Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00893

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Feb 02, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden, Golden State Annex Detention Facility by Reinier Roque Soto. (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#2

Feb 02, 2026

MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Reinier Roque Soto. (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

Feb 02, 2026

RECEIPT number 100007113 for $5.00 for Reinier Roque Soto from Geo Secure Services. (Deputy Clerk AJB)

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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 AJB) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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Feb 03, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT for Warden, Golden State Annex Detention Facility (Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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Feb 03, 2026

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. (Anonymous) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

Feb 03, 2026

Service by Mail

Feb 03, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Reinier Roque Soto. (Deputy Clerk AJB)

#6

Feb 09, 2026

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 2/9/2026 DIRECTING RESPONDENT to File an answer or motion to dismiss within 7 days from the date of this order. Petitioner's reply/traverse to an answer or opposition to a motion to dismiss, if any, is due within 10 days after being served with a copy of respondents' answer or motion to dismiss. A reply by respondents to an opposition to a motion to dismiss is due within 7 days after being served with the opposition. Each party proceeding without counsel shall keep the court informed of the current address at all times while the action is pending. (Deputy Clerk HAH) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

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Feb 09, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 2/9/2026: Pending the issuance of the court's order resolving the pending 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus, 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 resolution of petitioner's pending writ for petition of habeas corpus. (Deputy Clerk RAA) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

Feb 09, 2026

Minute Order

Feb 09, 2026

Service by Mail

Feb 09, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 7 Minute Order served on Reinier Roque Soto. (Deputy Clerk RAA)

Feb 09, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Order served on Reinier Roque Soto. (Deputy Clerk HAH)

#8

Feb 13, 2026

ANSWER to PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Warden, Golden State Annex Detention Facility. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Form I-213, # 2 Exhibit RAP Sheet)(Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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Feb 13, 2026

CERTIFICATE of SERVICE re 8 Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Warden, Golden State Annex Detention Facility. (Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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Feb 17, 2026

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 JAW) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

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Mar 10, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 26-893: The record currently before the court does not include sufficient information to determine the issues presented in the pending petition. Therefore, by 5:00 p.m. on March 12, 2026, Respondents are ORDERED to file any and all Notice(s) to Appear, release orders, supervision orders, and detention orders, and the corresponding certificate of service on Petitioner. Respondents may file an optional Supplemental Brief limited to addressing any additional documents submitted and limited to five (5) pages. Any such optional Supplemental Brief must be filed together with Respondents' documents. Within 10 days of being served with the additional documents submitted by Respondents and any Supplemental Brief submitted by Respondents, Petitioner may submit an optional response limited to five (5) pages. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk AW) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

Mar 10, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 11 Minute Order served on Reinier Roque Soto. (Deputy Clerk AW)

Mar 10, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

Mar 10, 2026

Service by Mail

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Mar 12, 2026

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS by Warden, Golden State Annex Detention Facility. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Pages from A-File)(Rodriguez, Camilo) Modified on 3/16/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 03/12/2026)

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Mar 12, 2026

CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Warden, Golden State Annex Detention Facility. (Rodriguez, Camilo) Modified on 3/16/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 03/12/2026)

#14

Mar 23, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Reinier Roque Soto. (Deputy Clerk VLK) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#17

Mar 23, 2026

NOTICE re Falsified Documents by Reinier Roque Soto (Deputy Clerk VLK) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

