Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00324

(HC) Lamichhane v. Chestnut

Completed

Case Information

Filed: January 15, 2026
Assigned to: Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to: Christopher D. Baker
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Completed: February 23, 2026
Last Activity: February 23, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jan 15, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 16, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 2/20/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#3
Jan 16, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Amit Lamichhane. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration with Exhibits, # 2 Proposed Order)(Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Jan 16, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) The Court has reviewed the Petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1) and the related request for emergency injunctive relief (Doc. 2). Based on the current record, it appears Petitioner is likely to succeed on at least one of his claims and that some form of immediate relief may be appropriate. Thus, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are ordered to show cause in writing no later than January 26, 2026 why the Court should not grant Petitioner's motion for a temporary restraining order. Any response SHALL provide the Court with copies of referenced/relevant portions of Petitioner's A-File and other supporting documents, including available documentation related to any asserted violations of release conditions. Petitioner may file a reply no later than January 30, 2026. The Court further directs the parties to indicate on or before their respective filing deadlines (1) whether they are requesting a hearing; and (2) whether they agree to convert the request for a TRO into a preliminary injunction without further briefing. Depending on the content of the filings, the Court may set a hearing or may rule on the papers.No later than close of business today, to the extent not already accomplished, Petitioner's counsel is directed: (1) to serve Respondents with a copy of the Petition, the motion for temporary restraining order, and accompanying papers, along with a copy of this Order, by e-mail (noting Petitioner's name and A-File number in the memo line) to all appropriate recipients including the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California, with a copy to usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov, and by overnight mail; and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on January 16, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Jan 16, 2026
Minute Order
#5
Jan 20, 2026
06 - HC/Order Requiring Respondent to File a Response
Main Document: 06 - HC/Order Requiring Respondent to File a Response
#6
Jan 20, 2026
09 - Order Re Consent or Request for Reassignment
Main Document: 09 - Order Re Consent or Request for Reassignment
#7
Jan 26, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Todd Lyons,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#8
Jan 26, 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. (Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#9
Jan 26, 2026
RESPONSE to 4 ORDER to SHOW CAUSE by Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut. Attorney Hemesath, Audrey Benison added. (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#10
Jan 30, 2026
REPLY by Amit Lamichhane re 9 Response to Order to Show Cause. (Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document: REPLY
#11
Feb 04, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
Main Document: Order on Motion for TRO
#12
Feb 04, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#13
Feb 05, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher D. Baker on 02/05/2026: Following the presiding district judge's grant of a preliminary injunction and order providing for the parties' further briefing on the merits of the petition (Doc. 11 ), and in light of Respondents' notice of declination to file further briefing (Doc. 12 ), Petitioner is ordered to file any additional briefing on the merits of the petition within seven (7) days of entry of this order. The petition will be deemed fully briefed and submitted for decision before the undersigned following the later of the expiration of that deadline or the filing by Petitioner of any additional briefing. See Local Rule 230(g). (Deputy Clerk CRB) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Feb 05, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#14
Feb 18, 2026
Findings and Recommendations
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations
#15
Feb 18, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
Main Document: Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#16
Feb 23, 2026
ORDER ADOPTING 14 Findings and Recommendations and Granting in Part Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 02/21/2026. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
Main Document: ORDER
#17
Feb 23, 2026
JUDGMENT dated *02/23/2026* pursuant to order. (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
Main Document: JUDGMENT

Parties

Chestnut
Party
(HC) Lamichhane
Party