Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00331
(HC) Singh v. Chestnut
Completed
Case Information
Filed: January 15, 2026
Assigned to:
Daniel J. Calabretta
Referred to:
Sean C. Riordan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: February 04, 2026
Last Activity:
February 04, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 15, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Respondents by Major Singh. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12768361) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Siguenza, Joseph) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 16, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE to Attorney Joseph John Siguenza re 1 Civil Cover Sheet: Your document is not formatted properly, please flatten your PDF and re-file a properly formatted PDF. For information on how toflatten a pdf, please refer to our website under CM/ECF E-Filing > PDF Information > Page 7. If you need assistance, please contactthe CM/ECF help desk at 866-884-5444. (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
#3
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)
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Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#4
Jan 16, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 1/16/2026: On January 15, 2026, Petitioner filed a 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Petitioner's prayer for relief includes a request that the Court order Respondents to release Petitioner "immediately" from their custody. (ECF No. 1 at 8.) 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: 01/16/2026)
#5
Jan 16, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#6
Jan 16, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Major Singh. (Nocos, Reuben) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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CIVIL
Jan 16, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#7
Jan 26, 2026
EXHIBIT B to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Major Singh. (Nocos, Reuben) Modified on 1/30/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 01/26/2026)
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EXHIBIT
#8
Jan 30, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#9
Jan 30, 2026
Memorandum in Support of Motion
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Memorandum in Support of Motion
#10
Jan 30, 2026
Exhibit
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Exhibit
#11
Jan 31, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 1/31/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 8 ). The Court intends to rule 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 8 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Respondents shall file any Opposition to the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order on or before February 4, 2026. Petitioner may file a Reply on or before February 5, 2026. 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 provide the Petitioner's full name and A number to the US Attorney's Office by January 31, 2026, at 5:00 P.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: 01/31/2026)
Jan 31, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#12
Feb 01, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Pamela Bondi,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Polly Kaiser,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Todd Lyons,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/01/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#13
Feb 01, 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. (Anonymous) (Entered: 02/01/2026)
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CONSENT/DECLINE
#14
Feb 01, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
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Certificate / Proof of Service
#15
Feb 02, 2026
OPPOSITION to 8 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Respondents re 1/31/2026 Minute Order. (Williams, Jonathan) Modified on 2/3/2026 (KLY). (Entered: 02/02/2026)
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OPPOSITION
#16
Feb 03, 2026
REPLY by Major Singh to Respondents' 15 Opposition to Motion for TRO. (Nocos, Reuben) Modified on 2/4/2026 (KLY). (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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REPLY
#17
Feb 04, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
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Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#18
Feb 04, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Parties
Chestnut
Party
(HC) Singh
Party