Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-04716
(HC) Pal Pal v. Blanche
Completed
Case Information
Filed: June 18, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to:
Erica Grosjean
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Completed: June 30, 2026
Last Activity:
June 30, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 18, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Defendants by Shish Pal Pal. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13477998) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Virdi, Nareshwar) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 18, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Shish Pal Pal. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Virdi, Nareshwar) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jun 18, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Shish Pal Pal. (Virdi, Nareshwar) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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CIVIL
#4
Jun 18, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk ED) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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Immigration New Case Documents
#5
Jun 18, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Todd Blanche,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Orestes Cruz,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Current Warden of the Central Valley Annex ICE Detention Center,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Todd Lyons,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Markwayne Mullin (Yu, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#6
Jun 20, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) The Court has reviewed the Petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1) and the related request for emergency injunctive relief (Doc. 2). Based on the current record, it appears Petitioner (A File #: 246-243-416) is likely to succeed on at least one of his claims and that some form of immediate relief may be appropriate. Thus, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are ordered to show cause in writing no later than June 26, 2026, why the Court should not grant Petitioner's motion for a temporary restraining order. Any response SHALL provide the Court with copies of referenced/relevant portions of Petitioner's A-File and other supporting documents, including available documentation related to any asserted violations of release conditions. Petitioner may file a reply no later than July 1, 2026. The Court further directs the parties to indicate on or before their respective filing deadlines (1) whether they are requesting a hearing; (2) whether they agree to convert the request for a TRO into a preliminary injunction without further briefing; and (3) whether they request additional briefing on the merits of the petition. Depending on the content of the filings, the Court may set a hearing or may rule on the papers.In the meantime, unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the United States nor transfer Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (noting the court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). Given the exigent circumstances, the Court finds that this order is warranted to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and any subsequent order and finds that Petitioner has satisfied the factors governing the issuance of such preliminary relief.Within 24 hours, to the extent not already accomplished, Petitioner's counsel is directed: (1) to serve Respondents with a copy of the Petition, the motion for temporary restraining order, and accompanying papers, along with a copy of this Order, by e-mail (noting Petitioner's name and A-File number in the memo line) to all appropriate recipients including the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California, with a copy to usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov, and by overnight mail; and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on June 20, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 06/20/2026)
Jun 20, 2026
Minute Order
#7
Jun 22, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
Main Document:
Certificate / Proof of Service
#8
Jun 26, 2026
RESPONSE by Todd Blanche, Orestes Cruz, Current Warden of the Central Valley Annex ICE Detention Center, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, 6 Minute Order,,,,,,,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Yu, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
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RESPONSE
#9
Jun 26, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
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Reply to Response to Motion
#10
Jun 26, 2026
REPLY by Shish Pal Pal re 8 Response,. (Virdi, Nareshwar) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
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REPLY
#11
Jun 30, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#12
Jun 30, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Parties
Blanche
Party
(HC) Pal Pal
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