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Case Information
Filed: August 03, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to:
Erin Guy Castillo
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity:
August 05, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 03, 2026
(2241) PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Tam Pham. (Deputy Clerk AML) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 03, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER & PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Tam Pham. (Deputy Clerk AML) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Aug 04, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Order re Consent) (Deputy Clerk AML) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents
#4
Aug 04, 2026
ORDER AUTHORIZING IN FORMA PAUPERIS STATUS as to Tam Pham signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Guy Castillo on 8/4/2026. (Deputy Clerk AML) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document:
05 - HC/Order Authorizing IFP
#5
Aug 04, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Entry Only) The Court has reviewed the Petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1) and the related request for emergency injunctive relief (Doc. 2). Petitioner (A File #: 029-190-223) asserts that he has been detained since May 29, 2026 (Doc. 1 at 4). He does not explain his delay in seeking his request for a temporary restraining order or why despite this delay, the Court should treat the situation as an emergency. Thus, the TRO request is untimely, and it is DENIED. Local Rule 231(b). The Court refers the matter to the assigned magistrate judge for a determination on the merits. The Court sets the following briefing schedule, which may be modified by the magistrate judge as needed. Respondents SHALL file their responsive pleading within 21 days. Petitioner may file a traverse no later than 7 days after the respondents file their brief.In the meantime, unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the United States nor transfer Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (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"). Given the circumstances, the Court finds that this order is warranted to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and any subsequent order and finds that Petitioner has satisfied the factors governing the issuance of such relief signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on August 4, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
#6
Aug 04, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Quinn Disparte, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut (Disparte, Quinn) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
Aug 04, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Immigration New Case Documents, 4 Order Authorizing IFP Status served on Tam Pham. (Deputy Clerk AML)
Aug 04, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Minute Order on Motion for TRO served on Tam Pham. (Deputy Clerk IM)
Aug 04, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
Aug 04, 2026
Service by Mail
#7
Aug 05, 2026
ORDER to SHOW CAUSE Why Petition Should not be Granted, signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Guy Castillo on 08/05/2026. Show Cause Response due within Five-Days. (Deputy Clerk CM) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause
Aug 05, 2026
Service by Mail
Aug 05, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 7 Order to Show Cause served on Tam Pham. (Deputy Clerk CM)
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