Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-02427
(HC) Hernandez v. Johnson
Completed
Case Information
Filed: March 30, 2026
Assigned to:
Dena M. Coggins
Referred to:
Carolyn K. Delaney
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: July 20, 2026
Last Activity:
July 30, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 30, 2026
2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Tae D. Johnson by Mateo Gregorio Hernandez. (Deputy Clerk LMS) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 30, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER and MOTION to EXPEDITE by Mateo Gregorio Hernandez. (Deputy Clerk LMS) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Mar 30, 2026
MOTION for APPOINTMENT of COUNSEL by Mateo Gregorio Hernandez. (Deputy Clerk LMS) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
Mar 30, 2026
RECEIPT number 100007723 for $5.00 for Mateo Gregorio Hernandez. (Deputy Clerk LMS)
#4
Mar 31, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 5/4/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk LMS) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document:
Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
Mar 31, 2026
Service by Mail
Mar 31, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Mateo Gregorio Hernandez. (Deputy Clerk LMS)
#5
Apr 01, 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: 04/01/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
Apr 01, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 4/1/2026: The court has reviewed Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The court has previously addressed the legal issues raised by the Petition. See e.g., Selis Tinoco v. Noem, 1:25-cv-01762-DC-JDP, 2025 WL 3567862 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 14, 2025), Labrador-Prato v. Noem, 1:25-cv-01598-DC-SCR, 2025 WL 3458802 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 2, 2025), and D.L.C. v. Wofford, 1:25-cv-01996-DC-JDP, 2026 WL 25511 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 5, 2026). The court is contemplating ruling directly on the 1 Petition, with the understanding that the court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(2) ("Before or after beginning the hearing on a motion for a preliminary injunction, the court may advance the trial on the merits and consolidate it with the hearing."); see also 28 U.S.C. § 2243 ("The court shall summarily hear and determine the facts, and dispose of [a petitioner's habeas petition] as law and justice require."); A.R. v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-cv-00551-KES-SAB, 2026 WL 227112, at *1 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 28, 2026) (considering preliminary injunction and merits of habeas petition simultaneously). Respondents shall file an Opposition or Statement of Non-Opposition to the 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by 12:00 PM on 4/6/2026. In their response, Respondents shall substantively address whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that materially distinguish it from the court's prior orders listed above. Petitioner may file a Reply by 4/20/2026. Both parties should address whether they oppose the court ruling directly on the Petition. 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 Entry) (Deputy Clerk JRW) (Entered: 04/01/2026)
Apr 01, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Apr 01, 2026
Service by Mail
Apr 01, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order served on Mateo Gregorio Hernandez. (Deputy Clerk JRW)
#7
Apr 06, 2026
OPPOSITION to 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Tae D. Johnson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Ahmed, Ihsan) Modified on 4/16/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 04/06/2026)
Main Document:
OPPOSITION
#8
Apr 24, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 4/24/2026: In Petitioner's 2 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, Petitioner contends that he is unlawfully detained without being provided a bond hearing or an opportunity to argue for his release from immigration custody. (Doc. No. 2 at 2.) In Respondents' 7 Opposition, they argue that Petitioner became subject to a Final Order of Removal on March 23, 2026, and is therefore detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a). (Doc. No. 7 at 2.) Respondents attach Petitioner's Final Order of Removal. (Doc. No. 7-1.) Petitioner has not filed a Reply addressing Respondents' arguments, and his time to do so has expired. (See Doc. No. 6.) Accordingly, the court finds that based on the current record, Petitioner is subject to mandatory detention pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a)(1)(A) and is not entitled to a bond hearing under that statute. Thus, Petitioner has not demonstrated a likelihood of success on the merits of his claim that his continued detention violates his rights under the Constitution or the Immigration and Nationality Act, and his 2 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order is DENIED without prejudice to Petitioner filing a renewed motion should his detention become unreasonably prolonged. This matter is referred to the assigned magistrate judge for further proceedings. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk JRW) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
