Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-06477
(HC) Henriques v. Warden, California City (ICE)
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Case Information
Filed: August 14, 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:
October 21, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 14, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden, California City (ICE) by Yelguin Varela Henriques. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 17, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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Immigration New Case Documents
#3
Aug 17, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Warden, California City (ICE) (Yu, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#4
Aug 17, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 8/17/2026: This matter is REFERRED to the assigned U.S. Magistrate Judge for further proceedings pursuant to Local Rule 302 and 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B). Pending the Court's ruling on the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Respondents shall NOT TRANSFER Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 608 (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."). (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk MDK) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Aug 17, 2026
Service by Mail
Aug 17, 2026
Minute Order
Aug 17, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Minute Order served on Yelguin Varela Henriques. (Deputy Clerk MDK)
Aug 17, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 2 Immigration New Case Documents served on Yelguin Varela Henriques. (Deputy Clerk AKP)
Aug 18, 2026
Service by Mail
#6
Aug 24, 2026
Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#7
Oct 08, 2026
ORDER and FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 10/8/2026 GRANTING 1 Request to proceed in forma pauperis and RECOMMENDING that re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted and Respondent be ordered to immediately release petitioner from custody. Referred to Judge Troy L. Nunley. Objections due within 7 days of the date of these Findings and Recommendations. (Deputy Clerk VLK)
Oct 08, 2026
Service by Mail
#8
Oct 15, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
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Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#9
Oct 19, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 10/19/26 ADOPTING 7 Findings and Recommendations in full; GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; Respondents are ORDERED to IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Yelguin V.H. (A# 222-597- 428) and is ordered to provide Petitioner with a copy of the release order at or near the time of release. Respondents shall return Petitioner's documents and possessions at the time of release. Respondents shall file a notice of compliance with this provision within 2 court days from the date of this Order; Respondents are ENJOINED from re-detaining Petitioner, while subject to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), absent compliance with statutory and constitutional protections, including a minimum of 7 days' notice and a pre-deprivation hearing before a neutral factfinder; and the Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to enter judgment in favor of Petitioner, and close this case. CASE CLOSED. (cc California City) (Deputy Clerk JAW)
#10
Oct 19, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Oct 19, 2026
Service by Mail
#11
Oct 20, 2026
Notice of Compliance
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Notice of Compliance
#12
Oct 21, 2026
Notice of Compliance
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Notice of Compliance
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(HC) Henriques
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Warden, California City (ICE)
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