Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-02986
(HC) Zambrano Sierra v. Warden
Completed
Case Information
Filed: April 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Daniel J. Calabretta
Referred to:
Edmund F. Brennan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: May 01, 2026
Last Activity:
June 30, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 21, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against John Fredy Zambrano Sierra by John Fredy Zambrano Sierra. (Deputy Clerk AMW) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 21, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by John Fredy Zambrano Sierra. (Deputy Clerk AMW) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#3
Apr 21, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by John Fredy Zambrano Sierra. (Deputy Clerk AMW) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#4
Apr 23, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 5/29/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk AMW) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document:
Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#5
Apr 23, 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: 04/23/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
Apr 23, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 4/23/2026: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ). On review the issues raised in the Petition appear to mirror those previously addressed by the Court in many prior cases. See Garcia Mariagua v. Chestnut, No. 1:25-cv-01744-DJC-CSK; Ortega v. Noem, No. 1:25-cv-01663-DJC-CKD; Lopez v. Lyons, No. 2:25-cv-03174-DJC-CKD. Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE on or before April 28, 2026, as to why the Court should not grant a writ of habeas corpus by filing a return as provided in 28 U.S.C. § 2243. In such a return, Respondents should identify any factual or legal issues in this case that render it distinguishable from the Court's prior orders listed above and justify denying the petition, or indicate this matter is not substantively distinguishable. This matter is not set for a hearing though the Court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. The Clerk of the Court shall serve a copy of this Order together with a copy of Petitioner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 on the United States Attorney. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Apr 23, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Apr 23, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Prisoner New Case Documents served on John Fredy Zambrano Sierra. (Deputy Clerk AMW)
Apr 23, 2026
Service by Mail
Apr 23, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order served on John Fredy Zambrano Sierra. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
#7
Apr 29, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 4/29/2026: On April 23, 2026, the Court ordered Respondents to file a response to the Court's Order to Show Cause on or before April 28, 2026. (ECF No. 6.) To date, Respondents have failed to comply with this Court's Order. Accordingly, Respondents shall file the required response no later than April 30, 2026. The Court may construe Respondents' failure to file a timely response as a non-opposition to Petitioner's motion. IT IS SO ORDERED. [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Apr 29, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Apr 29, 2026
Service by Mail
Apr 29, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 7 Minute Order served on John Fredy Zambrano Sierra. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
#8
Apr 30, 2026
ANSWER (Opposition) to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondent Warden. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2) (Hemesath, Audrey) Modified on 5/6/2026 (KS). (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document:
ANSWER
#9
May 01, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#10
May 01, 2026
Judgment
Main Document:
Judgment
May 01, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 9 Order, 10 Judgment served on John Fredy Zambrano Sierra. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
May 01, 2026
Service by Mail
#11
May 04, 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. (Deputy Clerk VLC) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#12
Jun 05, 2026
Enforce Judgment
Main Document:
Enforce Judgment
#13
Jun 05, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 6/5/2026: Upon review of the Motion to Enforce Judgment, 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. On or before June 12, 2026, Respondents shall lodge a transcript or recording of the bond hearing, if one is available. This matter is referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge for further briefing. The Clerk's Office is directed to serve a copy of the petition on the Federal Defender. [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (cc: Federal Defender Habeas Appointment) (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
Jun 05, 2026
Service by Mail
Jun 05, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Jun 05, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 13 Minute Order served on John Fredy Zambrano Sierra. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
#15
Jun 12, 2026
Notice of Filing / Lodging Document
Main Document:
Notice of Filing / Lodging Document
#16
Jun 12, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 6/12/2026: The Court has been notified of appointed counsel's contact information pursuant to the Order at ECF No. 13. Attorney Mai S. Shawwa is hereby APPOINTED as CJA counsel for Petitioner. The Clerk of Court shall update the docket to reflect Attorney Mai S. Shawwa, Law Office of Mai Shawwa, 1226 L Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301, 661-348-4483, mai@shawwalaw.com as counsel for Petitioner in this matter, nunc pro tunc to 6/12/2026. (cc: Federal Defender Habeas Appointment) [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
#17
Jun 12, 2026
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ELECTRONIC RECEIPT of two audio files re ECF No. 13 from Respondents-forwarded to EFB Chambers. (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
Jun 12, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
#18
Jun 23, 2026
[DISREGARD-INCORRECT FILE FORMAT, SEE ENTRY 20 ] DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING of Bond Hearing filed by Warden re 15 . Date & Time 05/12/2026 02:45, Duration 15:48:00. File size [7.6 MB]. (Hemesath, Audrey) Modified on 6/23/2026 (GDD). (Entered: 06/23/2026)
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[DISREGARD-INCORRECT
#19
Jun 23, 2026
DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING of Bond Hearing filed by Warden re 15 . Date & Time 05/15/2026 14:00, Duration 01:06:25. File size [31.9 MB]. (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
Main Document:
DIGITAL
#20
Jun 23, 2026
DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING of Bond Hearing filed by Warden. Date & Time 05/12/2026 14:45, Duration 00:15:48. File size [7.6 MB]. (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
Main Document:
DIGITAL
#21
Jun 30, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
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