United States

Jones v. Mendocino County - Habeas Corpus

A new civil case, Jones v. Mendocino County, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is a petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. A notice was issued regarding the completion of the In Forma Pauperis affidavit or payment of filing fee.

Grimes v. Grimes et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Grimes v. Grimes et al, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a prisoner's complaint regarding prison conditions and includes a motion to proceed in forma pauperis.

Gonzalez v. Doe - Prisoner Condition Civil Case

A new civil case, Gonzalez v. Doe, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case type is Federal Question, with the nature of suit being Prisoner: Prison Condition. Recent filings include a declaration and clerk's notices regarding complaint and fee payment deadlines.

Encalade v. County of San Francisco - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Encalade v. County of San Francisco, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on February 18, 2026. The case involves a prisoner's complaint regarding prison conditions.

Patkins v. Rivera - Prisoner Condition Civil Case

A new civil case, Patkins v. Rivera, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a prisoner's condition and is based on a federal question. Initial filings include a complaint, exhibits, and consent to proceed before a magistrate judge.

Wang v. Noem et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Wang v. Noem et al, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 1:26-cv-01431, is based on a Federal Question and seeks Mandamus relief.

Johnson v. Sanford et al - Civil Rights Prisoner Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil rights case, Johnson v. Sanford et al. The case, docketed as 3:26-cv-01404-VC, was filed on February 18, 2026, and involves prisoner civil rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. A filing fee is due by February 28, 2026.

Ore v. Callahan et al - Federal Question

Christopher P. Ore filed a federal question civil case against Laura Beth Callahan, Martin Kraenkel, Mission Bar, San Francisco Police Department, and Two Nickels, Inc. The filing includes a complaint and an initial case management scheduling order. The case was filed on February 18, 2026.

Sykes v. Providence St. Joseph Health et al - Civil Rights: Jobs

A civil case titled Sykes v. Providence St. Joseph Health et al was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a Notice of Removal from Napa County Superior Court and is based on diversity jurisdiction, with the nature of suit being Civil Rights: Jobs.

DOJ Audit of Justice Management Division Security Controls and PAAS 2.0

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report on the Justice Management Division's security controls and the Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (PAAS) 2.0. The report, dated February 18, 2026, identifies two recommendations for improvement.