Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-08402
(HC) Benitez Benitez v. Warden of the California City Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: October 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to:
Erin Guy Castillo
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
October 22, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Oct 15, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Oct 15, 2026
Immigration New Case Documents
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Immigration New Case Documents
#4
Oct 15, 2026
ORDER to SHOW CAUSE Why Petition Should Not Be Granted, signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Guy Castillo on 10/15/2026. The Response to the Order to Show Cause is due within four (4) days of the date of service of this order. (Deputy Clerk ED)
Oct 15, 2026
Service by Mail
#6
Oct 22, 2026
ORDER Withdrawing Reference to the Assigned Magistrate Judge; GRANTING Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, and Ordering Petitioner's Immediate Release, signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 10/22/2026. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk CM)
#7
Oct 22, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Oct 22, 2026
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(HC) Benitez Benitez
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Warden of the California City Detention Center
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