Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01829

#1

Mar 06, 2026

(2241) PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Rajesh Pathak. (Deputy Clerk CRM) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#2

Mar 06, 2026

MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Rajesh Pathak. (Deputy Clerk CRM) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#3

Mar 06, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Rajesh Pathak. (Deputy Clerk CRM) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#4

Mar 06, 2026

PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 4/9/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk CRM) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#5

Mar 06, 2026

ORDER AUTHORIZING IN FORMA PAUPERIS STATUS as to Rajesh Pathak signed by Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone on 3/6/2026. (Deputy Clerk CRM) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#6

Mar 06, 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: 03/06/2026)

#7

Mar 06, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Entry Only) The Court has reviewed the Petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1) and the related request for emergency injunctive relief (Doc. 3). Petitioner asserts that he has been detained "more than 100 days" (Doc. 1 at 2) and has had a bond hearing, which was denied for reasons that are not explained (Doc. 1 at 11). Petitioner does not explain his delay in seeking his request for a temporary restraining order or why despite this delay, the Court should treat the situation as an emergency. Thus, the TRO request is untimely, and it is DENIED. Local Rule 231(b). The Court refers the matter to the assigned magistrate judge for a determination on the merits. The Court sets the following briefing schedule, which may be modified by the magistrate judge as needed. Respondents SHALL file their responsive pleading within 21 days. Petitioner may file a traverse no later than 7 days after the respondents file their brief.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 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 relief signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on March 6, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

Mar 06, 2026

Service by Mail

Mar 06, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

Mar 06, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 7 Minute Order on Motion for TRO served on Rajesh Pathak. (Deputy Clerk IM)

Mar 06, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Order Authorizing IFP Status, 4 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Rajesh Pathak. (Deputy Clerk CRM)

#8

Mar 09, 2026

ORDER DENYING Petitioner's 2 Motion to Appoint Counsel signed by Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone on 03/09/2026. (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

Mar 09, 2026

Service by Mail

Mar 09, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 8 Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel served on Rajesh Pathak. (Deputy Clerk EF)

Mar 10, 2026

RECEIPT number 100007521 for $5.00 for Writ of Habeas Corpus from Cal City Immigration Processing fbo Rajesh Pathak, 240-464-879. (Deputy Clerk OFR)

#9

Mar 11, 2026

SUPPLEMENT by Rajesh Pathak. (Deputy Clerk CM) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

#10

Mar 27, 2026

RESPONSE by Christopher Chestnut to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Bond Order)(Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

#11

Mar 27, 2026

CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Christopher Chestnut re 10 Response. (Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

#12

Mar 30, 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. (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#13

Apr 03, 2026

ORDER RECONSIDERING Order Denying Petitioner's Motion for Appointment of Counsel; ORDER APPOINTING Counsel for Petitioner; ORDER DIRECTING Clerk of Court to Update Docket to Add Counsel for Petitioner and Serve Documents; ORDER SETTING Briefing Schedule signed by Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone on 4/3/2026. (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#14

Apr 09, 2026

LETTER from Rajesh Pathak. (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

#15

Apr 17, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Rajesh Pathak. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Exh 1 Declaration of Jacqueline Brown, # 2 TRO Checklist, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed order)(Brown, Jacqueline) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#16

Apr 17, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) Petitioner has filed a motion for temporary restraining order (Doc.15) --the second in ten days. The first set forth various reasons for his immediate release including that he has not received sufficient medical care related to shoulder pain resulting from a tendon injury, which he had been planning to have repaired surgically before his detention (Doc. 1 at 11). He also mentioned that he had "hypertension and high blood pressure," which the Court understands is the same thing. (Id. at 7) The Court denied the first TRO as untimely because he had been in custody for "more than 100 days" (Doc. 1 at 2) and did not explain his delay in seeking an emergency motion or why an emergency existed. The Court cited Local Rule 231(b). (Doc. 6) In his current TRO, he reports that he received medical attention at which it was discovered he had a very high blood pressure reading. (Doc. 15 at 4) Medical staff adjusted his medication--which, apparently, had been provided to him previously--but Petitioner disagrees with this course of treatment. In any event, the Court ORDERS: Within 5 days, Respondents SHALL file a report detailing the medical care Petitioner is receiving related to his hypertension and explaining why this level of care is sufficient. The motion for temporary restraining order is held in abeyance pending this report signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on April 17, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

