Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-05596

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Jul 20, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella by Wilmer Alexander Meraz-Guevara. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13606439) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit NTA, # 2 Exhibit Verification of Release of Unaccompanied Minor)(Monsalve, Alejandro) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#2

Jul 20, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Wilmer Alexander Meraz-Guevara. (Monsalve, Alejandro) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#3

Jul 20, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Wilmer Alexander Meraz-Guevara. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Alejandro Monsalve, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Monsalve, Alejandro) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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Jul 20, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk ED) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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Jul 20, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Sean Davis, GOVT for Todd Blanche,Sean Davis, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Sean Davis, GOVT for Markwayne Mullin,Sean Davis, GOVT for David J. Venturella (Davis, Sean) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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Jul 20, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Entry Only) The Court has reviewed the Petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1) and the related request for emergency injunctive relief (Doc. 3). Petitioner (A File #: 220-788-561) asserts that he has been detained since "2026" (Doc. 1 at 2). He fails to indicate exactly how long he has been detained. Thus, he fails to demonstrate that the Court should treat the situation as an emergency. Thus, the TRO request is DENIED. Local Rule 231(b).The Court refers the matter to the assigned magistrate judge for a determination on the merits. The Court sets the following briefing schedule, which may be modified by the magistrate judge as needed. Respondents SHALL file their responsive pleading within 21 days. Petitioner may file a traverse no later than 7 days after the respondents file their brief.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 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 relief signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on July 20, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

Jul 20, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

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Jul 21, 2026

NOTICE of Correction and Renewed Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order by Wilmer Alexander Meraz-Guevara. (Monsalve, Alejandro) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

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Jul 22, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) Petitioner has now clarified that he was detained on May 31, 2026, more than seven weeks ago. (See Doc. 7 .) Given this timing, the Court again finds that Petitioner has not demonstrated why the Court should treat the matter as a procedural emergency. Thus, the Court declines to modify its prior order denying the TRO request. (Doc. 6 .) Nonetheless, the Court endeavors to address all habeas petitions in a timely manner. Respondents frequently respond before the deadline and Petitioner is free to reply early signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on July 22, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

Jul 22, 2026

Minute Order

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Jul 28, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Guy Castillo on 7/28/2026: (Text Only Entry). In light of the judicial emergency and in order to conserve limited judicial resources, Respondents SHALL have an affirmative duty to inform the Court of any change to the claimed detention authority or custody status of Petitioner within THREE (3) days of any such change. (Deputy Clerk WAK) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

Jul 28, 2026

Minute Order

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Jul 29, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Guy Castillo on 7/29/2026: (Text Only Entry). The Court rescinds its minute order dated [July 28, 2026]: "Respondents SHALL have an affirmative duty to inform the Court of any change to the claimed detention authority or custody status of Petitioner within THREE (3) days of any such change." (Deputy Clerk WAK) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

Jul 29, 2026

Minute Order

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Aug 06, 2026

RESPONSE by Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella to 6 Order on Motion for TRO,,,,,, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. (Davis, Sean) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

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Aug 06, 2026

REPLY by Wilmer Alexander Meraz-Guevara re 11 Response. (Monsalve, Alejandro) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#13

Aug 13, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) To resolve the pending matter, the Court requires the Form I-213 prepared in connection with Petitioner's arrest. Thus, on or before Friday, August 14, 2026, Respondents are DIRECTED to supplement the record with that material signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on August 13, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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Aug 13, 2026

EXHIBIT 213 by Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella re 13 Minute Order,. (Davis, Sean) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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Aug 13, 2026

Order Dismissing Case

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Aug 13, 2026

Judgment

Aug 13, 2026

Minute Order