Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-04048
(HC) Cortez v. Chestnut
Completed
Case Information
Filed: May 27, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to:
Erin Guy Castillo
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: July 02, 2026
Last Activity:
July 02, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
May 27, 2026
2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against David Venturella, Timothy S. Robins, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Blanche by Jaime Cruz Cortez. (Deputy Clerk LJB) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
May 27, 2026
RECEIPT number 100008281 for $5.00 for Petitioner from Jaime Cruz Cortez. (Deputy Clerk LJB)
#2
May 28, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk LJB) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents
#3
May 28, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Todd Blanche,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Timothy S. Robins,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for David Venturella (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
#4
May 28, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Angel Fleming for Todd Blanche,Angel Fleming for Christopher Chestnut,Angel Fleming for Timothy S. Robins,Angel Fleming for David Venturella, attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT terminated (Fleming, Angel) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
May 28, 2026
Service by Mail
May 28, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 2 Immigration New Case Documents served on Jaime Cruz Cortez. (Deputy Clerk LJB)
#5
Jun 23, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) 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. Any response SHALL provide the Court with copies of referenced/relevant portions of Petitioner's A-File and other supporting documents. Petitioner may file a traverse no later than 14 days after the respondents file their brief signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on June 23, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
#6
Jun 23, 2026
RESPONSE by Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Timothy S. Robins, David Venturella to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 5 Minute Order,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Fleming, Angel) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#7
Jun 23, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
Main Document:
Certificate / Proof of Service
Jun 23, 2026
Minute Order
Jun 23, 2026
Service by Mail
Jun 23, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Minute Order served on Jaime Cruz Cortez. (Deputy Clerk IM)
#8
Jun 24, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Todd Blanche,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Timothy S. Robins,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for David Venturella, attorney Angel Fleming terminated (Fleming, Angel) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
#10
Jul 02, 2026
Judgment
Main Document:
Judgment
Jul 02, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 9 Order Dismissing Case, 10 Judgment served on Jaime Cruz Cortez. (Deputy Clerk AML)
Jul 02, 2026
Service by Mail
Parties
Chestnut
Party
(HC) Cortez
Party