Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-08301

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Oct 09, 2026

2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Reinaldo Soto Ramos. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

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Oct 09, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Reinaldo Soto Ramos. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

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Oct 13, 2026

ORDER AUTHORIZING IN FORMA PAUPERIS STATUS as to Reinaldo Soto Ramos signed by Visiting Judge Micah WJ Smith on 10/13/2026. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

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Oct 13, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

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Oct 13, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut (Yu, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

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Oct 13, 2026

EO: The court has received and reviewed Petitioner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241, Dkt. No. 1, and motion for temporary restraining order, Dkt. No. 2 . The court intends to rule on the petition. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243 ("The court shall summarily hear and determine the facts, and dispose of [a petitioner's habeas petition] as law and justice require."). On or before October 15, 2026, Respondent is ORDERED to answer in writing the following questions: 1. Is Petitioner subject to a final order of removal? If so, after being ordered removed, was Petitioner released under an order of supervision or otherwise released from custody by immigration authorities? If Petitioner was released, are there any factual or legal bases to distinguish this case from cases like Afshin A.N. v. Chestnut, No. CV 1:26-cv-03813-MWJS, 2026 WL 1726781 (E.D. Cal. June 15, 2026)? 2. In Respondent's view, is Petitioner subject to mandatory detention pursuant to any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act other than 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2)? If the answer is yes, what is the relevant detention authority and why does Respondent think that it applies to Petitioner? 3. Other than the circumstances covered by the first question, was Petitioner otherwise ever detained and released by immigration authorities? If the answer is yes, what were the circumstances of that release, and are there any factual or legal bases to distinguish this case from the many prior cases in which other petitioners in a variety of circumstances have been granted immediate release? See, e.g., Maxo Ben G. v. Warden of Mesa Verde Det. Facility, No. 1:26-cv-03776-MWJS, 2026 WL 1457554 (E.D. Cal. May 21, 2026); Kallebe C.L. v. Warden, Cal. City Corr. Ctr., No. 1:26-cv-03651-MWJS, 2026 WL 1374754 (E.D. Cal. May 14, 2026); A.J.S.M.P. v. Mullin, No. 1:26-cv-03163-MWJS, 2026 WL 1190220 (E.D. Cal. Apr. 29, 2026); Sergio D.L.S. v. Warden, Cal. City Corr. Ctr., No. 1:26-cv-02821-MWJS, 2026 WL 1049713 (E.D. Cal. Apr. 17, 2026). 4. If Petitioner was not previously detained and released by immigration authorities, are there any factual or legal bases to distinguish this case from the many prior cases in which other petitioners have been granted bond hearings? See, e.g., Juana G.R.P. v. Warden of the Cal. City Det. Facility, No. 1:26-cv-04406-MWJS, 2026 WL 1712375 (E.D. Cal. June 12, 2026); Bertoldo B.F. v. Warden, Cal. City Immigr. Processing Ctr., No. 1:26-cv-03634-MWJS, 2026 WL 1638322 (E.D. Cal. June 4, 2026)? 5. Was Petitioner previously granted a bond hearing before an immigration judge? If the answer is yes, when was that hearing held, what was the outcome, and what was the reasoning underlying the immigration judge's decision? 6. Petitioner may file a reply on or before October 19, 2026. This matter is not set for a hearing though the court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. Given the court's ongoing consideration of the petition, and unless and until the court orders otherwise, the court ORDERS that Respondent shall not transfer or otherwise take Petitioner out of the Eastern District of California. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (noting court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). IT IS SO ORDERED. (JUDGE MICAH W. J. SMITH) (ab) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

Oct 13, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: A copy of Dkt. No. 6 Entering Order, was served on Reinaldo Soto Ramos on 10/13/2026. (Deputy Clerk AB)

Oct 13, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Immigration New Case Documents, 3 Order Authorizing IFP Status served on Reinaldo Soto Ramos. (Deputy Clerk SZ)

Oct 13, 2026

Minute Order

Oct 13, 2026

Service by Mail

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Oct 15, 2026

RESPONSE by Christopher Chestnut to 6 Minute Order,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Yu, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

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Oct 15, 2026

ORDER GRANTING 1 PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS IN PART signed by District Judge Micah W. J. Smith on 10/15/2026. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk AB)

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Oct 15, 2026

JUDGMENT dated *10/15/2026* pursuant to Dkt. No. 8 Order signed by District Judge Micah W. J. Smith on 10/15/2026. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk AB) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

Oct 15, 2026

Service by Mail

Oct 15, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: A copy of Dkt. No. 8 Order, and Dkt. No. 9 Judgment, was served on Reinaldo Soto Ramos. (Deputy Clerk AB)