Central District of California • 5:26-cv-06199

Cecilio Sanchez Nava v. Warden

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Case Information

Filed: October 16, 2026
Assigned to: Hernan D. Vera
Referred to: Patricia A. Donahue
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: October 29, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Oct 16, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Hernan D. Vera and referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue., filed by Petitioner Cecilio Sanchez Nava. (aus) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#6
Oct 16, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER ISSUING STAY PUT AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE ON PETITION 1 by Judge Hernan D. Vera. Petitioner was detained on August 18, 2026, and is currently held at Adelanto Based on the Court's inherent powers to preserve the status quo, Respondents are hereby enjoined from deporting Petitioner from the United States and enjoined from removing Petitioner outside the Central District of California. Respondents are ordered to file a response to the Petition by October 23, 2026. The Court will hear oral argument on the Petition on October 27, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Respondents are ordered to ensure that Petitioner is physically present at that hearing. The Court refers the case to the Federal Public Defender ("FPD") for consideration of appointment of counsel for Petitioner. The FPD is ordered to file a response indicating whether they will represent Petitioner in this matter by October 27, 2026, or to appear at the hearing. (lom) Modified on 10/20/2026 (lom). (Entered: 10/20/2026)
Main Document: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines
#2
Oct 20, 2026
Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111). Upon submission of your petition for writ of habeas corpus, it was noted that you did not pay the appropriate filing fee. If you are unable to pay the entire filing fee at this time, you must sign and complete the Request to Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees with Declaration in Support form (CV-60P) attached. You may return your fee waiver and/or payment to any of the Courthouses listed on this notice. If you do not respond within THIRTY DAYS from the date below, your action may be dismissed. Re: PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Hernan D. Vera and referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue.(Filing fee $ 5) 1 (aus) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
Main Document: Notice Re: Discrepancies in Filing of Habeas Corpus Petition (CV-111)
#3
Oct 20, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Hernan D. Vera and referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue, who is authorized to consider preliminary matters and conduct all further hearings as may be appropriate or necessary. Pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.4, the Court must be notified within five (5) days of any address change. See notice for additional details. (aus) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Oct 20, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (aus) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#5
Oct 20, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (aus) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Resources for ProSe Litigants (CV-134) - optional html form
#7
Oct 22, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#8
Oct 22, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#9
Oct 23, 2026
Appearance
Main Document: Appearance
#10
Oct 23, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#11
Oct 25, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
Main Document: Reply (Motion related)
#12
Oct 27, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#13
Oct 28, 2026
Motion Hearing
Main Document: Motion Hearing
#14
Oct 29, 2026
JUDGMENT 13 by Judge Hernan D. Vera. Pursuant to the Court's Order Granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, [Dkt. 13], the Court adjudges that the Petition is granted and Respondents are permanently enjoined from: (i) Re-detaining Peti tioner without providing him with a pre-detention bond hearing before a neutral decisionmaker where Respondents bear the burden of demonstrating by clear and convincing evidence that Petitioner is a flight risk or a danger such that his physical custody is required; and (ii) Placing any additional supervision conditions on Petitioner's release that are more onerous than those previously imposed prior to his recent detention. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (lom)
Main Document: Judgment

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Cecilio Sanchez Nava
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Warden
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