Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-02844
(HC) Bah v. Warden, California City Corrections Center
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Case Information
Filed: April 14, 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
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Last Activity:
April 22, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 14, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Director of San Francisco Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Warden of California City Corrections Center by Abdoulaye Bah. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13182152) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Juarez, Nancy) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 14, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Apr 15, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 5/18/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk MCF) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
Main Document:
Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#4
Apr 15, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 4/15/2026: The court has reviewed Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 2 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. In that 2 Motion, Petitioner states he was detained on 1/13/2026, over 90 days before filing that 2 Motion. Petitioner does not explain why he did not seek injunctive relief sooner. Notably, Local Rule 231(b) states: "In considering a motion for a temporary restraining order, the Court will consider whether the applicant could have sought relief by motion for preliminary injunction at an earlier date without the necessity for seeking last-minute relief by motion for temporary restraining order." Because Petitioner's 2 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order is untimely, the court will CONVERT that Motion to a 2 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Further, the court has previously addressed the legal issues raised by Count Two of the Petition. See e.g., Alvarez Maciel v. Noem, No. 1:26-cv-01318-DC-CKD, 2026 WL 496948 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 23, 2026), and Barajas Ortiz v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-cv-01167-DC-SCR, 2026 WL 508419 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 24, 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 Preliminary Injunction by 12:00 PM on 4/17/2026. 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 12:00 pm on 4/20/2026. Both parties should address whether they oppose the court ruling directly on the Petition, albeit as to Count Two only, to the extent a ruling on that Count entitles Petitioner to the relief sought in the Petition. If Petitioner has not already served a copy of the Petition and Motion by email to the U.S. Attorney's Office at their email address (usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov), Petitioner's Counsel shall do so by no later than 10:00 AM on 4/16/2026. 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 Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
Apr 15, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings
#5
Apr 16, 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: 04/16/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
Apr 17, 2026
Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#8
Apr 22, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
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Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#9
Apr 22, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Parties
(HC) Bah
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Warden, California City Corrections Center
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