Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00407
(HC) Singh v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: January 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Kirk E. Sherriff
Referred to:
Sheila K. Oberto
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: February 20, 2026
Last Activity:
February 20, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 16, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Respondents by Nimratbir Singh. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12774126) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Siguenza, Joseph) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Jan 16, 2026
ASSOCIATION of COUNSEL by Nimratbir Singh. Attorney Nocos, Reuben Lagbao added. (Nocos, Reuben) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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ASSOCIATION
#3
Jan 20, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 2/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#4
Jan 21, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 1/21/2026: (Text Only Entry). The Court has reviewed petitioner's 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus. The Court has addressed the legal issues raised by the 1 petition on previous occasions. See e.g., Doc. 20, Clene C.D. v. Robbins, No. 1:25-CV-01463-KES-SKO (HC) (E.D. Cal. Jan. 12, 2025); Bilal A. v. Wofford, No. 1:25-CV-01715-KES-HBK (HC), 2025 WL 3648366 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 16, 2025); W.V.S.M. v. Wofford, No. 1:25-CV-01489-KES-HBK (HC), 2025 WL 3236521 (E.D. Cal. Nov. 19, 2025). On or before January 26, 2026, respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE as to whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that render it distinguishable from the Court's prior orders in Clene C.D. v. Robbins, Bilal A. v. Wofford, and W.V.S.M. v. Wofford and justify denying the petition, or indicate the matter is not substantively distinguishable. By January 22, 2026, to the extent not already accomplished, petitioner's counsel is directed: (1) to serve respondents with a copy of the petition, the accompanying papers, and a copy of this Order, by e-mail 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. Pending the Court's decision, and unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that respondents shall not transfer petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (noting court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). (Deputy Clerk WAK) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Jan 21, 2026
Minute Order
#5
Jan 22, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
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Certificate / Proof of Service
#6
Jan 26, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Pamela Bondi,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Polly Kaiser,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Todd Lyons,Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#7
Jan 26, 2026
RESPONSE to 4 ORDER to SHOW CAUSE by Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Polly Kaiser, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
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RESPONSE
#8
Jan 28, 2026
Findings and Recommendations
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Findings and Recommendations
#9
Feb 11, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
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Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#10
Feb 13, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Kirk E. Sherriff on 2/13/2026: Petitioner may file a reply to respondents' 9 objections by February 19, 2026. (Voyles, J.) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
Feb 13, 2026
Minute Order
#11
Feb 19, 2026
REPLY by Nimratbir Singh re 9 Objections to Findings and Recommendations. (Nocos, Reuben) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
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REPLY
#12
Feb 20, 2026
Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
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Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#13
Feb 20, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Parties
Chestnut
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(HC) Singh
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