Eastern District of California • 1:25-cv-00774

#1

Jun 25, 2025

***Disregard, filed incorrectly, see correctly filed Petition 3 *** Intervenor Complaint by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, SAM SARFARZI-ESFAHARI, USCIS, Ronald Murry, Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem. Attorney Kharazi, Hadi Ty added., COMPLAINT against All Defendants by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, SAM SARFARZI-ESFAHARI, USCIS, Ronald Murry, Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem. Attorney Kharazi, Hadi Ty added. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACAEDC-12302019) (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum Temporary Restraining Oder)(Kharazi, Hadi) Modified on 6/26/2025 (RMG). (Entered: 06/25/2025)

#2

Jun 25, 2025

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Sam Sarfarzi-Esfahari. (Kharazi, Hadi) Modified on 6/26/2025 (RMG). (Entered: 06/25/2025)

#3

Jun 26, 2025

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Ron Murray, Kristi Noem by Sam Sarfarzi-Esfahari. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12302615) (Kharazi, Hadi) Modified on 6/26/2025 (RMG). (Entered: 06/26/2025)

#4

Jun 26, 2025

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Sam Sarfarzi-Esfahari. Motion Hearing set for 7/2/2025 at 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Jan M. Adler. (Kharazi, Hadi) Modified on 6/26/2025 (RMG). (Entered: 06/26/2025)

#5

Jun 26, 2025

PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due within thirty (30) days. (Attachments: # 1 Order re Consent) (Deputy Clerk OFR) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

#6

Jun 26, 2025

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 6/26/2025: The parties are ordered to appear for a hearing on petitioner's motion for a temporary restraining order (Doc. 4 ) on Tuesday July 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 4 (7th Floor) of the Robert E. Coyle Federal Courthouse. In the meantime, and unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that defendants 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 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.No later than today, June 26, 2025, 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 to all appropriate recipients including the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California and by overnight mail; and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. (Deputy Clerk YV) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

#7

Jun 26, 2025

CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Sam Sarfarzi-Esfahari, Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Ron Murray, Kristi Noem. Attorney Kharazi, Hadi Ty added.. Attorney Kharazi, Hadi Ty added as counsel of record. (Kharazi, Hadi) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

#8

Jun 26, 2025

CONSENT/DECLINE of U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), this document is restricted to attorneys and court staff only. Judges do not have access to view this document and will be informed of a party's response only if all parties have consented to the referral. (Kharazi, Hadi) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

#9

Jun 26, 2025

CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Sam Sarfarzi-Esfahari, Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Ron Murray, Kristi Noem. Attorney Kharazi, Hadi Ty added.. Attorney Kharazi, Hadi Ty added as counsel of record. (Kharazi, Hadi) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

#10

Jun 26, 2025

CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Sam Sarfarzi-Esfahari, Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Ron Murray, Kristi Noem. Attorney Kharazi, Hadi Ty added.. Attorney Kharazi, Hadi Ty added as counsel of record. (Kharazi, Hadi) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

#11

Jun 26, 2025

CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Sam Sarfarzi-Esfahari. Attorney Kharazi, Hadi Ty added.. Attorney Kharazi, Hadi Ty added as counsel of record. (Kharazi, Hadi) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

Jun 26, 2025

Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider

Jun 26, 2025

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

#12

Jun 28, 2025

MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 6/28/2025: (Text Only Entry). The Court has examined the proofs of service filed in this case thus far. As to one of the two attorneys for the United States served by email, it appears that there is a mismatch between the spelling of that attorney's last name and the spelling in the associated email address used by Plaintiff for service. (See Doc. 9 at 2.) As soon as possible but no later than 10:00am on Monday, June 30, 2025, Plaintiff SHALL re-serve notice to the correct email address and/or update proofs of service accordingly. (Clerk lbc) (Entered: 06/28/2025)

#13

Jun 28, 2025

Certificate / Proof of Service

#14

Jun 28, 2025

Certificate / Proof of Service

Jun 28, 2025

Minute Order

#15

Jun 30, 2025

REQUEST FOR TELEPHONIC/REMOTE APPEARANCE at the 7/1/2025 Motion for Temporary Retraining Order hearing re 4 MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by Sam Sarfarzi-Esfahari, 12 Minute Order,, by Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Ron Murray, Kristi Noem. (Rodriguez, Michelle) (Entered: 06/30/2025)

#16

Jun 30, 2025

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) 15 REQUEST FOR REMOTE APPEARANCE at the 7/1/2025 hearing is GRANTED. The parties shall be provided with the Zoom ID and password by the Courtroom Deputy prior to the conference. The Zoom ID number and password are confidential and are not to be shared. Appropriate court attire signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on June 30, 2025. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 06/30/2025)

Jun 30, 2025

Minute Order

#17

Jul 01, 2025

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston: MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER [Doc. 4] held on 7/1/2025 and CONTINUED to 8/4/2025 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 4 (JLT) before District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. Petitioner's request to amend the TRO is GRANTED and shall be filed by 7/10/2025. Respondent's response due 7/22/2025. Petitioner's reply due 7/25/2025. Petitioner's release is denied without prejudice. The current stay of removal issued 6/26/2025 6 is extended up to 8/11/2025 or upon order of the Court. Plaintiffs Counsel Hadi Kharazi present. Defendants Counsel Michelle Rodriguez present (telephonic appearance). Court Reporter/CD Number: Rachel Lundy. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