Apr 17, 2026

Minute Order

#17

Apr 22, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Christopher Chestnut. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Bond Order)(Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#18

Apr 23, 2026

NOTICE OF LODGING DOCUMENT(S) ELECTRONICALLY by Christopher Chestnut: Declaration of Rae Patterson, M.D.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Rae Patterson, M.D.)(Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#19

Apr 24, 2026

FIRST AMENDED PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS by Rajesh Pathak. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Decl Jacqueline Brown, # 2 Exhibit Health messages)(Brown, Jacqueline) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#20

Apr 28, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Entry Only) The Court held in abeyance Petitioner's second motion for temporary restraining order (Doc. 15 ) and called for Respondents to file a report providing details about Petitioner's medical care. (See Doc. 16 .) Respondents subsequently provided a declaration from Dr. Rae Patterson, a physician who, though practicing at a different facility, has reviewed Petitioner's medical records and opines that Petitioner is receiving "clinically appropriate treatment, medication, and monitoring for his medical conditions, including hypertension." (Doc. 18 -1 at para. 10.) In the first amended petition, Petitioner expresses his own subjective disagreement with Dr. Patterson's conclusions, but provides no specific medical facts that suggest the habeas relief requested (immediate release) is warranted based upon his medical situation. Thus, the TRO is DENIED. The assigned magistrate judge has already set a deadline for Respondents to respond to the amended petition. (Doc. 13 .) Petitioner may attempt to expedite the disposition of this matter by filing his reply early signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on April 28, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

Apr 28, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

#21

May 08, 2026

AMENDED RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; MOTION to DISMISS, by Christopher Chestnut: Amended 19 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Rodriguez, Camilo) Modified on 5/11/2026 (CRM). (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#22

May 19, 2026

OPPOSITION by Rajesh Pathak to 21 Motion to Dismiss,. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Ex.1 Declaration of M. Leong)(Brown, Jacqueline) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#23

Aug 06, 2026

FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATION to Grant 21 Respondent's Motion to Dismiss and Dismiss 19 First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Without Prejudice, signed by Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone on 8/6/2026. Referred to Judge Thurston; Objections to F&R due within fourteen (14) days. (Deputy Clerk OFR) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#24

Aug 20, 2026

OBJECTIONS to FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS 23 by Petitioner Rajesh Pathak. (Brown, Jacqueline) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#25

Sep 21, 2026

NOTICE of Bond Ruling by Rajesh Pathak re 24 Objections to Findings and Recommendations. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Bond Order)(Brown, Jacqueline) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#26

Sep 23, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) Due to the passage of time since the parties last provided information about Petitioner's medical situation, the Court believes its review of the pending findings and recommendations would benefit from further development of the record. Because Respondents have the most direct access to Petitioner's medical records, on or before October 2, 2026, Respondents SHALL file a supplemental declaration detailing how Petitioner's hypertension is being managed. Petitioner may file a response within seven days of Respondents' filing. Respondents are reminded that because documents are filed in immigration cases under restricted status, they may attach medical records without requesting leave to file them under seal signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on September 23, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

Sep 23, 2026

Minute Order

#27

Sep 24, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Joseph Douglas Harman, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut, attorney Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT terminated (Harman, Joseph) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#28

Oct 01, 2026

MOTION for FOUR-DAY EXTENSION OF TIME to File Supplemental Declaration by Christopher Chestnut. (Harman, Joseph) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

#29

Oct 01, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Entry Only) Good cause appearing, Respondents' request for a four-day extension of time (Doc. 28 ) to submit the required supplemental declaration is GRANTED signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on October 1, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

Oct 01, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

#32

Oct 21, 2026

ORDER ADOPTING 23 Findings and Recommendations, Granting Respondent's 21 Motion to Dismiss, Dismissing 19 First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Without Prejudice, and Directing Clerk of Court to Close Case signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 10/20/2026. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk LJB)