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Mar 24, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 3/24/2026: Pending the issuance of the court's order resolving the pending 14 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 petitioner's pending 14 motion for temporary restraining order. Respondents shall file a written opposition to the pending 14 motion for temporary restraining order by 5:00 PM tomorrow, 3/25/2026. In that opposition, respondents shall specify whether petitioner has been previously detained by immigration authorities and substantively address whether any provision of law or fact in this case would distinguish it from this court's decisions in Quichimbo-Jimenez v. Warden, California City Correctional Center, 2:26-cv-00739-DAD-EFB (HC), 2026 WL 679378 (E.D. Cal. Mar. 10, 2026) or Cardenas v. Chestnut, et al., No. 1:26-cv-02073-DAD-SCR (HC), 2026 WL 785871 (E.D. Cal. Mar. 20, 2026), and other similar cases previously decided by this court, or otherwise indicate that the matter is not substantively distinguishable. Furthermore, respondents are DIRECTED to indicate in their opposition whether they oppose converting the motion for temporary restraining order into a motion for preliminary injunction and whether they oppose the court resolving the merits of the underlying habeas petition. If the parties were to jointly agree upon a less demanding briefing schedule, the court will consider the parties' proposal. (Deputy Clerk PAB) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

Mar 24, 2026

Minute Order

Mar 24, 2026

Service by Mail

Mar 24, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 15 Minute Order served on Reinier Roque Soto. (Deputy Clerk PAB)

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Mar 25, 2026

OPPOSITION by Respondent Warden, Golden State Annex Detention Facility to 14 MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Respondent's Answer, # 2 Exhibit Respondent's Submission of Additional Documents)(Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

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Mar 26, 2026

REPLY by Warden, Golden State Annex Detention Facility re 17 Notice - Other. (Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

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Mar 26, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 3/26/2026: On 3/23/2026, petitioner filed a motion for temporary restraining order. (Doc. No. 14 .) Petitioner alleges that he was illegally detained by ICE on 12/3/2025. (Doc. No. 1 at 5.) On 3/25/2026, respondent filed an opposition to the pending motion for temporary restraining order. (Doc. No. 16 .) Therein, respondent states that petitioner entered the United States unlawfully, at which time he was detained and released due to lack of bed space, and on 12/3/2025, petitioner was mandatorily detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(c) because he was arrested for grand theft. (Id. at 2.) It is the case that grand theft is a "qualifying theft offense" that "plainly triggers the application of § 1226(c)(1)(E)(ii)." Haryana-Sandhir v. Warden Golden State Annex, No. 1:26-cv-00405-DJC-SCR, 2026 WL 221372, at *2 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 28, 2026). Because petitioner also entered the United States unlawfully, both requirements of § 1226(c) mandatory detention are met here. Further, because, as far as the court is aware, petitioner has not yet been detained for six months, the detention does not qualify as prolonged. Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678, 701 (2001) ("After this 6-month period, once the alien provides good reason to believe that there is no significant likelihood of removal in the reasonably foreseeable future, the Government must respond with evidence sufficient to rebut that showing."). As such, the court finds that, based on the allegations, evidence, and arguments presently before the court, petitioner is not likely to succeed on the merits of the pending petition for writ of habeas corpus. Accordingly, petitioner's motion for temporary restraining order (Doc. No. 14 ) is DENIED. The petition for habeas corpus (Doc. No. 1 ) and motion to appoint counsel (Doc. No. 2 ) are REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim for further proceedings. (Deputy Clerk PAB) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

Mar 26, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 19 Minute Order served on Reinier Roque Soto. (Deputy Clerk PAB)

Mar 26, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion for TRO

Mar 26, 2026

Service by Mail

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Mar 27, 2026

CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Warden, Golden State Annex Detention Facility re 16 Opposition. (Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

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Mar 27, 2026

CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Warden, Golden State Annex Detention Facility re 18 Reply. (Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

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Apr 28, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Reinier Roque Soto. (Deputy Clerk JAW) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

#23

Apr 30, 2026

ORDER AND FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 4/29/2026 DENYING 2 Motion to Appoint Counsel; and RECOMMENDING the 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus be DENIED; and the Clerk of the Court be directed to enter judgment in favor of Respondents and close this case. Referred to Judge Dale A. Drozd. Objections due within 14 days of the date of these findings and recommendations. (Deputy Clerk RRB) Modified on 5/1/2026 (AW). (Entered: 04/30/2026)

