Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00479
(HC) Cornejo Gomez v. Chestnut
Completed
Case Information
Filed: January 20, 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
Completed: February 12, 2026
Last Activity:
February 12, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 20, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Pamela Jo Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Polly Kaiser, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem by Diego Abdul Cornejo Gomez.(Gonzalez, Brianna) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 20, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Diego Abdul Cornejo Gomez. (Gonzalez, Brianna) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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CIVIL
Jan 20, 2026
PAYMENT for habeas petition filing fee in the amount of $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12783707. (Gonzalez, Brianna)
#3
Jan 21, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 2/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#4
Jan 22, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 1/22/2026: (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., J.S.H.M. v. Wofford, No. 1:25-CV-01309-JLT-SKO (HC) (E.D. Cal. Oct. 16, 2025); Ortiz Donis v. Chestnut, No. 1:25-CV-01228-JLT-SAB (HC), 2025 WL 32879514 (E.D. Cal. Oct. 9, 2025); M.R.R. v. Chestnut, No. 1:25-CV-01517-JLT (HC), 2025 WL 3265446 (E.D. Cal. Nov. 24, 2025). On or before January 28, 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 J.S.H.M. v. Wofford, Ortiz Donis v. Chestnut, and M.M.R. v. Chestnut and justify denying the petition, or indicate the matter is not substantively distinguishable. By January 23, 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: 01/22/2026)
#5
Jan 22, 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. (Gonzalez, Brianna) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
Jan 22, 2026
Minute Order
#6
Jan 23, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
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Certificate / Proof of Service
#7
Jan 28, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Charles Campbell, GOVT for Pamela Jo Bondi,Charles Campbell, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Charles Campbell, GOVT for Polly Kaiser,Charles Campbell, GOVT for Todd M. Lyons,Charles Campbell, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Campbell, Charles) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#8
Jan 28, 2026
OPPOSITION by Respondents Pamela Jo Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Polly Kaiser, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Campbell, Charles) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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OPPOSITION
#9
Jan 29, 2026
Findings and Recommendations
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Findings and Recommendations
#10
Feb 09, 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: 02/09/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#11
Feb 12, 2026
Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations
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Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations
#12
Feb 12, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Parties
Chestnut
Party
(HC) Cornejo Gomez
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