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Filed: June 23, 2025
Assigned to:
Jon Steven Tigar
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
September 17, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 23, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number ACANDC-20816357.). Filed by Giovanny Hernan Ortega. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit in Support of Complaint/Petition) (Lakin, Judah) (Filed on 6/23/2025) (Entered: 06/23/2025)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 23, 2025
ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION Relating Case to 3:18-cv-03228 WHO, MOTION to Relate Case filed by Giovanny Hernan Ortega. Responses due by 6/27/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Lakin, Judah) (Filed on 6/23/2025) (Entered: 06/23/2025)
Main Document:
Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11 AND Relate Case
#3
Jun 23, 2025
CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Giovanny Hernan Ortega.. (Lakin, Judah) (Filed on 6/23/2025) (Entered: 06/23/2025)
Main Document:
Consent/Declination to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge
#4
Jun 23, 2025
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Enjoining Respondents-Defendants From Re-Arresting Petitioner-Plaintiff filed by Giovanny Hernan Ortega. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Lakin, Judah) (Filed on 6/23/2025) (Entered: 06/23/2025)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#5
Jun 23, 2025
Proposed Summons. (Lakin, Judah) (Filed on 6/23/2025) (Entered: 06/23/2025)
Main Document:
Proposed Summons
#6
Jun 23, 2025
Declaration of Amalia Wille re 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Enjoining Respondents-Defendants from Re-Arresting Petitioner-Plaintiff filed by Giovanny Hernan Ortega. (Related document(s) 4 ) (Lakin, Judah) (Filed on 6/23/2025) (Entered: 06/23/2025)
Main Document:
Exhibits
#7
Jun 23, 2025
Declaration of Giovanny Hernan Ortega re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Enjoining Respondents-Defendants From Re-Arresting Petitioner-Plaintiff filed by Giovanny Hernan Ortega. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit) (Related document(s) 1, 4 ) (Lakin, Judah) (Filed on 6/23/2025) (Entered: 06/23/2025)
Main Document:
Exhibits
#8
Jun 24, 2025
Case assigned to Judge Jon S. Tigar. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. (pjf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/24/2025) (Entered: 06/24/2025)
#9
Jun 24, 2025
ORDER denying motion to relate case to Case No. 18cv3228-WHO. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 06/24/2025. (jmd, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/24/2025) (Entered: 06/24/2025)
Jun 24, 2025
~Util - Case Assigned by Intake
#10
Jun 25, 2025
AMENDED Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants. Filed by Giovanny Hernan Ortega. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit) (Lakin, Judah) (Filed on 6/25/2025) (Entered: 06/25/2025)
#11
Jun 25, 2025
AMENDED Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Giovanny Hernan Ortega. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Proposed Order) (Lakin, Judah) (Filed on 6/25/2025) (Entered: 06/25/2025)
#12
Jun 25, 2025
CLERK'S NOTICE. The Court lodges the attached email correspondence it received on June 24, 2025. (jstlc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/25/2025) (Entered: 06/25/2025)
Main Document:
Clerk's Notice
#13
Jun 25, 2025
Summons Issued as to Pamela Bondi, Polly Kaiser, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem. (gba, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/25/2025) (Entered: 06/25/2025)
Main Document:
Summons Issued as to USA
#14
Jun 26, 2025
ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Judge Jon S. Tigar granting 11 Motion for TRO. Proof of Service due by 6/27/2025. Response due by 6/30/2025. Reply due by 7/3/2025. Temporary Restraining Order Hearing set for 7/7/2025 at 02:00 PM - Videoconference Only before Judge Jon S. Tigar. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar. Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jst Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. One list of names of all counsel appearing for all parties must be sent in one email to the CRD at jstcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 07/03/2025 at 2:00PM PST.General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (dms, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/26/2025) (Entered: 06/26/2025)
#15
Jun 26, 2025
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Giovanny Hernan Ortega (Lakin, Judah) (Filed on 6/26/2025) (Entered: 06/26/2025)
Main Document:
Certificate/Proof of Service
#16
Jun 27, 2025
STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re 14 Order on Motion for TRO,,,,, Stipulation and [Proposed] Order Regarding Briefing Schedule for Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Polly Kaiser, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi. (Swoopes, Roman) (Filed on 6/27/2025) (Entered: 06/27/2025)
Main Document:
Stipulation and Proposed Order
#17
Jun 30, 2025
STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Judge Jon S. Tigar re 16 STIPULATION. Set/Reset Deadlines as to 16 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re 14 Order on Motion for TRO. Opposition due by 7/10/2025. Reply due by 7/17/2025. Motion Hearing set for 7/30/2025 at 02:00 PM - Videoconference Only before Judge Jon S. Tigar. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jst Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. One list of names of all counsel appearing for all parties must be sent in one email to the CRD at jstcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 07/29/2025 at 2:00PM PST.Civ LR 77-3(b). Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/.(dms, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/30/2025) (Entered: 06/30/2025)
Main Document:
