Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00227

(HC) K C v. Chestnut

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Case Information

Filed: January 12, 2026
Assigned to: Daniel J. Calabretta
Referred to: Chi Soo Kim
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Completed: February 13, 2026
Last Activity: February 13, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jan 12, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem by Khim Prasad K C. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12750809) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 12, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 2/17/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Order re Consent) (Deputy Clerk OFR) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#3
Jan 13, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 1/13/2026: On January 12, 2026, Petitioner filed a 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Petitioner violation of his due process rights based on prolonged detention of over a year. (ECF No. 1 at 12.) If Petitioner seeks emergency relief, Petitioner is DIRECTED to file a motion for temporary restraining order as soon as practicable, but no later than fourteen (14) days from this order. If no motion is filed in that time, this matter shall be referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 302(c)(17). [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
Jan 13, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#4
Jan 15, 2026
DECLARATION of Laxman Adhikari. (Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
Main Document: DECLARATION
#5
Jan 27, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#6
Jan 28, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 1/28/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2 ). The Court is contemplating ruling directly on the claims raised in the underlying 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus that overlap with those addressed in the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, with the understanding that the Court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Respondents shall file any Opposition to the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order on or before February 5, 2026. Petitioner may file a Reply on or before February 9, 2026. Both parties should address whether they oppose the Court ruling directly on those claims in the petition that overlap with the Motion or, in the alternative, to conversion of the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order to a Motion for Preliminary Injunction. The matter is not set for a hearing though the Court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. Petitioner's counsel is DIRECTED to send a copy of the petition and the motion as well as provide the Petitioner's full name and A number to the US Attorney's Office by January 29, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., at their email usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. Petitioner's Counsel shall file a such proof of service on the docket. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
Jan 28, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#7
Feb 02, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
Main Document: Certificate / Proof of Service
#8
Feb 05, 2026
OPPOSITION to 5 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order bu Respondents. Attorney Lee, Justin added. (Lee, Justin) Modified on 2/6/2026 (KLY). (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document: OPPOSITION
#9
Feb 12, 2026
REPLY by Khim Prasad K C re 8 Response. (Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
Main Document: REPLY
#10
Feb 13, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#11
Feb 13, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment

Parties

Chestnut
Party
(HC) K C
Party