Western District of Washington • 2:25-cv-02339

Chaudhry v. Bondi

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Case Information

Filed: November 20, 2025
Assigned to: David G. Estudillo
Referred to: Michelle L. Peterson
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: January 07, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Nov 20, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Docketed administratively per Order of USCA) filed by Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry. (Attachments: # 1 Order of USCA - Transferring case)(CDA) (No Fee Required) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Nov 20, 2025
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order/ Release Pending Decision, filed by Petitioner Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Docketed per Order of USCA at Dkt 1-1)(CDA) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Nov 20, 2025
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Docketed per Order of USCA at Dkt 1-1) (CDA) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
Main Document: Response to Habeas Petition
#4
Nov 21, 2025
LETTER to Filer re case number and Judge assignment. cc Petitioner via US Mail(CDA) Modified on 11/21/2025 included copy of docket in mailing (CDA). (Entered: 11/21/2025)
Main Document: Letter
#6
Nov 21, 2025
ORDER re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, and 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry. The Respondent SHALL attempt to meet and confer with Petitioner on a briefing schedule for the motion for TRO. 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. Please see Order for full detail. The Court will inform the Parties whether it believes a hearing is necessary.Signed by U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo. (PS) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
Main Document: 1 - Order
Nov 21, 2025
Motions No Longer Referred to Magistrate Judge re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (CDA)
Nov 21, 2025
Motions No Longer Referred
#7
Nov 22, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Alanna Thanh Duong on behalf of Respondent Pamela Bondi. (Duong, Alanna Thanh) (Entered: 11/22/2025)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#8
Nov 22, 2025
NOTICE re 6 Order,, ; filed by Respondent Pamela Bondi. (Duong, Alanna Thanh) (Entered: 11/22/2025)
Main Document: Notice-Other
#9
Nov 23, 2025
RESPONSE, by Respondent Pamela Bondi, to 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Wang Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Immigration Documents)(Duong, Alanna Thanh) (Entered: 11/23/2025)
Main Document: Response to Motion
#10
Nov 25, 2025
Reply to Response to Motion
Main Document: Reply to Response to Motion
#11
Nov 25, 2025
Order to Show Cause
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
#12
Nov 26, 2025
Notice-Other
Main Document: Notice-Other
#13
Nov 26, 2025
Amended Complaint
Main Document: Amended Complaint
#14
Nov 26, 2025
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#15
Nov 26, 2025
Extension of Time-Other
Main Document: Extension of Time-Other
#16
Nov 26, 2025
Order on Motion for Extension of Time-Other AND Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Noting Date
Main Document: Order on Motion for Extension of Time-Other AND Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Noting Date
Nov 26, 2025
Motion Calendar
#18
Nov 28, 2025
Notice-Other
Main Document: Notice-Other
#19
Dec 01, 2025
Amended Petition
Main Document: Amended Petition
#20
Dec 01, 2025
Proposed Document(s)
Main Document: Proposed Document(s)
#21
Dec 01, 2025
Certificate of Service
Main Document: Certificate of Service
#22
Dec 01, 2025
Leave to File Document
Main Document: Leave to File Document
#23
Dec 02, 2025
ORDER granting Petitioner's 22 Motion for Leave to Amend Petition. Petitioner may file a second amended petition. The second amended petition will become the only operative petition in this matter. Petitioner may not incorporate by referenc e prior petitions into his second amended petition. If Petitioner wants the Court to consider any of the content or exhibits presented in either of his first two petitions, Petitioner must include them in his second amended complaint. Petitioner' ;s proposed filings (Dkt. No. 20 ) are STRICKEN to allow Petitioner an opportunity to make any amendments he believes are necessary. Petitioner shall file the second amended petition as soon as he is able. Petitioner's second motion for T RO (Dkt. No. 14 ) is DENIED as moot. All pending deadlines related to this motion are STRICKEN. Petitioner may file a new motion for TRO along with his second amended petition. Counsel for Attorney General Pam Bondi is directed to transmit a cop y of this Order to the Warden of NWIPC for the Warden to review and so that the Warden can provide a copy of it to Petitioner in a timely fashion. Counsel shall file confirmation that a copy of this Order was transmitted to the Warden with directions to provide a copy of it to Petitioner. Signed by U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo.(MW) (cc: Petitioner via USPS)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Leave to File AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
