Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00370

(HC) Wafaie v. Chestnut

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Case Information

Filed: January 19, 2026
Assigned to: Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to: Sheila K. Oberto
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity: April 09, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 19, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Defendants by Numan Wafaie. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12776475) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Sullivan Engen, Abigail) (Entered: 01/19/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 19, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Numan Wafaie. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Memorandum, # 6 TRO Checklist, # 7 Proposed Order re TRO, # 8 Proposed Order re Bond)(Sullivan Engen, Abigail) (Entered: 01/19/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jan 19, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 2/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk JJD) (Entered: 01/19/2026)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#4
Jan 20, 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.In the meantime, unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the United States nor transfer Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (noting the court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). Given the exigent circumstances, the Court finds that this order is warranted to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and any subsequent order and finds that Petitioner has satisfied the factors governing the issuance of such preliminary relief.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 20, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
#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 20, 2026
Minute Order
#7
Jan 26, 2026
Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Opposition to Motion
#8
Jan 27, 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. (Stefanki, Sam) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#9
Jan 27, 2026
REPLY by Numan Wafaie re 7 Opposition to Motion. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Supplemental Declaration of Numan Wafaie)(Sullivan Engen, Abigail) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document: REPLY
#10
Jan 27, 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. (Preciado, Jazmin) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#11
Feb 02, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
Main Document: Order on Motion for TRO
#12
Feb 12, 2026
STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER Briefing Schedule by Numan Wafaie. (Preciado, Jazmin) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
Main Document: STIPULATION
#13
Feb 15, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
#14
Feb 17, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) No later than noon on February18, 2026, the respondents SHALL file a report indicating that the Petitioner has been released from custody or explaining why he has not. The Court will presume that the failure to respond as ordered means that the respondents agree that the Court should order them to release the petitioner from custody signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on February 17, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Feb 17, 2026
Minute Order
#15
Feb 18, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Stefanki, Sam) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document: STATUS
#16
Mar 10, 2026
Findings and Recommendations
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations
#17
Mar 19, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
Main Document: Objections to Findings and Recommendations
Mar 23, 2026
Order Reassigning Case
#19
Apr 09, 2026
Findings and Recommendations AND Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations AND Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

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Chestnut
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(HC) Wafaie
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