Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01536
(HC) Michieka v. Warden of the California City Detention Facility
Completed
Case Information
Filed: February 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Daniel J. Calabretta
Referred to:
Sean C. Riordan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: March 23, 2026
Last Activity:
March 23, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 23, 2026
2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden of the California City Detention Facility by Wilson Nyangaresi Michieka. (Deputy Clerk JAW) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 23, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Wilson Nyangaresi Michieka. (Deputy Clerk JAW) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#3
Feb 23, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Wilson Nyangaresi Michieka. (Deputy Clerk JAW) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#4
Feb 24, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 3/30/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk JAW) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Main Document:
Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#5
Feb 24, 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: 02/24/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
Feb 24, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 2/24/2026: Upon review of the Petition, the Court believes this case would benefit from the appointment of counsel. Within seven (7) 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 gmichel@caed.uscourts.gov, who shall update the docket to reflect counsel's appointment. If counsel is not a member of the Eastern District of California Criminal Justice Act Panel, within seven (7) days of this Order the Federal Defender shall file a motion to appoint counsel as CJA counsel pro hac vice. Within fourteen (14) days of appointment of counsel, Petitioner may file a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. If no motion is filed in that time, this matter shall be referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 302(c)(17). The Clerk's Office is directed to serve a copy of the petition on the Federal Defender. IT IS SO ORDERED. (cc: Federal Defender Habeas Appointment) [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Feb 24, 2026
Minute Order
Feb 24, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order served on Wilson Nyangaresi Michieka. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
Feb 24, 2026
Service by Mail
Feb 24, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Wilson Nyangaresi Michieka. (Deputy Clerk JAW)
#8
Mar 03, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 3/3/2026: The Court has been notified of appointed counsel's contact information pursuant to the Order at ECF No. 6. Attorney Carolyn D. Phillips is hereby APPOINTED as CJA counsel for Petitioner. The Clerk of Court shall update the docket to reflect Attorney Carolyn D. Phillips at P.O. Box 5622, Fresno, CA 93755, 559-248-9833, cdp18&sbcglobal.net as counsel for Petitioner in this matter, nunc pro tunc to 3/3/2026. (cc: Federal Defender Habeas Appointment) [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
Mar 03, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
#9
Mar 04, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#11
Mar 06, 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 JAW) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#10
Mar 08, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#12
Mar 09, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 3/9/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 10 ). The Court intends to rule directly on the claims raised in the underlying 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus that overlap with those addressed in the 10 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, with the understanding that the Court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the Motion. Respondents shall file any Opposition to the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order on or before March 12, 2026. Petitioner may file a Reply on or before March 13, 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 motion as well as provide the Petitioner's full name and A number to the US Attorney's Office by March 9, 2026, at 4:00 P.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: 03/09/2026)
Mar 09, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#13
Mar 10, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
Main Document:
Certificate / Proof of Service
#14
Mar 12, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document:
Dismiss
#15
Mar 13, 2026
RESPONSE by Wilson Nyangaresi Michieka to 14 Motion to Dismiss. (Phillips, Carolyn) (Entered: 03/13/2026)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#16
Mar 23, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND Order on Motion to Dismiss AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#17
Mar 23, 2026
Judgment
Main Document:
Judgment
Parties
(HC) Michieka
Party
Warden of the California City Detention Facility
Party