Eastern District of California • 2:26-cv-01099
(HC) Castaneda-Fajardo v. Warden
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Case Information
Filed: March 25, 2026
Assigned to:
Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to:
Sean C. Riordan
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 16, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 25, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden by Juan De Jesus Castaneda-Fajardo. (Deputy Clerk RRB) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 25, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Juan De Jesus Castaneda-Fajardo. (Deputy Clerk RRB) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Mar 25, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 4/27/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk RRB) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
Main Document:
Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#4
Mar 25, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on March 25, 2026: This matter is before the Court on Petitioner's Ex-Parte Motion for Temporary Restraining Order ("TRO"). (ECF No. 2 .) The Court has reviewed Petitioner's motion and finds Petitioner has met his burden establishing a TRO is warranted under the factors articulated in Winter v. Nat. Res. Def. Council, Inc., 555 U.S. 7, 20 (2008). Petitioner has established: (1) a likelihood of success on his claims that his detention violates the Immigration and Nationality Act and/or the Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause; (2) Petitioner will suffer irreparable harm in the absence of a TRO; (3) the balance of equities tip in Petitioner's favor; and (4) a TRO is in the public interest. The Court has repeatedly ruled on the issues presented in the instant case. See, e.g., Morales-Flores v. Lyons, No. 1:25-CV-01640-TLN-EFB, 2025 WL 3552841, at *3 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 11, 2025). Accordingly, Petitioner's Motion for TRO is GRANTED. To return Petitioner to the status quo ante litem, Respondent is ORDERED to IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner [A# 241-911-653] under the same conditions he was released prior to his current detention. At the time of release, Respondent must return all of Petitioner's documents and possessions. Respondent is ORDERED to submit a Notice of Compliance certifying that Petitioner has been released and returned his documents and possessions by March 27, 2026. Respondent is ENJOINED and RESTRAINED from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections, including seven-days' notice and a pre-deprivation hearing. Respondent is further ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why the Court should not grant the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and enter judgment in favor of Petitioner. Respondent shall file responsive papers by April 1, 2026. Petitioner may file a reply by April 8, 2026. The parties shall indicate whether they request a hearing. The bond requirement of Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(c) is waived. The Clerk of the Court shall serve a copy of this order together with a copy of Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus on the United States Attorney. SO ORDERED. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk MDK) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
#5
Mar 25, 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: 03/25/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
Mar 25, 2026
Service by Mail
Mar 25, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Minute Order served on Juan De Jesus Castaneda-Fajardo. (Deputy Clerk MDK)
Mar 25, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Juan De Jesus Castaneda-Fajardo. (Deputy Clerk RRB)
Mar 25, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion for TRO
Mar 25, 2026
RECEIPT number 200017941 for $5.00 for filing fee from Juan De Jesus Castaneda-Fajardo. (Deputy Clerk VLK)
#6
Mar 27, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#7
Mar 27, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
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Certificate / Proof of Service
#8
Apr 01, 2026
ANSWER (Response) to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Warden. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice to Appear, # 2 Exhibit Form I-213, # 3 Exhibit Warrant for Alien Arrest)(Rodriguez, Camilo) Modified on 4/6/2026 (KS). (Entered: 04/01/2026)
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ANSWER
#9
Apr 02, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
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Certificate / Proof of Service
Apr 06, 2026
MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable, Not Deliverable as Addressed: 3 Prisoner New Case Documents sent to Juan De Jesus Castaneda-Fajardo. Notice of Change of Address due by 5/14/2026. (Deputy Clerk VLC)
Apr 06, 2026
MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable, Not Deliverable as Addressed: 5 Consent/Decline of Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction, sent to Juan De Jesus Castaneda-Fajardo. Notice of Change of Address due by 5/14/2026. (Deputy Clerk VLC)
#10
Apr 14, 2026
Notice of Related Case
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Notice of Related Case
#11
Apr 16, 2026
Order
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Order
Apr 16, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 11 Order served on Juan De Jesus Castaneda-Fajardo. (Deputy Clerk VLK)
Apr 16, 2026
Service by Mail
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(HC) Castaneda-Fajardo
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Warden
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