Southern District of California • 3:25-cv-02739

#1

Oct 15, 2025

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pamela Jo Bondi, Christopher LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Jesus Rocha ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 164359.), filed by Thanh Quoc Ngo. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt)The new case number is 3:25-cv-2739-TWR-MMP. Judge Todd W. Robinson and Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit are assigned to the case.(ggv) (Entered: 10/16/2025)

#2

Oct 15, 2025

MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Thanh Quoc Ngo. (ggv) (Entered: 10/16/2025)

#3

Oct 15, 2025

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Thanh Quoc Ngo. (ggv) (Entered: 10/16/2025)

#4

Oct 16, 2025

ORDER (1) Requiring Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (2) Granting Petitioners Motion for Appointment of Counsel, (3) Granting In Part Petitioners Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, (4) Ordering Respondents to Show Cause Why a TRO and/or Injunction Should Not Issue, and (5) Setting Show Cause Hearing (ECF Nos. 1, 2, 3 ). Order to Show Cause Response due by 10/21/2025; Order to Show Cause Hearing set for 10/23/2025 11:00 AM in Courtroom 14A before Judge Todd W. Robinson. Attorney Federal Defenders for Thanh Quoc Ngo added. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 10/16/2025. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(maq) (Entered: 10/16/2025)

#5

Oct 16, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance as Lead Counsel by Jessica Agatstein on behalf of Thanh Quoc Ngo (Agatstein, Jessica)Attorney Jessica Agatstein added to party Thanh Quoc Ngo(pty:pet) (maq). (Entered: 10/16/2025)

#6

Oct 16, 2025

NOTICE of Service by Thanh Quoc Ngo (Agatstein, Jessica) (maq). (Entered: 10/16/2025)

#7

Oct 19, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Erin Dimbleby on behalf of Pamela Jo Bondi, Christopher LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Jesus Rocha (Dimbleby, Erin)Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Pamela Jo Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Christopher LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Jesus Rocha(pty:res) (maq). (Entered: 10/19/2025)

#8

Oct 21, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Lisa M. Hemann on behalf of Pamela Jo Bondi, Christopher LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Jesus Rocha (Hemann, Lisa)Attorney Lisa M. Hemann added to party Pamela Jo Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Lisa M. Hemann added to party Christopher LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Lisa M. Hemann added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Lisa M. Hemann added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Lisa M. Hemann added to party Jesus Rocha(pty:res) (sjt). (Entered: 10/21/2025)

#9

Oct 21, 2025

RETURN TO PETITION by Pamela Jo Bondi, Christopher LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Jesus Rocha. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibits)(Hemann, Lisa) (sjt). (Entered: 10/21/2025)

#10

Oct 23, 2025

NOTICE of Supplemental Information Regarding Travel Document by Pamela Jo Bondi, Christopher LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Jesus Rocha (Dimbleby, Erin) (sjt). (Entered: 10/23/2025)

#11

Oct 23, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Todd W. Robinson: Show Cause Hearing held on 10/23/2025. The record before the Court establishes that DHS failed to comply with 8 C.F.R. Secs. 241.4 and 241.13 and Respondent is therefore to release Petitioner from custody. However, because the government of Vietnam has issued a travel document for Petitioner, DHS may proceed by any lawful means with the execution of the pending order of removal for Petitioner. The remaining claims in the Petition are denied.(Court Reporter/ECR Cami Kircher). (Plaintiff Attorney Jessica Agatstein, FD). (Defendant Attorney AUSA Erin Dimbleby). (no document attached) (jao) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

Oct 23, 2025

Show Cause Hearing