Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-05657

(HC) Gonzalez Castillo v. Chestnut

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Case Information

Filed: July 20, 2026
Assigned to: Daniel J. Calabretta
Referred to: Sean C. Riordan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity: November 02, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 20, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Raul Gonzalez Castillo. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 20, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Raul Gonzalez Castillo. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Main Document: In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jul 20, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Raul Gonzalez Castillo. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#4
Jul 22, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Main Document: Immigration New Case Documents
#5
Jul 22, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Elisa M. Rodriguez for Christopher Chestnut (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#6
Jul 22, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 7/22/2026: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ). On review, the Petition appears to state a claim on which Petitioner is entitled to relief. Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE on or before July 28, 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. 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 ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Jul 22, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Jul 22, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order served on Raul Gonzalez Castillo. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
Jul 22, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Immigration New Case Documents served on Raul Gonzalez Castillo. (Deputy Clerk AKP)
Jul 22, 2026
Service by Mail
#7
Jul 28, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document: Dismiss
Oct 15, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Oct 15, 2026
Service by Mail
#11
Nov 02, 2026
RELEASE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 11/2/2026 GRANTING Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 as to Ground Four. Respondents are ordered to immediately Petitioner Raul Gonzalez Castillo from their cust ody. Respondents shall not impose additional restrictions on him than were already present prior to Petitioner's current detention, unless they are determined to be necessary at a future pre-deprivation/ custody hearing. Respondents are ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from re- arresting or re-detaining Petitioner without a change in circumstances to warrant Petitioner's re-detention. The Clerk is directed to serve California City Detention Facility with a copy of this Order. The Clerk of the Court is directed to close this case and enter judgment for Petitioner. This Order resolves all pending motions. CASE CLOSED. (cc: California City Detention Facility) (Deputy Clerk LMS)
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND Order on Motion to Dismiss AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#12
Nov 02, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
Nov 02, 2026
Service by Mail

Parties

Chestnut
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(HC) Castillo
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