Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-07473

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Sep 15, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Director, San Francisco Field Office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Warden of Mesa Verde Detention Center by Juan Carlos Valdez Torres. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13881790) (Juarez, Nancy) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

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Sep 15, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Juan Carlos Valdez Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Juarez, Nancy) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

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Sep 15, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk ED) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

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Sep 15, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 9/15/2026: The court has reviewed Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Noncitizens present without admission who are apprehended in the interior of the United States are subject to discretionary detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226, not mandatory detention under § 1225(b)(2)(A). See Rodriguez Vazquez v. Bostock, 183 F.4th 1160, 1165 (9th Cir. July 30, 2026). Further, this court has previously addressed the legal issues raised by Count Two of the Petition. See e.g., Alvarez Maciel v. Noem, No. 1:26-cv-01318-DC-CKD, 2026 WL 496948 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 23, 2026), and Barajas Ortiz v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-cv-01167-DC-SCR, 2026 WL 508419 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 24, 2026). The court is contemplating ruling directly on the 1 Petition, with the understanding that the court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(2) ("Before or after beginning the hearing on a motion for a preliminary injunction, the court may advance the trial on the merits and consolidate it with the hearing."); see also 28 U.S.C. § 2243 ("The court shall summarily hear and determine the facts, and dispose of [a petitioner's habeas petition] as law and justice require."); A.R. v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-cv-00551-KES-SAB, 2026 WL 227112, at *1 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 28, 2026) (considering preliminary injunction and merits of habeas petition simultaneously). Respondents shall file an Opposition or Statement of Non-Opposition to the 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by 12:00 PM on 9/17/2026. In their response, Respondents shall substantively address whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that materially distinguish it from Rodriguez Vazquez, Alvarez Maciel, and Barajas Ortiz. Petitioner may file a Reply by 12:00 PM on 9/18/2026. Both parties should address whether they oppose the court ruling directly on the Petition, albeit as to Count Two only, to the extent a ruling on that Count entitles Petitioner to the relief sought in the Petition. If Petitioner has not already served a copy of the Petition and Motion by email to the U.S. Attorney's Office at their email address (usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov), Petitioner's Counsel shall do so by no later than 12:00 PM on 9/16/2026. The matter is not set for a hearing though the court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

Sep 15, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings

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Sep 16, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Respondents. (Williams, Jonathan) Modified on 9/18/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 09/16/2026)

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Sep 16, 2026

CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Juan Carlos Valdez Torres. (Juarez, Nancy) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

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Sep 17, 2026

REPLY by Director of San Francisco Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Warden, Mesa Verde Detention Center re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-DHS Records, # 2 Exhibit B-EOIR Records)(Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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Sep 28, 2026

ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 9/25/2026 GRANTING 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus and 2 Motion for TRO, converted to a motion for a preliminary injunction, as follows: Within 14 days of the date of entry of this order, Respondents are ORDERED to provide Petitioner Juan Carlos Valdez Torres (A-240-174-103) with a bond hearing. Respondents are ORDERED to provide Petitioner with 7 days' advance notice of the date and time of the scheduled bond hearing and allow Petitioner to have counsel present at the hearing should he so desire. Within 17 days of the date of entry of this order, Respondents are ORDERED to file a status report with this court certifying compliance with this order and attaching, as applicable, the immigration judge's order from the bond hearing. The Clerk is directed to enter judgment for Petitioner. CASE CLOSED. (cc Mesa Verde) (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

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Sep 28, 2026

JUDGMENT dated *9/28/2026* pursuant to order signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 9/25/2026 in favor of Petitioner. (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

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Oct 15, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Director of San Francisco Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Warden, Mesa Verde Detention Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-IJ Bond Order)(Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

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Oct 27, 2026

NOTICE of Non-Compliance by Juan Carlos Valdez Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Statement Petitioner's Statement, # 2 Exhibit Notice of Hearing, # 3 Exhibit EOIR Filings, # 4 Exhibit NO Conviction)(Juarez, Nancy) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

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Oct 28, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 10/28/2026: The court has reviewed Petitioner's 11 Notice and Motion for Immediate Release. Respondents shall file an Opposition or Statement of Non-Opposition to that 11 Motion by 12:00 PM on 11/2/2026. In their response, Respondents shall attach: (i) a transcript or audio recording of the custody redetermination hearing Petitioner received, (ii) a copy of the Immigration Judge's order, (iii) evidence of the advance notice Petitioner, and Petitioner's Counsel, was provided about the time and date of the hearing, as required by this court's 8 Order. Petitioner shall file a Reply by 12:00 PM on 11/4/2026. The matter is not set for a hearing though the court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

Oct 28, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings

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Nov 02, 2026

Extension of Time

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Nov 04, 2026

Reply to Response to Motion

Nov 06, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings