Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00127
(HC) Singh v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: January 08, 2026
Assigned to:
Dena M. Coggins
Referred to:
Sean C. Riordan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
April 30, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 08, 2026
2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Kristi Noem, Todd M. Lyons, Pam Bondi, Sergio Albarran, Christopher Chestnut by Jaswinder Singh. (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 08, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Jaswinder Singh. (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jan 08, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Jaswinder Singh. (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#4
Jan 09, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 2/12/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Order re Consent) (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
Main Document:
Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
Jan 09, 2026
Service by Mail
Jan 09, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Jaswinder Singh. (Deputy Clerk SSA)
#5
Jan 12, 2026
ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Sean C. Riordan on 01/09/2026 GRANTING Petitioner's 2 Motion to Proceed IFP and DENYING Petitioner's 3 Motion to Appoint Counsel without prejudice to renewal. Respondent is DIRECTED to file an answer/re turn within 14 days from the date of this order. If an answer/return is filed, Respondent shall include with the answer/return any and all transcripts or other documents relevant to the determination of the issues presented in the application. Petiti oner's reply/traverse, if any, is due within 7 days after being served a copy of Respondent's answer/return. Absent a further order of the court, the Petition will be taken under submission after the filing of the reply/traverse. In order to ensure this courts jurisdiction to resolve the pending § 2241 petition, Respondent shall not transfer Petitioner to another detention center outside of this judicial district, pending further order of the court. (Deputy Clerk KS)
Jan 12, 2026
Service by Mail
#7
Jan 28, 2026
Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document:
Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#8
Mar 02, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Sean C. Riordan on 3/2/2026: Parties must review this MINUTE ORDER document, which are FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. [See attached for details.] Referred to District Judge Dena Coggins. Objections to these Findings and Recommendations due within 7 days. (Deputy Clerk SH)
#9
Mar 02, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
Main Document:
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#10
Mar 02, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
Main Document:
Certificate / Proof of Service
Mar 02, 2026
Service by Mail
#11
Mar 18, 2026
ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 03/17/2026 ADOPTING the 8 Findings and Recommendations and GRANTING Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Within 14 days of issuance of this order, Respondents shall provide Pet itioner with a bond hearing before an immigration judge at which the government shall bear the burden of justifying Petitioner's continued detention by clear and convincing evidence. Respondents are FURTHER ORDERED to file a notice certifying co mpliance with the above provision within 7 days from the date of the bond hearing. If Petitioner is granted release on bond, Respondents shall return all of Petitioner's documents and possessions at the time of release. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk KS)
#12
Mar 18, 2026
Judgment
Main Document:
Judgment
Mar 18, 2026
Service by Mail
#13
Apr 21, 2026
ORDER to SHOW CAUSE signed by Magistrate Judge Sean C. Riordan on 4/20/2026 ORDERING respondents to show cause by 4/23/2026, why sanctions should not issue for failure to comply with Judge Coggin's order to file a notice of compliance. (Deputy Clerk KLY)
Apr 21, 2026
Service by Mail
Apr 30, 2026
Service by Mail
Apr 30, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Parties
Chestnut
Party
Singh
Party