Jul 01, 2025

In Court Hearing AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

#18

Jul 10, 2025

STIPULATION re 17 In Court Hearing,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings,,, TRO proceedings by Sam Sarfarzi-Esfahari. (Kharazi, Hadi) (Entered: 07/10/2025)

#19

Jul 10, 2025

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) Pursuant to the parties' stipulation (Doc. 18 ) the briefing deadlines on the pending motion are continued as follows: Petitioner's First Amended Request is due October 1, 2025; Respondents' Response is due October 15, 2025; Petitioner's Reply is due October 18, 2025. A hearing is set for October 27, 2025 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 4(JLT). In addition, as agreed to by the parties, the Court's prior orders to maintain the status quo shall remain in place until the Court has an opportunity to rule on the motion signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on July 10, 2025. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 07/10/2025)

Jul 10, 2025

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

#20

Sep 25, 2025

Stipulation and Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing

#21

Oct 21, 2025

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) To accommodate the Court's calendar, the hearing on the continued motion for a temporary restraining order, currently set for December 23, 2025, is continued to January 5, 2026 via zoom. Consistent with the parties' prior stipulations (see Doc. 18 ), the Court's prior orders to maintain the status quo shall remain in place until the Court has an opportunity to rule on the motion signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on October 21, 2025. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 10/21/2025)

Oct 21, 2025

Minute Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing

#22

Dec 03, 2025

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER to Continue Time for Filing of Petitioner's First Amended Complaint Under 28 USC 2241 by Sam Sarfarzi-Esfahari. *NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL RULE 133(a) & (d)(3)* (Deputy Clerk AML) (Entered: 12/04/2025)

#23

Dec 05, 2025

Miscellaneous Relief AND Withdraw as Attorney

#24

Dec 12, 2025

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Kelli L. Taylor for Pamela Jo Bondi,Kelli L. Taylor for Todd M. Lyons,Kelli L. Taylor for Ron Murray,Kelli L. Taylor for Kristi Noem, attorney Michelle Rodriguez terminated (Taylor, Kelli) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

#25

Dec 15, 2025

Notice of Appearance

#26

Dec 15, 2025

RESPONSE by Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Ron Murray, Kristi Noem to 23 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Taylor, Kelli L. added. (Taylor, Kelli) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

#27

Dec 22, 2025

Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

#28

Dec 22, 2025

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) Because the matters raised in Attorney Kharazi's motion for a withdrawal and continuance are being addressed by the assigned magistrate judge, the January 6, 2026 hearing on that motion set before the undersigned is VACATED signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on December 22, 2025. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

Dec 22, 2025

Minute Order

#29

Dec 26, 2025

Notice of Appearance

#30

Dec 26, 2025

STIPULATION re Briefing Schedule and Hearing on Amended Habeas Corpus Petition by Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Ron Murray, Kristi Noem. (Taylor, Kelli) (Entered: 12/26/2025)

#31

Dec 26, 2025

Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

#32

Dec 26, 2025

MEMORANDUM by Sam Sarfarzi-Esfahari in of Points & Authorities in Support of First Amended Habeas Petition re 31 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Sam Sarfarzi-Esfahari. (Ortiz, Andres) (Entered: 12/26/2025)

#33

Dec 26, 2025

EXHIBIT by Sam Sarfarzi-Esfahari re 32 Memorandum, 31 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Ortiz, Andres) (Entered: 12/26/2025)

#34

Dec 30, 2025

Substitution of Attorney Order

#35

Dec 30, 2025

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

#36

Dec 30, 2025

Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

#37

Jan 03, 2026

Notice (Other)

#38

Jan 14, 2026

OPPOSITION by Respondents Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Ron Murray, Kristi Noem to 31 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 32 Memorandum, 37 Notice - Other. (Attachments: # 1 USCIS Policy Memo, # 2 Declaration DO Paul Villagran, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4, # 7 Exhibit 5, # 8 Exhibit 6.1, # 9 Exhibit 6.2, # 10 Exhibit 7.1, # 11 Exhibit 7.2, # 12 Exhibit 8, # 13 Exhibit 9, # 14 Exhibit 10, # 15 Exhibit 11, # 16 Exhibit 12, # 17 Exhibit 13, # 18 Exhibit 14, # 19 Exhibit 15)(Taylor, Kelli) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

#39

Jan 16, 2026

REPLY by Sam Sarfarzi-Esfahari re 38 Opposition,,. (Ortiz, Andres) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#40

Jan 26, 2026

Findings and Recommendations

#41

Feb 09, 2026

Objections to Findings and Recommendations

#42

Feb 09, 2026

REPLY by Sam Sarfarzi-Esfahari re 41 Objections to Findings and Recommendations. (Ortiz, Andres) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#43

Feb 25, 2026

Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations

#44

Feb 25, 2026

Judgment