Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-04715

(HC) Garcia Ruiz v. Chestnut

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Case Information

Filed: June 18, 2026
Assigned to: Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to: Carolyn K. Delaney
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: August 24, 2026
Last Activity: September 01, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jun 18, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Respondents by Gabriel Ricardo Garcia Ruiz. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13477211) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit) (Hanna, Mariana) Modified on 6/24/2026 (KS). (Entered: 06/18/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 18, 2026
PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION and PROPOSED ORDER submitted by Gabriel Ricardo Garcia Ruiz for attorney Sergio Garcia to appear Pro Hac Vice. (Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ACAEDC-13477242) (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Record Certificate of Good Standing) (Hanna, Mariana) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
Main Document: Application for Pro Hac Vice and Proposed Order
#3
Jun 18, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk ED) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
Main Document: Immigration New Case Documents
#4
Jun 22, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on June 22, 2026: The matter is REFERRED to the assigned U.S. Magistrate Judge for further proceedings pursuant to Local Rule 302 and 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B). Pending the Court's ruling on the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 608 (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."). (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk MDK) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Jun 22, 2026
Minute Order
#5
Jun 23, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy for Chief Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 6/23/2026: Petitioner (A No. 244 236 572) has filed a 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus challenging ICE detention. Respondents are GRANTED 14 (fourteen) days to file a response. Respondents shall include with the response all exhibits necessary to the determination of the issues raised in the Petition. Petitioner may file a reply within 14 (fourteen) days of service of the response. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk JRM) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
Jun 23, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#6
Jul 09, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Shelley D. Weger, GOVT for Respondents. (Weger, Shelley) Modified on 7/14/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 07/09/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#7
Jul 09, 2026
OPPOSITION and ANSWER to PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Respondents. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (I-213), # 2 Exhibit 2 (2023 I-213), # 3 Exhibit 3 (Rap Sheet))(Weger, Shelley) Modified on 7/14/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 07/09/2026)
Main Document: Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#8
Jul 17, 2026
TRAVERSE by Gabriel Ricardo Garcia Ruiz. (Hanna, Mariana) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Main Document: Traverse
#9
Jul 21, 2026
PRO HAC VICE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 7/21/2026 GRANTING 2 Application for Pro Hac Vice. Added attorney Sergio Garcia, PHV for Gabriel Ricardo Garcia Ruiz. The Pro Hac Vice attorney is directed to request electronic filing access through PACER. (Deputy Clerk OML) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document: Order on Application for Pro Hac Vice
#10
Jul 29, 2026
FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 7/29/2026 RECOMMENDING the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted and that Respondent be ordered to commence a bond hearing within 14 days at which petitioner is afforded the opportunity to have counsel present and granted release from custody unless respondent shows, by clear and convincing evidence, that petitioner is a danger to the community or a flight risk. Referred to Judge Troy L. Nunley. Objections due within 7 days after being served with these Findings and Recommendations. (Deputy Clerk VLK) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations
#11
Aug 05, 2026
OBJECTIONS to 10 Findings and Recommendations by All Respondents. (Weger, Shelley) Modified on 8/14/2026 (KS). (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Main Document: Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#12
Aug 24, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 8/24/2026 ADOPTING the 10 Findings and Recommendations and GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents are ENJOINED from continuing to detain Petitioner for more than seven (7) days from the date of this Order (unless Petitioner seeks additional time to prepare) without a bond hearing. Within 2 court days from the date of the bond hearing, Respondents must file a notice of compliance with this provision of the Court's Order confirming that the hearing occurred, the date of the hearing, the outcome of the hearing, and Petitioner's custody status. The Clerk of Court shall enter judgment in favor of Petitioner and close this case. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk VLK) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations AND Order AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#13
Aug 24, 2026
JUDGMENT dated *8/24/2026* pursuant to order signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 8/24/2026 in favor of Petitioner. (Deputy Clerk VLK) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document: Judgment
#14
Sep 01, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Sergio Albarran, Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Daren K. Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Weger, Shelley) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
Main Document: STATUS