Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-04611
(HC) Oviedo Oviedo v. Warden, Mesa Verde Detention Facility
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Case Information
Filed: June 15, 2026
Assigned to:
Dena M. Coggins
Referred to:
Chi Soo Kim
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
August 25, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 15, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden, Mesa Verde Detention Facility by Richard Manuel Oviedo Oviedo. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 15, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Richard Manuel Oviedo Oviedo. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jun 15, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Richard Manuel Oviedo Oviedo. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
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Appoint Counsel
#4
Jun 17, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
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Immigration New Case Documents
#5
Jun 17, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Sean Davis, GOVT for Warden, Mesa Verde Detention Facility (Davis, Sean) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
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DESIGNATION
Jun 17, 2026
Service by Mail
Jun 17, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Immigration New Case Documents served on Richard Manuel Oviedo Oviedo. (Deputy Clerk AKP)
#6
Jun 23, 2026
ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 06/23/2026 GRANTING Petitioner Richard Manuel Oviedo Oviedo's, A# 240-516-095, 2 Motion to Proceed IFP. Respondents are DIRECTED to file an answer or motion to dismiss within 7 days from the date of this order. Respondents are warned that the failure to respond to the petition will be interpreted as a non-opposition to granting the relief requested in the habeas petition. 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. (Deputy Clerk KS) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
Main Document:
06 - HC/Order Requiring Respondent to File a Response AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - Set/Clear Flags
Jun 23, 2026
Service by Mail
Jun 23, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Order served on Richard Manuel Oviedo Oviedo. (Deputy Clerk KS)
#7
Jun 27, 2026
ANSWER (Response) to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Warden, Mesa Verde Detention Facility. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Proof of Service) (Davis, Sean) Modified on 7/6/2026 (KS). (Entered: 06/27/2026)
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ANSWER
#8
Jul 27, 2026
ORDER and FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 07/27/26 DENYING 3 Motion to Appoint Counsel without prejudice and RECOMMENDING that 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted; that Respondents be ordered to immediately release petitioner Richard Manuel Oviedo Oviedo (A-240-516-095) with all documents and a copy of this order; that Respondents be enjoined and restrained from re-detaining petitioner unless the government demonstrates that petitioner i s a flight risk or danger to the community; that respondents be directed to file, within 7 days of the adoption of these findings and recommendations, a status report addressing petitioner's status; and that Clerk enter judgment in favor of petitioner and close case. Referred to Judge Dena M. Coggins; Objections to these F&Rs due within 7 days. (Deputy Clerk AJB)
Jul 27, 2026
Service by Mail
#9
Jul 31, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
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Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#10
Aug 11, 2026
ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 08/10/26 ADOPTING 8 Findings and Recommendations in part and GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus as follows: Within 14 days, Respondents are ORDERED to provide Petitioner a bond heari ng before an immigration judge. If Respondents fail to provide Petitioner a bond hearing within 14 days, Petitioner shall be immediately released from Respondents' custody on the same terms as Petitioner's previous release. Within 7 days from the date of entry of this order, Respondents are directed to file a status report with the court certifying compliance with this order. CASE CLOSED. (cc Mesa Verde) (Deputy Clerk VLC)
#11
Aug 11, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Aug 11, 2026
Service by Mail
#13
Aug 25, 2026
Notice of Compliance
Main Document:
Notice of Compliance
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(HC) Oviedo Oviedo
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Warden, Mesa Verde Detention Facility
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