Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00369
(HC) D.G.M. v. Chestnut
Completed
Case Information
Filed: January 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to:
Chi Soo Kim
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: January 30, 2026
Last Activity:
April 06, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 16, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Pamela J. Bondi, Chistopher Chestnut, Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Sergio Albarran, Todd Lyons by D.G. M.. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12773941) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit)(Arya, Reena) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 16, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by D.G. M.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit) (Arya, Reena) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jan 16, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED under a PSEUDONYM by D.G. M.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Arya, Reena) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Main Document:
Pseudonym
#4
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 JJD) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Main Document:
Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#5
Jan 17, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 1/16/2026 GRANTING 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Respondents must IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner David G.M. from custody. Respondents shall not impose any additional restrictions on him, unless such restrictions are determined to be necessary at a future pre-deprivation/custody hearing. 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 hearing before a neutral fact-finder. Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE by 01/23/2026 why this Court should not issue a preliminary injunction continuing this Order. Petitioner may file a reply, if any, by 01/27/2026. Petitioner is ORDERED to immediately serve this Order and all documents filed in this case to date on Respondents, including a copy via email to: usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. Petitioner shall file a proof of such service by 10:00 a.m. on 01/20/2026. (Deputy Clerk JJD) (Entered: 01/17/2026)
#6
Jan 19, 2026
CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by D.G. M.. Attorney Arya, Reena added.. Attorney Arya, Reena added as counsel of record. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Declaration)(Arya, Reena) (Entered: 01/19/2026)
Main Document:
Certificate / Proof of Service
#7
Jan 23, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document:
Dismiss
#8
Jan 23, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on January 23, 2026: The Court has reviewed and hereby GRANTS Petitioner's Motion to Proceed under a Pseudonym. (ECF No. 3 .) (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk MDK) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Jan 23, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Pseudonym
#9
Jan 30, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion to Dismiss AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#10
Jan 30, 2026
Judgment
Main Document:
Judgment
#11
Feb 06, 2026
Reconsideration
Main Document:
Reconsideration
#12
Feb 11, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion for Reconsideration
#14
Mar 30, 2026
Notice of Appeal
Main Document:
Notice of Appeal
#15
Apr 02, 2026
Appeal Processed to USCA
Main Document:
Appeal Processed to USCA
Apr 06, 2026
USCA Case Number
Parties
Chestnut
Party
(HC) D.G. M
Party