Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-04068

(HC) Mejia Mena v. Warden, Golden State Annex

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Case Information

Filed: May 27, 2026
Assigned to: Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to: Erin Guy Castillo
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity: June 10, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
May 27, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden, Golden State Annex by Miguel Angel Mejia Mena. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 27, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Miguel Angel Mejia Mena. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
May 28, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
Main Document: Immigration New Case Documents
#4
May 28, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) The Court has reviewed the Petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1) and the related request for emergency injunctive relief (Doc. 2). Based on the current record, it appears Petitioner (A File #: 245-926-844) is likely to succeed on at least one of his claims and that some form of immediate relief may be appropriate. Thus, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are ordered to show cause in writing no later than June 5, 2026, why the Court should not grant Petitioner's motion for a temporary restraining order. Any response SHALL provide the Court with copies of referenced/relevant portions of Petitioner's A-File and other supporting documents, including available documentation related to any asserted violations of release conditions. Petitioner may file a reply no later than June 10, 2026. The Court further directs the parties to indicate on or before their respective filing deadlines (1) whether they are requesting a hearing; (2) whether they agree to convert the request for a TRO into a preliminary injunction without further briefing; and (3) whether they request additional briefing on the merits of the petition. Depending on the content of the filings, the Court may set a hearing or may rule on the papers.In the meantime, unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the United States nor transfer Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (noting the court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). Given the exigent circumstances, the Court finds that this order is warranted to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and any subsequent order and finds that Petitioner has satisfied the factors governing the issuance of such preliminary relief.No later than close of business tomorrow, to the extent not already accomplished, Petitioner's counsel is directed: (1) to serve Respondents with a copy of the Petition, the motion for temporary restraining order, and accompanying papers, along with a copy of this Order, by e-mail (noting Petitioner's name and A-File number in the memo line) to all appropriate recipients including the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California, with a copy to usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov, and by overnight mail; and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on May 28, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
#5
May 28, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Warden, Golden State Annex (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
May 28, 2026
Minute Order
May 28, 2026
RECEIPT number 200019222 for $5.00 from Miguel Angel Mejia Mena. (Deputy Clerk OML)
May 28, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Minute Order served on Miguel Angel Mejia Mena. (Deputy Clerk IM)
May 28, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Immigration New Case Documents served on Miguel Angel Mejia Mena. (Deputy Clerk AKP)
May 28, 2026
Service by Mail
#9
Jun 10, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#10
Jun 10, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
Jun 10, 2026
Service by Mail

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(HC) Mejia Mena
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Warden, Golden State Annex
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