Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01912
(HC) Saldana Meza v. Warden
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Case Information
Filed: March 10, 2026
Assigned to:
Daniel J. Calabretta
Referred to:
Edmund F. Brennan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
April 22, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 10, 2026
2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden by Jose Pedro Saldana Meza. (Deputy Clerk JAW) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 12, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 4/16/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk JAW) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
Main Document:
Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#3
Mar 12, 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: 03/12/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
Mar 12, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 2 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Jose Pedro Saldana Meza. (Deputy Clerk JAW)
Mar 12, 2026
Service by Mail
#4
Mar 13, 2026
In Forma Pauperis
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In Forma Pauperis
#4
Mar 13, 2026
Appoint Counsel
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Appoint Counsel
#5
Mar 13, 2026
Appoint Counsel
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Appoint Counsel
#6
Mar 19, 2026
Order
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Order
#7
Mar 19, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 3/19/2026: 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: 03/19/2026)
Mar 19, 2026
Minute Order
Mar 19, 2026
Service by Mail
Mar 19, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Order served on Jose Pedro Saldana Meza. (Deputy Clerk AJB)
Mar 19, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 7 Minute Order served on Jose Pedro Saldana Meza. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
#8
Mar 20, 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: 03/23/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#9
Mar 24, 2026
Order
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Order
Mar 24, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 9 Order and IFP form served on Jose Pedro Saldana Meza. (Deputy Clerk RRB)
Mar 24, 2026
Service by Mail
Mar 25, 2026
RECEIPT number 100007665 for $5.00 for Jose Pedro Saldana Meza from Maria G. Saldana Meza. (Deputy Clerk EF)
#11
Mar 27, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Edmund F. Brennan on 3/27/2026: The Court has been notified of Counsel's contact information, pursuant to the 3/24/2026 9 Order. Attorney Carolyn Wiggin is hereby APPOINTED as CJA counsel for petitioner. The Clerk of Court shall update the docket to reflect Attorney Carolyn Wiggin as counsel for petitioner in this matter. (Text Only Entry) (cc: Federal Defender Habeas Appointment) (Deputy Clerk NAC) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
Mar 27, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
#12
Apr 08, 2026
MOTION to DISMISS to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Warden. (Attachments: # 1 Order Granting First Habeas Petition, # 2 Immigration Judge Bond Order, # 3 ECAS Portal Results)(Dextre, Christopher) Modified on 4/9/2026 (KLY). (Entered: 04/08/2026)
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MOTION
#13
Apr 13, 2026
STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER extension of time to file reply brief by Jose Pedro Saldana Meza. (Wiggin, Carolyn) (Entered: 04/13/2026)
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STIPULATION
#14
Apr 14, 2026
Stipulation and Order
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Stipulation and Order
#15
Apr 16, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#16
Apr 17, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 4/17/2026: Petitioner has filed a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (ECF No. 15.) Given the nature of that Motion, the Court withdraws the reference of this matter to the assigned Magistrate Judge. 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 15 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 April 22, 2026. Petitioner may file a Reply on or before April 24, 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. [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Apr 17, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#17
Apr 20, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Attorney Jonathan Yu, GOVT added for Warden. Attorney Christopher William Dextre, GOVT terminated. (Yu, Jonathan) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
#18
Apr 20, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT added for Warden. Attorney Jonathan Yu, GOVT terminated. (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#19
Apr 20, 2026
Opposition to Motion
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Opposition to Motion
#20
Apr 22, 2026
REPLY by Jose Pedro Saldana Meza re 19 Opposition to Motion. (Wiggin, Carolyn) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
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REPLY
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(HC) Saldana Meza
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Warden
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