#24
Dec 03, 2025
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#25
Dec 03, 2025
Notice-Other
Main Document: Notice-Other
#26
Dec 05, 2025
Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel
Main Document: Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel
#27
Dec 05, 2025
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#28
Dec 05, 2025
Amended Petition
Main Document: Amended Petition
#29
Dec 06, 2025
Notice-Other
Main Document: Notice-Other
#30
Dec 07, 2025
Response to Motion
Main Document: Response to Motion
#31
Dec 07, 2025
Declaration
Main Document: Declaration
#32
Dec 07, 2025
Declaration
Main Document: Declaration
#33
Dec 07, 2025
Declaration
Main Document: Declaration
#34
Dec 07, 2025
Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
#35
Dec 08, 2025
Certificate of Service
Main Document: Certificate of Service
#36
Dec 09, 2025
Declaration
Main Document: Declaration
#37
Dec 09, 2025
Certificate of Service
Main Document: Certificate of Service
Dec 09, 2025
Notice of Hearing on Motion
#38
Dec 10, 2025
Sanctions
Main Document: Sanctions
#39
Dec 10, 2025
Declaration
Main Document: Declaration
#40
Dec 11, 2025
Order on Motion for Sanctions
Main Document: Order on Motion for Sanctions
#41
Dec 11, 2025
Notice of Compliance
Main Document: Notice of Compliance
Dec 11, 2025
Add and Terminate Judges
#42
Dec 17, 2025
Mail Returned
Main Document: Mail Returned
#43
Dec 18, 2025
Reply to Response to Motion
Main Document: Reply to Response to Motion
#44
Dec 19, 2025
Declaration (non motion)
Main Document: Declaration (non motion)
#45
Dec 22, 2025
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before U.S. District Judge David G. Estudillo- Dep Clerk: Gretchen Craft; Pla Counsel: Pro Se; Def Counsel: Michelle Lambert; CR: Sheri Schelbert; Time of Hearing: 10:00; Courtroom: Zoom; Motion Hearing held on 12/22/2025 re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry. Court hears arguments and takes the matter under advisement. Written ruling will issue. (MGC) (Entered: 12/22/2025)
#46
Dec 22, 2025
NOTICE OF RESPONDENTS' POST-BRIEFING CONCESSION AND IMPROPER SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARTION FILED WITHOUT LEAVE, filed by Petitioner Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry. (BKP) (Entered: 12/22/2025)
Main Document: Notice-Other
#47
Dec 22, 2025
PROPOSED ORDER (Unsigned) re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Related Relief. (BKP) (Entered: 12/22/2025)
Main Document: Proposed Order (Unsigned)
#48
Dec 22, 2025
ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS (DKT. NO. 28 ). The Court ORDERS Respondents to release Petitioner from custody, and further, ORDERS that, absent an order from the Ninth Circuit lifting the stay of removal, Petitioner may not be re-detained until after he is provided written notice of the basis for revoking his release along with an appropriate opportunity to respond to notice. Within TWENTY-FOUR (24) hours of this order, Respondents must provide the Court with a declaration confirming that Petitioner has been released from custody. This Order grants Petitioner's release pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 based on Petitioner's procedural due process claim only and otherwise denies all other claims without prejudice as MOOT. All pending motions or other requests are hereby STRICKEN. Signed by U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo.(MW) (cc: Petitioner via USPS) (Entered: 12/22/2025)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
#49
Dec 22, 2025
Judgment by Court
Main Document: Judgment by Court
#50
Dec 22, 2025
Enforce
Main Document: Enforce
#51
Dec 22, 2025
Declaration (non motion)
Main Document: Declaration (non motion)
Dec 22, 2025
Motion Hearing
#52
Dec 23, 2025
Order to Show Cause
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
#53
Dec 23, 2025
Response to Order to Show Cause
Main Document: Response to Order to Show Cause
#54
Dec 24, 2025
Order on Motion to Enforce
Main Document: Order on Motion to Enforce
#55
Dec 29, 2025
Certificate of Service
Main Document: Certificate of Service
#56
Jan 06, 2026
Mail Returned
Main Document: Mail Returned
#57
Jan 07, 2026
Mail Returned
Main Document: Mail Returned
#58
Jan 07, 2026
Compel
Main Document: Compel
#59
Jan 07, 2026
Declaration
Main Document: Declaration
#60
Jan 07, 2026
Declaration
Main Document: Declaration