Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-06126

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Aug 03, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Todd Blanche, Polly Kaiser, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Warden of the Golden State Annex Detention Facility, Tonya Andrews by NEPAL SINGH. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13675763) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Siguenza, Joseph) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

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Aug 03, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk LJB) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

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Aug 03, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Elisa M. Rodriguez for Todd Blanche,Elisa M. Rodriguez for Polly Kaiser,Elisa M. Rodriguez for Todd Lyons,Elisa M. Rodriguez for Markwayne Mullin,Elisa M. Rodriguez for Warden of the Golden State Annex Detention Facility (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

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Aug 04, 2026

EO: The court has received and reviewed Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Pending the court'sdecision on the Petition, and unless and until the court orders otherwise, the court ORDERS that Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (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"). The issues raised in the Petition appear to mirror those previously addressed by other district judges in many prior cases. See Duque Jaramillo v. Mullin, No. 1:26-cv-04029-MWJS; Germinal v. Warden of the Mesa Verde Detention Facility, 1:26-cv-03776-MWJS; Fernandes Lima v. Warden, No. 1:26-cv-03651-MWJS; Talavera-Heredia v. Warden of the Cent. Valley Annex, No. 1:26-cv-03179; De Leon Sales v. Warden, California City Corr. Ctr., No. 1:26-cv-02821-MWJS. Given the substantial percolation of these issues, the court intends to rule directly on the Petition. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243 ("The court shall summarily hear and determine the facts, and dispose of [a petitioner's habeas petition] as law and justice require."). On or before August 7, 2026, Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE as to whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that render it distinguishable from prior orders such as the ones listed above and justify denying the Petition, or indicate this matter is not substantively distinguishable. Petitioner may file a reply on or before August 10, 2026. This matter is not set for a hearing though the court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. IT IS SO ORDERED. (JUDGE MICAH W. J. SMITH) (ab) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

Aug 04, 2026

Minute Order

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Aug 07, 2026

OPPOSITION by Respondents Todd Blanche, Polly Kaiser, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Warden of the Golden State Annex Detention Facility to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

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Aug 12, 2026

REPLY by Nepal Singh re 5 Opposition. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Joseph Siguenza)(Siguenza, Joseph) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

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Aug 13, 2026

ORDER signed by District Judge Micah W.J. Smith on 8/13/2026 GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents must IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Nepal Singh (A# 246-627-663) from custody under the same conditions he was released prior to his current detention. 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. (cc: ICE - Golden State Annex) CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk AB) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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Aug 13, 2026

JUDGMENT dated *8/13/2026* pursuant to Dkt. No. 7 Order signed by District Judge Micah W. J. Smith on 8/13/2026 in favor of Petitioner against Respondents. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk AB) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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Aug 17, 2026

NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE by Todd Blanche, Polly Kaiser, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Warden of the Golden State Annex Detention Facility. (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 08/17/2026)