Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00078

(HC) Flores v. Chestnut

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Case Information

Filed: January 05, 2026
Assigned to: Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to: Chi Soo Kim
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity: March 11, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 05, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Respondents by Rosalina Flores. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12724456) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit List, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit G, # 10 Exhibit H) (Pamilla, Thomas) Modified on 1/8/2026 (KS). (Entered: 01/05/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 06, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 2/9/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk CRM) (Entered: 01/06/2026)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#3
Jan 07, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on January 7, 2026: Petitioner requests this Court issue a writ ordering Respondents to immediately release Petitioner. If Petitioner seeks emergency relief and intends to file a motion for a temporary restraining order ("TRO"), Petitioner shall file her motion as soon as possible and no later than Friday, January 9, 2026. If Petitioner does not intend to file a TRO, she shall notify the Court immediately at mkrueger@caed.uscourts.gov. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk MDK) (Entered: 01/07/2026)
Jan 07, 2026
Minute Order
#4
Jan 08, 2026
ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 1/8/2026 DIRECTING Respondents to file an answer or motion to dismiss within 7 days from the date of this Order and DIRECTING the Clerk of the Court to serve a copy of this order, the form Consent to P roceed Before United States Magistrate Judge and a copy of Petitioner's application for a writ of habeas corpus on the United States Attorney. Respondent shall file the consent form by 2/6/2026. Respondents shall include with the answer or motio n to dismiss any and all transcripts or other documents relevant to the determination of the issues presented in the application. Petitioner's reply/traverse to an answer or opposition to a motion to dismiss, if any, is due within 7 days after being served with a copy of Respondent's answer or motion to dismiss. A reply by Respondent to an opposition to a motion to dismiss is due within 7 days after being served with opposition. (Deputy Clerk OML)
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#5
Jan 08, 2026
CONSENT or DECLINE ISSUED: due by 2/6/2026. (Deputy Clerk VLC) (Entered: 01/08/2026)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#7
Jan 15, 2026
NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Sam Stefanki, GOVT on behalf of All Respondents. Attorney Stefanki, Sam added. (Stefanki, Sam) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#8
Jan 15, 2026
RESPONSE by Respondents to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 4 Order. (Stefanki, Sam) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
Jan 26, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#13
Feb 24, 2026
FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Chi Soo Kim on 02/24/2026 RECOMMENDING that the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted, respondents be required to immediately release petitioner Rosalina Flores from detention under the previously imposed conditions of release, and that respondents be enjoined and restrained from re-detaining petitioner unless they demonstrate, by clear and convincing evidence at a pre-deprivation bond hearing before a neutral decisionmaker, th at petitioner is a flight risk or danger to the community such that her physical custody is legally justified. It is also RECOMMENDED that if respondents have custody of petitioner's documents (e.g. identification, passport, work permit, Social Security Card, etc.) or possessions, respondents be ordered to return those to petitioner at the time of release, that within 7 days of the adoption of these findings and recommendations, respondents be ordered to file a status report addressing peti tioner's status, and that judgment be entered in favor of the Petitioner and the Clerk be directed to close this case. Referred to Judge Troy L. Nunley. Objections due within 7 days after being served with these findings and recommendations. (Deputy Clerk KS)
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations
#14
Mar 04, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
Main Document: Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#15
Mar 11, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 3/10/2026 ADOPTING 13 The Findings and Recommendations in full; Respondents are required to immediately release Petitioner Rosalina Flores from detention under the previously imposed condit ions of release. Respondents are enjoined and restrained from re-detaining petitioner unless they demonstrate, by clear and convincing evidence at a pre-deprivation bond hearing before a neutral decisionmaker, that petitioner is a flight risk or da nger to the community such that her physical custody is legally justified. Respondents shall file, within 7 days of the date of this order, a status report addressing petitioner's status. Judgment is entered in favor of the petitioner, and the Clerk of the Court is directed to close this case. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk LMS)
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations
#16
Mar 11, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment

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Chestnut
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(HC) Flores
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