Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-05893
(HC) Torres Ortiz v. Warden, Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center
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Case Information
Filed: July 27, 2026
Assigned to:
Dena M. Coggins
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:
October 13, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 27, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden, Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center by Mario Fernando Torres Ortiz. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 28, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
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Immigration New Case Documents
#3
Jul 28, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Warden, Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
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DESIGNATION
Jul 28, 2026
Service by Mail
Jul 28, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 2 Immigration New Case Documents served on Mario Fernando Torres Ortiz. (Deputy Clerk DAR)
#4
Jul 29, 2026
Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Jul 29, 2026
Service by Mail
Jul 29, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Order and IFP Application served on Mario Fernando Torres Ortiz. (Deputy Clerk KS)
#5
Aug 05, 2026
REPLY by Warden, Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-I213, # 2 Exhibit B-RAP Sheet)(Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
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REPLY
#6
Aug 11, 2026
In Forma Pauperis
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In Forma Pauperis
#7
Aug 18, 2026
Findings and Recommendations AND Order AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Aug 18, 2026
Service by Mail
#8
Aug 21, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
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Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#9
Oct 02, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#10
Oct 09, 2026
In Forma Pauperis
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In Forma Pauperis
#11
Oct 13, 2026
ORDER and AMENDED FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Sean C. Riordan on 10/09/2026 VACATING the 7 Findings and Recommendations. It is RECOMMENDED that: Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted; Respo ndent be ordered to immediately release Petitioner Mario Fernando Torres Ortiz (A# 240-264-334) from their custody and to return all of Petitioner's documents and possessions at the time of release; Respondent be directed to file a notice certif ying compliance with the provisions in this order within 3 days from the date of any final order requiring release; Petitioner's 9 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order be denied as moot in light of the recommendations to grant the § 224 1 petition; If the government seeks to re-detain Petitioner, it must provide no less than 7 days of notice to Petitioner and provide Petitioner with a bond hearing before an immigration judge at which the government must prove by clear and convincing evidence that Petitioner is a flight risk or danger to the community such that his re-detention is warranted; The final order entered in this case not address the circumstances in which Respondent may detain Petitioner in the event Petitioner become s subject to an executable final order of removal and Petitioner receives notice of that final order of removal; and that the Clerk be directed to serve a copy of any release order on the Mesa Verde Detention Facility and to enter judgment in favor of Petitioner and close this case. Referred to Judge Dena M. Coggins. Objections due within 3 days after being served with these findings and recommendations. (Deputy Clerk KS)
Oct 13, 2026
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(HC) Torres Ortiz
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Warden, Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center
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