Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-05519

(HC)Sahil v. Warden of the California City Detention Center

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Case Information

Filed: July 16, 2026
Assigned to: Kirk E. Sherriff
Referred to: Erica Grosjean
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 07, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 16, 2026
2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden of the California City Detention Center by Sahil Sahil. (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 16, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Sahil Sahil. (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jul 16, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Sahil Sahil. (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#4
Jul 17, 2026
ORDER AUTHORIZING IN FORMA PAUPERIS STATUS as to Sahil Sahil signed by Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean on 7/17/2026. (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Main Document: 05 - HC/Order Authorizing IFP
#5
Jul 17, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Main Document: Immigration New Case Documents
#6
Jul 17, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Shelley D. Weger, GOVT for Warden of the California City Detention Center (Weger, Shelley) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#7
Jul 17, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Kirk E. Sherriff on 7/17/2026: The Court has reviewed the 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus and 2 motion for temporary restraining order. The Court intends to rule directly on the 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus, with the understanding that the Court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the 2 motion for temporary restraining order. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(2) ("Before or after beginning the hearing on a motion for a preliminary injunction, the court may advance the trial on the merits and consolidate it with the hearing."); see also 28 U.S.C. § 2243 ("The court shall summarily hear and determine the facts, and dispose of [a petitioner's habeas petition] as law and justice require."); Dzhabrailov v. Decker, No. 20-CV-3118 (PMH), 2020 WL 2731966, at *4 (S.D.N.Y. May 26, 2020) (considering preliminary injunction and merits of habeas petition simultaneously). Respondents shall file a response to the 1 petition by July 22, 2026. The response shall include a copy of all referenced/relevant documents from petitioner's A-file, including any Form I-200, Warrant for Arrest of Alien. Petitioner may file a reply by July 27, 2026. Pending the Court's decision, and unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that respondents shall not transfer petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (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"). (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Jul 17, 2026
Service by Mail
Jul 17, 2026
Minute Order
Jul 17, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Order Authorizing IFP Status, 5 Immigration New Case Documents served on Sahil Sahil. (Deputy Clerk SSA)
#8
Jul 22, 2026
ANSWER to PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Warden of the California City Detention Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (I-213), # 2 Exhibit 2 (notice to appear), # 3 Exhibit 3 (bond order), # 4 Exhibit 4 (removal order), # 5 Exhibit 5 (notice of appeal))(Weger, Shelley) (Entered: 07/23/2026)
Main Document: Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#9
Jul 25, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Kirk E. Sherriff on 7/25/2026: This matter is referred to the assigned magistrate judge for further proceedings, including the preparation of findings and recommendations on the 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus and 2 motion for temporary restraining order. (Entered: 07/25/2026)
Jul 25, 2026
Minute Order
#10
Aug 06, 2026
REPLY to 8 Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Sahil Sahil. (Deputy Clerk ED) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
Main Document: REPLY
#11
Sep 04, 2026
FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS to Grant 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Deny Petitioner's Motion for TRO as Moot, and Direct Respondents to Provide Petitioner with Bond Hearing; ORDER DENYING 3 Motion to Appoint Counsel signed by Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean on 09/04/2026. Referred to Judge Sherriff; Objections to F&R due within Fourteen-Days. (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel
Sep 04, 2026
Service by Mail
Sep 04, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 11 Findings and Recommendations (Motion), Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel, served on Sahil Sahil. (Deputy Clerk EF)
#12
Sep 18, 2026
OBJECTIONS to FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS 11 by Respondent Warden, California City Detention Center. (Weger, Shelley) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document: Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#13
Oct 05, 2026
REPLY by Sahil Sahil. (Deputy Clerk MR) (Entered: 10/06/2026)
Main Document: REPLY
#14
Oct 05, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Sahil Sahil. (Deputy Clerk MR) (Entered: 10/07/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel

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(HC)Sahil
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Warden of the California City Detention Center
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