Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-07855

#1

Sep 24, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Adan Abimael Aguilar Moreno. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

#2

Sep 24, 2026

MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Adan Abimael Aguilar Moreno. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

#3

Sep 24, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Adan Abimael Aguilar Moreno. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

#4

Sep 24, 2026

MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Adan Abimael Aguilar Moreno. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

#5

Sep 25, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

#6

Sep 25, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

Sep 25, 2026

Service by Mail

Sep 25, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Immigration New Case Documents served on Adan Abimael Aguilar Moreno. (Deputy Clerk DAR)

#7

Sep 28, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 9/28/2026: The court has reviewed Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Noncitizens present without admission who are apprehended in the interior of the United States are subject to discretionary detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226, not mandatory detention under § 1225(b)(2)(A). See Rodriguez Vazquez v. Bostock, 183 F.4th 1160, 1165 (9th Cir. July 30, 2026). This court has previously addressed claims where noncitizens were re-detained after being released from immigration custody. See, e.g., Selis Tinoco v. Noem, 818 F. Supp. 3d 1141 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 14, 2025); Labrador-Prato v. Noem, 815 F. Supp. 3d 1113 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 2, 2025); D.L.C. v. Wofford, 1:25-cv-01996-DC-JDP, 2026 WL 25511 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 5, 2026). This court has also decided cases where noncitizens were detained by immigration authorities for the first time after having lived in the United States for an extended period of time. See, e.g., Alvarez Maciel v. Noem, No. 1:26-cv-01318-DC-CKD, 2026 WL 496948 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 23, 2026); Barajas Ortiz v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-cv-01167-DC-SCR, 2026 WL 508419 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 24, 2026); see also Padilla v. U.S. Immigr. & Customs Enf't, No. 24-2801, 2026 WL 2822044, at *19 (9th Cir. Sept. 21, 2026) ("Noncitizens who arrive illegally and are found away from the border well after arrival are protected from arbitrary detention in violation of the Due Process Clause."). Respondents shall file an Opposition or Statement of Non-Opposition to the 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by 12:00 PM on 9/30/2026. In their response, Respondents shall: (1) attach a copy of each Immigration Judge's order from the post-deprivation bond hearings Petitioner has received since he was detained in July 2025, (2) indicate whether Petitioner has previously been released from immigration custody, and (3) shall substantively address whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that materially distinguish it from the cases referenced. Petitioner may file a Reply by 10/14/2026. Finally, the court is contemplating ruling directly on the 1 Petition. 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). Both parties shall 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: 09/28/2026)

Sep 28, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: Minute Order, filed at Doc. No. 7, served on Adan Abimael Aguilar Moreno. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS)

Sep 28, 2026

Service by Mail

Sep 28, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings

#8

Sep 29, 2026

DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING of Custody Redetermination Hearing filed by Christopher Chestnut. Date & Time 01/30/2026 08:00, Duration 00:12:01. File size [4.7 MB]. (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

#9

Sep 29, 2026

OPPOSITION by Christopher Chestnut to 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-DHS Records, # 2 Exhibit B-Criminal Records, # 3 Exhibit C-Bond Order Records, # 4 Exhibit D-Removal Records)(Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

#10

Oct 05, 2026

CONSENT/DECLINE of U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), this document is restricted to attorneys and court staff only. Judges do not have access to view this document and will be informed of a party's response only if all parties have consented to the referral. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#11

Oct 20, 2026

ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 10/20/2026 GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 3 Motion for TRO as follows: Respondents shall immediately release Petitioner Adan Abimael Aguilar Moreno (A-207-293-402) from their custody. Upon his release, Respondents shall not impose any additional restrictions on Petitioner, such as electronic monitoring, unless that is determined to be necessary at a future custody hearing. Respondents shall RETURN all of Petitioner's documents and possessions upon his release from custody. If the government seeks to re-detain Petitioner, they shall provide him with a prompt bond hearing at which Petitioner shall bear the burden of showing that he is not a flight risk or a risk to community safety. The pending 2, 4 motions are DENIED as having been rendered moot by this order. The Clerk is directed to enter judgment for Petitioner. CASE CLOSED. (cc California City) (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

#12

Oct 20, 2026

JUDGMENT dated *10/20/2026* pursuant to order signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 10/20/2026 in favor of Petitioner. (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

#13

Oct 20, 2026

REPLY to 9 Opposition to Motion for TRO by Adan Abimael Aguilar Moreno. (Deputy Clerk AMW) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

Oct 20, 2026

Service by Mail

Oct 20, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 11 Order and 12 Judgment served on Adan Abimael Aguilar Moreno. (Deputy Clerk KEZ)