Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-05852
(HC) Soto-Merida v. Warden, Tonya Andrews
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Case Information
Filed: July 27, 2026
Assigned to:
Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to:
Allison Claire
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 04, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 27, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden, Tonya Andrews by Rigobeto Soto-Merida. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 27, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Rigobeto Soto-Merida. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jul 27, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Rigobeto Soto-Merida. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#4
Jul 27, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Rigobeto Soto-Merida. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#5
Jul 28, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents
Jul 28, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Immigration New Case Documents served on Rigobeto Soto-Merida. (Deputy Clerk AKP)
Jul 28, 2026
Service by Mail
#6
Jul 29, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on July 29, 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: 07/29/2026)
Jul 29, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order served on Rigobeto Soto-Merida. (Deputy Clerk MDK)
Jul 29, 2026
Minute Order
Jul 29, 2026
Service by Mail
#10
Aug 04, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Main Document:
Order AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Aug 04, 2026
Service by Mail
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(HC) Soto-Merida
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Warden, Tonya Andrews
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