Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-04955
(HC) Barrios Sifonte v. Allen
Completed
Case Information
Filed: June 28, 2026
Assigned to:
Edward J. Davila
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: September 14, 2026
Last Activity:
September 14, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 28, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Nathan Allen, Todd Blanche, Daren Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz by Armando Barrios Sifonte. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13513800) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Molina, Vanessa) (Entered: 06/28/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 28, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Armando Barrios Sifonte. (Molina, Vanessa) (Entered: 06/28/2026)
Main Document:
CIVIL
#3
Jun 28, 2026
PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION and PROPOSED ORDER submitted by Armando Barrios Sifonte for attorney Jannette Pineiro to appear Pro Hac Vice. (Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ACAEDC-13513802) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit) (Molina, Vanessa) (Entered: 06/28/2026)
Main Document:
Application for Pro Hac Vice and Proposed Order
#4
Jun 29, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Deputy Clerk MR) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents for MJ as Presider
#5
Jun 29, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT for Nathan Allen,Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT for Todd Blanche,Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT for Daren K. Margolin,Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT for Markwayne Mullin,Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT for Ernesto Santacruz,Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT for David Venturella (Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
#6
Jul 14, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Zachary John Ray, GOVT for Nathan Allen,Zachary John Ray, GOVT for Todd Blanche,Zachary John Ray, GOVT for Daren K. Margolin,Zachary John Ray, GOVT for Markwayne Mullin,Zachary John Ray, GOVT for Ernesto Santacruz,Zachary John Ray, GOVT for David Venturella, attorney Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT terminated (Ray, Zachary) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
#7
Sep 04, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Edward J Davila on 9/4/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) and finds that he appears entitled to relief. As such, on or before 9/11/2026, Respondents are ordered to show cause, in writing, as to whether certain facts or legal issues justify denial of the petition. (Text Only Entry) (Thomas, Julia) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Sep 04, 2026
Minute Order
#8
Sep 11, 2026
REPLY by Nathan Allen, Todd Blanche, Daren K. Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, Ernesto Santacruz, David Venturella re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Ray, Zachary) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
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REPLY
#9
Sep 11, 2026
ORDER GRANTING 3 Application for Pro Hac Vice as to Janette Pineiro. The Pro Hac Vice Attorney is directed to request Pro Hac Vice access for the Eastern District of California through PACER. Signed by District Judge Edward J Davila on 9/11/2026.Added attorney Janette Pineiro for Armando Barrios Sifonte. (Robinson, Chere) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
#10
Sep 14, 2026
ORDER signed by District Judge Edward J Davila on 9/14/2026 GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and ORDERING Respondents to IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Armando Barrios Sifonte (A220-839-479) from their custody. Respondents shall not impose any additional restrictions on Petitioner, unless that is determined to be necessary at a future pre-deprivation and/or custody hearing. (CASE CLOSED) (cc Mesa Verde Detention Center) (Thomas, Julia) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
#11
Sep 14, 2026
JUDGMENT dated *September 14, 2026* pursuant to order signed by District Judge Edward J Davila on 9/14/2026 in favor of Petitioner against Respondents. (Thomas, Julia) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Main Document:
Judgment
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