Southern District of California • 3:25-cv-03738
Sandoval-Garcia v. Bondi
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Case Information
Filed: December 23, 2025
Assigned to:
Linda Lopez
Referred to:
Michael S. Berg
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: January 13, 2026
Last Activity:
September 29, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Dec 23, 2025
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pam Bondi, Patrick Divver, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden of Imperial Region Detention Center ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ACASDC-20612366.), filed by Alejandro Sandoval-Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibits)The new case number is 3:25-cv-3738-LL-MSB. Judge Linda Lopez and Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg are assigned to the case. (Estolano, Ray)(anh) (Entered: 12/23/2025)
#2
Dec 23, 2025
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Alejandro Sandoval-Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits)(anh) (Entered: 12/23/2025)
#3
Dec 23, 2025
ORDER Setting Briefing Schedule re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order : Responses due by 1/2/2026 at 4:30 p.m. Replies due by 1/8/2026 at 4:30 p.m. Signed by Judge Linda Lopez on 12/23/2025.(bdc) (Entered: 12/23/2025)
Main Document:
Order Setting Briefing Schedule
#4
Jan 02, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Robbin O. Lee on behalf of Pam Bondi, Patrick Divver, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden of Imperial Region Detention Center (Lee, Robbin)Attorney Robbin O. Lee added to party Pam Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Robbin O. Lee added to party Patrick Divver(pty:res), Attorney Robbin O. Lee added to party Executive Office for Immigration Review(pty:res), Attorney Robbin O. Lee added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Robbin O. Lee added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Robbin O. Lee added to party Warden of Imperial Region Detention Center(pty:res) (bdc). (Entered: 01/02/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#5
Jan 02, 2026
RETURN TO PETITION by Pam Bondi, Patrick Divver, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden of Imperial Region Detention Center. (Lee, Robbin) (bdc). (Entered: 01/02/2026)
#6
Jan 13, 2026
ORDER Granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 1 finding as moot 2 Motion for TRO. Signed by Judge Linda Lopez on 1/13/2026. (bdc) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
#7
Jan 13, 2026
CLERK'S JUDGMENT. IT IS SO ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is GRANTED. Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order [ECF No. 2 ] is DENIED as moot. Respondents shall provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing before an immigration judge pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within seven (7) days of the date of the order.(bdc) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
Main Document:
Judgment - Clerk
#8
Feb 10, 2026
MOTION for Attorney Fees by Alejandro Sandoval-Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proof of Service, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(Estolano, Ray) (bdc). (Entered: 02/10/2026)
Main Document:
Attorney Fees
#9
Feb 10, 2026
Minute Order by Judge Linda Lopez: re 8 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Alejandro Sandoval-Garcia. Any opposition to Petitioner's Motion for Attorney Fees may be filed by March 3, 2026, and any reply may be filed by March 10, 2026. Signed by Judge Linda Lopez on 2/10/26.(fk1) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
Feb 10, 2026
Minute Order (No Time)
#10
Feb 24, 2026
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File EAJA Opposition and Reply by one week by Pam Bondi, Patrick Divver, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden of Imperial Region Detention Center. (Lee, Robbin) (bdc). (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Main Document:
Extension of Time to File
#11
Feb 26, 2026
ORDER Granting Joint Motion to Extend Briefing Schedule 10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Responses due by 3/10/2026 Replies due by 3/17/2026.Signed by Judge Linda Lopez on 2/26/2026. (bdc) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
#12
Mar 10, 2026
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File EAJA Opposition and Reply by Pam Bondi, Patrick Divver, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden of Imperial Region Detention Center. (Lee, Robbin) (jmo). (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Main Document:
Extension of Time to File
#13
Mar 10, 2026
ORDER Granting Joint Motion to Extend Briefing Schedule 12 Motion for Extension of Time to File Responses due by 4/9/2026 Replies due by 4/16/2026.Signed by Judge Linda Lopez on 3/10/2026. (bdc) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
#14
Apr 08, 2026
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File EAJA Opposition and Reply by Pam Bondi, Patrick Divver, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden of Imperial Region Detention Center. (Lee, Robbin) (bdc). (Entered: 04/08/2026)
Main Document:
Extension of Time to File
#15
Apr 08, 2026
ORDER Granting Third Joint Motion to Extend Briefing Schedule 14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Responses due by 5/11/2026 Replies due by 5/18/2026. Signed by Judge Linda Lopez on 4/8/2026. (bdc) (Entered: 04/08/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
#16
May 11, 2026
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File EAJA Opposition and Reply by Pam Bondi, Patrick Divver, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden of Imperial Region Detention Center. (Lee, Robbin) (mjw). (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document:
Extension of Time to File
#17
May 11, 2026
Order Granting Fourth Joint Motion To Extend Briefing Schedule (ECF No. 16 ). Signed by Judge Linda Lopez on 05/11/2026. (stn) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
#18
Jun 26, 2026
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File EAJA Opposition and Reply by Pam Bondi, Patrick Divver, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden of Imperial Region Detention Center. (Lee, Robbin) (bdc). (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document:
Extension of Time to File
#19
Jun 29, 2026
ORDER Granting Fifth Joint Motion to Extend Briefing Schedule 18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Responses due by 8/3/2026 Replies due by 8/17/2026. Signed by Judge Linda Lopez on 6/29/2026. (bdc) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
#20
Jul 28, 2026
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File EAJA Opposition and Reply by Pam Bondi, Patrick Divver, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden of Imperial Region Detention Center. (Lee, Robbin) (bdc). (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document:
Extension of Time to File
#21
Jul 30, 2026
ORDER Granting Sixth Joint Motion to Extend Briefing Schedule 20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Responses due by 9/24/2026 Replies due by 10/24/2026. Signed by Judge Linda Lopez on 7/30/2026. (bdc) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
#22
Sep 04, 2026
ORDER Setting Status Conference, (Status Conference set for 9/29/2026 10:00 AM before Judge Linda Lopez). Signed by Judge Linda Lopez on 9/4/2026. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(bdc) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
#23
Sep 16, 2026
NOTICE of Settlement Regarding Petitioner's EAJA Fee Demand by Pam Bondi, Patrick Divver, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden of Imperial Region Detention Center (Lee, Robbin) (bdc). (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Settlement
#24
Sep 28, 2026
MINUTE ORDER: The Court converts the status conference set for September 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to a videoconference. Ordered by Judge Linda Lopez on 9/28/2026.(no document attached) (bdc) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
Sep 28, 2026
Order
Sep 29, 2026
Status Conference
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