Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00693
(HC) M. G. v. Warden, Golden State Annex Detention Facility
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Case Information
Filed: January 26, 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:
May 11, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 26, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden, Golden State Annex Detention Facility by Eduardo Antonio Montoya-Garcia. (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 26, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Eduardo Antonio Montoya-Garcia. (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jan 27, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 3/2/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document:
Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#4
Jan 27, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT for Warden, Golden State Annex Detention Facility (Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
#5
Jan 27, 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. (Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
Jan 27, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 1/27/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ). In light of Petitioner's requested relief, the Court construes the Petition as also a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Respondents shall file any Opposition to the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order on or before February 2, 2026. Respondents should address whether they oppose conversion of the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order to a Motion for Preliminary Injunction. 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 Petitioner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 on the United States Attorney. [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
#7
Jan 27, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 6 Minute Order served electronically on the U.S. Attorney at usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Jan 27, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Jan 27, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Eduardo Antonio Montoya-Garcia. (Deputy Clerk AJB)
Jan 27, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 7 Clerk's Notice, 6 Minute Order served on Eduardo Antonio Montoya-Garcia. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
Jan 27, 2026
Service by Mail
#8
Feb 02, 2026
OPPOSITION to Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Warden, Golden State Annex Detention Facility. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Form I-213, # 2 Exhibit Convictions Documents, # 3 Exhibit RAP Sheet) (Rodriguez, Camilo) Modified on 2/6/2026 (KS). (Entered: 02/02/2026)
Main Document:
OPPOSITION
#9
Feb 02, 2026
CERTIFICATE of SERVICE re 8 Opposition to Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Warden, Golden State Annex Detention Facility. (Rodriguez, Camilo) Modified on 2/6/2026 (KS). (Entered: 02/02/2026)
Main Document:
Certificate / Proof of Service
#10
Feb 03, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 2/3/2026: Based on the information provided by Respondents in their Opposition (ECF No. 8 ), Petitioner has not presently established a likelihood of success on the merits. Accordingly, Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 1 ) is DENIED. The merits of the Petition are REFERRED to the assigned Magistrate Judge for further proceedings. IT IS SO ORDERED. [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Feb 03, 2026
Minute Order
#11
Feb 04, 2026
ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 02/04/26 GRANTING 2 Motion to Proceed IFP. Within 20 days, respondent shall stand on the record as is or present its further briefing and evidence in opposition to the petition for writ of hab eas corpus. Petitioner may file a reply within 14 days after one of the following occurs: respondent presents its further briefing and evidence, respondent elects to stand on the record, or the time for respondent to do so expires. (Deputy Clerk KML)
Feb 04, 2026
Service by Mail
Feb 04, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 11 Order served on Eduardo Antonio Montoya-Garcia. (Deputy Clerk KML)
#12
Feb 05, 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 KEZ) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
Feb 10, 2026
Service by Mail
Feb 10, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 10 Minute Order served on Eduardo Antonio Montoya-Garcia. (Deputy Clerk KS)
#13
Feb 17, 2026
MOTION for EXTENSION OF TIME to Reply to Opposition; MOTION for COUNSEL, by Eduardo Antonio Montoya-Garcia. (Deputy Clerk CRM) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document:
Extension of Time
#14
Feb 17, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED under a PSEUDONYM by Eduardo Antonio Montoya-Garcia. (Deputy Clerk AMW) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document:
Pseudonym
#15
Feb 17, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Eduardo Antonio Montoya-Garcia. (Deputy Clerk AMW) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#17
Feb 23, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
Main Document:
Certificate / Proof of Service
#19
Mar 10, 2026
ORDER AND FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 3/9/2026 GRANTING petitioner's 13 motion for extension of time, GRANTING petitioner's 14 petitioner's motion to proceed under a pseu donym, and DENYING 15 motion for appointment of counsel without prejudice. Petitioner's reply is deemed timely filed. IT IS RECOMMENDED the 1 petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 be granted to the extent that respondents be ordered to pr ovide petitioner with a bond hearing before an immigration judge at which the government shall bear the burden of justifying petitioner's continued detention by clear and convincing evidence, within 14 days of any adoption of these findings a nd recommendations, and respondent be further directed to file a notice certifying compliance with the above provision within 7 days from the date of the bond hearing. Referred to Judge Daniel J. Calabretta. Objections to F&R due within 14 days. (Deputy Clerk KLY)
Mar 10, 2026
Service by Mail
#21
Mar 23, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
Main Document:
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#22
Mar 31, 2026
ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 3/31/2026 ADOPTING IN FULL 19 Findings and Recommendations; GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; ORDERING Respondent to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing before an immigration judge within fourteen (14) days; DIRECTING the Clerk of Court to close this case and enter judgment accordingly. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
#23
Mar 31, 2026
Judgment
Main Document:
Judgment
Mar 31, 2026
Service by Mail
#24
Apr 21, 2026
RELATED CASE ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 04/20/26 RELATING cases 1:26-cv-02920-DJC-CKD and 1:26-cv-00693-DJC-CKD. (cc TLN) (Deputy Clerk VLC)
Apr 22, 2026
Service by Mail
#25
Apr 23, 2026
Enforce Judgment
Main Document:
Enforce Judgment
Apr 23, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Apr 24, 2026
Service by Mail
Apr 27, 2026
Service by Mail
Apr 27, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Enforce Judgment
#29
May 05, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
May 11, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion for TRO
May 11, 2026
Service by Mail
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