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Federal Court's Immigration Cases Lead to New Legal Measures

4/20/2026

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The Sacramento federal court handles over 3,000 immigration cases, causing missed deadlines and sanctions against a prosecutor.
U.S. Attorney Eric Grant has hired new lawyers and changed procedures to speed habeas corpus petitions.
Grant acknowledged imperfect compliance with court orders and noted that Judge Troy Nunley emphasized compliance is essential.
A case involving Eblis Alexander Yanez Tovar shows a lawyer failed to file documents on time.

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Story summary

The Sacramento federal court handles over 3,000 immigration cases, causing missed deadlines and sanctions against a prosecutor.
U.S. Attorney Eric Grant has hired new lawyers and changed procedures to speed habeas corpus petitions.
Grant acknowledged imperfect compliance with court orders and noted that Judge Troy Nunley emphasized compliance is essential.
A case involving Eblis Alexander Yanez Tovar shows a lawyer failed to file documents on time.