Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-05517
(HC) Ferdinand v. Warden, Golden State Annex
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Case Information
Filed: July 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Troy Lynne Nunley
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:
July 22, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 16, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden, Golden State Annex by Garth Francis Ferdinand. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 16, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Garth Francis Ferdinand. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jul 16, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Garth Francis Ferdinand. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#4
Jul 16, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Garth Francis Ferdinand. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
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Appoint Counsel
#5
Jul 17, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
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Immigration New Case Documents
#6
Jul 17, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 7/17/2026: Before the Court is Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ("the Petition") and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The Court intends to rule directly on the Petition, with the understanding that the Court will also consider any arguments made in support of the motion. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(2). Within 2 court days, Respondents shall answer the Petition. Any response must include Petitioner's Form I-213 for each immigration encounter; any orders of release or detention; any custody determinations, warrants or notices; and any other portions of Petitioner's A-File relevant to the determination of the issues presented in the Petition. Failure to timely respond shall be construed as a non-opposition. See L.R. 230(c). Pending the Court's ruling on the Petition, Respondents shall NOT TRANSFER Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 608 (1966) (noting court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk MDK) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
#7
Jul 17, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 7/17/2026: The Court has received Petitioner's application to proceed in forma pauperis. (ECF No. 3 .) The Court finds Petitioner has made the requisite showing under 28 U.S.C. § 1915. Petitioner's request to proceed in forma pauperis is hereby GRANTED. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk MDK) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
#8
Jul 17, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Shelley D. Weger, GOVT for Warden, Golden State Annex (Weger, Shelley) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
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DESIGNATION
Jul 17, 2026
Service by Mail
Jul 17, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 7 Minute Order served on Garth Francis Ferdinand. (Deputy Clerk MDK)
Jul 17, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order served on Garth Francis Ferdinand. (Deputy Clerk MDK)
Jul 17, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Immigration New Case Documents served on Garth Francis Ferdinand. (Deputy Clerk AKP)
Jul 17, 2026
Minute Order
Jul 17, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#9
Jul 20, 2026
Notice of Related Case
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Notice of Related Case
#10
Jul 21, 2026
Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#11
Jul 22, 2026
Order Reassigning Case
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Order Reassigning Case
Jul 22, 2026
Service by Mail
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(HC) Ferdinand
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Warden, Golden State Annex
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