Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-06159

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Jul 28, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Injunctive Relief and Temporary Restraining Order (Filing fee: IFPP). Filed by Ruben Sanchez Varela. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/28/2026) [Transferred from cand on 8/3/2026.] (Entered: 07/28/2026)

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Jul 28, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Ruben Sanchez Varela. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/28/2026) [Transferred from cand on 8/3/2026.] (Entered: 07/28/2026)

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Jul 28, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by Ruben Sanchez Varela. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/28/2026) [Transferred from cand on 8/3/2026.] (Entered: 07/28/2026)

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Jul 29, 2026

ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE. ORDER DENYING REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND SUA SPONTE TRANSFERRING CASE. Signed by Judge Rita F. Lin on 07/29/2026. (spp, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/29/2026)Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) [Transferred from cand on 8/3/2026.] (Entered: 07/29/2026)

Jul 31, 2026

Case electronically transferred to the Eastern District of California. (far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/31/2026) [Transferred from cand on 8/3/2026.]

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Aug 03, 2026

CASE TRANSFERRED IN from District of California Northern; Case Number 3:26-cv-07850. (Entered: 08/03/2026)

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Aug 03, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

Aug 03, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Immigration New Case Documents served on Ruben Sanchez Varela. (Deputy Clerk EF)

Aug 03, 2026

Service by Mail

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Aug 04, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Current or Acting Field Office Director of S.F. Field Office for ICE,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Immigration Detention Facility,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for U.S Department of Homeland Security,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for United States Attorney General (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

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Aug 05, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 8/5/2026: The court has reviewed Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 1 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Noncitizens present without admission who are apprehended in the interior of the United States are subject discretionary detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226, not mandatory detention under § 1225(b)(2)(A). See Rodriguez Vazquez v. Bostock, No. 25-6842, 2026 WL 2196424, at *3 (9th Cir. July 30, 2026). Further, this court has previously addressed the legal issues raised by the Petition. See e.g., Selis Tinoco v. Noem, 818 F. Supp. 3d 1141 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 14, 2025), Labrador-Prato v. Noem, 815 F. Supp. 3d 1113 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 2, 2025), and D.L.C. v. Wofford, 1:25-cv-01996-DC-JDP, 2026 WL 25511 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 5, 2026). The court is contemplating ruling directly on the 1 Petition, with the understanding that the court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. See, Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(2) ("Before or after beginning the hearing on a motion for a preliminary injunction, the court may advance the trial on the merits and consolidate it with the hearing."); see also 28 U.S.C. § 2243 ("The court shall summarily hear and determine the facts, and dispose of [a petitioner's habeas petition] as law and justice require."); A.R. v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-cv-00551-KES-SAB, 2026 WL 227112, at *1 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 28, 2026) (considering preliminary injunction and merits of habeas petition simultaneously). Respondents shall file an Opposition or Statement of Non-Opposition to the 1 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by 12:00 PM on 8/7/2026. In their response, Respondents shall substantively address whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that materially distinguish it from Rodriguez Vazquez, Tinoco, Labrador-Prato, and D.L.C. Petitioner may file a Reply by 8/21/2026. Both parties should address whether they oppose the court ruling directly on the Petition. 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 RAA) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

Aug 05, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 8 Minute Order served on Ruben Sanchez Varela. (Deputy Clerk RAA)

Aug 05, 2026

Service by Mail

Aug 05, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings