Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-07847

(HC) Sipamocha-Mendoza v. Warden, California City ICE Detention Facility

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Case Information

Filed: September 24, 2026
Assigned to: Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to: Jeremy D. Peterson
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: October 23, 2026
Last Activity: October 27, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Sep 24, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden, California City ICE Detention Facility by Cesar Andres Sipamocha-Mendoza. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 24, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Cesar Andres Sipamocha-Mendoza. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document: In Forma Pauperis
#3
Sep 24, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Cesar Andres Sipamocha-Mendoza. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Sep 24, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Cesar Andres Sipamocha-Mendoza. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#5
Sep 29, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document: Immigration New Case Documents
#6
Sep 29, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 9/29/2026: Before the Court is Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ("the Petition") and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The Court intends to rule directly on the Petition, with the understanding that the Court will also consider any arguments made in support of the motion. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(2). Within 2 court days, Respondents shall answer the Petition. Any response must include Petitioner's Form I-213 for each immigration encounter; any orders of release, detention, or bond; any custody determinations, warrants, or notices; and any other portions of Petitioner's A-File relevant to the determination of the issues presented in the Petition. Failure to timely respond shall be construed as a non-opposition. See L.R. 230(c). Parties are reminded of their obligations under Local Rule 140 to redact personally identifiable information. Pending the Court's ruling on the Petition, Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 608 (1966) (noting court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). However, this Order does not prohibit the temporary transfer of Petitioner outside of the District for urgent medical care, though Petitioner shall be returned to the District upon the conclusion of such care, and Respondents shall notify this Court within a reasonable time of any such transfer. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk MDK) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
#7
Sep 29, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Elisa M. Rodriguez for Warden, California City ICE Detention Facility (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
Sep 29, 2026
Minute Order
Sep 29, 2026
Service by Mail
Sep 29, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order served on Cesar Andres Sipamocha-Mendoza. (Deputy Clerk MDK)
Sep 29, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Immigration New Case Documents served on Cesar Andres Sipamocha-Mendoza. (Deputy Clerk DAR)
#8
Oct 01, 2026
RESPONSE by Warden, California City ICE Detention Facility to 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#9
Oct 01, 2026
SUPPLEMENT by Warden, California City ICE Detention Facility re 8 Response. (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
Main Document: SUPPLEMENT
Oct 06, 2026
Service by Mail
Oct 06, 2026
RE-SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Immigration New Case Documents, 6 Minute Order, served on Cesar Andres Sipamocha-Mendoza with corrected A Number 240-564-672. (Deputy Clerk HAH)
#10
Oct 09, 2026
CONSENT/DECLINE of U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), this document is restricted to attorneys and court staff only. Judges do not have access to view this document and will be informed of a party's response only if all parties have consented to the referral. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#11
Oct 09, 2026
SUPPLEMENT by Cesar Andres Sipamocha-Mendoza re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 10/16/2026)
Main Document: SUPPLEMENT
Oct 13, 2026
MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable, Not Deliverable as Addressed-Unable to Forward: 6 Minute Order sent to Cesar Andres Sipamocha-Mendoza. Notice of Change of Address due by 11/20/2026. (Deputy Clerk RS)
#12
Oct 23, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 10/22/26 GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents must IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Cesar Andres S.M. (A# 240-564-672) from custody. At the time of release, Respondents mus t return all of Petitioner's documents and possessions and provide a copy of this Order. Respondents must file a notice certifying compliance with this provision within 2 court days from the date of this Order. Respondents are ENJOINED from re- arresting or re-detaining Petitioner, while subject to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), absent compliance with statutory and constitutional protections. Petitioner's 2 Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis is GRANTED. Petitioner's 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and 4 Motion to Appoint Counsel are DENIED as moot. CASE CLOSED. (cc Cal City) (Deputy Clerk VLC)
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#13
Oct 23, 2026
JUDGMENT dated *10/23/26* pursuant to order signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 10/22/26 in favor of Petitioner. (Deputy Clerk VLC) (Entered: 10/23/2026)
Main Document: Judgment
Oct 23, 2026
Service by Mail
Oct 23, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 12 Order and 13 Judgment served on Cesar Andres Sipamocha-Mendoza. (Deputy Clerk VLC)
#14
Oct 27, 2026
Notice of Compliance
Main Document: Notice of Compliance

Parties

(HC) Sipamocha-Mendoza
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Warden, California City ICE Detention Facility
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