Manuel Arturo Salazar-Salazar v. Warden, FCC-Lompoc Low II

Manuel Arturo Salazar-Salazar filed a habeas corpus petition against the Warden of FCC-Lompoc Low II in the Central District of California, docket number 25-cv-05132. The case challenges the legality of Salazar-Salazar's detention under federal custody. The court has not yet assigned a judge to the case.

The latest development came on May 12, 2026, when the court issued an order to show cause, requiring the respondent to justify the detention. This order signals the court's intent to scrutinize the grounds for Salazar-Salazar's custody and moves the case beyond the initial filing stage.

The petition raises questions about the conditions or procedures surrounding Salazar-Salazar's confinement, although specific claims have not been publicly detailed. The case remains active and awaits further briefing and judicial review.

The order to show cause typically prompts the government to respond with evidence supporting the detention, setting the stage for potential discovery or a hearing. The absence of an assigned judge means the case is still in early procedural phases, but the court's order indicates it will proceed to substantive examination soon.