Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-06700

#1

Aug 21, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden of the Golden State Annex Detention Facility, Polly Kaiser, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche by Humberto Mercado ACOSTA. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13768320) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Siguenza, Joseph) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#2

Aug 24, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Order re Consent) (Deputy Clerk LJB) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

#3

Aug 24, 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: 08/24/2026)

#4

Aug 27, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 8/27/2026: Petitioner, an immigration detainee, filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Under Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases, the court must examine the habeas corpus petition and order a response to the petition unless it "plainly appears" that the petitioner is not entitled to relief. It does not plainly appear that petitioner is not entitled to relief. Therefore, the court orders the government to respond to the petition and sets a briefing schedule. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that: 1. Within seven days of this order's service, respondent must file an answer to the petition. The answer must address the merits of the petition and set forth the "true cause of the detention." See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Any argument by respondent that petitioner has procedurally defaulted a claim must be raised in the answer, which must also address the merits of petitioner's claims. Respondent shall attach any documents necessary for resolving the issues presented in the petition. Arguments that are not supported with relevant evidence will not be considered. 2. Petitioner may file a traverse to respondent's answer within seven days of the date of service of that answer. If no traverse is filed within seven days, the petition and answer are deemed submitted. 3. If respondent learns of petitioner's removal or any other change in petitioner's detention status, respondent shall submit a status report notifying the court as soon as practicably possible. (Text Only Entry). (Deputy Clerk NAC) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

Aug 27, 2026

Minute Order

#5

Sep 03, 2026

RESPONSE by 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: 09/03/2026)

#6

Sep 09, 2026

TRAVERSE/REPLY by Humberto M. Acosta. (Siguenza, Joseph) Modified on 9/15/2026 (KS). (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#7

Sep 11, 2026

FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 09/11/2026 RECOMMENDING that: The 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted; Respondents be ordered to immediately release Petitioner (A# 205-908-241) from their custody on the same conditions as his prior release. Respondents shall not impose any additional restrictions on Petitioner, unless that is determined to be necessary at a future pre-deprivation hearing. If the government seeks to re-detain Petitioner, it must provide no less than 7 days' notice to Petitioner and must hold a constitutionally compliant pre-deprivation bond hearing before a neutral arbiter at which the government bears the burden of proving flight risk or danger by clear and convincing evidence. This order does not address the circumstances in which Respondent may detain Petitioner in the event Petitioner becomes subject to an executable final order of removal; The Clerk be directed to serve Golden State Annex Detention Facility with a copy of this order; and that The Clerk be ordered to enter judgment accordingly and close this case. Referred to Judge Dena M. Coggins. Objections due within 3 days after being served with these findings and recommendations. (Deputy Clerk KS) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

#8

Sep 14, 2026

OBJECTIONS to 7 FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS by All Respondents. (Rodriguez, Elisa) Modified on 9/18/2026 (KS). (Entered: 09/14/2026)

#9

Sep 14, 2026

RESPONSE to 8 Objections to Findings and Recommendations by Humberto M. Acosta. (Siguenza, Joseph) Modified on 9/18/2026 (KS). (Entered: 09/14/2026)

#10

Sep 17, 2026

ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 9/16/26 ADOPTING 7 Findings and Recommendations; GRANTING Petitioner Humberto M. Acosta's (A-205-908-241) Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus as follows: Petitioner shall be RELEASED IMMEDIATELY from Respondents' custody with the same conditions he was subject to immediately prior to his detention in 7/2026; Respondents shall not impose any additional restriction on him, such as electronic monitoring, unless that is determined to be necessary at a future pre-deprivation/custody hearing; Respondents shall RETURN all of Petitioner's documents and possessions upon his release from custody; Within 3 days of the date of entry of this order, Respondents are ORDERED to file a notice of compliance with this court confirming that the Petitioner has been released from custody; If the government seeks to re-detain Petitioner, it must provide no less than 7 days' notice to Petitioner and must hold a pre-deprivation bond hearing before a neutral arbiter; and the Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to enter judgment for Petitioner and close this case. CASE CLOSED. (cc Golden State Annex) (Deputy Clerk JAW) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#11

Sep 17, 2026

JUDGMENT dated *9/17/26* pursuant to order signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 9/16/26 in favor of Petitioner against Respondent. (Deputy Clerk JAW) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#12

Sep 20, 2026

NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE by Todd Blanche, Polly Kaiser, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Warden of the Golden State Annex Detention Facility. (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 09/20/2026)