Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00728

(HC) Morales Poma v. Warden, Mesa Verde Detention Facility

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Case Information

Filed: January 28, 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
Completed: February 20, 2026
Last Activity: February 20, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jan 28, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden, Mesa Verde Detention Facility by Kevin Oscar Morales Poma. (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 28, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Kevin Oscar Morales Poma. (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: In Forma Pauperis
Jan 28, 2026
RECEIPT number 100007059 for $5.00 for Kevin Oscar Morales Poma from Geo Secure Services. (Deputy Clerk AJB)
#3
Jan 29, 2026
Appoint Counsel
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#4
Jan 29, 2026
Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#5
Jan 29, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Joshua Banister, GOVT for Warden, Mesa Verde Detention Facility (Banister, Joshua) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#6
Jan 29, 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: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#7
Jan 29, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 1/29/2026: This matter is REFERRED to the assigned Magistrate Judge For all further proceedings consistent with E.D. Cal. L.R. 302(c)(17). IT IS SO ORDERED. [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Jan 29, 2026
Minute Order
Jan 29, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Kevin Oscar Morales Poma. (Deputy Clerk AJB)
Jan 29, 2026
Service by Mail
#8
Jan 30, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Jan 30, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 8 Order served on Kevin Oscar Morales Poma. (Deputy Clerk AMW)
Jan 30, 2026
Service by Mail
#9
Feb 05, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 2/5/2026: The court has been notified of counsel's contact information, pursuant to the Order at ECF 8 . Attorney Natalia Osorio-Elizondo is hereby appointed as CJA counsel for Petitioner. The Courtroom Deputy shall update the docket to reflect Attorney Natalia Osorio-Elizondo, 1722 J Street, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95811, 888-585-4917 Ext. 105, nosorio@cjaca.org, as counsel for Petitioner in this matter. (Text Only Entry) (cc: Federal Defender Habeas Appointment) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Feb 05, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
#11
Feb 09, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#12
Feb 09, 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: 02/11/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
Feb 09, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 9 Minute Order and 11 Order served on Kevin Oscar Morales Poma. (Deputy Clerk JAW)
Feb 09, 2026
Service by Mail
#13
Feb 12, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#14
Feb 12, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 2/12/2026: In light of Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 13 ) the Court withdraws the reference to the assigned Magistrate Judge solely as to this Motion. The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 13 ). The Court intends to rule directly on the claims raised in the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus that overlap with those addressed in the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, with the understanding that the Court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the 13 Motion. Respondents shall file any Opposition to the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order on or before February 17, 2026. Petitioner may file a Reply on or before February 18, 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. Petitioner's counsel is DIRECTED to send a copy of the petition and provide the Petitioner's full name and A number to the US Attorney's Office by February 13, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at their email usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. Petitioner's Counsel shall file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
Feb 12, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#15
Feb 13, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
Main Document: Certificate / Proof of Service
#16
Feb 13, 2026
STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER re Briefing Schedule and Waiver of Hearing by Kevin Oscar Morales Poma. (Osorio-Elizondo, Natalia) Modified on 2/20/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 02/13/2026)
Main Document: STIPULATION
#17
Feb 13, 2026
Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#18
Feb 15, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#19
Feb 18, 2026
RESPONSE by Warden, Mesa Verde Detention Facility to 17 Order, Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings, 18 Notice - Other, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Banister, Joshua) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#20
Feb 18, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
Main Document: Reply to Response to Motion
#21
Feb 20, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#22
Feb 20, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment

Parties

(HC) Morales Poma
Party
Warden, Mesa Verde Detention Facility
Party