Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00825

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Jan 30, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Respondents by Jagandeep Singh. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12836435) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 4 Proposed Order, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet) (Dhariwal, Kuldip) Modified on 2/4/2026 (KS). (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Jagandeep Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Proposed Order) (Dhariwal, Kuldip) Modified on 2/4/2026 (KS). (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 3/5/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk LAO) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Attorney Arelis M. Clemente, GOVT added for All Respondents. (Clemente, Arelis) Modified on 2/4/2026 (KS). (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

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. (Anonymous) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Feb 02, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on February 2, 2026: The court has reviewed Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. In his Motion, Petitioner alleges that he was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") in December 2025, after he overstayed his Nonimmigrant Visa. (Doc. No. 2 at 1.) Petitioner further alleges that on January 13, 2026, an Immigration Judge denied Petitioner's request for bond, finding that he was a flight risk. (Id. at 2.) Petitioner contends that at that bond hearing, the Immigration Judge "incorrectly plac[ed] the burden on the Petitioner, instead of the Department of Homeland Security," and Petitioner requests that the court order his immediate release, or in the alternative, order an individualized bond hearing with a different Immigration Judge under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). (Id. at 2, 15.) The court hereby DENIES Petitioner's 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order for two reasons. First, because Petitioner has not previously been detained by ICE and released on bond, he is not entitled to a pre-deprivation bond hearing. See Ngugi v. Lyons, No. 1:25-cv-01783-KES-EPG, 2026 WL 35610 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 6, 2026) (finding that petitioner was not entitled to pre-deprivation hearing where he had not previously been detained by ICE). Petitioner is entitled to a prompt individualized bond hearing, which Petitioner acknowledges he received on January 13, 2026. (Doc. No. 2 at 1.) Second, because Petitioner has not appealed the denial or his request for bond to the Board of Immigration Appeals, his Motion in this court is premature. See Leonardo v. Crawford, 646 F.3d 1157, 1160 (9th Cir. 2011) (affirming denial of immigration habeas petition, because petitioner "should have exhausted administrative remedies by appealing to the [Board of Immigration Appeals] before asking the federal court to review the [immigration judge's] decision." While Petitioner now challenges whether the Government submitted sufficient evidence to the Immigration Judge for the Immigration Judge to deny Petitioner's request for release on bond, Petitioner has not provided a recording or transcript of the hearing, nor the Government's argument and evidence supporting denial of bond. The Board of Immigration Appeals is better equipped to determine the sufficiency of the evidence on the full record. This matter is REFERRED to the assigned Magistrate Judge for further proceedings. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Feb 02, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

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Feb 10, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 02/10/2026. Respondent is directed to file an answer/return within 14 days from the date of this order. Respondent shall include with the answer/return any and all transcripts or other documents relevant to the determination of the issues presented in the application. Petitioner's reply/traverse, if any, is due within 7 days after being served a copy of respondent's answer/return. (Text Only Entry). (Deputy Clerk JAA) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

Feb 10, 2026

Minute Order

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Feb 23, 2026

MOTION to DISMISS by Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Orestes Cruz, Kristi Noem. (Clemente, Arelis) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

RESPONSE by Jagandeep Singh to 8 Motion to Dismiss. (Dhariwal, Kuldip) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Mar 20, 2026

RENEWED MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Jagandeep Singh. (Attachments: # 1 TRO Checklist, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit) (Dhariwal, Kuldip) Modified on 3/24/2026 (KS). (Entered: 03/20/2026)

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Mar 24, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 3/24/2026: Respondents shall file a response to Petitioner's 10 Renewed Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order by no later than 12:00 PM on 3/27/2026. Petitioner shall file a reply by no later than 3/31/2026. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

Mar 24, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings

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Mar 26, 2026

MOTION to DISMISS 10 Renewed Motion for TRO by Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Orestes Cruz, Kristi Noem. (Clemente, Arelis) Modified on 4/2/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 03/26/2026)

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Mar 26, 2026

OPPOSITION to 12 Motion to Dismiss by Jagandeep Singh. (Dhariwal, Kuldip) Modified on 4/2/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 03/26/2026)

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Mar 31, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 3/31/2026: On 3/20/2026, Petitioner filed a 10 renewed motion for a temporary restraining order based on allegations of deliberate indifference to his serious medical needs and substantial burdens on Petitioner's sincerely held religious beliefs. However, such challenges to the conditions of confinement are not cognizable in habeas actions under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. See Pinson v. Carvajal, 69 F.4th 1072 (9th Cir. 2023); see also Arauco Mendoza v. Chestnut et al., 1:26-cv-00627-KES-SAB, Doc. No. 9 (Feb. 5, 2026) (denying motion for a temporary restraining other where the petitioner sought "immediate release based on her assertion that she has received constitutionally-deficient medical care while in civil immigration detention"). Petitioner has therefore not met his burden of showing that he is likely to succeed on the merits of his habeas claims, as is required for a temporary restraining order. See Winter v. Nat. Res. Def. Council, Inc., 555 U.S. 7 (2008). Accordingly, Petitioner's 10 renewed motion for a temporary restraining order is DENIED. This matter is referred to the assigned magistrate judge for further proceedings. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk JRW) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

