Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-05139
(HC) Avila v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: July 06, 2026
Assigned to:
Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to:
Jeremy D. Peterson
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
October 30, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 06, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Jesus Avalos Avila. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 06, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Jesus Avalos Avila. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jul 06, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Jesus Avalos Avila. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#4
Jul 08, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents
#5
Jul 08, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 7/8/2026: This 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: 07/08/2026)
#6
Jul 08, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Sean Davis, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut (Davis, Sean) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
Jul 08, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Immigration New Case Documents served on Jesus Avalos Avila. (Deputy Clerk AKP)
Jul 08, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Minute Order served on Jesus Avalos Avila. (Deputy Clerk MDK)
Jul 08, 2026
Minute Order
Jul 08, 2026
Service by Mail
#7
Jul 09, 2026
06 - HC/Order Requiring Respondent to File a Response AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - Set/Clear Flags
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06 - HC/Order Requiring Respondent to File a Response AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - Set/Clear Flags
Jul 09, 2026
Service by Mail
#9
Oct 15, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
#10
Oct 15, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
Main Document:
Certificate / Proof of Service
#11
Oct 16, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
#13
Oct 19, 2026
ORDER and FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 10/19/2026 DENYING 3 Motion to Appoint Counsel and RECOMMENDING that the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be denied without prejudice. Referred to Judge Troy L. Nunley. Objections due within 14 days after being served with these findings and recommendations. (Deputy Clerk JJD)
Oct 19, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Oct 19, 2026
Service by Mail
#14
Oct 30, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
Main Document:
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
Parties
Chestnut
Party
(HC) Avila
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