Apr 24, 2026
Service by Mail
Apr 24, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion for TRO
Apr 24, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 8 Minute Order served on Mateo Gregorio Hernandez. (Deputy Clerk JRW)
#9
Apr 27, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 4/27/2026: Respondents shall file a response to the 1 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 14 (fourteen) days of service of the response. Petitioner A No. 215 544 280 (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Apr 27, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 9 Minute Order served on Mateo Gregorio Hernandez. (Deputy Clerk LMK)
Apr 27, 2026
Service by Mail
Apr 27, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#10
May 04, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document:
Dismiss
#11
May 04, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Attorney Ihsan U. Ahmed added for Tae D. Johnson. (Ahmed, Ihsan) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
May 05, 2026
MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable, Unable to Forward: 9 Minute Order sent to Mateo Gregorio Hernandez. Notice of Change of Address due by 6/12/2026. (Deputy Clerk NAC)
May 05, 2026
MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable, 8 Minute Order sent to Mateo Gregorio Hernandez. Notice of Change of Address due by 6/12/2026. (Deputy Clerk NAC)
#12
May 26, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 5/26/2026: Petitioner (A No. 215 544 280) has filed a 3 Motion for the Appointment of Counsel. There currently exists no absolute right to appointment of counsel in habeas proceedings. See Nevius v. Sumner, 105 F.3d 453, 460 (9th Cir. 1996). However, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A authorizes the appointment of counsel at any stage of the case "if the interests of justice so require." See Rule 8(c), Fed. R. Governing § 2254 Cases. In the present case, the court does not find that the interests of justice would be served by the appointment of counsel at the present time. Therefore, Petitioner's 3 Motion for Appointment of Counsel is DENIED. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
May 26, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel
May 26, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 12 Minute Order served on Mateo Gregorio Hernandez. (Deputy Clerk LMK)
May 26, 2026
Service by Mail
#13
May 29, 2026
FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS (Text Only): Respondent has filed a 10 Motion to Dismiss this action as moot since Petitioner has been removed from the United States. Petitioner has not responded to the motion. In light of Petitioner's removal, IT IS HEREBY RECOMMENDED THAT RESPONDENT'S MOTION TO DISMISS (ECF No. 10 ) BE GRANTED and THE PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS (ECF No. 1 ) BE DISMISSED AS MOOT. These Findings and Recommendations are submitted to the United States District Judge assigned to the case, pursuant to the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(l). Within 14 (fourteen) days after being served with these Findings and Recommendations, Petitioner may file written objections with the court. The document should be captioned "Objections to Magistrate Judge's Findings and Recommendations." Any response to the objections shall be filed and served within 14 (fourteen) days after service of the objections. Petitioner is advised that failure to file objections within the specified time may waive the right to appeal the District Court's order. Martinez v. Ylst, 951 F.2d 1153 (9th Cir. 1991) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
May 29, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 13 Findings and Recommendations served on Mateo Gregorio Hernandez. (Deputy Clerk LMK)
May 29, 2026
Findings and Recommendations
May 29, 2026
Service by Mail
Jun 09, 2026
MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable, Not deliverable as addressed, unable to forward, return to sender: 12 Minute Order sent to Mateo Gregorio Hernandez. Notice of Change of Address due by 7/17/2026. (Deputy Clerk AKP)
Jun 09, 2026
MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable, Not deliverable as addressed, unable to forward, return to sender: 13 Findings and Recommendations sent to Mateo Gregorio Hernandez. Notice of Change of Address due by 7/17/2026. (Deputy Clerk AKP)
#14
Jun 11, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Sean Davis, GOVT for Tae D. Johnson, attorney Ihsan U. Ahmed terminated (Davis, Sean) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
#15
Jul 20, 2026
Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations AND Order on Motion to Dismiss AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#16
Jul 20, 2026
Judgment
Main Document:
Judgment
Jul 20, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 15 Order and 16 Judgment served on Mateo Gregorio Hernandez. (Deputy Clerk OML)
Jul 20, 2026
Service by Mail
Jul 30, 2026
MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable, Unable to forward: 15 Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations and 16 Judgment sent to Mateo Gregorio Hernandez. (Deputy Clerk DAR)
Parties
(HC)Hernandez
Party
Johnson
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