Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01435

(HC) Du v. Chestnut

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Case Information

Filed: February 19, 2026
Assigned to: Daniel J. Calabretta
Referred to: Chi Soo Kim
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: March 23, 2026
Last Activity: July 16, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Feb 19, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Fenhong Du. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12926769) (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 19, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Fenhong Du. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Feb 19, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Fenhong Du. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document: CIVIL
#4
Feb 19, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 3/26/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk OR) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#5
Feb 19, 2026
CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Fenhong Du re 3 Civil Cover Sheet, 2 MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document: Certificate / Proof of Service
#6
Feb 19, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Imi Zaidi, GOVT for Pam Bondi,Imi Zaidi, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Imi Zaidi, GOVT for Todd M. Lyons,Imi Zaidi, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Zaidi, Imi) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#7
Feb 19, 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: 02/19/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#8
Feb 19, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 2/19/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2 ). Respondents shall file any Opposition to the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order on or before February 25, 2026. Petitioner may file a Reply on or before March 5, 2026. Both parties should address whether they oppose conversion of the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order to a Motion for Preliminary Injunction. The matter is not set for a hearing though the Court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. Petitioner's counsel is DIRECTED to send a copy of the petition and the motion as well as provide the Petitioner's full name and A number to the US Attorney's Office by February 19, 2026, at 2:00 P.M., at their email usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. Petitioner's Counsel shall file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Feb 19, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#9
Feb 25, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document: Dismiss
#10
Mar 05, 2026
REPLY by Fenhong Du re 9 Motion to Dismiss. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
Main Document: REPLY
#11
Mar 23, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion to Dismiss AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion to Dismiss AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#12
Mar 23, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
#13
Jun 26, 2026
Enforce Judgment
Main Document: Enforce Judgment
#14
Jun 29, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 6/29/2026: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's Motion to Enforce (ECF No. 13 ). Respondents shall file a response on or before July 6, 2026. Petitioner may file a Reply on or before July 9, 2026. [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (Deputy Clerk JRW) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
#15
Jun 29, 2026
Enforce Judgment
Main Document: Enforce Judgment
Jun 29, 2026
Minute Order
#16
Jul 06, 2026
DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING of Bond Hearing filed by All Respondents. Date & Time 03/25/2026, Duration 00:36:58. File size [17.7 MB]. (Zaidi, Imi) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
Main Document: DIGITAL
#17
Jul 06, 2026
OPPOSITION to 13 Motion to Enforce Judgment by All Respondents. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits) (Zaidi, Imi) Modified on 7/10/2026 (KS). (Entered: 07/06/2026)
Main Document: OPPOSITION
#18
Jul 16, 2026
Extension of Time
Main Document: Extension of Time
#19
Jul 16, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 7/16/2026: The Court GRANTS Petitioner's 18 Motion for Extension of Time. Accordingly, Petitioner shall file a Reply to Respondents' Opposition within ten (10) days. To access the audio recording at ECF 16, counsel should use a PDF viewer (as opposed to the web browser) and follow the directions on the PDF to access the attachments tab (which may appear as a paper clip) which contains the audio file. IT IS SO ORDERED. [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Jul 16, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Extension of Time AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

Parties

Chestnut
Party
(HC) Du
Party