Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-07838

(HC) Lee v. Warden, Golden State Annex ICE Detention Facility

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Filed: September 24, 2026
Assigned to: Dena M. Coggins
Referred to: Jeremy D. Peterson
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity: October 09, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 24, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden, Golden State Annex ICE Detention Facility by Xa Lee. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 24, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Xa Lee. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document: In Forma Pauperis
#3
Sep 24, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Xa Lee. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Sep 24, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Xa Lee. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#5
Sep 25, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document: Immigration New Case Documents
#6
Sep 25, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Anthony Andrews for Warden, Golden State Annex ICE Detention Facility (Andrews, Anthony) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#7
Sep 25, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 9/25/2026: The court has reviewed Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Noncitizens present without admission who are apprehended in the interior of the United States are subject to discretionary detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226, not mandatory detention under § 1225(b)(2)(A). See Rodriguez Vazquez v. Bostock, 183 F.4th 1160, 1165 (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); 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 to facilitate removal pursuant to a removal order (see, e.g., Hoac v. Becerra, No. 2:25-cv-01740-DC-JDP, 2025 WL 1993771 (E.D. Cal. July 16, 2025); Vuong v. Becerra, 1:25-cv-01847-DC-CSK, 2025 WL 3707172 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 22, 2025)). Respondents shall file an Opposition or Statement of Non-Opposition to the 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by 12:00 PM on 9/29/2026. In their response, Respondents shall substantively address whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that materially distinguish it from the cases referenced. Petitioner may file a Reply by 10/13/2026. Finally, the court is contemplating ruling directly on the 1 Petition. See 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. 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 CRS) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Sep 25, 2026
Service by Mail
Sep 25, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Immigration New Case Documents served on Xa Lee. (Deputy Clerk DAR)
Sep 25, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings
Sep 25, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: Minute Order, filed at Doc. No. 7, served on Xa Lee. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS)
Sep 30, 2026
Minute Order
Sep 30, 2026
Service by Mail
Sep 30, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
#12
Oct 01, 2026
Notice of Related Case
Main Document: Notice of Related Case
Oct 01, 2026
Minute Order
Oct 01, 2026
Service by Mail
#15
Oct 07, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
Oct 09, 2026
Service by Mail
Oct 09, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

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