Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00360

(HC) Edith Johanna L.S. v. Chestnut

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Case Information

Filed: January 16, 2026
Assigned to: Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to: Carolyn K. Delaney
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity: June 29, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 16, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Respondents by Reina Isabel Montoya de Pantoja. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12773076) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Salgado, Mario) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 16, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Reina Isabel Montoya de Pantoja. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibits, # 4 Declaration, # 5 TRO Checklist, # 6 TRO Proposed Order, # 7 PI Proposed Order)(Salgado, Mario) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jan 16, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 2/20/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Order re Consent) (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#4
Jan 16, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 01/16/2026 GRANTING 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Respondents must IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Edith Johanna L.S. from custody under the same conditions as she was released pr eviously, prior to her 12/26/2025 detention. Respondents are ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections, including seven-days' notice and a pre-deprivation/custody he aring before a neutral decisionmaker. Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE by 01/28/2026 at 5:00pm why this Court should not issue a preliminary injunction continuing this order. Petitioner may file a reply, if any, by 1/29/2026 at noon. Petition er is ORDERED to immediately serve this Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause on Respondents at usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. Petitioner shall file proof of such service no later than 9 a.m. on 01/20/2026 at 9:00 am. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to update the docket to only list Petitioner's first two names and last initials. (Deputy Clerk JJD)
Main Document: Order on Motion for TRO AND Order to Show Cause
#5
Jan 20, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#6
Jan 20, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
Main Document: Certificate / Proof of Service
Jan 29, 2026
Minute Order
#11
Feb 03, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 2/2/2026 ISSUING the following PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION: Respondents shall not impose any additional restrictions on Petitioner Edith Johana L.S. unless such restrictions are determined to be nec essary at a future pre-deprivation/custody hearing. Respondents are ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections. The bond requirement of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c) is waived. This matter is referred back to the United States Magistrate Judge for a determination on the merits. (Deputy Clerk KEZ)
Main Document: Order
Feb 23, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Mar 03, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Mar 25, 2026
Findings and Recommendations
#18
Mar 31, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
Main Document: Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#19
Apr 22, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 4/21/2026 ADOPTING 17 Findings and Recommendations; GRANTING the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; and ORDERING the previously granted preliminary injunctive relief is made PERMANENT: Resp ondents are ENJOINED and RESTRAINED from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner, Edith Johanna Lugo Sepulveda, A# 246-626-489, absent compliance with constitutional protections, including 7 days' notice and a pre-deprivation hearing before a n eutral fact-finder where: Respondents show there are material changed circumstances which demonstrate that there is a significant likelihood of Petitioner's removal in the reasonably foreseeable future, or Respondents demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that Petitioner poses a danger to the community or a flight risk. At any such hearing, Petitioner shall be allowed to have counsel present. (cc ICE California City) CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk RRB)
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations AND Order AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
Apr 22, 2026
Judgment
#21
Jun 15, 2026
Attorney Fees
Main Document: Attorney Fees
#22
Jun 29, 2026
Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Opposition to Motion
Jun 29, 2026
Minute Order

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(HC) Edith Johanna L.S.
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