Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-05933

(HC) Casillas Estrada v. Cruz

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Case Information

Filed: July 28, 2026
Assigned to: Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to: Chi Soo Kim
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity: September 02, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 28, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Todd Blanche, Orestes Cruz, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella, Warden of Central Valley Annex Detention Facility by Rigoberto Casillas Estrada. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13651704) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet CIVIL COVER SHEET, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit)(Bautista, Cynthia) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 28, 2026
PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION and PROPOSED ORDER submitted by Rigoberto Casillas Estrada for attorney Margie S. Lazo to appear Pro Hac Vice. (Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ACAEDC-13651709) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit certificate of good standing) (Bautista, Cynthia) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document: Application for Pro Hac Vice and Proposed Order
#3
Jul 29, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Deputy Clerk MR) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document: Immigration New Case Documents
#4
Jul 29, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on July 29, 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: 07/29/2026)
#5
Jul 29, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Quinn Disparte, GOVT for Todd Blanche,Quinn Disparte, GOVT for Orestes Cruz,Quinn Disparte, GOVT for Markwayne Mullin,Quinn Disparte, GOVT for David J. Venturella,Quinn Disparte, GOVT for Warden of the Central Valley Annex Facility (Disparte, Quinn) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
Jul 29, 2026
Minute Order
#6
Jul 30, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 7/30/2026. Parties must review this MINUTE ORDER Document, which is a scheduling order. 1. Respondents are directed to file an answer or motion to dismiss within 7 days from the date of this order. Respondents are warned that the failure to respond to the petition will be interpreted as non-opposition to granting the relief requested in the habeas petition. 2. Petitioner's reply/traverse to an answer or opposition to a motion to dismiss, if any, is due within 7 days after being served with a copy of respondents' answer or motion to dismiss. A reply by respondent to an opposition to a motion to dismiss is due within 7 days after being served with the opposition. (Deputy Clerk AW) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#7
Jul 30, 2026
PRO HAC VICE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 7/30/2026 GRANTING 2 Application. Added attorney Margie Stephanie Lazo, PHV for Rigoberto Casillas Estrada. The Pro Hac Vice attorney is directed to request electronic filing access through PACER. (Deputy Clerk LMS) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: Order on Application for Pro Hac Vice
#8
Aug 06, 2026
REPLY by Todd Blanche, Orestes Cruz, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella, Warden of the Central Valley Annex Facility re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. (Attachments: # 1 I-213, # 2 NTA, # 3 RAP Sheet)(Disparte, Quinn) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
Main Document: REPLY
#9
Aug 18, 2026
RESPONSE by Rigoberto Casillas Estrada to 8 Reply. (Lazo, Margie) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#10
Aug 21, 2026
FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 08/20/26 RECOMMENDING that the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted on claim two; that Petitioner be granted 14 days from the adoption of these F&Rs to file an amended petition, that if filed, will supersede the original petition. In response to the amended petition, respondents be directed to file an answer or motion to dismiss within 7 days from the date the amended petition is filed; Petitioner's reply/traverse, if any, is due within 7 days after being served with a copy of respondents' filing; and a reply by respondents due within 7 days after being served with the opposition. If petitioner does not file an amended petition, the Clerk be directed to enter judgment in favor of petitioner and close this case. Referred to Judge Troy L. Nunley; Objections to these F&Rs due within 7 days. (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations
#11
Aug 28, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
Main Document: Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#12
Aug 31, 2026
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document: Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#13
Sep 02, 2026
Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations
#14
Sep 02, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment