Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-06350
(HC) Mercado Bello v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: August 10, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to:
Christopher D. Baker
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity:
August 12, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 10, 2026
(2241) PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden, California City Immigration Processing Center, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Department of Homeland Security by Alvaro Jesus Mercado Bello. (Deputy Clerk AML) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 10, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Alvaro Jesus Mercado Bello. (Deputy Clerk AML) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#3
Aug 11, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Order re Consent) (Deputy Clerk AML) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents
#4
Aug 11, 2026
ORDER AUTHORIZING IN FORMA PAUPERIS STATUS as to Alvaro Jesus Mercado Bello signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher D. Baker on 8/11/2026. (Deputy Clerk AML) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
05 - HC/Order Authorizing IFP AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#5
Aug 11, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Yu, GOVT for U.S. Department of Homeland Security,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Warden, California City Immigration Processing Center (Yu, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
Aug 11, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Order Authorizing IFP Status, 3 Immigration New Case Documents served on Alvaro Jesus Mercado Bello. (Deputy Clerk AML)
Aug 11, 2026
Service by Mail
#6
Aug 12, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher D. Baker on 08/12/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus. (Doc. 1 ). The pleadings appear to raise factual and legal issues that this Court has resolved in other cases by finding that 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) provides the proper framework for detention by immigration authorities of noncitizens previously encountered and released and already residing in the United States when re-detained. See, e.g., Hernandez v. Warden of the Mesa Verde Annex Det. Facility, No. 1:25-cv-01676-KES-CDB (HC), 2026 WL 472656 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 19, 2026), F&R adopted on (Feb. 21, 2026). Accordingly, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, the Court directs Respondents to SHOW CAUSE in writing no later than 8/26/2026 as to whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that render it distinct from the Court's prior order in the case listed above and would justify denial of the writ. Respondents' response SHALL provide the Court with copies of referenced/relevant portions of Petitioner's A-File and other supporting documents, including notices to appear, orders relating to Petitioner's release from custody, and documents related to any asserted violations of release conditions or any asserted change of circumstances warranting Petitioner's re-detention. Petitioner may file a reply no later than 9/9/2026. (Deputy Clerk CRB) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Aug 12, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Parties
(HC) Mercado Bello
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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