Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01342
(HC) Aquino Quintanilla v. Cruz
Completed
Case Information
Filed: February 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Daniel J. Calabretta
Referred to:
Sean C. Riordan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Completed: February 19, 2026
Last Activity:
February 19, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 17, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Orestes Cruz, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Executive Office of Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem by Jose Ismael Aquino Quintanilla. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12911901) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (CIJ Email), # 2 Exhibit B (NTA), # 3 Exhibit C (Detainee Locator), # 4 Exhibit D (EOIR Case Info), # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(White, Alexa) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 17, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED: Consent or Decline due by 3/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Order re Consent) (Deputy Clerk AML) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Main Document:
Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#3
Feb 17, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 2/17/2026: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ). On review the issues raised in Count 1 of the Petition appear to mirror those previously addressed by the Court in many prior cases. See Morillo v. Albarran, No. 1:25-cv-01533-DJC-AC; see also E.L.D.M. v Becerra, No. 1:25-cv-01906-DJC-JDP. Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE on or before February 19, 2026, as to why the Court should not grant a writ of habeas corpus as to Count 1 by filing a return as provided in 28 U.S.C. § 2243. In such a return, Respondents identify any factual or legal issues in this case that render it distinguishable from the Court's prior orders listed above and justify denying the petition, or indicate this matter is not substantively distinguishable. Petitioner may file a reply on or before February 20, 2026. This 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 this order as well as provide the Petitioner's full name and A number to the US Attorney's Office by February 17, 2026, at 3:00 P.M., at their email usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. Petitioner's Counsel shall file a such proof of service on the docket. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
#4
Feb 17, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Anthony Andrews for Pamela Bondi,Anthony Andrews for Christopher Chestnut,Anthony Andrews for Orestes Cruz,Anthony Andrews for Executive Office for Immigration Review,Anthony Andrews for Todd Lyons,Anthony Andrews for Kristi Noem,Anthony Andrews for U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Andrews, Anthony) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
#5
Feb 17, 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: 02/17/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
Feb 17, 2026
CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Jose Ismael Aquino Quintanilla. (White, Alexa) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Main Document:
Certificate / Proof of Service
Feb 17, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#7
Feb 18, 2026
ANSWER (Return) to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and RESPONSE to 3 Order to Show Cause by All Respondents. (Andrews, Anthony) Modified on 2/20/2026 (KS). (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document:
ANSWER
#8
Feb 19, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#9
Feb 19, 2026
Judgment
Main Document:
Judgment
Parties
Cruz
Party
(HC) Aquino Quintanilla
Party