Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00201
(HC) Rivas v. Warden of the Golden State Annex Detention Facility
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Case Information
Filed: January 12, 2026
Assigned to:
Daniel J. Calabretta
Referred to:
Carolyn K. Delaney
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
March 15, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 12, 2026
2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Current or Acting United States Attorney General, Current or Acting Director, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Current or Acting Field Office Director, San Francisco Field Office, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Warden of the Golden State Annex Detention Facility, Current or Acting Secretary, United States Department of Homeland Security by Carlos Eduardo Rivas. (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 12, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Carlos Eduardo Rivas. (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jan 12, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Carlos Eduardo Rivas. (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
Jan 12, 2026
RECEIPT number 100006924 for $5.00 for Carlos Eduardo Rivas from Geo Secure Services. (Deputy Clerk EF)
#4
Jan 14, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 2/17/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Main Document:
Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#5
Jan 14, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 1/14/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ). Given Petitioners claim that he has been detained in violation of his rights and his request for release, the Count construes this Petition as also a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Respondents shall file any Opposition to the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order on or before January 19, 2026. The matter is not set for a hearing though the Court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. The Clerk of the Court shall serve a copy of this Order together with a copy of Petitioners 1 Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 on the United States Attorney. IT IS SO ORDERED. [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
#6
Jan 14, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 5 Minute Order served electronically on the United States Attorney at usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Jan 14, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Minute Order, 6 Clerk's Notice served on Carlos Eduardo Rivas. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
Jan 14, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Carlos Eduardo Rivas. (Deputy Clerk EF)
Jan 14, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Jan 14, 2026
Service by Mail
#7
Jan 20, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 1/20/2026: On January 14, 2026, the Court issued an Order directing Respondents to file an Opposition to Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, on or before January 19, 2026. (ECF No. 5 .) Respondents failed to file an Opposition. Accordingly, Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE, on or before January 21, 2026, why Petitioner's Motion should not be granted. Failure to file a response will be construed as non-opposition to the Court granting Petitioner's Motion. IT IS SO ORDERED. [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
Jan 20, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#8
Jan 21, 2026
OPPOSITION by Respondent to 1 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order re ECF No. 5 and 7, Minute Orders. Attorney Lee, Justin added. (Lee, Justin) Modified on 1/22/2026 (KLY). (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document:
OPPOSITION
#9
Jan 22, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
Main Document:
Certificate / Proof of Service
#10
Jan 22, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 1/22/2026: Having reviewed the briefing, the Court finds that at this time Petitioner has not shown a likelihood of success on the merits. Thus, the Court finds that preliminary injunctive relief is not presently warranted and Petitioner's request for injunctive relief (ECF No. 1 ) is DENIED. This matter is REFERRED to the assigned Magistrate Judge for all further proceedings. IT IS SO ORDERED. [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Jan 22, 2026
Service by Mail
Jan 22, 2026
Minute Order
Jan 22, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 10 Minute Order served on Carlos Eduardo Rivas. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
#11
Jan 23, 2026
Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Jan 23, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 11 Order served on Carlos Eduardo Rivas. (Deputy Clerk KEZ)
Jan 23, 2026
Service by Mail
#12
Jan 26, 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. (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#13
Jan 30, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
Main Document:
Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
#14
Feb 08, 2026
Discovery
Main Document:
Discovery
#15
Feb 08, 2026
Discovery
Main Document:
Discovery
Feb 09, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Discovery AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Feb 20, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#20
Mar 13, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
Mar 15, 2026
Findings and Recommendations AND Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Parties
(HC) Rivas
Party
Warden of the Golden State Annex Detention Facility
Party