Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-07576
(HC) Franco Ortiz v. Mullin
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Case Information
Filed: September 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Dena M. Coggins
Referred to:
Chi Soo Kim
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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October 29, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 17, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Sergio Albarran, Todd W. Blanche, Marcos Charles, Markwayne Mullin by Miguel Angel Franco Ortiz. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13895729) (Jurado, Michael) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 17, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Miguel Angel Franco Ortiz. (Jurado, Michael) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
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CIVIL
#3
Sep 18, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Order re Consent) (Deputy Clerk JPX) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
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Immigration New Case Documents
#4
Sep 18, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Sergio Albarran,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Todd W. Blanche,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Marcos Charles,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Markwayne Mullin (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#5
Sep 21, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 9/21/2026. Parties must review this MINUTE ORDER Document, which is a scheduling order. Respondents are directed to file an answer or motion to dismiss within 7 days from the date of this order. Respondents are warned that the failure to respond to the petition will be interpreted as non-opposition to granting the relief requested in the habeas petition. Petitioner's reply/traverse to an answer or opposition to a motion to dismiss, if any, is due within 7 days after being served with a copy of respondents' answer or motion to dismiss. A reply by respondents to an opposition to a motion to dismiss is due within 7 days after being served with the opposition. (Deputy Clerk AW) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
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Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#6
Sep 28, 2026
REPLY by Sergio Albarran, Todd W. Blanche, Marcos Charles, Markwayne Mullin re 5 Minute Order,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - I-213, # 2 Exhibit B - Warrant for Arrest of Alien, # 3 Exhibit C - Notice to Appear, # 4 Exhibit D - Criminal History)(Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
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REPLY
#7
Oct 05, 2026
TRAVERSE by Miguel Angel Franco Ortiz. (Jurado, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
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Traverse
#8
Oct 14, 2026
FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 10/14/2026 RECOMMENDING the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted as to the statutory claim and respondents be ordered to immediately release petitioner Miguel Ange l Franco Ortiz 240-465-179 and return all possessions to petitoner at the time of release with a copy of Order of Release. It is FURTHER RECOMMENDED respondent be enjoined and restrained from re-detaining petitioner unless the government demonstrates , by clear and convincing evidence at a pre-deprivation, constitutionally adequate bond hearing before a neutral decisionmaker, that petitioner is a flight risk or danger to the community such that his physical custody is legally justified and directing the court to enter judgment in favor of petitioner and close this case. Referred to Judge Dena Coggins. Objections to these Findings and Recommendations due within 7 days. (Deputy Clerk AMW)
#9
Oct 21, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#10
Oct 21, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
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Objections to Findings and Recommendations
Oct 22, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#14
Oct 29, 2026
ORDER AND FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 10/29/2026 VACATING the 8 findings and recommendations issued on 10/14/2026. IT IS RECOMMENDED the 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus be denied and the Clerk of the Court be directed to enter judgment in favor of Respondents, and close this case. Referred to Judge Dena M. Coggins. Objections to F&R due within 14 days. (Deputy Clerk KLY)
#15
Oct 29, 2026
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