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Case Information
Filed: October 19, 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 21, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Oct 19, 2026
2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Tonya Andrews, David Venturella, Todd Blanche, ICE/ERO, Markwayne Mullin by Satnam Singh. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Oct 19, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Satnam Singh. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#3
Oct 19, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Satnam Singh. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#4
Oct 19, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Satnam Singh. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#5
Oct 20, 2026
ORDER AUTHORIZING IN FORMA PAUPERIS STATUS as to Satnam Singh signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Guy Castillo on 10/20/2026. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
Main Document:
05 - HC/Order Authorizing IFP AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#6
Oct 20, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents
#7
Oct 20, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Entry Only) The Court has reviewed the Petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1) and the related request for emergency injunctive relief (Doc. 4). Petitioner (A File #: 220-746-758) asserts that he has been detained since August 18, 2026 (Doc. 1 at 5). He does not explain his delay in seeking his request for a temporary restraining order or why despite this delay, the Court should treat the situation as an emergency. Thus, the TRO request is untimely, and it is DENIED. Local Rule 231(b). The Court refers the matter to the assigned magistrate judge for a determination on the merits. The Court sets the following briefing schedule, which may be modified by the magistrate judge as needed. Respondents SHALL file their responsive pleading within 21 days. The response SHALL provide the Court with copies of referenced/relevant portions of Petitioner's A-File (including the I-213) and other supporting documents, including available documentation related to any asserted violations of release conditions. Petitioner may file a traverse no later than 7 days after the respondents file their brief.In the meantime, unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the United States nor transfer Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (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"). Given the exigent circumstances, the Court finds that this order is warranted to maintain the status quo pending the hearing, to preserve the Court's jurisdiction and to preserve Petitioner's access to the Court and any subsequent order and finds that Petitioner has satisfied the factors governing the issuance of such preliminary relief. 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. If this occurs, Respondents SHALL ensure that Petitioner receives communications from the Court without delay signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on October 20, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
#8
Oct 20, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Tonya Andrews,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Todd Blanche,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for ICE/ERO,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Markwayne Mullin,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for David Venturella (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
Oct 20, 2026
Service by Mail
Oct 20, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
Oct 20, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 7 Minute Order on Motion for TRO served on Satnam Singh. (Deputy Clerk IM)
Oct 20, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Immigration New Case Documents, 5 Order Authorizing IFP Status, Order on Motion to Proceed in forma pauperis served on Satnam Singh. (Deputy Clerk SZ)
#9
Oct 21, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Guy Castillo on 10/21/2026: (Text Only Entry). Consistent with the District Court's order providing that the briefing schedule may be modified by the assigned magistrate, (Doc. 7 ), the undersigned hereby ORDERS that Respondents SHALL file a response by no later than October 26, 2026. In their response, Respondents are ORDERED to address if, and if so how, the issues presented in the present petition differ from those resolved in the Court's prior orders. See, e.g., Cuenca-Pucha v. Andrews, No. 1:26-CV-08113-DC-JDP, 2026 WL 3059492, at *1 (E.D. Cal. Oct. 13, 2026); Diaz-Alfonso v. Warden, No. 1:26-CV-07682-DC-CKD, 2026 WL 3060522, at *1 (E.D. Cal. Oct. 13, 2026); Bravo Morillo v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-CV-08080-DC-JDP (HC), 2026 WL 3060542, at *1 (E.D. Cal. Oct. 13, 2026). (Deputy Clerk WAK) (Entered: 10/21/2026)
Oct 21, 2026
Minute Order
Oct 21, 2026
Service by Mail
Oct 21, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 9 Minute Order, served on Satnam Singh. (Deputy Clerk WAK)
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