Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-04548

#1

Jun 12, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Lazaro A. Garcia Rodriquez. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#2

Jun 12, 2026

MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Lazaro A. Garcia Rodriquez. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#3

Jun 12, 2026

MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Lazaro A. Garcia Rodriquez. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#4

Jun 16, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#5

Jun 16, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut (Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#6

Jun 16, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 6/16/2026: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ). On review the issues raised in the Petition appear to mirror those previously addressed by the Court in many prior cases. See Morillo v. Albarran, No. 1:25-cv-01533-DJC-AC; see also E.L.D.M. v Becerra, No. 1:25-cv-01906-DJC-JDP. Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE on or before June 22, 2026, as to why the Court should not grant a writ of habeas corpus by filing a return as provided in 28 U.S.C. § 2243. In such a return, Respondents should identify any factual or legal issues in this case that render it distinguishable from the Court's prior orders listed above and justify denying the petition, or indicate this matter is not substantively distinguishable. This matter is not set for a hearing though the Court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

Jun 16, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Immigration New Case Documents served on Lazaro A. Garcia Rodriquez. (Deputy Clerk AKP)

Jun 16, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

Jun 16, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order served on Lazaro A. Garcia Rodriquez. (Deputy Clerk GJM)

Jun 16, 2026

Service by Mail

Jun 25, 2026

Minute Order

Jun 25, 2026

Service by Mail

Jul 02, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys

Jul 06, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

#13

Jul 22, 2026

FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 07/21/26 RECOMMENDING that the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted. Respondent be ordered to provide Petitioner with a constitutionally adequate bond heari ng before an Immigration Judge at which the government shall bear the burden of justifying Petitioner's continued detention by clear and convincing evidence, within 14 days of any order resolving the § 2241 petition. Respondent be further d irected to file a notice certifying compliance with the above provision within 7 days from the date of the bond hearing. If Petitioner is granted release on bond, Respondent shall return all of Petitioner's documents and possessions at the time of release. Any order not address the circumstances in which Respondent may detain Petitioner in the event Petitioner becomes subject to an executable final order of removal and Petitioner receives notice of that final order of removal. Referred to Judge Daniel J. Calabretta. Objections to F&R due within 7 days. (Deputy Clerk KML)

#14

Jul 27, 2026

Objections to Findings and Recommendations

#15

Jul 28, 2026

ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 7/28/2026 ADOPTING 13 The Findings and Recommendations in full; GRANTING Petitioner's application for a writ of habeas corpus 1 . Respondent is ordered to provide Petitioner with a cons titutionally adequate bond hearing before an Immigration Judge at which the government shall bear the burden of justifying Petitioner's continued detention by clear and convincing evidence, within fourteen (14) days of this order resolving the § 2241 petition. The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in favor of Petitioner and close this case. This Order resolves all pending motions. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk LMS)

#16

Jul 28, 2026

Judgment