Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-04428

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Jun 09, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Defendants by Vrej Sarian Ghalehmaleki. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13432360) (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Jennifer Norris, # 2 Affidavit Declaration of Vrej Ghalehmaleki, # 3 Exhibit LPR status, # 4 Affidavit Declaration of Mona Afary, # 5 Exhibit Psych Eval, # 6 Exhibit Order from IJ denying change in custody status, # 7 Exhibit Motion for Matter of Joseph Hearing, # 8 Exhibit Order from IJ terminating proceedings, # 9 Exhibit Order from BIA denying bond appeal, # 10 Exhibit Appeal of bond denial, # 11 Exhibit Order from IJ denying bond, # 12 Exhibit Order from the BIA remanding proceedings, # 13 Exhibit Letter from AG Bonta to DHS, # 14 Exhibit Report of AG Bonta, # 15 Affidavit Declaration of Zabdi J. Salazar, # 16 Exhibit Stanford University Study on BIA, # 17 Exhibit NPR article on BIA, # 18 Exhibit Email correspondence with Respondents, # 19 Civil Cover Sheet Civil cover sheet)(Norris, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

#2

Jun 09, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk ED) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

#3

Jun 09, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Sergio Albarran,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Todd Blanche,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Todd M. Lyons,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Markwayne Mullin (Yu, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

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Jun 09, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Vrej Sarian Ghalehmaleki. (Attachments: # 1 Notice Notice of Motion for TRO, # 2 TRO checklist, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed TRO Order, # 4 Affidavit Declaration of Jennifer Norris, # 5 Affidavit Declaration of Vrej Ghalehmaleki, # 6 Exhibit LPR status, # 7 Affidavit Declaration of Mona Afary, # 8 Exhibit Psych Eval, # 9 Exhibit Order from IJ denying change in custody status, # 10 Exhibit Motion for Matter of Joseph hearing, # 11 Exhibit Order from IJ terminating proceedings, # 12 Exhibit Order from BIA denying bond appeal, # 13 Exhibit Appeal of bond denial, # 14 Exhibit Order from IJ denying bond, # 15 Exhibit Order from BIA remanding proceedings, # 16 Exhibit Letter from AG Bona to DHS, # 17 Exhibit Report of AG to Bonta, # 18 Affidavit Declaration of Zabdi J. Salazar, # 19 Exhibit Stanford University study on BIA, # 20 Exhibit NPR article on BIA, # 21 Exhibit Email correspondence with Respondents)(Norris, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

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Jun 09, 2026

EO: The court has received and reviewed Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The Petition appears to raise issues previously addressed by the district court in Rodriguez Nunez v. Arteta, No. 25-cv-9225, 2025 WL 3458587 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 2, 2025). On or before June 16, 2026, Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE as to the following three questions: 1. Do Respondents believe that there is any factual or legal basis to substantively distinguish this case from Rodriguez Nunez? If Respondents dispute any of the factual allegations in the Petition, they must provide any and all transcripts or other documents necessary for the resolution of those disputes. 2. Notwithstanding Respondents' response to the previous question, do Respondents believe that Rodriguez Nunez was wrongly decided? If the answer to this question is yes, Respondents should explain why, in their view, the court reached the wrong conclusion in Rodriguez Nunez. 3. Do Respondents request the opportunity to offer fuller briefing on any other issue presented in the Petition? Petitioner may file a reply on or before June 23, 2026. This matter is not currently set for a hearing though the court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. And given the court's ongoing consideration of Petitioner's Petition, and unless and until the court orders otherwise, the court ORDERS that Respondents shall not transfer or otherwise take Petitioner out of the Eastern District of California. 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"). IT IS SO ORDERED. (JUDGE MICAH W. J. SMITH) (ab) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

Jun 09, 2026

Minute Order

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Jun 16, 2026

RESPONSE by Sergio Albarran, Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin to 5 Minute Order,,,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Yu, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

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Jun 16, 2026

EO: The court has received and reviewed Respondents' 6 Response to the court's Order to Show Cause, and thanks Respondents for their timely filing. The court wishes to clarify that in his reply, Petitioner may address any issue raised in the Petition, Order to Show Cause, or Response - not just the issues raised in the Order to Show Cause. Petitioner's reply must still be filed by June 23, 2026. In light of this clarification, Respondents will be similarly permitted to file an optional supplement by June 23, 2026, addressing any issue raised in the Petition, Order to Show Cause, or Response. If Respondents wish to stand on the submission in their Response that they "do not request the opportunity for further briefing on any other issues presented in the Petition," Dkt. No. 6, at pg. 3, no further action from Respondents will be necessary. IT IS SO ORDERED. (JUDGE MICAH W. J. SMITH) (ab) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

Jun 16, 2026

Minute Order

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Jun 23, 2026

REPLY by Vrej Sarian Ghalehmaleki to RESPONSE to 4 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order,,,,. (Norris, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

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Jul 08, 2026

EO: The court has carefully reviewed the filings in this case and requires one additional point of clarification from the parties. Both Petitioner and Respondent are ORDERED to respond to the following queries no later than Friday, June 10, 2026, in letter briefs not to exceed five pages: 1. As a matter of fact, has the April 8, 2026 order terminating Petitioner's removal proceedings been stayed? Any party that submits that the order has been stayed should submit as an attachment to their response any documentation corroborating the assertion that the order has been stayed.2. If either party represents that the April 8 order has not been stayed, Respondents should address why it would be appropriate for this court to uphold Petitioner's detention pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(c) on a ground that has been vacated by an Immigration Judge. 3. If either party represents that the April 8 order has been stayed, Petitioner may offer any argument for why that stay should be viewed as illegitimate in the context of this case. IT IS SO ORDERED.(JUDGE MICAH W. J. SMITH) (ab) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

Jul 08, 2026

Minute Order

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Jul 09, 2026

RESPONSE by Sergio Albarran, Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin to 9 Minute Order,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Yu, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

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Jul 13, 2026

REPLY by Vrej Sarian Ghalehmaleki re 9 Minute Order,,,,. (Norris, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#12

Jul 15, 2026

ORDER signed by District Judge Micah W.J. Smith on 7/15/2026 GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents must IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Vrej Sarian Ghalehmaleki (A# 212-109-986) from custody. Respondents are ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with the provisions discussed in the court's order. (cc: ICE - California City) CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk AB) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

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Jul 15, 2026

JUDGMENT dated *7/15/2026* pursuant to Dkt. No. 12 Order signed by District Judge Micah W. J. Smith on 7/15/2026 in favor of Petitioner against Respondents. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk AB) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

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Oct 13, 2026

MOTION for ATTORNEY FEES by Vrej Sarian Ghalehmaleki. (Norris, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

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Oct 14, 2026

EO: The court sets the following briefing schedule for Petitioner's motion for EAJA fees, Dkt. No. 14 : Any opposition shall be due October 28, 2026. Any reply shall be due November 4, 2026. IT IS SO ORDERED. (JUDGE MICAH W. J. SMITH) (ab) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

Oct 14, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings