Eastern District of California • 1:25-cv-01780

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Dec 08, 2025

(2241) PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden of California City Detention by Narek Arshakyorn. (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

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Dec 08, 2025

PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 1/12/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

Dec 08, 2025

Service by Mail

Dec 08, 2025

SERVICE BY MAIL: 2 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Narek Arshakyorn. (Deputy Clerk EF)

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Dec 10, 2025

CLERK'S NOTICE of DOCKET CORRECTION: Petitioner's name correct from "Narek Arshakyorn" to "Narek Arshakyam". (Deputy Clerk HAH) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

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Dec 10, 2025

PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT RE-ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 1/12/2026. [Petitioner's name corrected] (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk HAH) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

Dec 10, 2025

Service by Mail

Dec 10, 2025

SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction, 4 Prisoner New Case Documents, served on Narek Arshakyam. (Deputy Clerk HAH)

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Dec 11, 2025

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 12/10/2025 DIRECTING Respondent 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. Respondent shall immediately request and obtain Petitioner's complete A-file. Petitioner's reply/traverse, if any, is due within 7 days after being served a copy of Respondent's answer/return. In order to ensure this court's jurisdiction to resolve the pending § 2241 petition, Respondent shall not transfer Petitioner outside of this judicial district, pending further order of the court. (cc: United States Attorney) (Deputy Clerk KS) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

Dec 11, 2025

SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Order served on Narek Arshakyam. (Deputy Clerk KS)

Dec 11, 2025

Service by Mail

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Dec 22, 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. (Deputy Clerk VLC) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

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Dec 29, 2025

ANSWER/RETURN to PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Warden of California City Detention. Attorney Barton, Joseph added. (Barton, Joseph) Modified on 1/16/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 12/29/2025)

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Dec 30, 2025

CERTIFICATE of SERVICE re 6 Answer/Return by Warden of California City Detention. (Barton, Joseph) Modified on 1/16/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 12/30/2025)

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Jan 09, 2026

EX PARTE MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Narek Arshakyam. (Deputy Clerk OML) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

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Jan 13, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 1/13/2026: Pending the issuance of the courts order resolving the pending 9 motion for temporary restraining order, and unless and until the court orders otherwise, the court ORDERS that respondents shall not take any action to remove petitioner from the United States or to move petitioner out of the Eastern District of California. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (acknowledging the courts express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction). Given the exigent circumstances present, the court finds that this order is warranted to maintain the status quo pending its forthcoming order resolving petitioners pending 9 motion for temporary restraining order. Further, in light of petitioners pro se status, the court DIRECTS the Clerk of the Court to serve a copy of petitioners motion for temporary restraining order 9, and a copy of this order to the United States Attorneys Office for the Eastern District of California by email at usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov, by tomorrow, 1/14/2026 at 5 PM. Counsel for respondents shall promptly enter Notices of Appearance. Respondents shall file a written opposition to the pending 9 motion for temporary restraining order by 5:00 PM on Thursday, 1/15/2026. If the parties were to jointly agree upon a less demanding briefing schedule, the court will consider the parties proposal. (Deputy Clerk PAB) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

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Jan 13, 2026

INTERNAL COURT NOTICE - 10 Minute Order and 9 MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER served on U.S. Attorney's Office at usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. (Deputy Clerk PAB) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

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Jan 13, 2026

OPPOSITION by Warden of California City Detention to 9 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Barton, Joseph) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

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Jan 13, 2026

CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Warden of California City Detention re 12 Opposition to Motion. (Barton, Joseph) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

Jan 13, 2026

Service by Mail

Jan 13, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 10 Minute Order served on Narek Arshakyam. (Deputy Clerk PAB)

Jan 13, 2026

Minute Order

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Jan 20, 2026

ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 1/16/2026 DENYING 9 Motion for TRO ordering respondents to immediately release petitioner from respondents' custody, GRANTING Motion for a temporary restraining order for a bond hearing before a neutral adjudicator. Respondents shall provide petitioner with a bond hearing withing 7 days of the issuance of this order. The parties are further DIRECTED to file subsequent briefing on any impending motion for a preliminary injunction within 14 days from the date of entry of this order. (Deputy Clerk VLK) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

Jan 20, 2026

Service by Mail

Jan 20, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 14 Order served on Narek Arshakyam. (Deputy Clerk VLK)

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Feb 03, 2026

RESPONSE (Statement) re 14 Order by Warden of California City Detention. (Barton, Joseph) Modified on 2/10/2026 (KS). (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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Feb 26, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Narek Arshakyam. (Deputy Clerk VLK) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

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Feb 26, 2026

MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Narek Arshakyam. (Deputy Clerk VLK) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

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Jun 17, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 06/17/2026. Respondent is directed to file a response to the pending motion for a temporary restraining order (ECF No. 16 ) within 14 days from the date of this order. With their response, Respondent shall lodge an audio recording of petitioner's bond hearing, as well as a copy of any written order that was rendered. Respondent shall also file any and all transcripts or other documents relevant to the determination of the issues presented in the motion. Petitioner's reply/traverse, if any, is due within 7 days after being served a copy of Respondent's response. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk JAA) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

Jun 17, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 18 Minute Order served on Narek Arshakyam. (Deputy Clerk JAA)

