Casey

BACKGROUND

23 Petitioner is a Mexican national who entered the United States over 20 years ago. 24 Pet. ¶¶ 5, 19. On September 8, 2025, Petitioner was detained by Respondents at the 25 Imperial Regional Detention Center and was placed in removal proceedings pursuant to 8 26 U.S.C. § 1229a. Id. He has remained in custody since that time. Id. ¶ 1. On January 7, 2026, 27 an immigration judge found that it lacked jurisdiction to consider Petitioner’s request for custody redetermination. ECF No. 1-3. The immigration judge also issued an alternative finding, which granted a bond of $2000 if the court did have jurisdiction. Id. On January 12, 2026, Petitioner filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus. ECF No. 1. The Petition asserts that Petitioner’s detention violates the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”) and the judgement in Bautista v. Santacruz, No. 5:25-CV-01873-SSS-BFM, 2025 WL 3678485 (C.D. Cal. Dec. 18, 2025). Pet. ¶¶ 26-30. Thus, Petitioner requests a writ of habeas corpus ordering Petitioner’s release, an award of attorneys’ fees to Petitioner, and any other relief the Court deems just and proper. …