Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-02787
(HC) Gonzalez Perez v. Chesnut
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Case Information
Filed: April 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Dale Alan Drozd
Referred to:
Carolyn K. Delaney
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
July 21, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 13, 2026
2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Manuel Gonzalez Perez. (Deputy Clerk LMS) (Entered: 04/13/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 13, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 5/18/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk LMS) (Entered: 04/13/2026)
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
Apr 13, 2026
Service by Mail
Apr 13, 2026
RECEIPT number 200018381 for $5.00 for Manuel Gonzalez Perez from Cal City Immigration. (Deputy Clerk LMS)
Apr 13, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 2 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Manuel Gonzalez Perez. (Deputy Clerk LMS)
#3
Apr 14, 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: 04/14/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#4
Apr 20, 2026
Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Apr 20, 2026
Service by Mail
Apr 20, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Order and Pro Se IFP Application served on Manuel Gonzalez Perez. (Deputy Clerk KS)
#5
May 01, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 4/16/2026: The court has been notified of counsel's contact information, pursuant to the Order at ECF 4 . Attorney Matthew T. Hidayat is hereby appointed as counsel for Petitioner. The Clerk of Court shall update the docket to reflect Attorney Matthew T. Hidayat, 801 1st Street, Suite B, Benicia, CA 94510, 707-240-5003, mhidayat@benhlaw.com, as counsel for Petitioner in this matter. (Text Only Entry) (cc: Federal Defender Habeas Appointment) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
#6
May 07, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 5/7/2026: Appointed counsel has appeared for Petitioner (A-244-212-463). Petitioner is GRANTED 7 (seven) days within which to file any of the following: an Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, a Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief and/or Temporary Restraining Order, a notice of intent to proceed on the pending 1 Petition, or a request for a different schedule. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
#7
May 07, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
May 07, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#8
May 14, 2026
Extension of Time
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Extension of Time
#9
May 18, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 5/18/2026: Good cause appearing, Petitioner's 8 Motion for an Extension of Time is GRANTED; the deadline for Petitioner (A-244-212-463) to file an Amended Petition and/or seek preliminary injunctive relief is EXTENDED to 30 (thirty) days from the date of this order. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
May 18, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Extension of Time AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#10
Jun 07, 2026
[DISREGARD- See 11 Designation for Correct pdf] DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Nisreen Fakhouri Assaf for Christopher Chestnut, attorney Ihsan U. Ahmed terminated (Assaf, Nisreen) Modified on 6/8/2026 (JJD). (Entered: 06/07/2026)
Main Document:
[DISREGARD-
#11
Jun 07, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Nisreen Fakhouri Assaf for Christopher Chestnut (Assaf, Nisreen) (Entered: 06/07/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#12
Jun 15, 2026
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document:
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#13
Jun 16, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 6/16/2026: Petitioner (A-244-212-463) filed a 12 First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 challenging arrest and detention by ICE. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondent shall file an answer to the Petition within 3 (three) days of the date of this order and shall provide all transcripts or other documents relevant to the determination of the issues presented in the Amended Petition. If Respondents file an answer, Petitioner may file an optional Traverse within 3 (three) days. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk LMK) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
Jun 16, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#14
Jun 19, 2026
Extension of Time
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Extension of Time
#15
Jun 22, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 6/22/2026: Good cause appearing, Respondent's 14 Motion for an Extension of Time is GRANTED. Respondent shall have until 6/26/2026 to file the Answer to the 12 Amended Petition. Petitioner shall have 7 (seven) days to file a reply. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk JRM) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Jun 22, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Extension of Time AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#16
Jun 25, 2026
ANSWER (Opposition) to 12 First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, MOTION to DISMISS, and RESPONSE to 13 Minute Order by Christopher Chestnut. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2) (Assaf, Nisreen) Modified on 6/30/2026 (KS). (Entered: 06/25/2026)
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ANSWER
#17
Jun 26, 2026
DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING of Bond hearing filed by Christopher Chestnut. Date & Time Time unavailable, Duration Time unavailable. File size [2.3 MB]. (Assaf, Nisreen) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document:
DIGITAL
#18
Jun 26, 2026
DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING of Bond Hearing filed by Christopher Chestnut. Date & Time 1/25/2024, Duration Time unavailable. File size [10.5 MB]. (Assaf, Nisreen) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document:
DIGITAL
#19
Jun 26, 2026
DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING of Bond Hearing filed by Christopher Chestnut. Date & Time 6/6/2025, Duration Time unavailable. File size [3.1 MB]. (Assaf, Nisreen) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document:
DIGITAL
#20
Jun 26, 2026
DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING of Bond Hearing filed by Christopher Chestnut. Date & Time 6/6/2025, Duration Time unavailable. File size [1.6 MB]. (Assaf, Nisreen) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document:
DIGITAL
#21
Jun 26, 2026
DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING of Bond Hearing filed by Christopher Chestnut. Date & Time 6/10/2026, Duration Time unavailable. File size [49.0 MB]. (Assaf, Nisreen) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document:
DIGITAL
#22
Jun 26, 2026
DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING of Bond Hearing filed by Christopher Chestnut. Date & Time 6/17/2026, Duration Time unavailable. File size [7.8 MB]. (Assaf, Nisreen) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
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DIGITAL
#23
Jun 29, 2026
REPLY by Manuel Gonzalez Perez re 16 Response. (Hidayat, Matthew) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
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REPLY
#24
Jul 01, 2026
Findings and Recommendations
#25
Jul 03, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
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Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#26
Jul 21, 2026
Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations AND Order on Motion to Dismiss AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
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Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations AND Order on Motion to Dismiss AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#27
Jul 21, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
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