Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-04446
(HC) Molina Villar v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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Case Information
Filed: June 09, 2026
Assigned to:
Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to:
Sean C. Riordan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
September 16, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 09, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Respondents by Lazaro Molina Villar. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13437469) (Yekrangi, Ashkan) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 09, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by LAZARO MOLINA VILLAR. (Yekrangi, Ashkan) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
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CIVIL
#3
Jun 09, 2026
PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION and PROPOSED ORDER submitted by Lazaro Molina Villar. (Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ACAEDC-13437497) (Yekrangi, Ashkan) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
Main Document:
Application for Pro Hac Vice and Proposed Order
#4
Jun 10, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk ED) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
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Immigration New Case Documents
#5
Jun 10, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on June 10, 2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ). Respondents shall file a response to the habeas petition by June 12, 2026. Any opposition must include Petitioner's full Form I-213, any orders of release or detention, any custody warrants or notices, and any other portions of Petitioner's A-File relevant to the issues presented. Failure to timely respond will be construed as a non-opposition. See E.D. Cal. L.R. 230(c). The matter is not set for hearing at this time. Pending the Court's ruling on the habeas petition, Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 608 (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."). IT IS SO ORDERED. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk MDK) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
#6
Jun 10, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING for Allison Rub. (Yekrangi, Ashkan) Modified on 6/10/2026 (MDK). (Entered: 06/10/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#7
Jun 10, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Respondents. (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
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DESIGNATION
Jun 10, 2026
Minute Order
#8
Jun 11, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 06/10/26 GRANTING 3 Application for Pro Hac Vice. Added attorney Allison Rub, PHV for Lazaro Molina Villar. The Pro Hac Vice attorney is directed to request electronic filing access through PACER. (Deputy Clerk VLC)
#10
Jun 16, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on June 16, 2026: Petitioner shall file a reply to the Habeas Petition by June 18, 2026. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk MDK) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
#11
Jun 16, 2026
REPLY by Lazaro Molina Villar re 9 Response. (Rub, Allison) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
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REPLY
Jun 16, 2026
Minute Order
#12
Sep 08, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#13
Sep 15, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 09/14/2026 GRANTING the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents must IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Lazaro M.V. (A# 209-214-880) from custody under the terms of his prior order of su pervision. At the time of release, Respondents must provide a copy of this Order to Petitioner and return all of Petitioner's documents and possessions. Respondents must file a notice of compliance with this provision by 9/16/20216. Respondents are ENJOINED from re-detaining Petitioner absent a travel document for his removal or materially changed circumstances and compliance with constitutional protections, including a minimum of 7 days' pre-deprivation notice, and strict compliance w ith the requirements of 8 C.F.R. §§ 241.13(i), 241.4(l). Respondents are FURTHER ENJOINED from removing Petitioner to a third county until they first provide a minimum of 10 days' notice of such intent to that particular country and a meaningful opportunity to assert a fear-based claim for relief from removal. If Petitioner asserts a fear-based claim, Respondents must provide him a meaningful opportunity to be hear before an immigration judge, prior to removal. Petitioner's 12 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is DENIED as moot. CASE CLOSED. (cc: California City) (Deputy Clerk KS)
#14
Sep 15, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
#15
Sep 16, 2026
Notice of Compliance
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Notice of Compliance
Parties
(HC) Molina Villar
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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