Raman Singh v. Mark Bowen, et al.

Opinion

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL

Case No.: 5:26-cv-00331 AH (ADS) Date: February 3, 2026 Title: Raman Singh v. Mark Bowen, et al.

Present: The Honorable Autumn D. Spaeth, United States Magistrate Judge

Kristee Hopkins None Reported Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder

Attorney(s) Present for Petitioner(s): Attorney(s) Present for Respondent(s): None Present None Present

Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: MOOTNESS

On January 26, 2026, Petitioner Raman Singh, by and through counsel, filed a Verified Petition for Habeas Corpus (the “Petition”) and a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (the “Motion”). (Dkt. Nos. 1, 3.) The Petition primarily seeks a writ of habeas corpus requiring Respondents to immediately release him from immigration detention or, alternatively, to provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing. (Dkt. No. 1 at 19–20.) On January 30, 2026, the Court granted the Motion and ordered Respondents to release Petitioner from detention immediately. (Dkt. No. 10.)

“A case becomes moot when interim relief or events have deprived the court of the ability to redress the party’s injuries.” United States v. Alder Creek Water Co., 823 F.2d 343, 345 (9th Cir. 1987); see also NASD Disp. Resol., Inc. v. Jud. Council, 488 F.3d 1065, 1068 (9th Cir. 2007) (finding appeal to be moot when the plaintiffs had already been granted the relief they sought). Courts have an obligation to consider mootness sua sponte and should deny requested relief where it is superfluous. In re Burrell, 415 F.3d 994, 997 (9th Cir. 2005). The “basic question in determining mootness is whether there is a present controversy as to which effective relief can be granted.” Nw. Envtl. Def. Ctr. v. Gordon, 849 F.2d 1241, 1244 (9th Cir. 1988).

Here, Respondents have been ordered to release Petitioner from detention immediately. The Court orders Petitioner to show cause in writing why the Petition UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

Case No.: 5:26-cv-00331 AH (ADS) Date: February 3, 2026 Title: Raman Singh v. Mark Bowen, et al. should not be dismissed as moot by no later than March 5, 2026. Petitioner must substantively specify what claims, if any, remain pending, the relief sought, and the factual and legal basis for each claim. Respondents must substantively respond to the claims Petitioner contends remain by no later than March 19, 2026. Petitioner may file a reply by no later than March 24, 2026.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

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