Mar 31, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion for TRO

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Jun 11, 2026

MOTION to File FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL AND AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Jagandeep Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Supplemental and Amended Petition, # 2 Notice of Supplemental Facts and Authority, # 3 Proposed Order, # 4 Request for Judicial Notice, # 5 Exhibit A: Respondent's BIA Brief filed in support of Appeal, # 6 Exhibit B: Respondent BIA Motion to Expedite, # 7 Exhibit C: BIA Briefing Schedule, # 8 Exhibit D: EOIR Print)(Dhariwal, Kuldip) Modified on 6/12/2026 (KLY). (Entered: 06/11/2026)

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Jun 12, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 06/12/2026. Petitioner has filed a motion 15 to supplement and amend the petition. Respondent shall file a response within 14 days. Failure to respond will be deemed consent to amendment. Petitioner may file a reply within 7 days. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk JAA) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

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Jun 12, 2026

RESPONSE to 15 Supplement and First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by All Respondents. (Clemente, Arelis) Modified on 6/17/2026 (KS). (Entered: 06/12/2026)

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Jun 12, 2026

TRAVERSE/REPLY to 17 Response to Supplement and Amended Petition. (Dhariwal, Kuldip) Modified on 6/17/2026 (KS). (Entered: 06/12/2026)

Jun 12, 2026

Minute Order

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Aug 14, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 08/14/2026. Petitioner has filed a motion to supplement and amend the petition, seeking to abandon his original due process claims pertaining to the bond hearing he received, supplement the petition with facts that arose after the filing of his original petition, and present new procedural and substantive due process claims that challenge his prolonged detention without adequate appellate procedures. ECF No. 15 . Based on the court's 16 order, respondents filed a response, arguing the petitioner must wait for ruling by the BIA before seeking relief in this court. ECF No. 17 . The reply points out that the response does not respond to petitioner's concern that his bond appeal has been pending for an extended period of time with no end in sight, despite full briefing and a request to expedite, nor does it address whether Rodriguez Diaz v. Garland, 53 F.4d 1189, 1206 (9th Cir. 2022) forecloses petitioner's prolonged detention claim. See ECF Nos. 17, 18 . Petitioner's motion 15 is properly construed as a motion to amend and supplement under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15 and is GRANTED. See Johnson v. Mammoth Recreations, Inc., 975 F.2d 604, 607 (9th Cir. 1992) ("leave to amend should be granted unless amendment would cause prejudice to the opposing party, is sought in bad faith, is futile, or creates undue delay") (citation omitted); Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(d) (a court may "permit a party to serve a supplemental pleading setting out any transaction, occurrence, or event that happened after the date of the pleading to be supplemented"); Keith v. Volpe, 858 F.2d 467, 473 (9th Cir. 1988) ("The clear weight of authority . . . permits the bringing of new claims in a supplemental complaint to promote the economical and speedy disposition of the controversy."). Within 7 days from the date of this order, petitioner shall file the "[Proposed] First Supplemental and Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus" [15-1] as a "First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus." Respondents are directed to file a response to the amended petition within 7 days from the date the amended petition is filed and served. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. If respondents dispute any factual representations in the amended petition, the response shall include any and all documents necessary to support their view of the facts, including available data and statistics regarding the BIA appellate process and adjudication timelines. Petitioner's reply, if any, is due within 7 days of being served a copy of the respondents' response. Respondents' motion to dismiss 8 the original petition is rendered moot by the amended petition and is therefore vacated. (Text Only Entry). (Deputy Clerk JAA) Modified on 8/14/2026 (JAA). (Entered: 08/14/2026)

Aug 14, 2026

Minute Order

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Aug 19, 2026

FIRST AMENDED PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS by Jagandeep Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Dhariwal, Kuldip) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

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Aug 19, 2026

SECOND REQUEST for JUDICIAL NOTICE by Jagandeep Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit E - EOIR Case Status, # 2 Exhibit F - U Visa Receipt, # 3 Exhibit G - U Visa Receipt Jagandeep)(Dhariwal, Kuldip) Modified on 8/24/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 08/19/2026)

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Aug 26, 2026

MOTION to DISMISS by Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Orestes Cruz, Kristi Noem. (Clemente, Arelis) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

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Aug 27, 2026

OPPOSITION by Jagandeep Singh to 22 Motion to Dismiss. (Dhariwal, Kuldip) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

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Sep 14, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Jagandeep Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order)(Dhariwal, Kuldip) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

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Sep 15, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 9/15/2026: The court has reviewed Petitioner's 24 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. Respondents shall file an Opposition or Statement of Non-Opposition to the 24 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order by 5:00 PM on 9/16/2026. Petitioner shall file a Reply by 12:00 PM on 9/17/2026. In his reply, Petitioner shall explain why he stated in his Motion that the September 21, 2026 USCIS biometrics appointment is "his second, and last practically available, opportunity." This matter is not set for a hearing, though the court may schedule one if it determines it is necessary. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

