Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-05784

(HC) Dias Castillo v. Warden, Central Valley Annex Detention Facility

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Case Information

Filed: July 24, 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: July 31, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 24, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden, Central Valley Annex Detention Facility by Lester Nazareno Dias Castillo. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 24, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Lester Nazareno Dias Castillo. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jul 24, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Lester Nazareno Dias Castillo. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document: In Forma Pauperis
#4
Jul 24, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Lester Nazareno Dias Castillo. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
Jul 24, 2026
RECEIPT number 100008959 for $5.00 for Lester Nazareno Dias Castillo from Geo Services, LLC. (Deputy Clerk AKP)
#5
Jul 27, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document: Immigration New Case Documents
#6
Jul 27, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 7/27/2026: 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 MDK) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
#7
Jul 27, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Elisa M. Rodriguez for Warden, Central Valley Annex Detention Facility (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
Jul 27, 2026
Service by Mail
Jul 27, 2026
Minute Order
Jul 27, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Immigration New Case Documents served on Lester Nazareno Dias Castillo. (Deputy Clerk AKP)
Jul 27, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order served on Lester Nazareno Dias Castillo. (Deputy Clerk MDK)
#8
Jul 29, 2026
OPPOSITION by Respondent Warden, Central Valley Annex Detention Facility to 2 MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document: OPPOSITION
#9
Jul 31, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 7/30/2026 GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and ORDERING Respondents to IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Lester Nazareno D.C. (A# 245-725-610) from custody under the same conditions of his prior release. At the time of release, Respondents must return all of Petitioner's documents and possessions. Respondents must file a notice certifying compliance with this provision of the Court's Order within 2 court days from the date of this Order. Respondents are ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections. The Clerk of Court shall enter judgment in favor of Petitioner and close this case. CASE CLOSED. (cc Central Valley Annex) (Deputy Clerk VLK) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#10
Jul 31, 2026
JUDGMENT dated *7/31/2026* pursuant to order signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 7/30/2026 in favor of Petitioner. (Deputy Clerk VLK) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document: Judgment
Jul 31, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 9 Order, 10 Judgment served on Lester Nazareno Dias Castillo. (Deputy Clerk VLK)
Jul 31, 2026
Service by Mail