Central District of California • 5:26-cv-04909
Edgar Manolo Soto Garcia v. Warden of the Adelanto Detention Facility
Completed
Case Information
Filed: August 25, 2026
Assigned to:
Charles F. Eick
Referred to:
Charles F. Eick
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: October 15, 2026
Last Activity:
October 15, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 25, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), filed by Petitioner Edgar Manolo Soto Garcia. Case assigned to Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes and referred to Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick. (jtil) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Aug 25, 2026
REQUEST for Appointment of Counsel filed by Petitioner Edgar Manolo Soto Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Lodged Proposed Order) (jtil) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
Appointment of Counsel
#3
Aug 26, 2026
Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111). Upon submission of your petition for writ of habeas corpus, it was noted that you did not pay the appropriate filing fee. If you are unable to pay the entire filing fee at this time, you must sign and complete the Request to Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees with Declaration in Support form (CV-60P) attached. You may return your fee waiver and/or payment to any of the Courthouses listed on this notice. If you do not respond within THIRTY DAYS from the date below, your action may be dismissed. (jtil) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#4
Aug 26, 2026
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Filed Document RE: PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes and referred to Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick.(Filing fee $ 5) 1 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 11-3.8 title page is missing, incomplete, or incorrect. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (jtil) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
#5
Aug 26, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes and referred to Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick, who is authorized to consider preliminary matters and conduct all further hearings as may be appropriate or necessary. Pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.4, the Court must be notified within five (5) days of any address change. See notice for additional details. (jtil) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#6
Aug 26, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jtil) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#7
Aug 26, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (jtil) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#8
Aug 27, 2026
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick: denying 2 REQUEST for Appointment of Counsel. Petitioner's "Request for Appointment of Counsel," filed August 25, 2026, is denied without prejudice for failure to demonstrate that Petitioner is unable to afford to retain counsel. (sh) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#9
Aug 31, 2026
FINANCIAL ENTRY: Received $5.00 from Edgar Manolo Soto Garcia. Re: Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111), 3 . Receipt number 47740. (ee) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
#10
Aug 31, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Jessica O Cheh counsel for Respondents Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Director of the Los Angeles ICE Field Office, U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Warden of the Adelanto Detention Facility. Adding Jessica O. Cheh as counsel of record for Warden of the Adelanto Detention Facility, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Director of the Los Angeles ICE Field Office, U.S. Attorney General for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Federal Respondents Warden of the Adelanto Detention Facility, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Director of the Los Angeles ICE Field Office, U.S. Attorney General. (Attorney Jessica O Cheh added to party Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement(pty:res), Attorney Jessica O Cheh added to party Director of the Los Angeles ICE Field Office(pty:res), Attorney Jessica O Cheh added to party U.S. Attorney General(pty:res), Attorney Jessica O Cheh added to party U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Jessica O Cheh added to party Warden of the Adelanto Detention Facility(pty:res))(Cheh, Jessica) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Aug 31, 2026
Financial Entry
#11
Sep 02, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Respondents Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Director of the Los Angeles ICE Field Office, U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Warden of the Adelanto Detention Facilityto PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes and referred to Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick.(Filing fee $ 5) 1 (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Cheh, Jessica) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document:
Response
#12
Sep 21, 2026
PETITIONERS REPLY IN SUPPORT OF WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS filed by Petitioner Edgar Manolo Soto Garcia (sh) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
Main Document:
Reply
#13
Sep 23, 2026
NOTICE OF FILING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION by Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick and Lodging of Proposed Judgment and Order. Objections to R&R due by 10/13/2026 (Attachments: # 1 Report and Recommendation) (sh) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Report and Recommendation
#14
Sep 23, 2026
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION issued by Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick. Re PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) 1 (sh) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document:
Report and Recommendation (Issued)
#15
Sep 30, 2026
MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) by Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick: Objections to the "Report and Recommendation, etc." are due October 13, 2026. If Petitioner contends that his A number is different from the A number contained in the "Report and Recommendation, etc.," Petitioner should file timely objections, stating Petitioner's actual A number. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS) (sh) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
Main Document:
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#16
Oct 09, 2026
Objections to the Report and Recommendation 14 filed by Petitioner Edgar Manolo Soto Garcia.(mrv) (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document:
Objection to Report and Recommendation
#17
Oct 09, 2026
CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, in accordance with Title 28 Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b), filed by Petitioner Edgar Manolo Soto Garcia. (mrv) (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document:
Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate Judge - NON-FINAL
#18
Oct 14, 2026
The assigned District Judge approves the parties' consent to a Magistrate Judge. Accordingly, the case will be reassigned. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (iva) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/14/2026)
#19
Oct 14, 2026
This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05 and theDistrict Judge has approved the parties' consent. This case is now reassigned toMagistrate Judge Charles F. Eick for final disposition. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ap) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Oct 14, 2026
Immigration 2241 Full Consent
Oct 14, 2026
District Judge Response to Immigration 2241 Consent
#20
Oct 15, 2026
JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick, Related to: PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . IT IS ADJUDGED that the Petition is granted in part and: (a) Respondents are ordered to release Petitioner (A# 246-061-635) from detention immediately, subject to reasonable conditions. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (hr) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
Parties
Edgar Manolo Soto Garcia
Party
Warden of the Adelanto Detention Facility
Party