Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-07444
(HC) Cummings v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: September 14, 2026
Assigned to:
Dena M. Coggins
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:
September 16, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 14, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Najay Cummings. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 14, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Najay Cummings. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Sep 16, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents
#4
Sep 16, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 9/16/2026: The court has reviewed Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. This court has previously held that noncitizens are entitled to a bond hearing when their immigration detention has grown prolonged, and an extended period of time has elapsed since receiving any such hearing. See Cobis-Gamboa v. Warden, Cal. City ICE Det. Fac., No. 2:26-cv-00658-DC-CKD, 2026 WL 1815504 (E.D. Cal. June 24, 2026) (granting habeas petition and ordering a bond hearing for the petitioner who was detained under § 1226(c) for over six months without a bond hearing); Nasar v. Warden, No. 2:26-cv-00433-DC-AC, 2026 WL 731160 (E.D. Cal. Mar. 16, 2026) (granting temporary restraining order and ordering a second bond hearing where nine months had elapsed since the petitioner had received a bond hearing during their detention under § 1225(b)). The court is contemplating ruling directly on the 1 Petition, with the understanding that the court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the Motion. See A.R. v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-cv-00551-KES-SAB, 2026 WL 227112, at *1 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 28, 2026) (considering preliminary injunction and merits of habeas petition simultaneously). Respondents shall file an Opposition or Statement of Non-Opposition to the 2 Motion by 12:00 PM on 9/21/2026. In their response, Respondents shall substantively address whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that materially distinguish it from Rodriguez Vazquez and this court's aforementioned cases. Petitioner may file a Reply by 10/5/2026. Both parties should address whether they oppose the court ruling directly on the Petition. The 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 CRS) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
#5
Sep 16, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Quinn Disparte, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut (Disparte, Quinn) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
Sep 16, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: Minute Order, filed at Doc. No. 4, served on Najay Cummings. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS)
Sep 16, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Immigration New Case Documents served on Najay Cummings. (Deputy Clerk DAR)
Sep 16, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings
Sep 16, 2026
Service by Mail
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Chestnut
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(HC) Cummings
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