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Filed: September 18, 2026
Assigned to:
Georgette Castner
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
October 30, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 18, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Request for Immediate Release, filed by HO TING LUNG. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit)(LI, LING) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 19, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Georgette Castner on 9/19/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 09/19/2026)
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Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Sep 19, 2026
Notice of Judicial Preferences
Sep 19, 2026
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Sep 19, 2026
Notice of Judicial Preferences. Click here for the Judge's Individual Procedure Requirements. (jml, )
Sep 19, 2026
Judge Georgette Castner added. (jml, )
Sep 21, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Sep 21, 2026
Filing fee: $ 5, receipt number TRE151078 (kht)
#3
Sep 22, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by CARLOS FERNANDO UGALDE ALVAREZ on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO (UGALDE ALVAREZ, CARLOS) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#4
Sep 24, 2026
Letter from Respondents re: Response to the Court's September 19, 2026 Order re 2 Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Warrant, # 2 Exhibit B - NTA, # 3 Exhibit C - DHS Custody Notice, # 4 Exhibit D - Hearing Notice, # 5 Exhibit E - IJ Order, # 6 Exhibit F - Rap Sheet)(UGALDE ALVAREZ, CARLOS) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
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Letter
#5
Sep 30, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by AILEEN SHAO on behalf of HO TING LUNG (SHAO, AILEEN) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
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Notice of Appearance
#6
Oct 01, 2026
BRIEF Reply to US Attorney's Response to Court's 2026-09-19 Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Letter from CA District Attorney's Office)(SHAO, AILEEN) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
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Brief
#7
Oct 02, 2026
TEXT ORDER: This matter is before the Court on Petitioner's submission of a letter claiming that his due process rights were violated by the Immigration Judge ("IJ") during a September 23, 2026 bond hearing. (ECF No. 6 .) Petitioner asks the Court to order his immediate release, or in the alternative, to order a new bond hearing. (Id. at 2.) Within seven (7) days of the date of entry of this Text Order, Respondents shall file a response to Petitioner's Letter and submit the record of the bond hearing, including the transcript of the hearing, and any documents reflecting the factual and/or legal bases for the IJ's decision to deny bond. Failure to comply with this Court's Order shall result in an order of immediate release without further notice. Within five (5) days of the date of filing of the response, Petitioner may file a reply to the response. So Ordered by Judge Georgette Castner on 10/02/2026. (jmh) (Entered: 10/02/2026)
Oct 02, 2026
Text Order
#8
Oct 09, 2026
RESPONSE re 6 Brief, 7 Text Order,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Bond Hearing Record (to be filed under seal), # 2 Exhibit B - Bond Hearing Transcript, # 3 Exhibit C - Bond Hearing Decision, # 4 Exhibit D - Form I-213)(UGALDE ALVAREZ, CARLOS) (Entered: 10/09/2026)
Main Document:
Response (NOT Motion)
#9
Oct 09, 2026
Exhibit to 8 Response (NOT Motion), Exhibit A - Bond Hearing Record by TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO. (UGALDE ALVAREZ, CARLOS)NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel is advised that pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.3(c)(2), a single, consolidated motion to seal shall be filed within 14 days following the completed briefing of the materials sought to be sealed, or within 14 days following the date on which the last of such materials was filed under temporary seal if the motion is resolved, unless otherwise directed by the Court. Counsel are further advised that service of sealed documents must be accomplished outside of ECF as provided by Federal R. Civ. Pro. 5(b)(2) only. (Entered: 10/09/2026)
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Exhibit (to Document)
#10
Oct 14, 2026
Brief
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Brief
#11
Oct 16, 2026
Letter
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Letter
Oct 19, 2026
Text Order
#13
Oct 26, 2026
Letter
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Letter
#14
Oct 28, 2026
Brief
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Brief
#15
Oct 28, 2026
Seal
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Seal
Oct 29, 2026
Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#16
Oct 30, 2026
Letter
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Letter
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LUNG
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SOTO
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