Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-03006

(HC) Saechao v. Warden

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Case Information

Filed: April 21, 2026
Assigned to: Daniel J. Calabretta
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: May 12, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 21, 2026
2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden by You Vang Saechao. (Deputy Clerk JAW) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 21, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by You Vang Saechao. (Deputy Clerk JAW) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document: In Forma Pauperis
#3
Apr 21, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by You Vang Saechao. (Deputy Clerk JAW) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#4
Apr 22, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 5/26/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk JAW) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#5
Apr 22, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 4/22/2026: Upon review of the Petition, the Court believes this case would benefit from the appointment of counsel. Within seven (7) days from the date of this order, the appointing authority for the Eastern District of California shall identify counsel and send counsel's contact information gmichel@caed.uscourts.gov, who shall update the docket to reflect counsel's appointment. If counsel is not a member of the Eastern District of California Criminal Justice Act Panel, within seven (7) days of this Order the Federal Defender shall file a motion to appoint counsel as CJA counsel pro hac vice. Within fourteen (14) days of appointment of counsel, Petitioner may file a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. If no motion is filed in that time, this matter shall be referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 302(c)(17). The Clerk's Office is directed to serve a copy of the petition on the Federal Defender. (cc: Federal Defender Habeas Appointment) (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
#6
Apr 22, 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: 04/22/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#7
Apr 22, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT for Warden, attorney Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT terminated (Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
Apr 22, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Apr 22, 2026
Service by Mail
Apr 22, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Minute Order served on You Vang Saechao. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
Apr 22, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Prisoner New Case Documents served on You Vang Saechao. (Deputy Clerk JAW)
#8
Apr 29, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 4/28/2026: The Court has been notified of appointed counsel's contact information pursuant to the Order at ECF No. 5. Attorney W. Brian Hedrick is hereby APPOINTED as CJA counsel for Petitioner on an ad hoc basis. The Clerk of Court shall update the docket to reflect Attorney W. Brian Hedrick at Hedrick Law, P.C., P.O. Box 1080, Windsor, CA 95492, 707-221-5535, brian@hedricklawpc.com as counsel for Petitioner in this matter, nunc pro tunc to 4/29/2026. (cc: Federal Defender Habeas Appointment) [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
#9
Apr 29, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
Apr 29, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
Apr 29, 2026
Service by Mail
Apr 29, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 8 Minute Order served on You Vang Saechao. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
#10
May 04, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#11
May 04, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 5/4/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 10 ). 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 10 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 May 7, 2026. Petitioner may file a Reply on or before May 8, 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 ORDER ONLY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
May 04, 2026
MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable, Detainee not in custody: 4 Prisoner New Case Documents sent to You Vang Saechao. Notice of Change of Address due by 6/11/2026. (Deputy Clerk JRM)
May 04, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#12
May 06, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#13
May 06, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 5/6/2026: In light of the information in Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 12 ), Respondents' potential removal of Petitioner is administratively stayed pending resolution of Petitioner's motion. Respondents are ORDERED to file a response on or before May 7, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Petitioner may file a Reply on or before May 8, 2026, at 11:59 A.M. [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
May 06, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#14
May 07, 2026
ANSWER (Response) to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and OPPOSITION to 10 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Respondent Warden. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5) (Rodriguez, Camilo) Modified on 5/13/2026 (KS). (Entered: 05/07/2026)
Main Document: ANSWER
#15
May 07, 2026
RESPONSE by Warden to 12 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#16
May 08, 2026
REPLY to 15 Response to Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by You Vang Saechao. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2) (Hedrick, Winthrop) Modified on 5/14/2026 (KS). (Entered: 05/08/2026)
Main Document: REPLY
#17
May 08, 2026
TRAVERSE/REPLY by You Vang Saechao. (Hedrick, Winthrop) Modified on 5/14/2026 (KS). (Entered: 05/08/2026)
Main Document: TRAVERSE/REPLY
#18
May 08, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion for TRO
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion for TRO
May 12, 2026
MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable, Unable to Forward: 8 Minute Order sent to You Vang Saechao. Notice of Change of Address due by 6/22/2026. (Deputy Clerk JRW)

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