Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-06341

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Aug 10, 2026

2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against ICE/ERO, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, Tonya Andrews, David Venturella by Juan Eduardo Roman Mercado. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

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Aug 10, 2026

MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Juan Eduardo Roman Mercado. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

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Aug 10, 2026

MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Juan Eduardo Roman Mercado. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

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Aug 10, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Juan Eduardo Roman Mercado. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

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Aug 11, 2026

ORDER AUTHORIZING IN FORMA PAUPERIS STATUS as to Juan Eduardo Roman Mercado signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Guy Castillo on 08/11/2026. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

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Aug 11, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

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Aug 11, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) The Court has reviewed the Petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1) and the related request for emergency injunctive relief (Doc. 4). Based on the current record, it appears Petitioner (A File #: 201-224-694) is likely to succeed on at least one of his claims and that some form of immediate relief may be appropriate. Thus, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are ordered to show cause in writing no later than August 11, 2026, why the Court should not grant Petitioner's motion for a temporary restraining order. Any response SHALL provide the Court with copies of referenced/relevant portions of Petitioner's A-File (including the I-213) and other supporting documents, including available documentation related to any asserted violations of release conditions. Petitioner may file a reply no later than August 18, 2026. The Court further directs the parties to indicate on or before their respective filing deadlines (1) whether they are requesting a hearing; (2) whether they agree to convert the request for a TRO into a preliminary injunction without further briefing; and (3) whether they request additional briefing on the merits of the petition. Depending on the content of the filings, the Court may set a hearing or may rule on the papers.In the meantime, unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the United States nor transfer Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (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"). Given the exigent circumstances, the Court finds that this order is warranted to maintain the status quo pending the hearing, to preserve the Court's jurisdiction and to preserve Petitioner's access to the Court and any subsequent order and finds that Petitioner has satisfied the factors governing the issuance of such preliminary relief.The Clerk of the Court is to notify the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California of this filing, by providing a Notice of Electronic Filing to usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. Counsel for respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on August 11, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

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Aug 11, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Elisa M. Rodriguez for Tonya Andrews,Elisa M. Rodriguez for Todd Blanche,Elisa M. Rodriguez for ICE/ERO,Elisa M. Rodriguez for Markwayne Mullin,Elisa M. Rodriguez for David Venturella (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

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Aug 11, 2026

OPPOSITION by Respondents Tonya Andrews, Todd Blanche, ICE/ERO, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 4 MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

Aug 11, 2026

Service by Mail

Aug 11, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 7 Minute Order served on Juan Eduardo Roman Mercado. (Deputy Clerk IM)

Aug 11, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Order Authorizing IFP Status, Order on Motion to Proceed in forma pauperis, 6 Immigration New Case Documents served on Juan Eduardo Roman Mercado. (Deputy Clerk SZ)

Aug 11, 2026

Minute Order

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Aug 21, 2026

Order Dismissing Case AND Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

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Aug 21, 2026

Judgment

Aug 21, 2026

Service by Mail