Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-06519

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Aug 17, 2026

2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against ICE/ERO, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, Tonya Andrews, David Venturella by Santiago Jose Bonnin Sifontes. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

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Aug 17, 2026

MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Santiago Jose Bonnin Sifontes. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

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Aug 17, 2026

MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Santiago Jose Bonnin Sifontes. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

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Aug 17, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Santiago Jose Bonnin Sifontes. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

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Aug 18, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

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Aug 18, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Shelley D. Weger, GOVT for Tonya Andrews,Shelley D. Weger, GOVT for Todd Blanche,Shelley D. Weger, GOVT for ICE/ERO,Shelley D. Weger, GOVT for Markwayne Mullin,Shelley D. Weger, GOVT for David Venturella (Weger, Shelley) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

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Aug 18, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 8/18/2026: The court has reviewed Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 4 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. From these filings, it is unclear whether Petitioner has previously been released from immigration custody, or whether the challenged detention is Petitioner's first contact with immigration authorities. Noncitizens present without admission who are apprehended in the interior of the United States are subject discretionary detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226, not mandatory detention under § 1225(b)(2)(A). See Rodriguez Vazquez v. Bostock, No. 25-6842, 2026 WL 2196424, at *3 (9th Cir. July 30, 2026). This court has previously addressed claims where noncitizens were re-detained after being released from immigration custody (see, e.g., Selis Tinoco v. Noem, 818 F. Supp. 3d 1141 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 14, 2025); Labrador-Prato v. Noem, 815 F. Supp. 3d 1113 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 2, 2025); D.L.C. v. Wofford, 1:25-cv-01996-DC-JDP, 2026 WL 25511 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 5, 2026)), and where noncitizens were detained by immigration authorities for the first time after having lived in the United States for an extended period of time (See e.g., Alvarez Maciel v. Noem, No. 1:26-cv-01318-DC-CKD, 2026 WL 496948 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 23, 2026); Barajas Ortiz v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-cv-01167-DC-SCR, 2026 WL 508419 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 24, 2026)). Respondents shall file an Opposition or Statement of Non-Opposition to the 4 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by 12:00 PM on 8/20/2026. In their response, Respondents shall indicate whether Petitioner has previously been released from immigration custody, and shall substantively address whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that materially distinguish it from Rodriguez Vazquez and this court's applicable orders cited above. Petitioner may file a Reply by 9/3/2026. Finally, the court is contemplating ruling directly on the 1 Petition, with the understanding that the court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(2) ("Before or after beginning the hearing on a motion for a preliminary injunction, the court may advance the trial on the merits and consolidate it with the hearing."); see also 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."); A.R. v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-cv-00551-KES-SAB, 2026 WL 227112, at *1 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 28, 2026) (considering preliminary injunction and merits of habeas petition simultaneously). Both parties shall address whether they oppose the court ruling directly on the Petition, to the extent a ruling on the Petition entitles Petitioner to the relief sought in the Petition. The matter is not set for a hearing though the court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk MCF) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

Aug 18, 2026

Service by Mail

Aug 18, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 7 Minute Order served on Santiago Jose Bonnin Sifontes. (Deputy Clerk MCF)

Aug 18, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

Aug 18, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Immigration New Case Documents served on Santiago Jose Bonnin Sifontes. (Deputy Clerk SZ)

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Aug 20, 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. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (I-123), # 2 Exhibit 2 (IJ Order), # 3 Exhibit 3 (NTA), # 4 Exhibit 4 (Criminal Docket 2026), # 5 Exhibit 5 (Criminal Docket - Possession of Cocaine), # 6 Exhibit 6 (Criminal Docket))(Weger, Shelley) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

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Sep 01, 2026

ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 8/31/2026 DENYING 2 Motion to Proceed IFP as having been rendered moot, DENYING 3 Motion to Appoint Counsel as having been rendered moot, GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, and GRANTING 4 Motion for TRO as follows: Respondents are ORDERED to provide Petitioner Santiago Jose Bonnin Sifontes 246-172-586 a bond hearing before an immigration judge at which the government shall bear the burden of proving, by clear and convincing evidence, that Petitioner is either a flight risk or risk to community safety such that Petitioner's continued immigration detention is justified. If Respondents fail to provide Petitioner a bond hearing within 14 days, Petitioner shall be immediately release from Respondents' custody on the same terms as Petitioner's previous release. CASE CLOSED. (cc ICE Golden State Annex) (Deputy Clerk OML) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

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Sep 01, 2026

JUDGMENT dated *9/1/2026* pursuant to order signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 8/31/2026 in favor of Petitioner. (Deputy Clerk OML) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

Sep 01, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 10 Judgment and 9 Order served on Santiago Jose Bonnin Sifontes. (Deputy Clerk OML)

Sep 01, 2026

Service by Mail