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Sep 15, 2026

OPPOSITION by Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Orestes Cruz, Kristi Noem to 24 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Clemente, Arelis) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

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Sep 15, 2026

REPLY by Jagandeep Singh to RESPONSE to 24 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Dhariwal, Kuldip) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

Sep 15, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings

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Sep 22, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued on 9/22/2026 by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins: On 9/14/2026, Petitioner filed a 24 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order regarding transportation to his appointment at USCIS scheduled for 9/21/2026. By no later than 12:00PM on 9/24/2026, the parties shall file a Status Report to provide the court with an update, including whether Respondents transported Petitioner for his USCIS appointment, whether the USCIS appointment has been rescheduled, and whether the pending 24 Motion has been rendered moot. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

Sep 22, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings

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Sep 24, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Jagandeep Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Dhariwal, Kuldip) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

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Sep 24, 2026

STATUS REPORT by All Respondents. (Clemente, Arelis) Modified on 9/30/2026 (KS). (Entered: 09/24/2026)

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Oct 02, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 10/2/2026: On 8/19/2026, Petitioner filed a 20 First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus in which he contends that his continued immigration detention predicated on a bond hearing where the immigration judge "improperly placed the burden of proof on Petitioner rather than the Government" has grown unconstitutionally prolonged. Indeed, in Oliveira Tinoco v. Albarran, No. 1:26-cv-05505-DC-CKD, 2026 WL 2949219 (E.D. Cal. Oct. 1, 2026), this court recently found that where a noncitizen is detained based on overstaying their visa and the government has knowledge of the noncitizen's presence in the United States, that noncitizen is entitled to a pre-deprivation bond hearing before they may be detained, unless exigent circumstances exist. The court further found that immediate release is the proper remedy because a post-deprivation bond hearing does not remedy the government's failure to provide a pre-deprivation bond hearing. Oliveira Tinoco, 2026 WL 2949219 at *7. Accordingly, by 12:00 PM on 10/6/2026, both parties shall file a supplemental brief addressing whether this court should order Petitioner's immediate release pursuant to its order in Oliveira Tinoco. Additionally, in their supplemental brief, Respondents shall address whether they intend to deliver Petitioner to his mandatory biometrics appointment at the USCIS Sacramento Application Support Center on 10/9/2026 as discussed in Petitioner's 24 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and subsequent 29 Status Report, in the event Petitioner has not already been released by this court pursuant to Oliveira Tinoco. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk MCF) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

Oct 02, 2026

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

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Oct 05, 2026

TRIAL BRIEF by Jagandeep Singh.(Dhariwal, Kuldip) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

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Oct 06, 2026

SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF filed by Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Orestes Cruz, Kristi Noem. (Clemente, Arelis) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

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Oct 07, 2026

ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 10/06/26 GRANTING 20 First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus as follows: Petitioner Jagandeep Singh (A-216-068-272) shall be RELEASED IMMEDIATELY from Respondents' custody with the same conditions he was subject to immediately prior to his detention in 12/2025. Respondents SHALL NOT impose any additional restriction on him, such as electronic monitoring, unless that is determined to be necessary at a future pre-deprivation/custody hearing. Respondents shall RETURN all of Petitioner's documents and possessions (e.g., identification, passport, work permit, Social Security card, etc.) upon his release from custody. By no later than 10/08/26, Respondents shall FILE a notice of compliance with this court confirming that Petitioner has been released in accordance with the above; If the government seeks to re-detain Petitioner, it must provide no less than 7 days' notice to Petitioner and must hold a pre-deprivation bond hearing before a neutral arbiter, at which Petitioner's eligibility for bond must be considered; and This order does not address the circumstances in which Respondents may detain Petitioner in the event Petitioner becomes subject to an executable final order of removal and Petitioner receives notice of that final order of removal. 24 Motion for TRO is DENIED as MOOT as Petitioner will no longer be in Respondents' custody at the time of the biometrics appointment; 21 22 Motions are DENIED as Moot by this Order. The Clerk is directed to serve a copy of this order on the California City Detention Facility and to enter judgment for Petitioner. CASE CLOSED. (cc Cal City) (Deputy Clerk KML) (Entered: 10/07/2026)

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Oct 07, 2026

JUDGMENT dated *10/07/26* pursuant to order signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 10/06/26 in favor of Petitioner. (Deputy Clerk KML) (Entered: 10/07/2026)

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Oct 08, 2026

NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE re 34 Order,,,,,,, Terminate Civil Case,,,,,,, Order on Request,,,,,,, Order on Motion to Dismiss,,,,,,, Order on Motion for TRO,,,,,, by Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Orestes Cruz, Kristi Noem. (Clemente, Arelis) (Entered: 10/08/2026)