Central District of California • 5:25-cv-03251

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Dec 03, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41024378 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Ikram Alkan. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Attorney Joshua Andrew Altman added to party Ikram Alkan(pty:pet))(Altman, Joshua) (Entered: 12/03/2025)

#2

Dec 03, 2025

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Ikram Alkan. (Altman, Joshua) (Entered: 12/03/2025)

#3

Dec 03, 2025

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Stephen V. Wilson and referred to Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo, who is authorized to consider preliminary matters and conduct all further hearings as may be appropriate or necessary. Pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.4, the Court must be notified within five (5) days of any address change. See notice for additional details. (jtil) (Entered: 12/03/2025)

#4

Jan 08, 2026

EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to immediate release filed by Petitioner Ikram Alkan. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Proposed Order) (Altman, Joshua) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

#5

Jan 08, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: In light of the recently filed EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order 4, the Court ORDERS the Government to file a Response by no later than January 16, 2026. SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dta) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/08/2026)

Jan 08, 2026

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#6

Jan 09, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Karen E Smith counsel for Respondents Todd M. Lyons, Marin, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr.. Filed by Respondents Marin, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr.. (Attorney Karen E Smith added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Karen E Smith added to party Marin(pty:res), Attorney Karen E Smith added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Karen E Smith added to party Ernesto Santacruz, Jr.(pty:res))(Smith, Karen) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

#7

Jan 09, 2026

OPPOSITION re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to immediate release 4 filed by Respondents Todd M. Lyons, Marin, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Christopher Jenson)(Smith, Karen) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

#8

Jan 23, 2026

MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING PETITIONER'S APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER 4 by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: For the foregoing reasons, the Application for Temporary Restraining Order is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (chk) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#9

Jan 26, 2026

ORDER REQUIRING RESPONSE TO PETITION (28 U.S.C. § 2241) by Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. IT IS ORDERED that: Within 14 days, Respondents shall file and serve a notice of appearance. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND DEADLINES). Notice: The court has issued a ruling on preliminary review. Pursuant to the Agreement on Acceptance of Service between the Clerk of Court and the United States Attorneys Office, this Notice constitutes service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4. (Attachments: # 1 Petition) (hr) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#10

Feb 10, 2026

OPPOSITION filed by Respondents Todd M. Lyons, Marin, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Smith, Karen) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#11

Feb 23, 2026

TRAVERSE Supporting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Petitioner Ikram Alkan. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Altman, Joshua) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#12

Mar 03, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Alexander Layne Farrell counsel for Respondents Todd M. Lyons, Marin, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr.. Adding Alexander Layne Farrell as counsel of record for Marin, Warden, Desert View Facility; Ernesto Santacruz, Jr., in his official capacity; and Todd M. Lyons, in his official capacity, and Kristi Noem, in her official capacity. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Marin, Warden, Desert View Facility; Ernesto Santacruz, Jr., in his official capacity; and Todd M. Lyons, in his official capacity, and Kristi Noem, in her official capacity. (Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party Marin(pty:res), Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party Ernesto Santacruz, Jr.(pty:res))(Farrell, Alexander) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

#13

Mar 03, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Alexander Layne Farrell counsel for Respondents Todd M. Lyons, Marin, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr.. Karen E. Smith, Special Assistant United States Attorney is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Marin, Warden, Desert View Facility; Ernesto Santacruz, Jr., in his official capacity; and Todd M. Lyons, in his official capacity, and Kristi Noem, in her official capacity. (Farrell, Alexander) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

#14

Mar 30, 2026

Renewed NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order as to immediate release filed by Petitioner Ikram Alkan. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Proposed Order) (Altman, Joshua) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#15

Mar 31, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Respondents Todd M. Lyons, Marin, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr.to Renewed NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order as to immediate release 14 (Farrell, Alexander) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#16

Apr 01, 2026

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: The Court ORDERS the Government to respond by tomorrow, April 2, 2026, to clarify whether the governments decision not to oppose Petitioners renewed application for a temporary restraining order is a concession that Petitioner should be entitled to the emergency injunctive relief he is seeking. SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dta) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/01/2026)

Apr 01, 2026

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#17

Apr 02, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Respondents Todd M. Lyons, Marin, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr.to Generic Text Only Entry, 16 (Farrell, Alexander) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#18

Apr 03, 2026

MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER GRANTING PETITIONER'S APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER 14 by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. Accordingly, Petitioner's application is GRANTED. Respondents are ORDERED to immediately release Petitioner from immigration detention under an Order of Supervision. Respondents are further ORDERED to immediately return to Petitioner any of Petitioners possessions currently in Respondents' custody. Finally, Respondents are ORDERED to file with the Court a Notice of Compliance within 3 days of this Order. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (chk) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#19

Apr 06, 2026

Notice OF COMPLIANCE REGARDING IMMEDIATE RELEASE filed by Respondents Todd M. Lyons, Marin, Kristi Noem, Ernesto Santacruz, Jr.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Order of Supervision)(Farrell, Alexander) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

Jul 23, 2026

Order

#21

Jul 29, 2026

Judgment

#22

Jul 31, 2026

Judgment