Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-07097

#1

Jul 30, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Michael W. Blanche, Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden/ Facility Administrator, Otay Mesa Detention Center ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 171198.), filed by Alfonso Perez Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-4372-DMS-DDL. Judge Dana M. Sabraw and Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner are assigned to the case.(ggv) [Transferred from casd on 9/4/2026.] (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#2

Jul 30, 2026

Emergency MOTION to Expedited Consideration and to Shorten Time by Alfonso Perez Cruz. (ggv) [Transferred from casd on 9/4/2026.] (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#3

Jul 31, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Why Petition Should not be Granted. Response due by 8/7/2026. Reply due by 8/12/2026. Signed by District Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 7/31/26.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(jmo). [Transferred from casd on 9/4/2026.] (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#4

Aug 02, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Jacob Tyler Metzger on behalf of Michael W. Blanche, Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden/ Facility Administrator, Otay Mesa Detention Center (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Metzger, Jacob)Attorney Jacob Tyler Metzger added to party Michael W. Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Jacob Tyler Metzger added to party Pamela J. Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Jacob Tyler Metzger added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Jacob Tyler Metzger added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Jacob Tyler Metzger added to party Warden/ Facility Administrator, Otay Mesa Detention Center(pty:res) (axc1). [Transferred from casd on 9/4/2026.] (Entered: 08/02/2026)

#5

Aug 06, 2026

RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Michael W. Blanche, Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden/ Facility Administrator, Otay Mesa Detention Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Metzger, Jacob) (rxc). [Transferred from casd on 9/4/2026.] (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#6

Aug 17, 2026

Mail Returned as Undeliverable re 1 . Mail sent to Alfonso Perez Cruz. (jxg) [Transferred from casd on 9/4/2026.] (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#7

Sep 01, 2026

RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Michael W. Blanche, Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden/ Facility Administrator, Otay Mesa Detention Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Metzger, Jacob)(jxg). [Transferred from casd on 9/4/2026.] (Entered: 09/01/2026)

#8

Sep 01, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Michael W. Blanche, Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden/ Facility Administrator, Otay Mesa Detention Center re 7 Return to Petition for Writ of H/C (Metzger, Jacob) (jxg). [Transferred from casd on 9/4/2026.] (Entered: 09/01/2026)

#9

Sep 03, 2026

Case transferred to District of Eastern District of California. Files transferred electronically to: *District of Eastern District of California*.*Robert T. Matsui United States Courthouse, 501 I Street, Room 4-200**Sacramento, CA 95814*. Signed by District Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 09/03/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Order) (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(jxg) [Transferred from casd on 9/4/2026.] (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#10

Sep 03, 2026

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Attorney Jacob Metzger by Michael W. Blanche, Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden/ Facility Administrator, Otay Mesa Detention Center (Metzger, Jacob) [Transferred from casd on 9/4/2026.] (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#11

Sep 04, 2026

CASE TRANSFERRED IN from District of California Southern; Case Number 3:26-cv-04372. (Entered: 09/04/2026)

#12

Sep 04, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Attachments: # 1 Order re Consent) (Deputy Clerk OFR) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

#13

Sep 04, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Carmen Idalia Paniagua for Michael W. Blanche,Carmen Idalia Paniagua for Pamela J. Bondi,Carmen Idalia Paniagua for Todd M. Lyons,Carmen Idalia Paniagua for Kristi Noem,Carmen Idalia Paniagua for Warden/ Facility Administrator, Otay Mesa Detention Center (Paniagua, Carmen) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

#14

Sep 04, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 9/4/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (the "Petition") and Emergency Motion to Expedite Consideration, which the Court construes as a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order ("TRO"). (ECF Nos. 1, 2 .) Due to the urgent nature of the requested relief, the Court intends to rule directly on the Petition with the understanding that the Court will also consider arguments made in support of the Motion for TRO. Respondents shall file a response to the Petition by September 9, 2026. Any opposition must include Petitioner's full Form I-213, any orders of release or detention, any custody warrants or notices, and any other documents and portions of Petitioner's A-File relevant to the issues presented. Failure to timely respond will be construed as a non-opposition. See L.R. 230(c). The matter is not set for hearing at this time. Pending the Court's ruling on the Petition, Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 608 (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."). (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk MDK) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

Sep 04, 2026

Service by Mail

Sep 04, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 12 Immigration New Case Documents served on Alfonso Perez Cruz. (Deputy Clerk OFR)

Sep 04, 2026

Minute Order

Sep 04, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 14 Minute Order served on Alfonso Perez Cruz. (Deputy Clerk MDK)

Sep 08, 2026

PARTY UPDATE: Petitioner's last name changed from Perez Cruz to Perez-Cruz. Verified with ICE records. (Deputy Clerk KLY)

#15

Sep 09, 2026

OPPOSITION by Respondents Michael W. Blanche, Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden/ Facility Administrator, Otay Mesa Detention Center to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, 2, 14 Minute Order,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (I-213), # 2 Exhibit 2 (NTA), # 3 Exhibit 3 (I-200), # 4 Exhibit 4 (RAP), # 5 Exhibit 5 (Bond Hearing Withdrawn), # 6 Exhibit 6 (IJ 1st Order Bond Withdrawn), # 7 Exhibit 7 (IJ 2nd Order Bond Withdrawn))(Paniagua, Carmen) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#16

Sep 15, 2026

ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 9/14/2026 PROVISIONALLY AUTHORIZING Petitioner to proceed in forma pauperis, subject to Petitioner filing a Motion to Proceed IFP within 30 days from the date of this order. Within 7 days from the date of this order, the appointing authority for the Eastern District of California shall identify counsel and send counsel's contact information to Chief Judge Troy L. Nunley's courtroom deputy, who shall update the docket to reflect counsel's appointment. (cc Federal Defender Habeas Appointment) (Deputy Clerk VLK) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

Sep 15, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 16 Order and IFP Form served on Alfonso Perez-Cruz. (Deputy Clerk VLK)

Sep 15, 2026

Service by Mail

#17

Sep 16, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 9/16/2026: The Court has been notified of Counsel's contact information, pursuant to the Order at ECF No. 16 . Attorney Galina Dorris is hereby appointed nunc pro tunc to 9/16/2026 as counsel for petitioner. The Clerk of Court shall update the docket to reflect Galina Dorris, Gavrilov & Brooks, 2315 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95816, as counsel for petitioner in this matter. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (cc: FD, Attention: Habeas Appointment) (Deputy Clerk MDK) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

#18

Sep 16, 2026

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Galina Dorris on behalf of Alfonso Perez-Cruz. (Dorris, Galina) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

#19

Sep 16, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on September 16, 2026: In light of the recent appointment of counsel for Petitioner, Petitioner shall file a reply to the habeas petition by September 23, 2026. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk MDK) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

Sep 16, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys

Sep 16, 2026

Minute Order

#20

Sep 23, 2026

REPLY by Alfonso Perez-Cruz re 15 Opposition,. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Proof of Service)(Dorris, Galina) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#21

Sep 24, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on September 24, 2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's reply. (ECF No. 20 .) Petitioner shall file a status report advising the Court of the current status of this matter by October 1, 2026. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk MDK) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

Sep 24, 2026

Minute Order

#22

Oct 01, 2026

Notice of Voluntary Dismissal

#23

Oct 02, 2026

ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 10/01/26 GRANTING 22 Motion to Dismiss. All other deadlines and procedures in the Court's prior order shall remain in effect unless otherwise modified by the Court. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk VLC)