Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-04724

(HC) Nguyen v. Blanche

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Case Information

Filed: June 19, 2026
Assigned to: Daniel J. Calabretta
Referred to: Jeremy D. Peterson
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: August 31, 2026
Last Activity: August 31, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jun 19, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Sergio Albarran, Todd Blanche, Scott Frauenheim, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security by Hung Tan Nguyen. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13480210) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Order, # 4 Declaration)(Damast, Sabrina) (Entered: 06/19/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Jun 19, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Hung Tan Nguyen. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Proposed Order, # 4 Proposed Order, # 5 Declaration)(Damast, Sabrina) (Entered: 06/19/2026)
Main Document: MOTION
#3
Jun 22, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Deputy Clerk MR) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Main Document: Immigration New Case Documents for MJ as Presider
#4
Jun 22, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Sergio Albarran,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Todd Blanche,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Scott Frauenheim,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Markwayne Mullin,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#5
Jul 10, 2026
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 07/10/2026: Due to the unavailability of District Judge Noel Wise, this action is REASSIGNED to District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta and Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson for all further proceedings. District Judge Noel Wise no longer assigned to case. New Case Number: 1:26-cv-4724 DJC JDP (HC). (Deputy Clerk JJD) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
#6
Jul 10, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 7/10/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2 ). The Court intends to rule directly on the claims raised in the underlying 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus that overlap with those addressed in the 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, with the understanding that the Court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the Motion. Respondents shall file any Opposition to the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order on or before June 16, 2026. Petitioner may file a Reply on or before June 17, 2026. The matter is not set for a hearing though the Court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Jul 10, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Jul 10, 2026
Order Reassigning Case
#7
Jul 15, 2026
OPPOSITION to 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Respondents . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Motion to Reopen Denial, # 2 Exhibit B-DHS Records, # 3 Exhibit C-Pre-2026 Records)(Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Main Document: Opposition to Motion
#8
Jul 17, 2026
REPLY in Support of 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Hung Tan Nguyen. (Damast, Sabrina) Modified on 7/23/2026 (KS). (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Main Document: REPLY
#9
Aug 21, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 8/21/2026: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) and Exhibits (ECF No. 1-1); Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2 ); Respondent's Oppositions (ECF No. 7 ) and Exhibits (ECF Nos. 7-1 through 7-4), and Petitioner's Reply (ECF No. 8 ). The Court orders Petitioner to file a status report on 1) any appeals filed challenging the July 13, 2026 denial of Petitioner's motion to reopen in absentia and 2) any other new information regarding the finality of Petitioner's removal order on or before August 24, 2026. [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Aug 21, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#10
Aug 24, 2026
RESPONSE by Hung Tan Nguyen to 8/21/2026 Minute Order . (Damast, Sabrina) Modified on 8/25/2026 (KLY). (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#11
Aug 31, 2026
RELEASE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 8/31/2026 GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus as to the Second Cause of Action; ORDERING Respondents to immediately release Petitioner HUNG TAN NGUYEN (A#: 020-180-531) from their custody and to not impose any additional restrictions on Petitioner; ENJOINING and RESTRAINING Respondents from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner without a change in circumstances to warrant Petitioner's re-detention; DIRECTING the Clerk of Court to close this case, to enter judgment for Petitioner, and to serve California City Detention Facility with a copy of this Order. This Order resolves all pending motions. CASE CLOSED. (cc: ICE–California City Detention Facility) (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#12
Aug 31, 2026
JUDGMENT dated *8/31/2026* pursuant to Order signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 8/31/2026. (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document: Judgment

Parties

Blanche
Party
(HC) Nguyen
Party