Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-05366
(HC) Galvez Guevara v. Warden, California City Detention Facility
Completed
Case Information
Filed: July 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to:
Carolyn K. Delaney
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: August 17, 2026
Last Activity:
August 20, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 13, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden, California City Detention Facility by Silvestre Galvez Guevara. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 14, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents
#3
Jul 14, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 7/14/2026: This matter is REFERRED to the assigned U.S. Magistrate Judge for further proceedings pursuant to Local Rule 302 and 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B). Pending the Court's ruling on the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 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."). (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk MDK) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
#4
Jul 14, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Sean Davis, GOVT for Warden, California City Detention Facility (Davis, Sean) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
Jul 14, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 2 Immigration New Case Documents served on Silvestre Galvez Gueuara. (Deputy Clerk AKP)
Jul 14, 2026
Service by Mail
Jul 14, 2026
Minute Order
Jul 14, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Minute Order served on Silvestre Galvez Guevara. (Deputy Clerk MDK)
Jul 14, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 2 Immigration New Case Documents served on Silvestre Galvez Guevara. (Deputy Clerk AKP)
Jul 14, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Minute Order served on Silvestre Galvez Gueuara. (Deputy Clerk MDK)
#5
Jul 15, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Quinn Disparte, GOVT for Warden, California City Detention Facility, attorney Sean Davis, GOVT terminated (Disparte, Quinn) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
#6
Jul 21, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 7/21/2026: Petitioner (A No. 246 060 666) has filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus challenging ICE detention. In light of the complexity of the legal issues involved, the court has determined that the interests of justice require appointment of counsel. See 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(a)(2)(B); see also Weygandt v. Look, 718 F.2d 952, 954 (9th Cir. 1983). Within 14 (fourteen) 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 to Lisa Kennison, Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney, via email at lkennison@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 ("CJA") Panel, the court hereby authorizes them to serve as Pro Hac Vice CJA counsel for Petitioner for the duration of the proceedings in this court pursuant to Local Rule 180(b)(1). If counsel is not admitted to practice before the Eastern District of California, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 3005 and 3006A and this District's CJA Plan, General Order 700, § XV.C.1.g as applied here, the court hereby authorizes said counsel's Pro Hac Vice admission to practice before this court for the duration of the proceedings, nunc pro tunc to the date the appointing authority first contacted counsel about this appointment. The Clerk of the Court shall serve a copy of this order on the Federal Defender, Attention: Habeas Appointment. The Clerk shall also serve a copy of the 1 Petition upon the Federal Defender. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Jul 21, 2026
Service by Mail
Jul 21, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order served on Silvestre Galvez Guevara. (Deputy Clerk LMK)
Jul 21, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#7
Aug 03, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy for Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 8/03/2026: The court has been notified of counsel's contact information, pursuant to the Order at ECF No. 6. Attorney Joye Wiley is hereby appointed as CJA counsel for Petitioner. The Courtroom Deputy shall update the docket to reflect Attorney Joye Wiley, P.O. BOX 459, Berkeley, CA 94701-0459415-627-9161, jw@wileyjobson.com, as counsel for Petitioner in this matter. (Text Only Entry) (cc: Federal Defender Habeas Appointment)(Text Only Entry). (Deputy Clerk JRM) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Aug 03, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
#8
Aug 04, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 8/4/2026: Petitioner is GRANTED 14 (fourteen) days within which to file an Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and / or Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Petitioner A No. 246 060 666. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Aug 04, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#9
Aug 08, 2026
FIRST AMENDED PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS by Silvestre Galvez Guevara. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6) (Wiley, Joye) (Entered: 08/08/2026)
Main Document:
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#10
Aug 08, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Silvestre Galvez Guevara. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 TRO Checklist) (Wiley, Joye) (Entered: 08/08/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#11
Aug 10, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 8/10/2026: Before the Court is Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ("the Petition") and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The Court intends to rule directly on the Petition, with the understanding that the Court will also consider any arguments made in support of the motion. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(2). Within 2 court days, Respondents shall answer the Petition. Any response must include Petitioner's Form I-213 for each immigration encounter; any orders of release or detention; any custody determinations, warrants or notices; and any other portions of Petitioner's A-File relevant to the determination of the issues presented in the Petition. Failure to timely respond shall be construed as a non-opposition. See L.R. 230(c). Pending the Court's ruling on the 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 court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk RAA) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
#12
Aug 10, 2026
ANSWER (Reply) to 9 First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by All Respondents. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3) (Disparte, Quinn) Modified on 8/18/2026 (KS). (Entered: 08/10/2026)
Main Document:
ANSWER
Aug 10, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#13
Aug 17, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 08/14/26 GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and DENYING AS MOOT 9 Motion for TRO. Respondents must IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Silvestre Galvez Guevara (A# 246-060-666) from custody, return all of Petitioner's documents and possessions and file a notice certifying compliance within 2 court days; Respondents are ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from re-arresting or re-detaining petitioner absent compliance with statutory and constitutional protections, including a minimum of 7-days' notice and a pre-deprivation hearing before a neutral factfinder where Respondents demonstrate evidence that protecting the public or ensuring Petitioner appears at future immigration proceedings outweighs Petitioner's constitutionally protected interest in remaining free from detention; and Petitioner shall be allowed to have counsel present. Clerk to enter judgment in favor of Petitioner and close case. CASE CLOSED (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
#14
Aug 17, 2026
JUDGMENT dated *08/17/26* pursuant to order signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 08/14/26. (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Main Document:
Judgment
#15
Aug 20, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on August 20, 2026: The Court ordered Respondents to file a notice by August 19, 2026, certifying compliance with its Order to release Petitioner. (ECF No. 13 .) Respondents have not filed notice, nor sought an extension of time. Respondents' counsel is ORDERED to file a status report as to Petitioner's detention IMMEDIATELY. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk MDK) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
#16
Aug 20, 2026
NOTICE of COMPLIANCE by Respondents. (Disparte, Quinn) Modified on 8/21/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
Aug 20, 2026
Minute Order
Parties
(HC) Galvez Gueuara
Party
Warden, California City Detention Facility
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