Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00041
(HC) Trivedi v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: January 05, 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:
June 11, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 05, 2026
(2241) PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Sergio Albarran, Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd M. Lyons by Utkarshkumar Trivedi. (Deputy Clerk AML) (Entered: 01/06/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 05, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Utkarshkumar Trivedi. (Deputy Clerk AML) (Entered: 01/06/2026)
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jan 05, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Utkarshkumar Trivedi. (Deputy Clerk AML) (Entered: 01/06/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#4
Jan 06, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED: Consent or Decline due by 2/9/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Order re Consent) (Deputy Clerk AML) (Entered: 01/06/2026)
Main Document:
Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
Jan 06, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Utkarshkumar Trivedi. (Deputy Clerk AML)
Jan 06, 2026
Service by Mail
#5
Jan 08, 2026
ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 1/8/2026 GRANTING petitioner's 2 application to proceed ifp and GRANTING petitioner's 3 request for appointment of counsel. Within 7 days of this order, the appointing author ity for the Eastern District of California shall identify counsel and send counsels contact information to ncannarozzi@caed.uscourts.gov, and counsel will be added as counsel for petitioner. The Clerk shall serve a copy of this order together with a copy of petitioners § 2241 petition on the Federal Defender, Attention: Habeas Appointment and the on the United States Attorney. Within 7 days of petitioners counsel appearing, the parties shall file a joint status report addressing any motions the parties anticipate filing and a proposed briefing schedule for such motions. (cc: FD-Habeas Appointment) (Deputy Clerk KLY)
Jan 08, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Order on Motions served on Utkarshkumar Umar Trivedi. (Deputy Clerk KLY)
Jan 08, 2026
Service by Mail
#6
Jan 14, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 1/14/2026: The Court has been notified of Counsels contact information, pursuant to the Order at ECF 5 . Attorney Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt is hereby APPOINTED pro hac vice as CJA counsel for petitioner. The Clerk of Court shall update the docket to reflect Attorney Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt as counsel for petitioner in this matter. (Text Only Entry) (cc: Federal Defender Habeas Appointment) (Deputy Clerk NAC) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Jan 14, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
#7
Jan 15, 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 KML) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#8
Jan 27, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT added for All Respondents. (Williams, Jonathan) Modified on 2/2/2026 (KS). (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
#9
Jan 27, 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. (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#10
Feb 18, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Utkarshkumar Umar Trivedi. (Hammerschmidt, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document:
STATUS
#11
Feb 25, 2026
ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 02/25/26 ORDERING Respondents file a response to the petition, within 7 days of the date of service of this order. Within 7 days of the date of service of this order, respondents must file any documents necessary for resolving the issues presented in the petition. (cc: Federal Defender Habeas Appointment, United States Attorney) (Deputy Clerk VLC)
#13
Mar 03, 2026
ANSWER (Response) to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by All Respondents. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Williams, Jonathan) Modified on 3/6/2026 (KS). (Entered: 03/03/2026)
Main Document:
ANSWER
#14
Mar 03, 2026
DECLARATION of Deportation Officer Ana Juarez re 13 Response. (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
Main Document:
DECLARATION
#15
Apr 30, 2026
FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 04/30/26 RECOMMENDING that the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be denied. Referred to Judge Dena M. Coggins. Objections due within 14 days of service of these findings and recommendations. (Deputy Clerk VLC)
#16
Jun 11, 2026
ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 6/11/2026 ADOPTING 15 Findings and Recommendations and DENYING the 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus.(ICE California City) CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk RRB)
#17
Jun 11, 2026
Judgment
Main Document:
Judgment
Parties
Chestnut
Party
(HC) Trivedi
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