Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-02925

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Apr 17, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Kristi Noem by John Mantilla-Zambrano. (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

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Apr 17, 2026

MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by John Mantilla-Zambrano. (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

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Apr 17, 2026

MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by John Mantilla-Zambrano. (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

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Apr 21, 2026

PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 5/26/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

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Apr 21, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Tonya Andrews,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Pamela J. Bondi,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Poly Kaiser,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Todd Lyons,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

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Apr 21, 2026

EO: For good cause shown, Petitioner's Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Dkt. 2, is GRANTED. The court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Dkt. 1 . The issues raised in Count One of the Petition appears to mirror those previously addressed by other district judges in many prior cases, particularly whether Petitioner's due process rights have been violated. See Pengling Miao v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-cv-01271, 2026 WL 947020 (E.D. Cal. Apr. 8, 2026); Yon Kervis U. v. Chestnut, No. 1:25-cv-2066, 2026 WL 88983 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 12, 2026). On or before April 24, 2026, Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE as to whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that render it distinguishable from prior orders like those listed above and justify denying the petition, or indicate this matter is not substantively distinguishable. Petitioner may file a reply on or before April 27, 2026. This matter is not set for a hearing though the court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. Pending the court's decision, and unless and until the court orders otherwise, the court ORDERS that Respondents shall not transfer or otherwise take petitioner out of the Eastern District of California. See California Energy Comm'n v. Johnson, 767 F.2d 631, 634 (9th Cir. 1985) ("The All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651(a), empowers the federal courts to issue writs of mandamus necessary to protect their prospective jurisdiction."). The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to SERVE a copy of this order along with a copy of the Petition, via email, on the Office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of California at usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. IT IS SO ORDERED. (JUDGE MICAH W. J. SMITH) (ab) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

Apr 21, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

Apr 21, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Prisoner New Case Documents served on John Mantilla-Zambrano. (Deputy Clerk KEZ)

Apr 21, 2026

Service by Mail

Apr 21, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: A copy of Dkt. No. 6 Entering Order, was served on John Mantilla-Zambrano at the address of record on April 21, 2026. (Deputy Clerk AB)

Apr 21, 2026

SERVICE BY EMAIL: A PDF copy of Dkt. No. 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Dkt. No. 6 Entering Order was served by email on the Office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of California at usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov on April 21, 2026. (Deputy Clerk AB)

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Apr 23, 2026

Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Apr 23, 2026

Certificate / Proof of Service

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Apr 23, 2026

Order AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel

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Apr 23, 2026

Judgment AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case

Apr 23, 2026

Service by Mail

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Apr 24, 2026

Notice of Compliance

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Apr 29, 2026

Certificate / Proof of Service