Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-07757
(HC) Miranda Avila v. Warden, California City ICE Detention Facility
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Case Information
Filed: September 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Dena M. Coggins
Referred to:
Jeremy D. Peterson
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
November 05, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 23, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden, California City ICE Detention Facility by Pedro Enrique Miranda Avila. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 23, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Pedro Enrique Miranda Avila. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#3
Sep 23, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Pedro Enrique Miranda Avila. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Sep 23, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Pedro Enrique Miranda Avila. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#5
Sep 25, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents
#6
Sep 25, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Anthony Andrews for Warden, California City ICE Detention Facility (Andrews, Anthony) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
#7
Sep 25, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 9/25/2026: The court has reviewed Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 3 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 One of the Petition. See e.g., Selis Tinoco v. Noem, 818 F. Supp. 3d 1141 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 14, 2025); Labrador-Prato v. Noem, 815 F. Supp. 3d 1113 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 2, 2025); D.L.C. v. Wofford, 1:25-cv-01996-DC-JDP, 2026 WL 25511 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 5, 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 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by 12:00 PM on 9/29/2026. 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, Tinoco, Labrador-Prato, and D.L.C. Petitioner may file a Reply by 10/13/2026. Both parties should address whether they oppose the court ruling directly on the Petition, albeit as to Count One only, to the extent a ruling on that Count entitles Petitioner to the relief sought in 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: 09/25/2026)
Sep 25, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings
Sep 25, 2026
Service by Mail
Sep 25, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: Minute Order, filed at Doc. No. 7, served on Pedro Enrique Miranda Avila. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS)
Sep 25, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Immigration New Case Documents served on Pedro Enrique Miranda Avila. (Deputy Clerk DAR)
Oct 13, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings
Oct 13, 2026
Service by Mail
#10
Oct 15, 2026
Extension of Time
Main Document:
Extension of Time
Oct 15, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Extension of Time AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings
Oct 15, 2026
Service by Mail
#13
Nov 05, 2026
ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 11/4/2026 GRANTING 3 Petitioner's Motion for TRO and Petition for writ of habeas corpus 1 as follows: Respondents shall immediately release Petitioner Pedro Enrique Miranda Avila (A-220-512- 002) from their custody; Upon his release, Respondents shall not impose any additional restrictions on Petitioner, such as electronic monitoring, unless that is determined to be necessary at a future custody hearing; Respondents shall RETURN all of Petitioner's documents and possessions upon his release from custody; Respondents are enjoined and restrained from re- arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections, which include, at a minimum, stri ct compliance with the requirements of 8 C.F.R. §§ 241.4 and 241.13; Petitioner's motion to proceed in forma pauperis 2 and motion to appoint counsel 4 are DENIED as having been rendered moot by this order; The Clerk of the Cou rt is directed to serve a copy of this order on the California City Detention Facility; and The Clerk of the Court is directed to enter judgment for Petitioner and close this case. CASE CLOSED. (cc: ICE-California City Detention Facility) DENYING 4 Motion to Appoint Counsel ; Civil Case Terminated; DENYING 2 Motion to Proceed IFP; (Deputy Clerk LMS)
#14
Nov 05, 2026
Judgment
Main Document:
Judgment
Nov 05, 2026
Service by Mail
Parties
(HC) Miranda Avila
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Warden, California City ICE Detention Facility
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