Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-07519

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Sep 17, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Sergio Albarran, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ron Murray, David Venturella by Danny Javier Quinatoa Benalcazar. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13890932) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit)(Lal, Prerna) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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Sep 17, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Danny Javier Quinatoa Benalcazar. (Attachments: # 1 Notice, # 2 Memorandum, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Proposed Order, # 5 Exhibit)(Lal, Prerna) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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Sep 17, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Order re Consent) (Deputy Clerk LJB) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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Sep 17, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Anthony Andrews for Respondents. (Andrews, Anthony) Modified on 9/18/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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Sep 17, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 9/17/2026: 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 and others have previously held that noncitizens detained by immigration authorities under 8 U.S.C. §§ 1226(a), 1227(a) for remaining in the U.S. after the expiration of their previously-granted immigration status may be entitled to relief on constitutional grounds. See Kaur v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-cv-05349-DC-CSK, Doc. Nos. 8, 11 (E.D. Cal., Sept. 17, 2026); Kharitonova v. Albarran, No. 3:26-cv-01362-JSC, 2026 WL 531441, at *2 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 25, 2026); Kalkan v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-cv-02028-DAD-EFB, 2026 WL 788112, at *1 (E.D. Cal. Mar. 20, 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 A.R. v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-cv-00551-KES-SAB, 2026 WL 227112, at *1 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 28, 2026). Respondents shall file an Opposition or Statement of Non-Opposition to the 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by 12:00 PM on 9/21/2026. In their response, Respondents shall substantively address whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that materially distinguish it from the cases referenced. Petitioner may file a Reply by 12:00 PM on 9/22/2026. Both parties should address whether they oppose the court ruling directly on the Petition. 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: 09/17/2026)

Sep 17, 2026

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

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Sep 19, 2026

ANSWER (and Opposition) to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and OPPOSITION to 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by All Respondents. (Andrews, Anthony) Modified on 9/24/2026 (KS). (Entered: 09/19/2026)

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Sep 20, 2026

TRAVERSE/REPLY by Danny Javier Quinatoa Benalcazar. (Lal, Prerna) Modified on 9/25/2026 (KS). (Entered: 09/20/2026)

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Sep 22, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 9/22/2026: In their 6 Opposition to Petitioner's 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Respondents state that they "do not oppose the court ruling directly on the petition if the Court provides Respondents a reasonable opportunity to obtain and file any relevant records and a supplemental brief, as needed." Accordingly, Respondents shall file either a Supplemental Brief or a Notice of their intent not to file a supplement by 12:00 PM on 9/25/2026. If Respondents file a Supplemental Brief, Petitioner may file a Supplemental Response thereto by 12:00 PM on 9/28/2026. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

Sep 22, 2026

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

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Sep 25, 2026

NOTICE Not to File A Supplement by Sergio Albarran, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ron Murray, David Venturella re 8 Minute Order,,,, Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings,,,. (Andrews, Anthony) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

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Oct 06, 2026

ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 10/5/2026 GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 2 Motion for TRO as follows: Petitioner Danny Javier Quinatoa Benalcazar (A-222-573-960) shall be RELEASED IMMEDIATELY from Responde nts' custody with the same conditions he was subject to immediately prior to his detention in August 2026. Respondents shall RETURN all of Petitioner's documents and possessions (e.g., identification, passport, work permit, Social Security card, etc.) upon his release from custody. Within 3 days from the date of entry of this order, Respondents shall FILE a notice of compliance with this court confirming that Petitioner has been released in accordance with the above. If the governmen t seeks to re-detain Petitioner, it must provide no less than 7 days' notice to Petitioner and must hold a pre-deprivation bond hearing before a neutral arbiter, at which Petitioner's eligibility for bond must be considered. This order doe s not address the circumstances in which Respondents may detain Petitioner in the event Petitioner becomes subject to an executable final order of removal and Petitioner receives notice of that final order of removal. The Clerk is directed to enter judgment for Petitioner. CASE CLOSED. (cc Golden State Annex) (Deputy Clerk KEZ)

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Oct 06, 2026

Judgment

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Oct 09, 2026

Notice of Compliance