Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-05209
(HC) Kimani v. Warden, California Center Ice
Completed
Case Information
Filed: July 06, 2026
Assigned to:
Daniel J. Calabretta
Referred to:
Sean C. Riordan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: July 15, 2026
Last Activity:
October 15, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 06, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden, California Center Ice by Joseph Wanyoike Kimani. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
#2
Jul 06, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Joseph Wanyoike Kimani. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jul 08, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents
#4
Jul 08, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Sean Davis, GOVT for Warden, California Center Ice (Davis, Sean) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
#5
Jul 08, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 7/8/2026: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ). On review the issues raised in Count 1 of 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 July 13, 2026, as to why the Court should not grant a writ of habeas corpus as to Count 1 by filing a return as provided in 28 U.S.C. § 2243. In such a return, Respondents 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. [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
Jul 08, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Jul 08, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Minute Order served on Joseph Wanyoike Kimani. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
Jul 08, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Immigration New Case Documents served on Joseph Wanyoike Kimani. (Deputy Clerk DAR)
Jul 08, 2026
Service by Mail
#6
Jul 13, 2026
ANSWER (Response) to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Warden, California Center Ice. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Proof of Service) (Davis, Sean) Modified on 7/17/2026 (KS). (Entered: 07/13/2026)
#7
Jul 15, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#8
Jul 15, 2026
Judgment
Main Document:
Judgment
Jul 15, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 8 Judgment and 7 Order served on Joseph Wanyoike Kimani. (Deputy Clerk VLC)
Jul 15, 2026
Service by Mail
#10
Jul 30, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Warden, California Center Ice. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Bond order, # 2 Proof of Service)(Davis, Sean) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
#11
Sep 15, 2026
In Forma Pauperis
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#12
Sep 15, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#13
Sep 16, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
Sep 16, 2026
Minute Order
Sep 16, 2026
Service by Mail
Sep 17, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Sep 17, 2026
Service by Mail
#19
Oct 14, 2026
FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Sean C. Riordan on 10/14/2026 RECOMMENDING that the 13 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, construed as a Request for Judicial Review of the IJ's 8/25/2026 bond denial, be denied. Referred to Judge Daniel J. Calabretta. Objections due within 14 days after being served with these findings and recommendations. (Deputy Clerk JJD) Modified on 10/14/2026 (JJD). Modified on 10/15/2026 (KS).
Oct 14, 2026
Service by Mail
#20
Oct 15, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
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Reply to Response to Motion
Parties
(HC) Kimani
Party
Warden, California Center Ice
Party