Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-05861
(HC) Villalobos Don Juan v. Blanche
Completed
Case Information
Filed: July 27, 2026
Assigned to:
Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to:
Jeremy D. Peterson
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: September 02, 2026
Last Activity:
September 04, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 27, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Todd Blanche by Abisai Villalobos Don Juan. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 27, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Abisai Villalobos Don Juan. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jul 28, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents
#4
Jul 28, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 7/28/2026: 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: 07/28/2026)
#5
Jul 28, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Todd Blanche (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
Jul 28, 2026
Minute Order
Jul 28, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Minute Order served on Abisai Villalobos Don Juan. (Deputy Clerk MDK)
Jul 28, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Immigration New Case Documents served on Abisai Villalobos Don Juan. (Deputy Clerk DAR)
Jul 28, 2026
Service by Mail
#6
Aug 04, 2026
ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 08/04/26 GRANTING 2 Motion to Proceed IFP and DIRECITNG Respondents to file, within 7 days of the date of service of this order, a response to the petition. (Deputy Clerk VLC) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Aug 04, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Order] served on Abisai Villalobos Don Juan. (Deputy Clerk VLC)
Aug 04, 2026
Service by Mail
#7
Aug 11, 2026
REPLY by Todd Blanche re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
REPLY
#9
Aug 24, 2026
DECLARATION of Abisai Villalobos Don Juan. (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
DECLARATION
#8
Aug 25, 2026
FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 08/24/26 RECOMMENDING that 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpusbe granted. Respondent be ordered to immediately release petitioner (A-Number: 245-781-351) from its custody. If the government seeks to re-detain petitioner, it must provide no less than seven days' notice to petitioner and must hold a pre-deprivation bond hearing before a neutral arbiter in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) and its implementing regulations, at which petitioner's eligibility for bond must be considered. This order does not address the circumstances in which respondent may detain petitioner in the event petitioner becomes subject to an executable final order of removal. The Clerk be directed to serve California City Detention Facility with a copy of this order. The Clerk of Court be ordered to enter judgment accordingly and close this case. Referred to Judge Troy L. Nunley. Objections to F&R due by 9/1/2026. (Deputy Clerk KML) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
#10
Aug 31, 2026
OBJECTIONS to FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS 8 by Respondent Todd Blanche. (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document:
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#11
Sep 02, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 9/2/2026 ADOPTING 8 Findings and Recommendations in full; GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents are ordered to IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Abisai Villalobos (A# 245-781-351) from custody. At the time of release, Respondents must return all of Petitioner's documents and possessions. Respondents shall file a notice of compliance with this provision of the Court's Order within two (2) court days from the date of this Order. Respondents are ENJOINED from re-detaining Petitioner, while subject to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), absent compliance with statutory and constitutional protections. The Clerk to enter judgment in favor of Petitioner. CASE CLOSED. (cc California City) (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
#12
Sep 02, 2026
JUDGMENT dated *9/2/2026* pursuant to order signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 9/2/2026 in favor of Petitioner. (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document:
Judgment
Sep 02, 2026
Service by Mail
Sep 02, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 11 Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations and 12 Judgment served on Abisai Villalobos Don Juan. (Deputy Clerk KEZ)
#13
Sep 04, 2026
NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE re 11 Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations,,,, Findings and Recommendations (Order),,, by Todd Blanche. (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Compliance
Parties
Blanche
Party
(HC) Don Juan
Party