Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-07080

#1

Sep 03, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden, California City Immigration Processing Center by Baldev David Lal. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

#2

Sep 04, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

#3

Sep 04, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 9/4/2026: 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: 09/04/2026)

Sep 04, 2026

Service by Mail

Sep 04, 2026

Minute Order

Sep 04, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Minute Order served on Baldev David Lal. (Deputy Clerk MDK)

Sep 04, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 2 Immigration New Case Documents served on Baldev David Lal. (Deputy Clerk DAR)

#4

Sep 08, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 9/8/2026: Petitioner, an immigration detainee, filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Under Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases, the court must examine the habeas corpus petition and order a response to the petition unless it "plainly appears" that the petitioner is not entitled to relief. It does not plainly appear that petitioner is not entitled to relief. Therefore, the court orders the government to respond to the petition and sets a briefing schedule. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that: 1. Within seven days of this order's service, respondent must file an answer to the petition. The answer must address the merits of the petition and set forth the "true cause of the detention." See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Any argument by respondent that petitioner has procedurally defaulted a claim must be raised in the answer, which must also address the merits of petitioner's claims. Respondent shall attach any documents necessary for resolving the issues presented in the petition. Arguments that are not supported with relevant evidence will not be considered. 2. Petitioner may file a traverse to respondent's answer within seven days of the date of service of that answer. If no traverse is filed within seven days, the petition and answer are deemed submitted. 3. If respondent learns of petitioner's removal or any other change in petitioner's detention status, respondent shall submit a status report notifying the court as soon as practicably possible. 4. The Clerk of Court is directed to send petitioner a copy of the in forma pauperis form used by this district. Petitioner shall submit, within thirty days from the date of this order, an affidavit in support of a request to proceed in forma pauperis or the appropriate filing fee of $5.00. (Text Only Entry). (Deputy Clerk NAC) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#5

Sep 08, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Carmen Idalia Paniagua for Warden, California City Immigration Processing Center (Paniagua, Carmen) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

Sep 08, 2026

Service by Mail

Sep 08, 2026

Minute Order

Sep 08, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Minute Order served on Baldev David Lal. (Deputy Clerk NAC)

#6

Sep 15, 2026

ANSWER (Opposition) to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and OPPOSITION to Relief by Respondent Warden, California City Immigration Processing Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8) (Paniagua, Carmen) Modified on 9/21/2026 (KS). (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#7

Oct 05, 2026

TRAVERSE by Baldev David Lal. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 10/07/2026)

#8

Oct 07, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Shelley D. Weger, GOVT for Warden, California City Immigration Processing Center, attorney Carmen Idalia Paniagua terminated (Weger, Shelley) (Entered: 10/07/2026)

#9

Oct 14, 2026

FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 10/13/26 RECOMMENDING that 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted; Respondent be ordered to immediately release petitioner (A-Number: 040-056-287)from their custody subject to the previously-imposed conditions of release, if any; Respondent be ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from re-detaining petitioner unless it obtains a travel document for his removal, if necessary, and follows all procedures set forth in 8 C.F.R. §§ 241.4(l), 241.13(i), and any other applicable statutory and regulatory procedures; and the Clerk be directed to serve California City Detention Facility with a copy of this order. Referred to Judge Troy L. Nunley. Objections to F&R due within 3 days. (Deputy Clerk KML) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

Oct 14, 2026

Service by Mail

Oct 14, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 9 Findings and Recommendations served on Baldev David Lal. (Deputy Clerk KML)

#10

Oct 20, 2026

ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 10/19/2026 ADOPTING 9 Findings and Recommendations in Full, GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, and ORDERING Respondents to IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Baldev David Lal 040-056-287 from custody. Respondents are DIRECTED to RETURN all of Petitioner's documents and possessions and DIRECTED to file a Notice of Compliance within 2 days of this order. Respondents are ENJOINED from re-detaining Petitioner unless they obtain a travel document for his removal if necessary, provide a minimum of 7-days' pre-deprivation notice, and follow all procedures set forth in 8 C.F.R. §§ 241.4(l), 241.13(i), and any otherapplicable statutory and regulatory procedures and DIRECTING the court to enter judgment in favor of Petitioner and close this case. CASE CLOSED. (cc California City) (Deputy Clerk AMW) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

#11

Oct 20, 2026

JUDGMENT dated *10/20/2026* pursuant to order signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 10/19/2026 in favor of Petitioner. (Deputy Clerk AMW) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

Oct 20, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 10 Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations and 11 Judgment served on Baldev David Lal. (Deputy Clerk AMW)

Oct 20, 2026

Service by Mail

#12

Oct 22, 2026

NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE re 10 Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations,,,, Terminate Civil Case,,,, Findings and Recommendations (Order),,, by Warden, California City Immigration Processing Center. (Weger, Shelley) (Entered: 10/22/2026)