Attorney Matthew T. Hidayat appointed counsel for petitioner by court order

The court appointed Attorney Matthew T. Hidayat as counsel for the Petitioner on April 16, 2026. Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K.

Delaney issued a minute order confirming Hidayat's appointment and directed the Clerk of Court to update the docket with his contact information. This appointment follows the court's prior order at ECF 4, which presumably addressed counsel representation requirements.

The docket now lists Hidayat's office in Benicia, California, and includes his phone number and email. This development signals the court's move to ensure the Petitioner has legal representation as the case proceeds. The case remains active, but the underlying claims and procedural posture remain unclear from the available records.

Judge Delaney continues to oversee the matter, which appears to involve federal habeas proceedings given the reference to the Federal Defender Habeas Appointment. The appointment of counsel often precedes substantive briefing or hearings, indicating the case may soon advance beyond preliminary administrative steps.

The court has not yet issued rulings on the merits or procedural motions, leaving the case in an early stage of litigation. Watch for forthcoming filings from Attorney Hidayat that will clarify the Petitioner's claims and the court's next procedural moves.