Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-03904
(HC) Benitez Garcia v. Warden, Golden State Annex
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Case Information
Filed: May 20, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to:
Frank J. Singer
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
October 15, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 20, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Field Office Director, San Francisco Field Office, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Warden, Golden State Annex by Jose Medardo Benitez Garcia. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13353671) (Ponce, Roger) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 20, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Jose Medardo Benitez Garcia. (Ponce, Roger) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
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CIVIL
#3
May 20, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
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Immigration New Case Documents
#4
May 21, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Sean Davis, GOVT for Field Office Director, San Francisco Field Office,Sean Davis, GOVT for Todd Lyons,Sean Davis, GOVT for Markwayne Mullin,Sean Davis, GOVT for Warden, Golden State Annex (Davis, Sean) (Entered: 05/21/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#5
Jun 11, 2026
ORDER to SHOW CAUSE Why Petition Should Not Be Granted signed by Magistrate Judge Frank J. Singer on 6/11/2026. Show Cause Response due within 30 days. (Deputy Clerk AML) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
#6
Jul 11, 2026
RESPONSE by Field Office Director, San Francisco Field Office, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Warden, Golden State Annex to 5 Order to Show Cause, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. (Davis, Sean) (Entered: 07/11/2026)
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RESPONSE
#7
Jul 14, 2026
REPLY by Jose Medardo Benitez Garcia re 6 Response. (Ponce, Roger) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
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REPLY
#8
Oct 13, 2026
NOTICE OF CHANGE IN CUSTODIAL LOCATION AND REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION OF PENDING PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Jose Medardo Benitez Garcia re 5 Order to Show Cause, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 6 Response. (Ponce, Roger) (Entered: 10/13/2026)
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Notice (Other)
#9
Oct 15, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry): On or before October 16, 2026, Respondents are DIRECTED to file Petitioner's I-213 Form and a brief supplemental response to the petition clarifying the authority under which Petitioner is currently detained. Petitioner may file a brief supplemental reply on or before October 21, 2026, if he chooses to do so. Minute order signed by Magistrate Judge Frank J. Singer on 10/15/2026. (Deputy Clerk CLA) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
Oct 15, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
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