Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-08627

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Oct 19, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden by James Purizaga-Alzamora. (Deputy Clerk VLC) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

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Oct 19, 2026

MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by James Purizaga-Alzamora. (Deputy Clerk VLC) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

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Oct 19, 2026

EMERGENCY MOTION for EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION IMMEDIATE RELEASE by James Purizaga-Alzamora. (Deputy Clerk VLC) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

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Oct 21, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk VLC) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

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Oct 21, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Edward Oh, GOVT for Warden (Oh, Edward) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

Oct 21, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Immigration New Case Documents served on James Purizaga-Alzamora. (Deputy Clerk VLC)

Oct 21, 2026

Service by Mail

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Oct 22, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 10/22/2026: The court has reviewed Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. From these filings, it is unclear whether Petitioner has previously been released from immigration custody, or whether the challenged detention is Petitioner's first contact with immigration authorities. Noncitizens present without admission who are apprehended in the interior of the United States are subject to discretionary detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226, not mandatory detention under § 1225(b)(2)(A). See Rodriguez Vazquez v. Bostock, 183 F.4th 1160, 1165 (9th Cir. July 30, 2026). This court has previously addressed claims where noncitizens were re-detained after being released from immigration custody (see, e.g., Selis Tinoco v. Noem, 818 F. Supp. 3d 1141 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 14, 2025); Labrador-Prato v. Noem, 815 F. Supp. 3d 1113 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 2, 2025); D.L.C. v. Wofford, 1:25-cv-01996-DC-JDP, 2026 WL 25511 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 5, 2026)), and where noncitizens were detained by immigration authorities for the first time after having lived in the United States for an extended period of time (See e.g., Alvarez Maciel v. Noem, No. 1:26-cv-01318-DC-CKD, 2026 WL 496948 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 23, 2026); Barajas Ortiz v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-cv-01167-DC-SCR, 2026 WL 508419 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 24, 2026)). Respondents shall file an Opposition or Statement of Non-Opposition to the 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by 12:00 PM on 10/26/2026. In their response, Respondents shall indicate whether Petitioner has previously been released from immigration custody, and shall substantively address whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that materially distinguish it from Rodriguez Vazquez and this court's applicable orders cited above. Petitioner may file a Reply by 11/9/2026. Finally, the court is contemplating ruling directly on the 1 Petition, with the understanding that the court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. See A.R. v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-cv-00551-KES-SAB, 2026 WL 227112, at *1 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 28, 2026) (considering preliminary injunction and merits of habeas petition simultaneously). Both parties shall address whether they oppose the court ruling directly on the Petition. Respondents are further directed to include in their response: (i) the detention authority identified by or relied upon by the detaining agency at the time of detention; (ii) all documentation and evidence verifying that basis for detention and reflecting the steps the detaining agency took to comply with the procedural requirements of that detention authority; and (iii) all documentation, if any, reflecting whether and when Petitioner received notice of that basis for detention. The matter is not set for a hearing though the court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS) (Entered: 10/22/2026)

Oct 22, 2026

Service by Mail

Oct 22, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings

Oct 22, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: Minute Order, filed at Doc. No. 6, served on James Purizaga-Alzamora. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS)

Oct 23, 2026

MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable, Unknown: 4 Immigration New Case Documents sent to James Purizaga-Alzamora. (Deputy Clerk DAR)

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Oct 26, 2026

OPPOSITION by Respondent Warden to 3 MOTION, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Oh, Edward) (Entered: 10/26/2026)

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Oct 27, 2026

ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 10/27/26 GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Petitioner James Purizaga-Alzamora (A- 216-143-156) shall be RELEASED IMMEDIATELY from Respondents' custody with the same conditions he was subject to immediately prior to his detention in 12/2025. Respondents shall not impose any additional restriction on him. Respondents shall RETURN all of Petitioner's documents and possessions (e.g., identification, passport, work permit, Social Security card, etc.) upon his release from custody. Within 3 days from the date of entry of this order, Respondents shall FILE a notice of compliance with this court confirming that Petitioner has been released. The pending 2 Motion is DENIED as moot. CASE CLOSED. (cc Cal City) (Deputy Clerk VLC) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

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Oct 27, 2026

JUDGMENT dated *10/27/26* pursuant to order signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 10/27/26 in favor of Petitioner. (Deputy Clerk VLC) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

Oct 27, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 9 Judgment and 8 Order served on James Purizaga-Alzamora. (Deputy Clerk VLC)

Oct 27, 2026

Service by Mail

#10

Oct 29, 2026

NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE re 8 Order,,,, Terminate Civil Case,,,, Order on Motion to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,, by Warden. (Oh, Edward) (Entered: 10/29/2026)