Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01281
(HC) Nimaga v. Warden, California City Corrections Center
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Case Information
Filed: February 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Kirk E. Sherriff
Referred to:
Erica Grosjean
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
February 18, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 13, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Director of San Francisco Field Office U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Warden of California City Corrections Center by Edirisa Nimaga. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12903429) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Juarez, Nancy) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 13, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Feb 13, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE to Attorney Nancy Juarez re ECF No. 1-1 Civil Cover Sheet: Your document is not formatted properly, please flatten your PDF and re- file a properly formatted PDF. For information on how to flatten a pdf, please refer to our website under CM/ECF E-Filing > PDF Information > Page 7. If you need assistance, please contact the CM/ECF help desk at 866-884-5444. (Deputy Clerk OFR) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
#4
Feb 13, 2026
Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#5
Feb 14, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Kirk E. Sherriff on 2/14/2026: The Court has reviewed the 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus and 2 motion for temporary restraining order. Respondents shall file any opposition to the 2 motion for temporary restraining order by February 19, 2026. Petitioner may file a reply by February 20, 2026. The parties shall indicate in their briefing their position as to whether the 2 motion for temporary restraining order should be converted into a motion for preliminary injunction. The parties shall also state whether they request a hearing on the 2 motion. By February 16, 2026, to the extent not already accomplished, petitioner's counsel is directed: (1) to serve respondents with a copy of the petition, the motion for temporary restraining order, the accompanying papers, and a copy of this Order, by e-mail to all appropriate recipients including the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California, with a copy to usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov, and by overnight mail; and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. Pending the Court's decision, and unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that respondents shall not transfer petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (noting court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). (Voyles, J.) (Entered: 02/14/2026)
Feb 14, 2026
Minute Order
#6
Feb 15, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Edirisa Nimaga. (Meredith, Charles) (Entered: 02/15/2026)
Main Document:
CIVIL
#7
Feb 15, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Edirisa Nimaga. (Juarez, Nancy) (Entered: 02/15/2026)
Main Document:
CIVIL
#8
Feb 15, 2026
Application for Pro Hac Vice and Proposed Order
Main Document:
Application for Pro Hac Vice and Proposed Order
#9
Feb 16, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
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Certificate / Proof of Service
#12
Feb 18, 2026
Order on Application for Pro Hac Vice
Main Document:
Order on Application for Pro Hac Vice
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(HC) Nimaga
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Warden, California City Corrections Center
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