Central District of California • 5:25-cv-03401
Moises Gomez Mendez v. Pamela Bondi
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Case Information
Filed: December 16, 2025
Assigned to:
David O. Carter
Referred to:
Charles F. Eick
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: January 13, 2026
Last Activity:
January 14, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Dec 16, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41104906 for $5 filing fee, filed by petitioner Moises Gomez Mendez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Declaration) (Attorney Sabrina Damast added to party Moises Gomez Mendez(pty:pet))(Damast, Sabrina) (Entered: 12/16/2025)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Dec 16, 2025
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Moises Gomez Mendez. (Damast, Sabrina) (Entered: 12/16/2025)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Dec 16, 2025
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jan Peter Weiss to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Petitioner Moises Gomez Mendez (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-41105038) filed by petitioner Moises Gomez Mendez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Unredacted Document) (Damast, Sabrina) (Entered: 12/16/2025)
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Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
#4
Dec 16, 2025
AMENDED CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Moises Gomez Mendez. (Damast, Sabrina) (Entered: 12/16/2025)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#5
Dec 16, 2025
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Dale S. Fischer and referred to Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick, 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: 12/16/2025)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#6
Dec 16, 2025
ORDER REQUIRING ANSWER TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent file an Answer to the Petition within 23 days of the date of this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, if Petitioner desires to file a Reply to the Answer, Petitioner shall do so within 15 days of the date that the Answer is filed. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent shall give timely notice of any court proceeding to any person who is a crime victim within the meaning of 18 U.S.C. section 3771. (Attachments: # 1 Petition) (vmun) (Entered: 12/16/2025)
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Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#7
Dec 16, 2025
ORDER RETURNING CASE FOR REASSIGNMENT by Judge Dale S. Fischer. ORDER case returned to the Clerk for random reassignment pursuant to General Order 23-05. Case randomly reassigned from Judge Dale S. Fischer to Judge David O. Carter for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 5:25-cv-03401-DOC-E. (lh) (Entered: 12/16/2025)
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Returning Case for Reassignment w/i division (CV-89)
#8
Dec 16, 2025
Notice of Deficiency in Electronically filed Pro Hac Vice Application (G-112C) - optional html form
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Notice of Deficiency in Electronically filed Pro Hac Vice Application (G-112C) - optional html form
#9
Dec 18, 2025
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#10
Dec 18, 2025
Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
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Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
#11
Dec 19, 2025
Temporary Restraining Order
#12
Dec 26, 2025
Response
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Response
#13
Dec 30, 2025
Hearing
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Hearing
#14
Dec 30, 2025
Hearing
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Hearing
#15
Dec 30, 2025
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#16
Dec 31, 2025
Exhibit to Motion
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Exhibit to Motion
#17
Dec 31, 2025
Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
#18
Dec 31, 2025
ORDER by Judge David O. Carter: MOTION for Remote Appearance filed by Petitioner 13 is GRANTED. Zoom link (https://cacd-uscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1618147150?pwd=eXFCVzloVmdDVlVyL29LZTVoUi9Ldz09#success) can be found on the Court's webpage (https://apps.cacd.uscourts.gov/Jps/honorable-david-o-carter).MOTION for Hearing Conversion from PI to TRO Enforcement Hearing filed by Petitioner 14 is DENIED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mpa) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 12/31/2025)
Dec 31, 2025
Generic Text Only Entry
#19
Jan 05, 2026
Exhibit (non-trial)
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Exhibit (non-trial)
#20
Jan 05, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#21
Jan 05, 2026
MINUTES OF Show of Cause Hearing re Preliminary Injunction held before District Judge David O. Carter: For reasons as stated on the record, the hearing is CONTINUED to 1-8-2026 at 11:30 AM. Petitioner's counsel must provide Spanish interpreter for the Petitioner. Attorney for Petitioner: Jan P. Weiss; Attorney for Respondent: Patrick James Kearney. Courtroom Deputy: Karlen Dubon; Court Reporter: Deborah Parker. Time in Court: {0:06}. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (kdu) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/06/2026)
Jan 06, 2026
Show Cause Hearing - optional html form AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
#22
Jan 07, 2026
Hearing
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Hearing
#23
Jan 08, 2026
Supplement (Motion related)
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Supplement (Motion related)
#24
Jan 08, 2026
SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge David O. Carter: The Hearing on a Preliminary Injunction previously set for 1/8/2026 is CONTINUED TO 1/13/2026 at 9:00 a.m. before Judge David O. Carter. The Parties' Stipulation to Permit Respondents to Make Petitioner Remotely Available 22 is taken UNDER SUBMISSION. The Court will issue a written ruling on the Parties' Stipulation before the 1/13/2026 hearing. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (isa) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/08/2026)
Jan 08, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
#25
Jan 12, 2026
SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge David O. Carter: The Hearing on a Preliminary Injunction previously set for 1/13/2026 is CONTINUED TO 1/26/2026 at 9:00 a.m. before Judge David O. Carter. The Parties' Stipulation to Permit Respondents to Make Petitioner Remotely Available 22 remains UNDER SUBMISSION. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mpa) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Jan 12, 2026
Generic Text Only Entry
#26
Jan 13, 2026
Dismiss Case
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Dismiss Case
#27
Jan 13, 2026
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge David O. Carter as to Petitioner Moises Gomez Mendez: In light of the filing of a Motion to Dismiss Case 26, the court hereby VACATES the Show of Cause Hearing re Preliminary Injunction. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pd) TEXT ONLY ENTRY. (Entered: 01/13/2026)
Jan 13, 2026
Text Only Scheduling Notice
Parties
Moises Gomez Mendez
Party
Pamela Bondi
Party