Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-07296

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Sep 10, 2026

2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against ICE/ERO, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, Tonya Andrews, David Venturella by Juan Carlos Garcia Mendez. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

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Sep 10, 2026

MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Juan Carlos Garcia Mendez. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

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Sep 10, 2026

MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Juan Carlos Garcia Mendez. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

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Sep 10, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Juan Carlos Garcia Mendez. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

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Sep 10, 2026

ORDER AUTHORIZING IN FORMA PAUPERIS STATUS as to Juan Carlos Garcia Mendez signed by Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean on 09/10/2026. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

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Sep 10, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

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Sep 10, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Tonya Andrews,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Todd Blanche,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for ICE/ERO,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Markwayne Mullin,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for David Venturella (Yu, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

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Sep 10, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) 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). Based on the current record, it appears Petitioner (A File #: 241-321-481) is likely to succeed on at least one of his claims and that some form of immediate relief may be appropriate. Thus, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are ordered to show cause in writing no later than September 17, 2026, why the Court should not grant Petitioner's motion for a temporary restraining order. Any 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 reply no later than September 24, 2026. The Court further directs the parties to indicate on or before their respective filing deadlines (1) whether they are requesting a hearing; (2) whether they agree to convert the request for a TRO into a preliminary injunction without further briefing; and (3) whether they request additional briefing on the merits of the petition. Depending on the content of the filings, the Court may set a hearing or may rule on the papers.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.The Clerk of the Court is to notify the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California of this filing, by providing a Notice of Electronic Filing to usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. Counsel for respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on September 10, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) Modified on 9/10/2026 (IM). (Entered: 09/10/2026)

Sep 10, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Order Authorizing IFP Status, Order on Motion to Proceed in forma pauperis, 6 Immigration New Case Documents served on Juan Carlos Garcia Mendez. (Deputy Clerk SZ)

Sep 10, 2026

Service by Mail

Sep 10, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 8 Minute Order served on Juan Carlos Garcia Mendez. (Deputy Clerk IM)

Sep 10, 2026

Minute Order

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Sep 15, 2026

NOTICE OF MOOTNESS by Tonya Andrews, Todd Blanche, ICE/ERO, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 8 Minute Order,,,,,,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Yu, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

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Sep 16, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) Petitioner proceeds with a petition for writ of habeas corpus, which the Court received with a motion for temporary restraining order on September 10, 2026. (Docs. 1, 4 .) However, Respondents informed the Court that, prior to these filings, Petitioner was removed from the United States on September 3, 2026. (Doc. 9 at 1.) As Petitioner is no longer in custody, Respondents assert the petition as moot. A routine review of the online ICE detainee locator confirms that Petitioner is no longer in ICE custody. Therefore, the Court DISMISSES the petition for writ of habeas corpus and TERMINATES the motion for a temporary restraining order as MOOT. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate all pending matters and CLOSE this case signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on September 16, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

Sep 16, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case

Sep 16, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 10 Minute Order served on Juan Carlos Garcia Mendez. (Deputy Clerk IM)

Sep 16, 2026

Minute Order

Sep 16, 2026

Service by Mail

Sep 16, 2026

CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk CM)