Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00253

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Jan 13, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden Golden State Annex by Christopher Antonio Mercado Tellez. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12753785) (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

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Jan 13, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Christopher Antonio Mercado Tellez. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

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Jan 13, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Christopher Antonio Mercado Tellez. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

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Jan 13, 2026

Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider

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Jan 13, 2026

CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Christopher Antonio Mercado Tellez re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

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Jan 13, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) The Court has reviewed the Petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1) and the related request for emergency injunctive relief (Doc. 2). Based on the current record, it appears Petitioner is likely to succeed on at least one of his claims and that some form of immediate relief may be appropriate. Thus, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are ordered to show cause in writing no later than January 22, 2026 why the Court should not grant Petitioner's motion for a temporary restraining order. Any response SHALL provide the Court with copies of referenced/relevant portions of Petitioner's A-File and other supporting documents, including available documentation related to any asserted violations of release conditions. In addition, Respondents SHALL address the following issues: (1) why this case is distinguishable from the numerous decisions issued by the undersigned granting injunctive relief in similar circumstances; and (2) why the facts suggest a change in circumstance material to the issue of whether Petitioner is a danger to public safety or a flight risk. See, e.g., Chavarria v. Chestnut, No. 1:25-CV-01755-DAD-AC, 2025 WL 3533606, at *4 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 9, 2025); Bernal v. Albarran, No. 25-CV-09772-RS, 2025 WL 3281422, at *6 (N.D. Cal. Nov. 25, 2025). Petitioner may file a reply no later than January 29, 2026. The Court further directs the parties to indicate on or before their respective filing deadlines (1) whether they are requesting a hearing; and (2) whether they agree to convert the request for a TRO into a preliminary injunction without further briefing. Depending on the content of the filings, the Court may set a hearing or may rule on the papers.No later than January 14, 2026, to the extent not already accomplished, Petitioner's counsel is directed: (1) to serve Respondents with a copy of the Petition, the motion for temporary restraining order, and accompanying papers, along with a copy of this Order, by e-mail (noting Petitioner's name and A-File number in the memo line) to all appropriate recipients including the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California, with a copy to usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov, and by overnight mail; and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on January 13, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

Jan 13, 2026

Minute Order

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Jan 14, 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. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

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Jan 22, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Pam Bondi,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Todd M. Lyons,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Kristi Noem,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Warden of the Golden State Annex Detention Facility (Yu, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

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Jan 22, 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. (Yu, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

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Jan 22, 2026

REPLY by Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden of the Golden State Annex Detention Facility re 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, 6 Minute Order,,,,,,,,,, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Yu, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

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Jan 23, 2026

REPLY by Christopher Antonio Mercado Tellez re 10 Reply. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO