Eastern District of California • 2:25-cv-01884

#1

Jul 03, 2025

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Tonya Andrews, Pam Bondi, Orestes Cruz, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem by Yonnatan Soto Garcia. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12320096) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Declaration with Exhibits)(Morales, Kelsey) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

#2

Jul 03, 2025

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Yonnatan Soto Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Kelsey Morales, # 2 TRO Checklist, # 3 Proposed Order)(Morales, Kelsey) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

#3

Jul 03, 2025

SUMMONS ISSUED as to *Tonya Andrews, Pam Bondi, Orestes Cruz, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem* with answer to complaint due within *60* days. Attorney *Kelsey Ann Morales* *Alameda County Public Defender* *312 Clay Street, Floor 2* *Oakland, CA 94104*. (Deputy Clerk JJD) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

#4

Jul 03, 2025

INITIAL PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form, # 2 VDRP) (Deputy Clerk JJD) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

#5

Jul 04, 2025

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

#6

Jul 07, 2025

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Tonya Andrews,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Pam Bondi,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Orestes Cruz,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Todd M. Lyons,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Kristi Noem, attorney Michelle Rodriguez terminated (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

#7

Jul 07, 2025

Temporary Restraining Order

#8

Jul 07, 2025

Certificate / Proof of Service

#9

Jul 07, 2025

Temporary Restraining Order

#10

Jul 08, 2025

Notice (Other)

#11

Jul 08, 2025

DECLARATION of Kelsey Morales with Form I-213. (Morales, Kelsey) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

#12

Jul 08, 2025

Opposition to Motion

#13

Jul 10, 2025

MINUTES (Text Only) for MOTION HEARING held before Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley: The Court heard oral arguments on Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 9 ). The Motion was SUBMITTED and a written order to issue. Petitioner's Counsel Kelsey Morales present. Respondents' Counsel Audrey Hemesath present. Court Reporter: Jennifer Coulthard. (Deputy Clerk MDK) (Entered: 07/10/2025)

Jul 10, 2025

Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion for TRO

#14

Jul 14, 2025

ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 7/14/2025 ORDERING that Petitioner's motion (ECF No. 9 ), construed as a motion for preliminary injunctive relief, is GRANTED. To return to the status quo -- the last uncontested status whi ch preceded the pending controversy -- Respondents must immediately release Petitioner under the same conditions he was released previously. In addition, the Court finds, prior to any redetention of Petitioner, Petitioner is entitled to notice of the reasons for revocation of his release and a hearing before an immigration judge to determine whether detention is warranted. At the hearing, the Government shall bear the burden of establishing, by clear and convincing evidence, that Petitioner poses a danger to the community or a risk of flight. The Court's July 4, 2025 Order (ECF No. 5 ) is VACATED. (Deputy Clerk MDK)

#15

Jul 21, 2025

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 7/21/2025: Pursuant to Local Rule 302(a), this matter is hereby REFERRED to the assigned Magistrate Judge for further proceedings. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk MDK) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

Jul 21, 2025

Minute Order

#16

Jul 23, 2025

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Sean C. Riordan on 07/23/2025 VACATING the 4 Initial Pretrial Scheduling Order as issued in error. The parties are DIRECTED to file a joint status report within 14 days from the date of this order which includes a proposed briefing schedule on Petitioner's § 2241 application. The status report shall also address whether Petitioner is requesting discovery, the parties' positions on whether discovery is appropriate pursuant to Rule 6(b) of the Rul es Governing Section 2254 Cases and case law governing discovery in habeas corpus actions, as well as a proposed schedule for the completion of any proposed discovery. The Clerk shall amend the case caption and docket in this case to refer to Petitioner by his initials of "Y.S.G." The parties are further ORDERED to refer to Petitioner by his initials in all future pleadings filed in this case. (Deputy Clerk KS)

#17

Aug 06, 2025

JOINT STATUS REPORT by Y.S.G.. (Morales, Kelsey) (Entered: 08/06/2025)

#18

Aug 07, 2025

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) issued by Courtroom Deputy for Magistrate Judge Sean C. Riordan on 8/7/2025: After reviewing the parties' Joint Status Report, the court adopts the proposed briefing schedule concerning discovery contained therein. The court additionally sets respondent's deadline for filing a motion to dismiss as September 15, 2025. Petitioner's opposition to any motion to dismiss is due by September 29, 2025. The court sua sponte sets this matter for a hearing on all pending motions on October 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom No. 27 on the 8th Floor. (Deputy Clerk SH) (Entered: 08/07/2025)

Aug 07, 2025

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

#19

Aug 22, 2025

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER to continue this matter for 60 days by the Parties. (Hemesath, Audrey) Modified on 8/25/2025 (KLY). (Entered: 08/22/2025)

#20

Aug 28, 2025

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

#21

Sep 05, 2025

Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction

#22

Sep 09, 2025

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) issued by Courtroom Deputy for Magistrate Judge Sean C. Riordan on 9/9/2025: Respondents have noticed a hearing on their motion to dismiss on a date during which this case is stayed by stipulation of the parties. See ECF No. 19 . As a result, the court vacates the October 16, 2025 hearing. If the parties wish to modify the stipulated stay, they may file a joint motion asking the court to lift the stay. Otherwise, respondents may re-notice the hearing on the motion to dismiss pursuant to Local Rule 230(b) once the stay has expired. (Deputy Clerk SH) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

Sep 09, 2025

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction

#23

Sep 11, 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. (Morales, Kelsey) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

#24

Sep 11, 2025

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER to Lift Stay and Proposed Briefing Schedule by Y.S.G.. (Morales, Kelsey) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

#25

Sep 12, 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. (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 09/12/2025)

#26

Sep 12, 2025

Order Reassigning Case

#27

Sep 12, 2025

Order Lifting Stay AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing

#28

Sep 19, 2025

Enforce Judgment

#29

Sep 29, 2025

Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction

#30

Oct 06, 2025

Opposition to Motion

#31

Oct 10, 2025

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

#32

Oct 15, 2025

DECLARATION of Lydia Sinkus in response to 31 Order. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, Part 1, # 3 Exhibit B, Part 2, # 4 Exhibit C)(Morales, Kelsey) Modified on 10/16/2025 (HAH). (Entered: 10/15/2025)

#33

Oct 16, 2025

MINUTES (Text Only) for MOTION HEARINGS ( 28 & 29 ) held before Magistrate Judge Sean C. Riordan on 10/16/2025. Arguments heard as to the pending motions. After the hearing and for the reasons stated on the record, the motions are submitted. A written court order will issue. Petitioner's Counsel, Kelsey Morales, present. Respondents' Counsel, Audrey Hemesath, present. Court Reporter: ECRO (JRM). (Deputy Clerk SH) (Entered: 10/16/2025)

Oct 16, 2025

Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction AND Order on Motion to Enforce Judgment

#34

Oct 21, 2025

Notice (Other)

#35

Oct 22, 2025

Order AND Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction AND Order on Motion to Enforce Judgment AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

#36

Nov 21, 2025

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER continuance by Tonya Andrews, Pam Bondi, Orestes Cruz, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 11/21/2025)

#37

Nov 25, 2025

Order AND Order on Motion to Stay AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

#38

Dec 18, 2025

Notice of Interlocutory Appeal

#39

Dec 19, 2025

Appeal Processed to USCA

Dec 19, 2025

USCA Case Number