Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-07004
(HC) Medina v. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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Case Information
Filed: September 02, 2026
Assigned to:
Rebecca L. Pennell
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
September 17, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 02, 2026
2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by Joel Medina. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 02, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Joel Medina. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
Sep 02, 2026
RECEIPT number 100009429 for $5.00 for Joel Medina Hernandez from Cal City Immigration Processing. (Deputy Clerk SZ)
#3
Sep 03, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents for Visiting Judge
#4
Sep 03, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Joseph Douglas Harman, GOVT for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) (Harman, Joseph) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
Sep 03, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Immigration New Case Documents served on Joel Medina. (Deputy Clerk SZ)
Sep 03, 2026
Service by Mail
#5
Sep 08, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry). The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. ECF No. 1. Respondents shall file any opposition to the Petition by September 11, 2026. Any response must include Petitioner's (A-File # 079207345) full and complete Form I-213, any orders of release or detention, any custody warrants or notices, and any other portions of Petitioner's A-File relevant to the determination of the issues presented in the Petition, including available documentation related to any asserted violations of release conditions. Failure to timely respond shall be construed as a non-opposition. See L.R. 230(c). Respondent is directed to indicate on or before the filing deadline (1) whether they are requesting a hearing; and (2) 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, pending a ruling on the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 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, 608 (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."). Signed by Visiting Judge Rebecca L Pennell on 9/8/2026: (Text Only Entry). (Deputy Clerk LLH) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Sep 08, 2026
Minute Order
Sep 08, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Minute Order served on Joel Medina. (Deputy Clerk LLH)
Sep 08, 2026
Service by Mail
#6
Sep 11, 2026
MOTION to DISMISS by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit MDFL Habeas Denial, # 2 Exhibit I-213, # 3 Exhibit RAP Sheet, # 4 Exhibit Removal Order, # 5 Exhibit OSUP Revocation, # 6 Exhibit Interview Report)(Harman, Joseph) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document:
Dismiss
#7
Sep 17, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry). The Court has reviewed the petition for writ of habeas corpus and Respondent's Motion to Dismiss. Given the issues raised by the Respondent, Petitioner may submit a reply no later than October 8, 2026. The court clerk shall mail a copy of this minute order to Petitioner. signed by Visiting Judge Rebecca L Pennell on 9/17/2026: (Text Only Entry). (Deputy Clerk LLH) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Sep 17, 2026
Service by Mail
Sep 17, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 7 Minute Order served on Joel Medina. (Deputy Clerk LLH)
Sep 17, 2026
Minute Order
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