Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-06322
(HC) Gomez-Samaniego v. Warden of the California City ICE Processing Center
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Case Information
Filed: August 10, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to:
Erin Guy Castillo
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: September 15, 2026
Last Activity:
September 15, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 10, 2026
2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden of the California City ICE Processing Center by Aaron Gomez-Samaniego. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 10, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Aaron Gomez-Samaniego. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#3
Aug 10, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Aaron Gomez-Samaniego. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#4
Aug 10, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Aaron Gomez-Samaniego. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#5
Aug 11, 2026
ORDER AUTHORIZING IN FORMA PAUPERIS STATUS as to Aaron Gomez-Samaniego signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Guy Castillo on 08/11/2026. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
05 - HC/Order Authorizing IFP AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#6
Aug 11, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents
#7
Aug 11, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Entry Only) The Court has reviewed the Petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1) and the related request for emergency injunctive relief (Doc. 4). Petitioner (A File #: 221-370-635) asserts that he has been detained since March 13, 2026 (Doc. 4 at 15). He does not adequately explain his delay in seeking his request for a temporary restraining order or why despite this delay, the Court should treat the situation as an emergency. Thus, the TRO request is untimely, and it is DENIED. Local Rule 231(b). The Court refers the matter to the assigned magistrate judge for a determination on the merits. The Court sets the following briefing schedule, which may be modified by the magistrate judge as needed. Respondents SHALL file their responsive pleading within 21 days. The response SHALL provide the Court with copies of referenced/relevant portions of Petitioner's A-File (including the I-213) and other supporting documents, including available documentation related to any asserted violations of release conditions. Petitioner may file a traverse no later than 7 days after the respondents file their brief.In the meantime, unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the United States nor transfer Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (noting the court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). Given the exigent circumstances, the Court finds that this order is warranted to maintain the status quo pending the hearing, to preserve the Court's jurisdiction and to preserve Petitioner's access to the Court and any subsequent order and finds that Petitioner has satisfied the factors governing the issuance of such preliminary relief signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on August 11, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
#8
Aug 11, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Warden of the California City ICE Processing Center (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
Aug 11, 2026
Service by Mail
Aug 11, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 7 Minute Order on Motion for TRO served on Aaron Gomez-Samaniego. (Deputy Clerk IM)
Aug 11, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Order Authorizing IFP Status, Order on Motion to Proceed in forma pauperis, 6 Immigration New Case Documents served on Aaron Gomez-Samaniego. (Deputy Clerk SZ)
Aug 11, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
#9
Aug 21, 2026
CONSENT/DECLINE of U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), this document is restricted to attorneys and court staff only. Judges do not have access to view this document and will be informed of a party's response only if all parties have consented to the referral. (Deputy Clerk OFR) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#10
Aug 31, 2026
REPLY by Warden of the California City ICE Processing Center re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-DHS Records, # 2 Exhibit B-RAP Sheet)(Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document:
REPLY
#11
Sep 15, 2026
***DISREGARDED PER 13 CLERK'S NOTICE*** ORDER WITHDRAWING the Reference of this Matter to the Magistrate Judge; GRANTING Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus IN PART; and DIRECTING Respondents to Provide a Substantive Bond Hearing signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 9/15/2026. (Deputy Clerk SSA)
#12
Sep 15, 2026
***DISREGARDED PER 13 CLERK'S NOTICE*** JUDGMENT dated *9/15/2026* pursuant to 11 order. (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
Main Document:
Judgment
#13
Sep 15, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE of DOCKET CORRECTION re 12 Judgment, 11 Order: Please disregard entries as were docketed in incorrect case. (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
#14
Sep 15, 2026
ORDER Withdrawing the Reference of this Matter to the Magistrate Judge; Granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus in Part; and Directing Respondents to Provide a Substantive Bond Hearing signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 09/15/2026. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk EF)
#15
Sep 15, 2026
JUDGMENT dated *09/15/2026* pursuant to order. (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
Main Document:
Judgment
Sep 15, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 15 Judgment, 14 Order Dismissing Case, served on Aaron Gomez-Samaniego. (Deputy Clerk EF)
Sep 15, 2026
Service by Mail
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