 at 11:00 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Judge Charles R. Breyer. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/crb Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at crbcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than July 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST.Civ LR 77-3(d). Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://cand.uscourts.gov/zoom. Status Conference set for 7/27/2026 at 11:00 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Judge Charles R. Breyer.Total Time in Court: 17 Minutes. Court Reporter: Kendra Steppler. Plaintiff Attorney: Rachel Kwak, Angela Chuang, Ana Botello. Defendant Attorney: Michael Starrett. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ls, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 6/30/2026) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
Jun 30, 2026
Status Conference AND ~Util - Set Hearings AND ~Util - Teleconference Zoom
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