Order AND Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Teleconference Zoom AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
Jun 30, 2025
Set Deadlines/Hearings: Temporary Restraining Order Hearing set for 7/30/2025 at 02:00 PM - Videoconference Only. (dms, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/30/2025)
Jun 30, 2025
Set Deadlines/Hearings
Jun 30, 2025
Set Deadlines/Hearings
#18
Jul 10, 2025
OPPOSITION to 11 Motion For Temporary Restraining Order filed by Polly Kaiser, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Deportation Officer Kenny T. Louie, # 2 Exhibit 1 - IJ Order, # 3 Exhibit 2 - RAP Sheet, # 4 Exhibit 3 - Bond Order)(Related document(s) 17 ) (Swoopes, Roman) (Filed on 7/10/2025) (Entered: 07/10/2025)
#19
Jul 17, 2025
Reply In Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order re 17 Order, 18 Brief, filed byGiovanny Hernan Ortega. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Judah Lakin ISO Motion for TRO and Petition/Complaint)(Related document(s) 17, 18 ) (Lakin, Judah) (Filed on 7/17/2025) Modified on 7/23/2025 (ecg, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/17/2025)
#20
Jul 30, 2025
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jon S. Tigar: Temporary Restraining Order Hearing held on 7/30/2025. Arguments heard from the parties. Motion is taken under submission. Written Order to be issued. Total Time in Court: 34 minutes. Court Reporter: Summer Fisher via zoom. Plaintiff Attorney: Judah Lakin. Defendant Attorney: Roman Swoopes. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (dms, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 7/30/2025) (Entered: 07/30/2025)
#21
Jul 30, 2025
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Signed by Judge Jon S. Tigar on 07/30/2025. Responses due by 8/13/2025. (dms, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/30/2025) (Entered: 07/30/2025)
Jul 30, 2025
Temporary Restraining Order Hearing - Non-evidentiary
#22
Aug 05, 2025
Supplemental Brief re 21 Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines Respondents-Defendants Response to Order to Show Cause filed byPolly Kaiser, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi. (Related document(s) 21 ) (Swoopes, Roman) (Filed on 8/5/2025) (Entered: 08/05/2025)
#23
Aug 06, 2025
ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Judge Jon S. Tigar re 11 AMENDED Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Giovanny Hernan Ortega. (dms, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/6/2025) (Entered: 08/06/2025)
#24
Sep 26, 2025
CLERKS NOTICE SETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AND ZOOM HEARING. Joint Case Management Statement due by 1/27/2026. Initial Case Management Conference set for 2/3/2026 at 02:00 PM - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jst Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. One list of names of all counsel appearing for all parties must be sent in one email to the CRD at jstcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 02/02/2026 at 2:00PM PST.Civ LR 77-3(d). Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (dms, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/26/2025) (Entered: 09/26/2025)
Sep 26, 2025
Clerk's Notice Setting Zoom Hearing
#25
Oct 01, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Polly Kaiser, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi. Appeal of Order 23 (Appeal fee FEE WAIVED.) (Swoopes, Roman) (Filed on 10/1/2025) (Entered: 10/01/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit
#26
Oct 03, 2025
USCA Case Number 25-6245 for 25 Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit filed by Kristi Noem, Polly Kaiser, Todd M Lyons, Pamela Bondi. (gba, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/3/2025) (Entered: 10/07/2025)
Main Document:
USCA Case Number
#27
Dec 02, 2025
TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 7/30/2025 before Judge Jon S. Tigar by Pamela Bondi, Polly Kaiser, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, for Court Reporter Summer Fisher. (Swoopes, Roman) (Filed on 12/2/2025) (Entered: 12/02/2025)
Main Document:
Transcript Order
#28
Dec 10, 2025
Transcript of Proceedings held on 07/30/2025, before Judge Jon S. Tigar. Court Reporter/Transcriber Summer Fisher, telephone number summer_fisher@cand.uscourts.gov (408)763-0563. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. (Re 27 Transcript Order ) Redaction Request due 12/31/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/12/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/10/2026. (Related documents(s) 27 ) (Fisher, Summer) (Filed on 12/10/2025) (Entered: 12/10/2025)
Main Document:
Transcript
#29
Jan 16, 2026
NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel: Attorney Michael J. Starrett substituted for Roman A. Swoopes on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Polly Kaiser, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem (Starrett, Michael) (Filed on 1/16/2026) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Jan 16, 2026
Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney
#30
Jan 26, 2026
STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re 24 Clerk's Notice Setting Zoom Hearing. filed by Pamela Bondi, Polly Kaiser, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Starrett, Michael) (Filed on 1/26/2026) Modified on 1/26/2026 (kam2, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document:
Stipulation and Proposed Order
#31
Jan 27, 2026
STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT AND CONFERENCE SCHEDULE by Judge Jon S. Tigar granting 30 Stipulation. Joint Case Management Statement due by 3/24/2026. Initial Case Management Conference set for 3/31/2026 at 02:00 PM - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar. Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jst Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. One list of names of all counsel appearing for all parties must be sent in one email to the CRD at jstcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 03/30/2026 at 2:00PM PST. Civ LR 77-3(b): Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/.(dms, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/27/2026) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
