Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00682

#1

Jan 27, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

#2

Jan 27, 2026

In Forma Pauperis

#3

Jan 27, 2026

Appoint Counsel

#4

Jan 27, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order

#5

Jan 27, 2026

PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 3/2/2026. (Attachments: # 1 HC Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk RRB) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#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 ) and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 4 ). Respondents shall file any Opposition to the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order on or before January 30, 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 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 and the 4 Motion 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, 4 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, and 6 Minute Order served electronically on the U.S. Attorney at usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

Jan 27, 2026

Service by Mail

Jan 27, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Clerk's Notice, 6 Minute Order served on Merhawi Fissehaye. (Deputy Clerk GJM)

Jan 27, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Merhawi Fissehaye. (Deputy Clerk RRB)

Jan 27, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

#9

Jan 28, 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. (Andrews, Anthony) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#10

Jan 28, 2026

COPY of 9 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. (Andrews, Anthony) Modified on 1/29/2026 (KLY). (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#11

Jan 29, 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

#13

Jan 29, 2026

Certificate / Proof of Service

Jan 29, 2026

Service by Mail

Jan 29, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 11 Order served on Merhawi Fissehaye. (Deputy Clerk VLK)

#14

Feb 01, 2026

ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 2/1/2026 GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; ORDERING Respondents to immediately release Petitioner Merhawi Fissehaye from their custody and to not impose any additional restrictions on Petitioner; ENJOINING AND RESTRAINING Respondents from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections; DIRECTING the Clerk of Court to close this case. This Order RESOLVES all pending motions. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 02/01/2026)

#15

Feb 01, 2026

Judgment

Feb 01, 2026

Service by Mail

Feb 01, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 14 Order, 15 Judgment served on Merhawi Fissehaye. (Deputy Clerk GJM)