Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-06164

#1

Jul 27, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Todd Blanche, Field Office Director, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella, Warden/Facility Administrator ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 171115.), filed by Juan Jose Benitez Mejia. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Receipt, # 5 Envelope)The new case number is 3:26-cv-4283-TWR-SBC. Judge Todd W. Robinson and Magistrate Judge Steve B. Chu are assigned to the case.(tac) [Transferred from casd on 8/4/2026.] (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#2

Jul 27, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Juan Jose Benitez Mejia. (tac) [Transferred from casd on 8/4/2026.] (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#3

Jul 29, 2026

NOTICE of Petitioner Detained Out of District by Todd Blanche, Field Office Director, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella, Warden/Facility Administrator (Dimbleby, Erin) [Transferred from casd on 8/4/2026.] (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#4

Jul 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Danielle Lynn Brown on behalf of Todd Blanche, Field Office Director, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella, Warden/Facility Administrator (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Brown, Danielle)Attorney Danielle Lynn Brown added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Danielle Lynn Brown added to party Field Office Director (pty:res), Attorney Danielle Lynn Brown added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Danielle Lynn Brown added to party David J. Venturella(pty:res), Attorney Danielle Lynn Brown added to party Warden/Facility Administrator(pty:res) (sjt). [Transferred from casd on 8/4/2026.] (Entered: 07/30/2026)

#5

Aug 03, 2026

Case transferred to District of Eastern District of California. Files transferred electronically to: *District of Eastern District of California*.. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 8/3/2026. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(sjt) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/3/2026: # 1 Transfer order) (sjt). [Transferred from casd on 8/4/2026.] (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#6

Aug 04, 2026

CASE TRANSFERRED IN from District of California Southern; Case Number 3:26-cv-04283. (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#7

Aug 04, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk MR) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#8

Aug 04, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on August 4, 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: 08/04/2026)

#9

Aug 04, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Elisa M. Rodriguez for Todd Blanche,Elisa M. Rodriguez for Field Office Director,Elisa M. Rodriguez for Markwayne Mullin,Elisa M. Rodriguez for David J. Venturella,Elisa M. Rodriguez for Warden/Facility Administrator California City Immigration Processing Center (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

Aug 04, 2026

Service by Mail

Aug 04, 2026

Minute Order

Aug 04, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 7 Immigration New Case Documents served on Juan Jose Benitez Mejia. (Deputy Clerk MR)

Aug 04, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 8 Minute Order served on Juan Jose Benitez Mejia. (Deputy Clerk MDK)