Apr 30, 2026

Service by Mail

Apr 30, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 23 Order and Findings and Recommendations served on Reinier Roque Soto. (Deputy Clerk RRB)

#24

May 11, 2026

OBJECTIONS to 23 FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS by Petitioner Reinier Roque Soto. (Deputy Clerk OML) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

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May 26, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Reinier Roque Soto. (Deputy Clerk VLK) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

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May 28, 2026

ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 5/28/2026 DIRECTING Respondent to File an Opposition to petitioner's motion for temporary restraining order no later than 6/8/2026 at 5:00pm addressing whether procedural due process requires that petitioner be provided with a bond hearing or any other preliminary relief. (Deputy Clerk VLK) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

May 28, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 26 Order served on Reinier Roque Soto. (Deputy Clerk VLK)

May 28, 2026

Service by Mail

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Jun 08, 2026

OPPOSITION by Respondent Warden, Golden State Annex Detention Facility to 25 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#28

Jun 22, 2026

MOTION for RELEASE of ICE Custody and NOTICE of CHANGE OF ADDRESS to Central Valley Annex, 254 Taylor Avenue, McFarland, CA 93250 by Reinier Roque Soto. (Deputy Clerk OML) Modified on 6/23/2026 (KS). (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#29

Jun 23, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Warden, Golden State Annex Detention Facility. (Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

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Jun 23, 2026

CERTIFICATE of SERVICE re 27 Opposition to Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Warden, Golden State Annex Detention Facility. (Rodriguez, Camilo) Modified on 6/29/2026 (KS). (Entered: 06/23/2026)

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Jul 09, 2026

ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 07/08/26 DECLINING to adopt 23 Findings and Recommendations and GRANTING 25 Motion for TRO as follows: Respondent is ORDERED to provide petitioner with a substantive bond hearing within 10 days, at which hearing respondent will bear the burden of demonstrating that petitioner is a danger to the community or a risk of flight by clear and convincing evidence. Petitioners 22 Motion for TRO is DENIED as MOOT; DENYING 28 Motion for Immediate Release; and REFERRING matter back to the assigned magistrate judge for further proceedings. (Deputy Clerk AJB)

Jul 09, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 31 Order served on Reinier Roque Soto. (Deputy Clerk AJB)

Jul 09, 2026

Service by Mail

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Jul 10, 2026

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 7/10/2026 ORDERING on or before 7/27/2026, respondent shall confirm that petitioner was provided a bond hearing as ordered by the district court. Petitioner's reply/traverse, if any, is due 10 days from the date of this order. If petitioner files a reply/traverse, respondent may file a supplemental reply within seven days after being served with the reply/traverse. (Deputy Clerk KLY)

Jul 10, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 32 Order served on Reinier Roque Soto. (Deputy Clerk KLY)

Jul 10, 2026

Service by Mail

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Jul 14, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Attorney Zachary John Ray, GOVT added for Warden, Golden State Annex Detention Facility. Attorney Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT terminated. (Ray, Zachary) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

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Jul 24, 2026

NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE re 31 Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations,,, Order on Motion for TRO,,, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,,,, Findings and Recommendations (Order),, by Warden, Golden State Annex Detention Facility. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Ray, Zachary) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

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Jul 30, 2026

STATUS REPORT and MOTION for COURT INTERVENTION by Reinier Roque Soto. (Deputy Clerk OML) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

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Jul 30, 2026

STATUS REPORT Re Direct Evidence Document by Reinier Roque Soto. (Deputy Clerk OML) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

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Aug 04, 2026

Notice (Other)

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Sep 30, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

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Oct 01, 2026

FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 10/1/2026 RECOMMENDING that: the 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus be DENIED; and the Clerk of the Court be directed to enter judgment in favor of respondent and close this case. Referred to Judge Dale A. Drozd. Objections due within 14 days of service of these findings and recommendations. (Deputy Clerk RRB)

Oct 01, 2026

Service by Mail

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Oct 08, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

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Oct 14, 2026

Objections to Findings and Recommendations