Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-05359

(HC) Garcia Torres v. Chestnut

Completed

Case Information

Filed: July 13, 2026
Assigned to: Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to: Frank J. Singer
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Completed: October 13, 2026
Last Activity: October 13, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jul 13, 2026
(2241) PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by JuanCarlos Garcia Torres. (Deputy Clerk CM) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 14, 2026
ORDER AUTHORIZING IN FORMA PAUPERIS STATUS as to JuanCarlos Garcia Torres signed by Magistrate Judge Frank J. Singer on 07/14/2026. (Deputy Clerk CM) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document: 05 - HC/Order Authorizing IFP
#3
Jul 14, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Deputy Clerk CM) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document: Immigration New Case Documents
#4
Jul 14, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Sean Davis, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut (Davis, Sean) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
Jul 14, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 2 Order Authorizing IFP Status, 3 Immigration New Case Documents served on JuanCarlos Garcia Torres. (Deputy Clerk CM)
Jul 14, 2026
Service by Mail
#5
Jul 16, 2026
ORDER to Respond; ORDER SETTING Briefing Schedule; ORDER to Electronically File Transcripts and Other Necessary Documents, signed by Magistrate Judge Frank J. Singer on 7/15/2026. Within TWENTY-ONE (21) days of the date of service of this order, Respondents SHALL FILE a RESPONSE to the Petition, addressing whether this case is distinguishable from recent analogous cases in which this court has granted habeas relief. Within TWENTY-ONE (21) days after service of this order, Respondents SHALL FILE all transcripts or other documents necessary for the resolution of the issues presented in the Petition. (Deputy Clerk OFR) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Main Document: 06 - HC/Order Requiring Respondent to File a Response
Jul 16, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Order served on JuanCarlos Garcia Torres. (Deputy Clerk OFR)
Jul 16, 2026
Service by Mail
#6
Aug 05, 2026
RESPONSE by Christopher Chestnut to 5 Order Directing Respondent to File a Response to the Petition,, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 213, # 2 Exhibit OSUP revocation, # 3 Proof of Service)(Davis, Sean) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#7
Sep 16, 2026
FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS to Dismiss 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus without Prejudice signed by Magistrate Judge Frank J. Singer on 9/16/2026. Referred to Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. Objections to F&R due within Fourteen (14) Days. (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations
Sep 16, 2026
Service by Mail
Sep 16, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 7 Findings and Recommendations (Motion), served on JuanCarlos Garcia Torres. (Deputy Clerk SSA)
#8
Sep 17, 2026
MOTION to Adopt the 5 Order to Respond and Expedited Consideration of Pending Petition by JuanCarlos Garcia Torres. (Deputy Clerk MR) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
#9
Sep 21, 2026
MOTION to Adopt 5 ORDER to Respond, ORDER SETTING Briefing Schedule, ORDER to Electronically File Transcripts and Other Necessary Documents by JuanCarlos Garcia Torres. (Deputy Clerk MR) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
#10
Oct 05, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by JuanCarlos Garcia Torres. (Deputy Clerk MR) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#11
Oct 13, 2026
ORDER ADOPTING 7 Findings and Recommendations, Dismissing the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Without Prejudice, and Directing Clerk of Court to Close Case signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 10/13/2026. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk LJB) (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel
#12
Oct 13, 2026
JUDGMENT dated *10/13/2026* pursuant to order. (Deputy Clerk LJB) (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document: Judgment
Oct 13, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 11 Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations, served on JuanCarlos Garcia Torres. (Deputy Clerk LJB)
Oct 13, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 12 Judgment served on JuanCarlos Garcia Torres. (Deputy Clerk LJB)
Oct 13, 2026
Service by Mail

Parties

Chestnut
Party
(HC) Garcia Torres
Party