Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-07937
(HC) Guzman Romero v. Warden, California City Detention Facility
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Case Information
Filed: September 28, 2026
Assigned to:
Mary K. Dimke
Referred to:
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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 03, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 28, 2026
2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden, California City Detention Facility by Manuel Alejandro Guzman Romero. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 28, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Manuel Alejandro Guzman Romero. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
Sep 28, 2026
RECEIPT number 100009810 for $5.00 for Manuel Romero from Manuel Romero. (Deputy Clerk SZ)
#3
Sep 29, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents for Visiting Judge
#4
Sep 29, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Elisa M. Rodriguez for Warden, California City Detention Facility (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
Sep 29, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Immigration New Case Documents served on Manuel Alejandro Guzman Romero. (Deputy Clerk SZ)
Sep 29, 2026
Service by Mail
#5
Sep 30, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry). The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, ECF No. 1, and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, ECF No. 2 . On this limited record, Petitioner has not demonstrated that the "extraordinary" relief of a temporary restraining order is warranted. See Winter v. Nat. Res. Def. Council, Inc., 555 U.S. 7, 22-24 (2008). The statutory basis for Petitioner's current detention and the factual record require further development. The Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, ECF No. 2, is accordingly DENIED without prejudice. Respondent shall file a response to the Petition by October 13, 2026. The response shall address the statutory and factual bases for Petitioner's detention and the current status of his removal proceedings. Any response must include Petitioner's (A-File # 246-578-217) full and complete Form I-213, any immigration detainers, any orders of release or detention, any custody warrants or notices, and any other portions of Petitioner's A-File relevant to the determination of the issues presented in the Petition, including any notice to appear and any order of removal. Respondent shall also provide any criminal records relied upon to justify Petitioner's detention and any decisions concerning his eligibility for a bond hearing. Failure to timely respond shall be construed as a non-opposition. See L.R. 230(c). Petitioner may file a reply by October 26, 2026. Pending a ruling on the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Respondent shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District without prior Court approval. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 608 (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"). Signed by Visiting Judge Mary K. Dimke on September 30, 2026. (Deputy Clerk CMV) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
Sep 30, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Minute Order, served on Manuel Alejandro Guzman Romero. (Deputy Clerk RMG)
Sep 30, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion for TRO
Sep 30, 2026
Service by Mail
#6
Oct 08, 2026
MOTION to Lift No-Transfer Order and Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Warden, California City Detention Facility. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Deportation Officer)(Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 10/08/2026)
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
#7
Oct 08, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry). The Court's September 30, 2026, transfer restriction was entered on the understanding that Petitioner remained detained within this District. Respondent's submission establishes that Petitioner was transferred to Texas on September 27, 2026, before that restriction was entered. ECF No. 6 -1 at 2. Accordingly, Respondent's Motion to Lift No-Transfer Order, ECF No. 6, is GRANTED, and the transfer restriction imposed in ECF No. 5 is VACATED. By October 13, 2026, Respondent shall file a supplemental response addressing whether this Court has jurisdiction over the Petition in light of Petitioner's transfer. The response shall include any available evidence concerning when and where Petitioner delivered the Petition for mailing, identify his current location, custodian, and mailing address, and address whether transfer of this action or dismissal is appropriate. The record also indicates that Court notices and Respondent's filings have been directed to Petitioner's former detention facility. Respondent shall promptly arrange for delivery of this order, all prior Court orders, and Respondent's filings and supporting materials to Petitioner at his current detention facility and confirm delivery in the supplemental response. The Clerk of Court shall update Petitioner's address upon receipt of that information. Respondent shall promptly notify the Court of any change in Petitioner's custody status, including removal from the United States. Signed by Visiting Judge Mary K. Dimke on October 8, 2026. (Deputy Clerk CMV) (Entered: 10/08/2026)
Oct 08, 2026
Service by Mail
Oct 08, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Oct 08, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 7 Minute Order served on Manuel Alejandro Guzman Romero at detention facility of record. (Deputy Clerk CMV)
#8
Oct 13, 2026
SUPPLEMENT by Warden, California City Detention Facility re 7 Minute Order,,,,,,, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,,,,,. (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document:
SUPPLEMENT
#9
Oct 14, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry). The Court has reviewed Respondent's Supplemental Response. ECF No. 8 . Petitioner may file a reply in support of the Petition by October 21, 2026. Respondent's request to file a status report is GRANTED. Respondent shall promptly file a status report providing the date and details of Petitioner's scheduled removal when that information becomes available. Respondent shall also promptly notify the Court of Petitioner's removal from the United States or any other change in his custody status. Signed by Visiting Judge Mary K. Dimke on October 14, 2026. (Deputy Clerk CMV) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Oct 14, 2026
Service by Mail
Oct 14, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 9 Minute Order served on Manuel Alejandro Guzman Romero. (Deputy Clerk CMV)
Oct 14, 2026
Minute Order
Oct 15, 2026
MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable, Return to Sender, Not Deliverable as Addressed, Unable to Forward: 5 Minute Order, 3 Immigration New Case Documents sent to Petitioner, California City Detention Center. Notice of Change of Address due by 11/23/2026. (Deputy Clerk JPX)
#11
Oct 23, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
Oct 26, 2026
Service by Mail
Oct 26, 2026
Minute Order
Nov 03, 2026
Minute Order
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(HC) Guzman Romero
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Warden, California City Detention Facility
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