Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01417
(HC) Sosa Lopez v. Warden
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Case Information
Filed: February 18, 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:
June 15, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 18, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden by Albert Hernan Sosa Lopez. (Deputy Clerk AMW) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 18, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Albert Hernan Sosa Lopez. (Deputy Clerk AMW) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
Feb 18, 2026
RECEIPT number 100007317 for $5.00 for Habeas Filing Fee. (Deputy Clerk AMW)
#3
Feb 19, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 3/26/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk AMW) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document:
Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#4
Feb 19, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Haddy Abouzeid, GOVT for Warden (Abouzeid, Haddy) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
#5
Feb 19, 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: 02/19/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
Feb 19, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 2/19/2026: 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: 02/19/2026)
Feb 19, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order served on Albert Hernan Sosa Lopez. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
Feb 19, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Albert Hernan Sosa Lopez. (Deputy Clerk AMW)
Feb 19, 2026
Minute Order
Feb 19, 2026
Service by Mail
#7
Feb 20, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 2/20/2026: This court PROVISIONALLY AUTHORIZES Petitioner to proceed in forma pauperis, subject to Petitioner filing a Motion to Proceed IFP within 30 (thirty) days of this order and GRANTING 2 Motion to Appoint Counsel. Within 7 (seven) days from the date of this order, the appointing authority for the Eastern District of California shall identify counsel and send counsel's contact information to Lisa Kennison, Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney, via email at lkennison@caed.uscourts.gov, who shall update the docket to reflect counsel's appointment. (cc: Federal Defender Habeas Appointment, United States Attorney) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
Feb 20, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Feb 20, 2026
Service by Mail
Feb 20, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 7 Minute Order served on Albert Hernan Sosa Lopez. (Deputy Clerk LMK)
#9
Feb 27, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 2/27/2026: The court has been notified of counsel's contact information, pursuant to the Order at ECF 7 . Attorney Mai Shawwa is hereby appointed as counsel for Petitioner. The Clerk of Court shall update the docket to reflect Attorney Mai Shawwa, 1226 L Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301, 661-348-4483, mai@shawwalaw.com, as counsel for Petitioner in this matter. (Text Only Entry) (cc: Federal Defender Habeas Appointment) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
#10
Feb 27, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 2/27/2026: Petitioner is GRANTED 7 (seven) days within which to file an Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and / or a Motion for Preliminary Injunctive relief / Temporary Restraining Order. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
Feb 27, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Feb 27, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
#11
Mar 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#12
Mar 04, 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 SSA) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#13
Mar 10, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 3/10/2026: On 2/27/2026, the court granted Petitioner 7 (seven) days within which to file an Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and / or a Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief / Temporary Restraining Order. Petitioner has not responded to the court's order. Good cause appearing, Petitioner is GRANTED an additional 7 (seven) days from the date of this order. If Petitioner requires more time, Petitioner shall so move before the expiration of the 7 (seven) days. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
#14
Mar 10, 2026
Extension of Time
Main Document:
Extension of Time
#15
Mar 10, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 3/10/2026: Petitioner's 14 Motion for an Extension of Time is GRANTED. Petitioner is granted until 3/23/2026, to file an Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and / or a Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief / Temporary Restraining Order. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Mar 10, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Mar 10, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Extension of Time AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#16
Mar 20, 2026
Amend the Complaint/Petition
Main Document:
Amend the Complaint/Petition
#17
Mar 23, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 3/23/2026: Respondents shall file a response to the 16 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus within 7 (seven) days. Respondents shall include with the response documents relevant to the determination of the issues presented in the Petition. Petitioner may file a reply within 7 (seven) days of service of the response. Petitioner A no. 245 296 774. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
Mar 23, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Apr 29, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#21
May 19, 2026
Findings and Recommendations
#23
Jun 15, 2026
Enforce Judgment
Main Document:
Enforce Judgment
#24
Jun 15, 2026
Findings and Recommendations AND Order AND Order on Motion to Enforce Judgment AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#25
Jun 15, 2026
Judgment
Main Document:
Judgment
Parties
(HC) Sosa Lopez
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Warden
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