Jun 17, 2026

Minute Order

Jun 17, 2026

Service by Mail

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Jul 01, 2026

OPPOSITION by Respondent Warden of California City Detention to 16 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Barton, Joseph) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

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Jul 01, 2026

DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING of Bond Hearing filed by Warden of California City Detention re 19 . Date & Time 01/09/2026 13:00, Duration 00:03:27. File size [1.7 MB]. (Barton, Joseph) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

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Jul 01, 2026

DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING of Bond Hearing filed by Warden of California City Detention re 19 . Date & Time 01/26/2026 13:00, Duration 00:19:10. File size [9.2 MB]. (Barton, Joseph) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

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Jul 01, 2026

CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Warden of California City Detention re 19 Opposition. (Barton, Joseph) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

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Jul 21, 2026

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Armine Antonyan on behalf of Narek Arshakyam. Attorney Antonyan, Armine added. (Antonyan, Armine) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

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Jul 22, 2026

[STRICKEN- pursuant to 25 Minute Order] FIRST AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Narek Arshakyam. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4) (Antonyan, Armine) Modified on 7/29/2026 (KS). Modified on 7/29/2026 (JJD). (Entered: 07/22/2026)

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Jul 29, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 07/29/2026. On July 22, 2026, with assistance of newly retained counsel, petitioner filed an 24 amended petition for writ of habeas corpus and motion for temporary restraining order (TRO) asserting due process claims. As respondents have already filed a response to the petition (ECF No. 6 ), petitioner's filing is improper under Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)(2). Accordingly, the Clerk is directed to STRIKE the amended petition and TRO (ECF No. 24) as improperly filed. Petitioner may file a properly supported motion seeking leave to file an amended pleading and TRO that complies with the federal and local rules by Monday, August 3, 2026. In light of counsel's appearance and demonstrated intention to seek a TRO, petitioner's motion for appointment of counsel 17 is denied as moot and the pro se motion for TRO 16 is deemed superseded by ECF No. 24 and is therefore vacated. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk JAA) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

Jul 29, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel

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Aug 03, 2026

MOTION to AMEND the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Narek Arshakyam. (Attachments: # 1 Decl. of Counsel, # 2 Proposed Amended Petition, # 3 Proposed Order) (Antonyan, Armine) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

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Aug 04, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Narek Arshakyam. (Attachments: # 1 Decl. of Counsel, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Proposed Order) (Antonyan, Armine) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

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Aug 04, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 08/04/2026. Petitioner's 26 motion to file an amended petition and request for temporary restraining order 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). Respondents are directed to file a response to the amended petition and motion for temporary restraining order within 7 days from the date of this order. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. If respondents dispute any factual representations in the operative petition/motion for temporary restraining order, the response shall include any and all documents necessary to support their view of the facts. Petitioner's reply, if any, is due within 7 days of being served a copy of the respondents' response. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk JAA) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

Aug 04, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Amend the Complaint

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Aug 11, 2026

ANSWER (Opposition) to Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and OPPOSITION to 27 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Respondent Warden of California City Detention. (Barton, Joseph) Modified on 8/18/2026 (KS). (Entered: 08/11/2026)

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Aug 12, 2026

TRAVERSE/REPLY by Narek Arshakyam. (Antonyan, Armine) Modified on 8/19/2026 (KS). (Entered: 08/12/2026)

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Aug 26, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 08/26/2026. Pursuant to the court's order granting petitioner's motion for leave to amend 28, the amended petition proposed at ECF No. 26-2 is now the operative pleading. Accordingly, the Clerk of Court is directed to independently docket this document as the First Amended Petition. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk JAA) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

Aug 26, 2026

Minute Order

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Aug 27, 2026

FIRST AMENDED PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS by Narek Arshakyam. [Filed per 31 Minute Order] (Deputy Clerk HAH) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

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Aug 28, 2026

FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 08/28/26 RECOMMENDING that the 32 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted; that Respondents immediately release petitioner Narek Arshakyam A-249-098-348 from custody with documents and possessions, subject to standard conditions of release; that the 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; that the 27 Motion for TRO be denied as moot; and that within 3 days of an order adopting these findings and recommendations, respondents be required to file a notice of compliance. Referred to Judge Dale A. Drozd; Objections to these F&Rs due within 3 days. (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

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Aug 28, 2026

OBJECTIONS to 33 FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS by Respondent Warden of California City Detention. (Barton, Joseph) Modified on 9/1/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 08/28/2026)

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Aug 31, 2026

REPLY to 34 Objections to Findings and Recommendations by Narek Arshakyam . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit EOIR Portal)(Antonyan, Armine) Modified on 9/3/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 08/31/2026)

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Sep 03, 2026

ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 9/3/2026 ADOPTING 33 Findings and Recommendations in full and GRANTING 32 First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondent is ORDERED to IMMEDIATELY RELEASE petitioner Narek Arshakyam (A-File No. 249-098-348) from respondent's custody under standard conditions of supervision upon release. 27 Motion for TRO is DENIED as having been rendered moot by this order granting habeas relief. CASE CLOSED. (cc: ICE-California City) (Deputy Clerk HAH) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

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Sep 03, 2026

JUDGMENT dated *9/3/2026* pursuant to order signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 9/3/2026 in favor of Petitioner Narek Arshakyam. (Deputy Clerk HAH) (Entered: 09/03/2026)