Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00352
(HC) Thanh v. Warden of the Golden State Annex Detention Facility
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Case Information
Filed: January 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Dena M. Coggins
Referred to:
Chi Soo Kim
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
April 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 16, 2026
2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Respondents by Nguyen Dung Thanh. (Deputy Clerk JAW) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Jan 16, 2026
RECEIPT number 100006982 for $5.00 for Nguyen Dung Thanh from Geo Secure Services, LLC. (Deputy Clerk JAW)
#2
Jan 21, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 2/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk JAW) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document:
Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
Jan 21, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 2 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Nguyen Dung Thanh. (Deputy Clerk JAW)
Jan 21, 2026
Service by Mail
#3
Jan 27, 2026
ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 1/27/2026 DIRECTING Respondents to file an answer or motion to dismiss within 7 days from the date of this Order and DIRECTING the Clerk of the Court to serve a copy of the petition and this order on t he United States Attorney. Respondents shall include with the answer or motion to dismiss any and all transcripts or other documents relevant to the determination of the issues presented in the application. Petitioner's reply/traverse to an answ er or opposition to a motion to dismiss, if any, is due within 10 days after being served with a copy of respondents' answer or motion to dismiss. A reply by respondents to an opposition to a motion to dismiss is due within 7 days after being served with the opposition. Respondents shall file the form Consent to Proceed Before United States Magistrate Judge within 14 days of the date of this order. (Deputy Clerk OML)
Jan 27, 2026
Service by Mail
Jan 27, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Order served on Nguyen Dung Thanh. (Deputy Clerk OML)
#4
Feb 02, 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: 02/03/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#5
Feb 02, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Nguyen Dung Thanh. (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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Appoint Counsel
#6
Feb 02, 2026
NOTICE of CHANGE of ADDRESS to Golden State Annex, 611 Frontage Rd., McFarland, CA 93250 by Nguyen Dung Thanh. (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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Notice of Change of Address
#7
Feb 03, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Pamela Bondi,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Todd M. Lyons,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Kristi Noem,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Warden of the Golden State Annex Detention Facility (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#8
Feb 03, 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. (Anonymous) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#9
Feb 03, 2026
MOTION for 5-DAY EXTENSION OF TIME to File Response to Petition re 3 Order by Respondents. (Williams, Jonathan) Modified on 2/4/2026 (KLY). (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document:
Extension of Time
#10
Feb 03, 2026
ANSWER to 1 PETITION by Respondents. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2015 I-213, # 2 Exhibit 2025 I-213, # 3 Proof of Service)(Williams, Jonathan) Modified on 2/4/2026 (KLY). (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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ANSWER
#11
Feb 03, 2026
CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden of the Golden State Annex Detention Facility re 9 MOTION for 5-DAY EXTENSION OF TIME to Respond to ECF No. 3. (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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Certificate / Proof of Service
#12
Feb 05, 2026
DECLARATION of MARCO FOLLERT re 10 Response, 9 Motion for Extension of Time. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Immigration Judge Decision, # 2 Exhibit Administrative Stay Notice (June 8, 2015), # 3 Exhibit Order of Supervision (June 10, 2015), # 4 Exhibit Warrant of Removal/Deportation (August 15, 2025), # 5 Exhibit Notice of Revocation Release (August 15, 2025), # 6 Exhibit Warning for Failure to Depart (November 18, 2025), # 7 Exhibit Notice to Alien of File Custody Review (November 18, 2025), # 8 Exhibit Decision to Continue Custody (November 5, 2025), # 9 Proof of Service)(Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
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DECLARATION
#13
Feb 17, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
Feb 18, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
#15
Feb 19, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
Feb 19, 2026
Service by Mail
#16
Feb 23, 2026
ORDER and FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 2/23/2026 ORDERING respondents United States Attorney General, Security of Homeland Security and the Acting Director of ICE are DISMISSED. Petitioner's 5 moti on for appointment of counsel is DENIED as unnecessary. Respondent's 9 motion for an extension of time is GRANTED. Petitioner's 15 motion for release is DENIED as unnecessary. IT IS RECOMMENDED that the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted as to claims one and four, and denied as to claims two and three. Petitioner Nguyen Dung Thanh be immediately released from ICE custody under the same conditions he was previously released in his 6/10/2015 Order of Supervision. Wit hin 7 days of the adoption of these findings and recommendations, respondent be ordered to file a status report addressing petitioner's status. The Clerk be directed to enter judgment in favor of petitioner and close this case. Referred to Judge Dena M. Coggins. Objections to F&R due within 7 days. (Deputy Clerk KEZ)
Feb 23, 2026
Service by Mail
#17
Feb 26, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#18
Mar 02, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
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Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#19
Mar 10, 2026
Appoint Counsel
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Appoint Counsel
#20
Mar 10, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#21
Mar 16, 2026
ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 3/13/2026 ADOPTING 16 Findings and Recommendations, GRANTING the 1 Petition as to claims 1 and 4 and ORDERING Respondents to IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner. Respondents are further ENJOINED and RESTRAINED from re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk VLK)
#22
Mar 16, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Mar 16, 2026
Service by Mail
#23
Apr 24, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
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(HC) Thanh
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Warden of the Golden State Annex Detention Facility
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