Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00739

#1

Jan 28, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut, Moises Becerra, Kristi Noem, and Pamela Bondi by Berenice Salinas-Mondragon. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12825409) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Cummings, Robert) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#2

Jan 28, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Berenice Salinas-Mondragon. (Cummings, Robert) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#3

Jan 28, 2026

PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 3/2/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk jn) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#5

Jan 28, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 1/28/2026: (Text Only Entry).ORDER FOR IMMEDIATE DISCLOSURE OF PETITIONER'S LOCATION AND HOSPITAL TO COUNSEL; ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (noon January 30, 2026 deadline);ORDER PREVENTING TRANSFER PENDING FURTHER COURT ORDER;ORDER FOR STAY OF REMOVAL PENDING FURTHER COURT ORDER The Court has reviewed the Petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1 ) and the related request for emergency injunctive relief (Doc. 2 ). Based on the current record, the Court ORDERS Respondents to IMMEDIATELY disclose Petitioner's location and hospital to counsel. Respondents shall file a notice confirming compliance with that order by no later than 2 pm on January 29, 2026. In addition, it appears Petitioner has demonstrated likely success on at least one of her claims and that some form of immediate habeas relief may be appropriate. Thus, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are ordered to show cause in writing no later than noon on January 30, 2026 why the Court should not grant Petitioner's motion for a temporary restraining order. Any response SHALL directly address whether this case is distinguishable from the numerous cases in which this Court has ordered preliminary injunctive relief and SHALL provide the Court with copies of any portions of Petitioner's A-File or related supervision records Respondents rely upon. Petitioner may file a reply no later than 4:00 p.m. on January 30, 2026 or may notify the Court that she waives a reply. The Court further directs the parties to indicate on or before their respective filing deadlines (1) whether they are requesting a hearing; (2) whether they agree to convert the request for a TRO into a preliminary injunction without further briefing; and (3) whether they believe the Court may rule on the merits of the Petition without additional briefing. In the meantime, unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the United States nor transfer Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (noting the court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). Given the exigent circumstances, the Court finds that this order is warranted to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and any subsequent order and finds that Petitioner has satisfied the factors governing the issuance of such preliminary relief. No later than 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, January 29, 2026, to the extent not already accomplished, Petitioner is directed: (1) to serve Respondents with a copy of the Petition, the motion for temporary restraining order, and accompanying papers, along with a copy of this Order, by e-mail (noting Petitioner's name and A-File number in the memo line) to all appropriate recipients including the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California, with a copy to usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov, and by overnight mail; and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. (Clerk lbc) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

Jan 28, 2026

Minute Order

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Jan 29, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Calvin Lee, GOVT for Moises Becerra,Calvin Lee, GOVT for Pamela Bondi,Calvin Lee, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Calvin Lee, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Lee, Calvin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#7

Jan 29, 2026

CONSENT/DECLINE of U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), this document is restricted to attorneys and court staff only. Judges do not have access to view this document and will be informed of a party's response only if all parties have consented to the referral. (Anonymous) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#8

Jan 29, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Joseph Barton for Moises Becerra,Joseph Barton for Pamela Bondi,Joseph Barton for Christopher Chestnut,Joseph Barton for Kristi Noem (Barton, Joseph) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#9

Jan 29, 2026

NOTICE Confirming Compliance by Moises Becerra, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Kristi Noem re 5 Minute Order,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Attorney Hemesath, Audrey Benison added. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

RESPONSE to 5 ORDER to SHOW CAUSE by Moises Becerra, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

REPLY by Berenice Salinas-Mondragon to RESPONSE to 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Cummings, Robert) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#12

Feb 02, 2026

ORDER DENYING REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER; REFERRING PETITION TO ASSIGNED MAGISTRATE JUDGE; ORDERING CONDITIONAL STAY OF REMOVAL signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on January 30, 2026. (Doc. 2) (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#13

Feb 02, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE., attorney Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT terminated (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#14

Feb 28, 2026

ANSWER to PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Moises Becerra, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Kristi Noem. (Barton, Joseph) (Entered: 02/28/2026)

#15

Mar 06, 2026

MOTION to AMEND the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Berenice Salinas-Mondragon. (Cummings, Robert) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#16

Apr 03, 2026

ORDER GRANTING Petitioner's 15 Motion to Amend, DIRECTING Petitioner to FILE FIRST AMENDED PETITION, and SETTING Briefing Schedule signed by Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean on 4/3/2026. (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#17

Apr 06, 2026

FIRST AMENDED PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS by Berenice Salinas-Mondragon.(Cummings, Robert) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#18

Apr 23, 2026

NOTICE OF RESPONDENTS FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COURT ORDER by Berenice Salinas-Mondragon. (Cummings, Robert) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

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Apr 23, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Moises Becerra,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Pamela Bondi,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#20

Apr 23, 2026

MOTION to DISMISS by Moises Becerra, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Kristi Noem. (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#21

Apr 28, 2026

REPLY by Berenice Salinas-Mondragon re 20 Motion to Dismiss. (Cummings, Robert) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#22

Jun 22, 2026

NOTICE NOTICE OF FULLY BRIEFED MATTER AND REQUEST FOR RULING by Berenice Salinas-Mondragon. (Cummings, Robert) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#23

Jul 06, 2026

FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS to Grant in Part and Deny in Part 20 Respondents' Motion to Dismiss, Grant in Part and Deny in Part First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 17, and Order Respondents to Provide Petition with Bond Hearing; ORDER TERMINATING 22 Petitioner's Request for Ruling signed by Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean on 7/6/2026. Referred to Judge Thurston. Objections to F&R due within 14 days. (Deputy Clerk JPX) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#24

Jul 06, 2026

OBJECTIONS to FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS 23 by Respondents Moises Becerra, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Kristi Noem. (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#25

Jul 27, 2026

ORDER ADOPTING 23 Findings and Recommendations, GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART Respondents' 20 Motion to Dismiss, Granting in Part and Denying in Part First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Directing Respondents to Provide Petitioner with Bond Hearing, and Directing Clerk of Court to Close Case signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 07/25/2026. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

#26

Jul 27, 2026

JUDGMENT dated *07/27/2026* pursuant to order. (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

#27

Aug 13, 2026

MOTION to ENFORCE JUDGMENT PETITIONER'S MOTION TO REOPEN CASE PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 60(b), TO ENFORCE THE COURT'S JULY 27, 2026, ORDER, AND TO REQUEST IMMEDIATE RELEASE by Berenice Salinas-Mondragon. (Cummings, Robert) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#28

Aug 14, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) The Court has reviewed Petitioner's motion to enforce judgement (Doc. 27 ) and requires additional information. Thus, Respondents are ordered to provide the Court a complete transcript or audio recording of the hearing before the immigration judge and any other materials related to the immigration judge's written order by no later than August 21, 2026 signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on August 14, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

Aug 14, 2026

Minute Order

#29

Aug 19, 2026

DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING of Bond Hearing filed by Moises Becerra, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Kristi Noem re 28 . Date & Time 08/05/2026 08:00, Duration Time unavailable. File size [0.8 MB]. (Lee, Calvin) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#30

Aug 19, 2026

DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING of Bond Hearing filed by Moises Becerra, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Kristi Noem re 28 . Date & Time 08/05/2026 09:00, Duration Time unavailable. File size [12.3 MB]. (Lee, Calvin) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#31

Aug 25, 2026

ORDER DENYING 27 Petitioner's Motion to Enforce Judgment signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 8/25/2026. (Deputy Clerk AML) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#32

Sep 17, 2026

Notice of Related Case