Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-05967

(HC) Bonifacio Franco v. Christopher Chestnut

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Case Information

Filed: July 30, 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
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Last Activity: July 31, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 20, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), filed by Petitioner Eligio Bonifacio Franco.Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth and referred to Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth. (jtil) [Transferred from cacd on 7/30/2026.] (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Jul 20, 2026
CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, in accordance with Title 28 Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b), filed by Petitioner Eligio Bonifacio Franco. (jtil) [Transferred from cacd on 7/30/2026.] (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT
#3
Jul 21, 2026
The Petitioner has voluntarily consented to have a Magistrate Judge conduct all further proceedings in this case, including trial and entry of judgment. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jtil) TEXT ONLY ENTRY [Transferred from cacd on 7/30/2026.] (Entered: 07/21/2026)
#4
Jul 21, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth. (jtil) [Transferred from cacd on 7/30/2026.] (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#5
Jul 21, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jtil) [Transferred from cacd on 7/30/2026.] (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document: Notice
#6
Jul 21, 2026
NOTICE OF RESOURCES FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS. (jtil) [Transferred from cacd on 7/30/2026.] (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#7
Jul 27, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Toan B Chung counsel for Respondent Christopher Chestnut. Adding Toan Chung as counsel of record for Respondent for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondent Christopher Chestnut. (Attorney Toan B Chung added to party Christopher Chestnut(pty:res))(Chung, Toan) [Transferred from cacd on 7/30/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document: Notice
#8
Jul 28, 2026
This action has been fully consented to according to General Order 26-05. The case will proceed before a magistrate judge. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kh) TEXT ONLY ENTRY [Transferred from cacd on 7/30/2026.] (Entered: 07/28/2026)
#9
Jul 28, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Respondent Christopher Chestnutto Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) 1 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (Bond Order))(Chung, Toan) [Transferred from cacd on 7/30/2026.] (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#10
Jul 29, 2026
MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TRANSFERRING ACTION TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA by Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS.) Original file, certified copy of the transfer order and docket sheet sent electronically. (MD JS-6. Case Terminated.) (hr) [Transferred from cacd on 7/30/2026.] (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document: Order
#11
Jul 30, 2026
CASE TRANSFERRED IN from District of California Central; Case Number 2:26-cv-07953. (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: Case Transferred In - District Transfer
#12
Jul 30, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Deputy Clerk CM) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: Immigration New Case Documents
#13
Jul 30, 2026
ORDER AUTHORIZING IN FORMA PAUPERIS STATUS as to Eligio Bonifacio Franco signed by Magistrate Judge Frank J. Singer on 07/30/2026. (Deputy Clerk CM) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: 05 - HC/Order Authorizing IFP
#14
Jul 30, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut (Yu, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
Jul 30, 2026
Service by Mail
Jul 30, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 12 Immigration New Case Documents, 13 Order Authorizing IFP Status served on Eligio Bonifacio Franco. (Deputy Clerk CM)
#15
Jul 31, 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 7/31/2026. (Deputy Clerk JPX) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document: 06 - HC/Order Requiring Respondent to File a Response
Jul 31, 2026
Service by Mail
Jul 31, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 15 Order Directing Respondent to File a Response to the Petition served on Eligio Bonifacio Franco. (Deputy Clerk JPX)

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Christopher Chestnut
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(HC) Bonifacio Franco
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