Southern District of California • 3:25-cv-03035

#1

Nov 07, 2025

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Against Christopher J. LaRose, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Patrick Divver, (Filing fee $5.00 receipt number ACASDC-20465387.), filed by Jesus Herrera Sanchez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:25-cv-3035-JO-SBC. Judge Jinsook Ohta and Magistrate Judge Steve B. Chu are assigned to the case. (Baker, William)(ggv)(jrd) (Entered: 11/07/2025)

#2

Nov 07, 2025

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: On November 7, 2025, Petitioner filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus requesting injunctive relief. Dkt. 1. Respondents shall answer or otherwise respond to the petition no later than 12 p.m. on November 12, 2025. The Court schedules oral argument on the habeas petition for November 14, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. in Courtroom 4C before Judge Jinsook Ohta.The Court ORDERS Petitioner to serve Respondents with the habeas petition by 5 p.m. on November 10, 2025, and file proofs of service. Petitioner must also serve the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California by a method prescribed in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(i) by that same date.Petitioner shall not be transferred to another district unless the government provides advance written notice of the intended transfer. Such notice shall be filed on the docket and shall state the reason for the proposed movement and why it should not be stayed pending further court proceedings. Petitioner shall not be moved out of the District for at least 48 hours after such notice is docketed. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 11/7/2025. (mk) (Entered: 11/07/2025)

#3

Nov 07, 2025

Summons Issued (Per Law Clerk's Request) Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (rxc) (Entered: 11/07/2025)

Nov 07, 2025

Minute Order (No Time)

#4

Nov 10, 2025

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jesus Herrera Sanchez. Pamela Bondi, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Kristi Noem served. (Baker, William) (rxc). (Entered: 11/10/2025)

#5

Nov 12, 2025

RESPONSE TO PETITION by Pamela Bondi, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Kristi Noem. (Smith, Sheldon) (rxc). (Entered: 11/12/2025)

#6

Nov 12, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Sheldon A. Smith on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Kristi Noem (Smith, Sheldon)Attorney Sheldon A. Smith added to party Pamela Bondi (pty:res), Attorney Sheldon A. Smith added to party Patrick Divver(pty:res), Attorney Sheldon A. Smith added to party Christopher J. LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Sheldon A. Smith added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (rxc). (Entered: 11/12/2025)

#7

Nov 12, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance as co-counsel by Erin Dimbleby on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Kristi Noem (Dimbleby, Erin)Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Pamela Bondi (pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Patrick Divver(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Christopher J. LaRose(pty:res), Attorney Erin Dimbleby added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (rxc). (Entered: 11/12/2025)

#8

Nov 12, 2025

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: The Court orders both parties to supplement the factual record by 11:30 p.m. on November 13, 2025 with the following. Respondents shall file Petitioner's Record of Deportable/Inadmissible Alien from his initial apprehension in 2023 and his most recent apprehension in October 2025; the Immigration Judge's order granting Petitioner release on bond; the warrant issued for Petitioner; and any additional documents from Petitioner's immigration case relevant to this petition. Petitioner shall file a declaration providing specific dates and facts supporting the allegations in the habeas petition (pages 6-8), including the dates of his initial apprehension, the Immigration Judge's bond order, and release from custody, along with any documents supporting these allegations.The Court reschedules the hearing currently set for 8:30 a.m. on November 14, 2025, to 8:30 a.m. on November 17, 2025. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 11/12/2025. (mk) (Entered: 11/12/2025)

Nov 12, 2025

Minute Order (No Time)

#9

Nov 13, 2025

AFFIDAVIT re 8 Minute Order (No Time),,,, by Petitioner Jesus Herrera Sanchez. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Baker, William) (rxc). (Entered: 11/13/2025)

#10

Nov 13, 2025

TRAVERSE by Jesus Herrera Sanchez, re 5 Response to Petition filed by Jesus Herrera Sanchez. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Baker, William) (rxc). (Entered: 11/13/2025)

#11

Nov 13, 2025

Joint MOTION to Continue by Jesus Herrera Sanchez. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Baker, William) (rxc). (Entered: 11/13/2025)

#12

Nov 13, 2025

ORDER Re Motion to Continue Hearing (Re ECF No. 11 ) Motion Hearing set for 11/17/2025 01:30 PM before Judge Jinsook Ohta. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 11/13/2025. (rxc) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

#13

Nov 13, 2025

NOTICE of Supplemental Information by Pamela Bondi, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Dimbleby, Erin) (rxc). (Entered: 11/13/2025)

#14

Nov 17, 2025

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: The Court will conduct the November 17, 2025 hearing at 1:30 p.m. by videoconference. The courtroom deputy will provide the videoconference information prior to the hearing. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 11/17/2025. (mk) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

#15

Nov 17, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jinsook Ohta: Hearing on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus held on 11/17/2025. The Court will issue a written order. (Court Reporter/ECR Cristine Gerongco). (Petitioner Attorney William J. Baker). (Respondent Attorneys Erin Dimbleby, AUSA; Sheldon A. Smith, AUSA). (no document attached) (smy) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

#16

Nov 17, 2025

ORDER Granting Petitioner's Habeas Petition (Re ECF No. 1 ). Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 11/17/2025.(rxc) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

Nov 17, 2025

Minute Order (No Time)

Nov 17, 2025

Motion Hearing

#17

Nov 18, 2025

NOTICE Confirming Petitioner's Release by Pamela Bondi, Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Kristi Noem (Smith, Sheldon) (rxc). (Entered: 11/18/2025)

#18

Feb 24, 2026

Minute Order by Judge Jinsook Ohta: The Clerk of the Court is directed to close the case. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 2/24/2026. (Entered: 02/24/2026)

Feb 24, 2026

Minute Order (No Time)

#19

Mar 06, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT. IT IS SO ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the court GRANTS the Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and the case is hereby closed.(anh) (Entered: 03/06/2026)