#32
Mar 24, 2026
CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Giovanny Hernan Ortega. (Lakin, Judah) (Filed on 3/24/2026) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Main Document:
Case Management Statement
#33
Mar 31, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jon S. Tigar: Initial Case Management Conference held on 3/31/2026. The case status is discussed. Items in the Joint Case Management Conference Statement discussed. Amended Complaint due by 5/8/2026. Total Time in Court: 7 minutes. Court Reporter: Not Reported. Plaintiff Attorney: Judah Lakin. Defendant Attorney: Michael Starrett. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (dms, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 3/31/2026) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Mar 31, 2026
Case Management Conference - Initial AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
#34
Apr 29, 2026
ORDER of USCA as to 25 Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit filed by Kristi Noem, Polly Kaiser, Todd M Lyons, Pamela Bondi (gba, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/29/2026) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document:
USCA Order
#35
May 08, 2026
MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Petition and Complaint filed by Giovanny Hernan Ortega. (Attachments: # 1 Second Amended Complaint/Petition, # 2 Proposed Order on Motion for Leave to File)(Lakin, Judah) (Filed on 5/8/2026) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
Main Document:
Leave to File Document
#36
May 18, 2026
Statement of Non-Opposition re 35 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Petition and Complaint filed byPamela Bondi, Polly Kaiser, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Related document(s) 35 ) (Starrett, Michael) (Filed on 5/18/2026) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
Main Document:
Statement of Non-Opposition
#37
Jul 15, 2026
ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION REQUESTING ADJUDICATION OF MOTION TO AMEND PETITION/COMPLAINT re 35 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Petition and Complaint filed by Giovanny Hernan Ortega. Responses due by 7/20/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Amalia Wille Declaration in Support of Motion, # 2 Proposed Order)(Wille, Amalia) (Filed on 7/15/2026) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Main Document:
Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11
#38
Jul 27, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION SHOULD NOT BE VACATED. Signed by Judge Jon S. Tigar on 07/27/2026. Show Cause Response due by 8/6/2026. Response due by 8/13/2026. (dms, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/27/2026) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
#39
Jul 27, 2026
ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SECOND AMENDED HABEAS PETITION AND COMPLAINT by Judge Jon S. Tigar granting 35 Motion for Leave to File; denying as moot 37 Administrative Motion. (dms, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/27/2026) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11 AND Order on Motion for Leave to File
#40
Jul 28, 2026
AMENDED PETITION against Pamela Bondi, Polly Kaiser, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem. Filed by Giovanny Hernan Ortega. (Wille, Amalia) (Filed on 7/28/2026) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document:
Amended Petition
#41
Jul 29, 2026
STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Extending Briefing Deadlines for Order to Show Cause filed by Giovanny Hernan Ortega. (Wille, Amalia) (Filed on 7/29/2026) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document:
Stipulation and Proposed Order
#42
Aug 03, 2026
STIPULATION AND ORDER EXTENDING BRIEFING DEADLINES FOR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Judge Jon S. Tigar granting 41 Stipulation. Show Cause Response due by 08/20/2026. Response due by 8/27/2026. (dms, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/3/2026) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Stipulation
#43
Aug 20, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Giovanny Hernan Ortega . Traverse due by 8/27/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration ISO Response to OSC)(Lakin, Judah) (Filed on 8/20/2026) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Order to Show Cause
#44
Aug 27, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Pamela Bondi, Polly Kaiser, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem . Traverse due by 10/6/2026. (Starrett, Michael) (Filed on 8/27/2026) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Order to Show Cause
#45
Aug 27, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Pamela Bondi, Polly Kaiser, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem CORRECTION OF DOCKET # 44 . Traverse due by 10/6/2026. (Starrett, Michael) (Filed on 8/27/2026) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Order to Show Cause
#46
Sep 10, 2026
Unopposed Motion for Administrative relief, request to Supplement Record re 40 Amended Petition, 43 Response to Order to Show Cause filed by Giovanny Hernan Ortega. Responses due by 9/14/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration ISO Admin Motion, # 2 Proposed Order for Admin Motion)(Lakin, Judah) (Filed on 9/10/2026) Modified on 9/11/2026 (anj, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document:
Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11
#47
Sep 14, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
#48
Sep 17, 2026
Opposition/Response to Motion
Main Document:
Opposition/Response to Motion
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