Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00897

(HC) B.J. v. Johnson

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Case Information

Filed: February 02, 2026
Assigned to: Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to: Jeremy D. Peterson
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 11, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 02, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against all Respondents by Luis Alberto Bencomo Jaimes. (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 02, 2026
MOTION to EXPEDITE by Luis Alberto Bencomo Jaimes. (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
Feb 02, 2026
RECEIPT number 100007115 for $5.00 from Luis Alberto Bencomo Jaimes. (Deputy Clerk KEZ)
#3
Feb 03, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 3/9/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
Feb 03, 2026
Service by Mail
Feb 03, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Luis Alberto Bencomo Jaimes. (Deputy Clerk KEZ)
#4
Feb 04, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 02/04/2026 DIRECTING Respondents to file a response to Request for Immediate Injunctive Relief by 2/6/2026. Respondents shall NOT TRANSFER Petitioner to another detention center outside of this judicial district, pending further order of the Court. Petition is PROVISIONALLY AUTHORIZED to proceed in forma pauperis. Petitioner to file Application by 02/11/2026. Within seven days from the date of this order, the appointing authority for the Eastern District of California shall identify counsel and send counsel's contact information to Michele Krueger, Courtroom Deputy for Chief Judge Troy Nunley, who shall updatethe docket to reflect counsel's appointment. The Clerk of Court is directed to update the docket to only list Petitioner's first name and last initials. (cc Federal Defenders Habeas Appointment) (Deputy Clerk JJD) Modified on 2/4/2026 (JJD).
Main Document: Order
Feb 04, 2026
Service by Mail
Feb 06, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
Feb 06, 2026
Service by Mail
#9
Feb 10, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 2/10/2026 GRANTING 2 Petitioner's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. Petitioner shall be RELEASED IMMEDIATELY from Respondents' custody. Respondents are ENJOINED and RESTRAI NED from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections, including seven-days' notice and a hearing before a neutral fact-finder where: (a) Respondents show there are material changed circumstances t hat demonstrate that there is a significant likelihood of Petitioner's removal in the reasonably foreseeable future, or (b) Respondents demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that Petitioner poses a danger to the community or a flight r isk. At any such hearing, Petitioner shall be allowed to have counsel present. Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why this Court should not grant Petitioner's habeas petition and enter judgment in favor of Petitioner. Petitioner's newl y appointed counsel may supplement or amend Petitioner's habeas petition by 2/13/2026. Respondents shall file responsive papers by 2/20/2026. Petitioner may file a reply by 2/25/2026. The parties shall indicate in their briefing whether they request a hearing. Respondents are hereby notified of their right to apply to the Court for modification or dissolution of the Temporary Restraining Order on two days' notice to Petitioner. (Deputy Clerk LMS)
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#10
Feb 10, 2026
In Forma Pauperis
Main Document: In Forma Pauperis
Aug 06, 2026
Findings and Recommendations AND Order AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#14
Sep 11, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 9/10/2026 ADOPTING 13 Findings and Recommendations in full; GRANTING 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus. The 9 preliminary injunctive relief previously granted is MADE PERMANENT. The Clerk is directed to enter judgment in favor of Petitioner. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk KEZ)
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations
#15
Sep 11, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment

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(HC) Bencomo Jaimes
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Johnson
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