Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-04818

(HC) Mendez v. On Habeas Corpus

Completed

Case Information

Filed: June 23, 2026
Assigned to: Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to: Christopher D. Baker
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Completed: August 06, 2026
Last Activity: August 06, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jun 23, 2026
(2241) PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against On Habeas Corpus by Elmer Mendez Mendez. (RECEIPT #100008578 $5.00 paid on 06/23/2026 by Cal City Immigration Processing) (Deputy Clerk CM) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 24, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Deputy Clerk CM) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
Main Document: Immigration New Case Documents
#3
Jun 24, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT for On Habeas Corpus (Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
Jun 24, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 2 Immigration New Case Documents served on Elmer Mendez Mendez. (Deputy Clerk CM)
Jun 24, 2026
Service by Mail
#4
Jun 25, 2026
06 - HC/Order Requiring Respondent to File a Response
Main Document: 06 - HC/Order Requiring Respondent to File a Response
Jun 25, 2026
Service by Mail
#7
Aug 06, 2026
ORDER WITHDRAWING the Reference of this Matter to the Magistrate Judge; GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; and DIRECTING Respondents to Provide Substantive Bond Hearing, signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 8/6/2026. W ithin 48 hours of this order, Respondents SHALL undertake an initial custody determination pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) at which point they may either release Petitioner or continue his detention if deemed appropriate. Thereafter, if Petitione r is not released, and no arrest warrant has been issued, Respondents SHALL immediately seek an arrest warrant. If the warrant is not granted, Respondents SHALL immediately release Petitioner. If a warrant is granted, within 10 days of the initial cu stody determination, Respondents SHALL provide Petitioner with a bond hearing in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) at which the parties will be allowed to present evidence and argument about whether Petitioners are a danger to the community and present a flight risk if not detained. At least 72 hours before the scheduled hearing, the Petitioner SHALL receive notice of the hearing. He SHALL have the right to be represented by counsel at the hearing, and he SHALL be entitled to appear at th e hearing. If counsel has filed an appearance in the immigration proceedings, at least 72 hours before the hearing, counsel SHALL receive notice of the scheduled hearing. Respondents SHALL provide a copy of this order to the immigration judge presiding over the bond hearing and SHALL arrange for the bond hearing to be recorded. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk OFR)
Main Document: Order Dismissing Case AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
#8
Aug 06, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
Aug 06, 2026
Service by Mail

Parties

(HC) Mendez
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On Habeas Corpus
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