Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-08397

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Oct 13, 2026

2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Argenis Macias Figueroa. (Deputy Clerk RMG) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

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Oct 13, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Argenis Macias Figueroa. (Deputy Clerk RMG) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

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Oct 13, 2026

MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Argenis Macias Figueroa. (Deputy Clerk RMG) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

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Oct 13, 2026

MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Argenis Macias Figueroa. (Deputy Clerk RMG) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

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Oct 14, 2026

ORDER AUTHORIZING IN FORMA PAUPERIS STATUS as to Argenis Macias Figueroa signed by Visiting Judge Micah WJ Smith on 10/14/2026. (Deputy Clerk RMG) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

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Oct 14, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk RMG) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

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Oct 14, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Anthony Andrews for Christopher Chestnut (Andrews, Anthony) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

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Oct 14, 2026

EO: The court has received and reviewed Petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus, Dkt. No. 1, and motion for temporary restraining order, Dkt. No. 2 . Pending the court's decision on the petition, and unless and until the court orders otherwise, the court ORDERS that Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District. 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").Petitioner appears to have been previously granted Temporary Protected Status. The grant of that status represents a determination by the government that Petitioner was neither a flight risk nor a danger to the community. It also appears that Petitioner was given no pre-deprivation process before his most-recent immigration arrest and detention. Accordingly, the issues raised in the petition appear to mirror those previously addressed by this court and others. See, e.g., Pedro M.T.M. v. Warden, California City Corr. Ctr., No. 1:26-cv-04862-MWJS, 2026 WL 1983261 (E.D. Cal. July 8, 2026); see also Njafuh v. Andrews, No. 1:26-cv-03436-DAD-AC (HC), 2026 WL 1346860 (E.D. Cal. May 14, 2026) (ordering release of visa overstay who was detained after TPS status had terminated); Garcia v. Albarran, No. 26-cv-04839, 2026 WL 1454512 (N.D. Cal. May 21, 2026) (ordering release of noncitizen detained after TPS lapsed). Given the substantial percolation of these issues, the court intends to rule directly 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 16, 2026, Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE as to whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that render it distinguishable from prior cases such as the ones listed above and justify denying the petition, or indicate this matter is not substantively distinguishable. Petitioner may file a reply on or before October 20, 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. IT IS SO ORDERED. (JUDGE MICAH W. J. SMITH) (ab) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

Oct 14, 2026

Service by Mail

Oct 14, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: A copy of Dkt. No. 8 Entering Order, was served on Argenis Macias Figueroa. (Deputy Clerk AB)

Oct 14, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Immigration New Case Documents, 5 Order Authorizing IFP Status, served on Argenis Macias Figueroa. (Deputy Clerk RMG)

Oct 14, 2026

Minute Order

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Oct 16, 2026

Extension of Time

Oct 17, 2026

Service by Mail

Oct 17, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Oct 27, 2026

Minute Order

Oct 27, 2026

Service by Mail

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Oct 30, 2026

ORDER GRANTING 1 PETITION FOR HABEAS CORPUS IN PART signed by District Judge Micah W. J. Smith on 10/30/2026. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk AB)

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Oct 30, 2026

Judgment

Oct 30, 2026

Service by Mail