Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-04722

(HC) Gutierrez-Martinez v. Chestnut

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Case Information

Filed: June 18, 2026
Assigned to: Dena M. Coggins
Referred to: Chi Soo Kim
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: August 04, 2026
Last Activity: August 10, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jun 18, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Respondents by Ramon Gutierrez-Martinez. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13479532) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Civil Cover Sheet) (Vargas, Osvaldo) Modified on 6/25/2026 (KS). (Entered: 06/18/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Jun 22, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Deputy Clerk MR) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Main Document: Immigration New Case Documents
#3
Jun 22, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT added for All Respondents. (Williams, Jonathan) Modified on 6/26/2026 (KS). (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#4
Jun 22, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 6/22/2026. Parties must review this MINUTE ORDER Document, which is a scheduling order. 1. Respondents are directed to file an answer or motion to dismiss within 7 days from the date of this order. Respondents are warned that the failure to respond to the petition will be interpreted as non-opposition to granting the relief requested in the habeas petition. 2. Petitioner's reply/traverse to an answer or opposition to a motion to dismiss, if any, is due within 7 days after being served with a copy of respondents' answer or motion to dismiss. A reply by respondent to an opposition to a motion to dismiss is due within 7 days after being served with the opposition. (Deputy Clerk AW) (AW). (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Main Document: Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#5
Jun 26, 2026
ANSWER (Response) to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by All Respondents. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Williams, Jonathan) Modified on 7/6/2026 (KS). (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document: ANSWER
#6
Jun 29, 2026
TRAVERSE/REPLY by Ramon Gutierrez-Martinez. (Vargas, Osvaldo) Modified on 7/7/2026 (KS). (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document: TRAVERSE/REPLY
#7
Jul 28, 2026
FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 7/28/2026 RECOMMENDING that 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted; that Petitioner be immediately released from ICE custody under the same conditions he was before his 11/28/2025 re-detention; that if respondents have custody of petitioner's documents, respondents shall return those to petitioner at the time of release; that Respondents be enjoined and restrained from re-detaining petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections, which include, at a minimum, compliance with the requirements for revocation of release, and any other applicable statutory and regulatory procedures; and that the Clerk of the Court be directed to enter judgment in favor of petitioner and close this case. Referred to District Judge Dena M. Coggins. Objections due within 7 days of the date of these findings and recommendations. (Deputy Clerk HAH) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations
#8
Jul 30, 2026
OBJECTIONS to FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS 7 by Respondents Sergio Albarran, Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#9
Aug 04, 2026
ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 8/3/2026 ADOPTING 7 Findings and Recommendations and GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents are ordered to IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Ramon Gutierrez-Martinez 077-129-896 from custody under the same conditions applicable to him immediately preceding his re-detention on 11/28/2025. If Respondent have custody of Petitioner's possessions including documents. Respondents shall return those to Petitioner at the time of release. Respondents are enjoined and restrained from re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections. Respondents shall FILE a status report with the court certifying compliance with this Order within 7 days of entry of this Order. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk OML) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#10
Aug 04, 2026
JUDGMENT dated *8/4/2026* pursuant to order signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 8/3/2026 in favor of Petitioner. (Deputy Clerk OML) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document: Judgment
#11
Aug 10, 2026
NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE with 9 Order by All Respondents. (Williams, Jonathan) Modified on 8/18/2026 (KS). (Entered: 08/10/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Compliance

Parties

Chestnut
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(HC) Gutierrez-Martinez
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