Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01882

(HC) Vekua v. Warden

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Case Information

Filed: March 10, 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 09, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 09, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden by Demuri Vekua. (Deputy Clerk AMW) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 09, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Demuri Vekua. (Deputy Clerk AMW) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
Mar 09, 2026
RECEIPT number 100007482 for $5.00 Habeas Filing Fee. (Deputy Clerk AMW)
#3
Mar 10, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 4/13/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk AMW) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#4
Mar 10, 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: 03/10/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#5
Mar 10, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 3/10/2026: 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: 03/10/2026)
Mar 10, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Minute Order served on Demuri Vekua. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
Mar 10, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Demuri Vekua. (Deputy Clerk AMW)
Mar 10, 2026
Minute Order
Mar 10, 2026
Service by Mail
#6
Mar 13, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
Mar 13, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Order, served on Demuri Vekua, together with a copy of the in forma pauperis form. (Deputy Clerk LMS)
Mar 13, 2026
Service by Mail
#7
Mar 26, 2026
In Forma Pauperis
Main Document: In Forma Pauperis
#8
Mar 30, 2026
Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Main Document: Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Mar 30, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 8 Order served on Demuri Vekua. (Deputy Clerk LMS)
Mar 30, 2026
Service by Mail
#9
Apr 16, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 4/16/2026: The court has been notified of counsel's contact information, pursuant to the Order at ECF 8 . Attorney Victor Nasser is hereby appointed as counsel for Petitioner nunc pro tunc to 4/13/2026. The Clerk of Court shall update the docket to reflect Attorney Victor Nasser, 1226 L Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301, 310-903-9721, victor@vicnasserlaw.com, as counsel for Petitioner in this matter. (Text Only Entry) (cc: Federal Defender Habeas Appointment) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
#10
Apr 16, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
Apr 16, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
#11
Apr 29, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 4/29/2026: Petitioner (A-249-109-286), through counsel who has appeared, is GRANTED 7 (seven) days within which to file any of the following: an Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, a Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief and/or Temporary Restraining Order, a notice of intent to proceed on the pending 1 Petition, or a request for a different schedule. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Apr 29, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#12
May 04, 2026
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document: Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#13
May 05, 2026
MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Demuri Vekua. (Nasser, Victor) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
Main Document: Preliminary Injunction
#14
May 05, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER re Granting Preliminary Injunction. (Nasser, Victor) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
Main Document: Proposed Order
#15
May 05, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER re Schedule. (Nasser, Victor) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
Main Document: Proposed Order
#16
May 07, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 5/7/2026: Petitioner (A-249-109-286) is proceeding on a 12 First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 challenging detention by ICE and has filed a 13 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, within 14 (fourteen) days of the date of this order, Respondents shall file an Answer to the First Amended Petition and any response to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction, and shall provide any and all transcripts or other documents relevant to the determination of the issues presented in the First Amended Petition. Petitioner may file a reply within 14 (fourteen) days of Respondent's Answer. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
May 07, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#18
Jun 08, 2026
Findings and Recommendations
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations
#19
Jun 08, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
Main Document: Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#20
Jun 09, 2026
Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#21
Jun 09, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment