Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-07074
(HC) Hepburn v. Warden, Central Valley Annex Ice Detention Facility
Completed
Case Information
Filed: September 03, 2026
Assigned to:
Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to:
Sean C. Riordan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: September 16, 2026
Last Activity:
September 29, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 03, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden, Central Valley Annex Ice Detention Facility by Duran Akeem Hepburn. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 03, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Duran Akeem Hepburn. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#3
Sep 03, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Duran Akeem Hepburn. (Attachments: # 1 TRO Checklist) (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Sep 03, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Duran Akeem Hepburn. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#5
Sep 04, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents
#6
Sep 04, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 9/4/2026: Before the Court is Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ("the Petition") and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The Court intends to rule directly on the Petition, with the understanding that the Court will also consider any arguments made in support of the motion. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(2). Within 2 court days, Respondents shall answer the Petition. Any response must include Petitioner's Form I-213 for each immigration encounter; any orders of release or detention; any custody determinations, warrants or notices; and any other portions of Petitioner's A-File relevant to the determination of the issues presented in the Petition. Failure to timely respond shall be construed as a non-opposition. See L.R. 230(c). Pending the Court's ruling on the Petition, Respondents shall NOT TRANSFER Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 608 (1966) (noting court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk RAA) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
#7
Sep 04, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Warden, Central Valley Annex Ice Detention Facility (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
Sep 04, 2026
Minute Order
Sep 04, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order served on Duran Akeem Hepburn. (Deputy Clerk RAA)
Sep 04, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Immigration New Case Documents served on Duran Akeem Hepburn. (Deputy Clerk DAR)
Sep 04, 2026
Service by Mail
#8
Sep 08, 2026
REPLY by Warden, Central Valley Annex Ice Detention Facility re 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document:
REPLY
#9
Sep 08, 2026
SUPPLEMENT by Warden, Central Valley Annex Ice Detention Facility re 8 Reply. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-DHS Records, # 2 Exhibit B-RAP Sheet, # 3 Exhibit C-Removal Order)(Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document:
SUPPLEMENT
#10
Sep 16, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 09/15/26 GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and ORDERING Respondents to IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Duran Akeem Hepburn (A# 240-117-429) from their custody, return all of Petitioner's documents and possessions, and file a notice certifying compliance by 09/18/26. Respondents are ENJOINED from re-arresting or re-detaining petitioner absent compliance with statutory and constitutional protections, including a minimum of 7-days' notice and a pre-deprivation hearing before a neutral factfinder where the government demonstrates evidence that protecting the public or ensuring Petitioner appears at future immigration proceedings outweighs Petitioner's constitutionally protected interest in remaining free from detention; Petitioner shall be allowed to have counsel present. Petitioner's 2 Motion to Proceed IFP is GRANTED; Petitioner's 3 Motion for TRO and 4 Motion to Appoint Counsel are DENIED as MOOT. Clerk to serve Central Valley Annex Detention Facility, enter judgment in favor of Petitioner, and close case (cc: CVAF). CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
#11
Sep 16, 2026
JUDGMENT dated *09/16/26* pursuant to order signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 09/15/26. (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document:
Judgment
Sep 16, 2026
Service by Mail
Sep 16, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 11 Judgment, 10 Order served on Duran Akeem Hepburn. (Deputy Clerk AJB)
#12
Sep 18, 2026
NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE re 10 Order,,,,, Terminate Civil Case,,,,, Order on Motion to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,, Order on Motion for TRO,,,,, Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel,,,, by Warden, Central Valley Annex Ice Detention Facility. (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Compliance
#13
Sep 21, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on September 21, 2026: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' notice of re-detention under 8 U.S.C. 1231. (ECF No. 12 .) No later than September 22, 2026, Respondents shall file confirmation from the BIA as to status of appeal in Petitioner's immigration case. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk MDK) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
#15
Sep 21, 2026
NOTICE of CHANGE of ADDRESS to Central Valley Annex, 254 Taylor Ave. McFarland CA 93250 by Duran Akeem Hepburn (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#16
Sep 21, 2026
CONSENT/DECLINE of U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), this document is restricted to attorneys and court staff only. Judges do not have access to view this document and will be informed of a party's response only if all parties have consented to the referral. (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
Sep 21, 2026
Service by Mail
Sep 21, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 13 Minute Order served on Duran Akeem Hepburn. (Deputy Clerk MDK)
Sep 21, 2026
Minute Order
#14
Sep 22, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Warden, Central Valley Annex Ice Detention Facility. (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
Main Document:
STATUS
Sep 28, 2026
MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable, Not Deliverable as Addressed-Unable to Forward: 11 Judgment, 10 Order Terminate Civil Case, Order on Motion to Proceed in forma pauperis, Order on Motion for TRO, Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel, sent to Duran Akeem Hepburn. Notice of Change of Address due by 11/5/2026. (Deputy Clerk RS)
Sep 29, 2026
MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable, Insufficient Address, Unable to Forward: 13 Minute Order sent to Duran Akeem Hepburn. (Deputy Clerk DAR)
Parties
(HC) Hepburn
Party
Warden, Central Valley Annex Ice Detention Facility
Party