Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00529
(HC) Pelayo Ramirez v. Chestnut
Completed
Case Information
Filed: January 22, 2026
Assigned to:
Dena M. Coggins
Referred to:
Chi Soo Kim
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Completed: March 18, 2026
Last Activity:
March 18, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 22, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Defendants by Alejandro Pelayo Ramirez. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12791354) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Knox, Lisa) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 22, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE to Attorney Lisa Knox re: Civil Cover Sheet, ECF No. 1-3: Your document is not formatted properly, please flatten your PDF and re- file a properly formatted PDF. For information on how to flatten a pdf, please refer to our website under CM/ECF E-Filing > PDF Information > Page 7. If you need assistance, please contact the CM/ECF help desk at 866-884-5444. (Deputy Clerk OFR) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
#3
Jan 22, 2026
Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
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Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#4
Jan 22, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Alejandro Pelayo Ramirez. (Knox, Lisa) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document:
CIVIL
#5
Feb 03, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
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Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#6
Feb 03, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE: The Court has served the Petition (ECF No. 1 ) and 2/3/2026 Minute Order (ECF No. 5 ) to respondents via email at usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. (Deputy Clerk AW) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
#7
Feb 04, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Calvin Lee, GOVT for Sergio Albarran,Calvin Lee, GOVT for Pam Bondi,Calvin Lee, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Calvin Lee, GOVT for Todd Lyons,Calvin Lee, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Lee, Calvin) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#8
Feb 04, 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: 02/04/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#9
Feb 04, 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: 02/04/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#10
Feb 10, 2026
ANSWER/RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents. (Lee, Calvin) Modified on 2/11/2026 (KLY). (Entered: 02/10/2026)
Main Document:
ANSWER/RESPONSE
#11
Feb 12, 2026
REPLY by Alejandro Pelayo Ramirez re 10 Response. (Knox, Lisa) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
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REPLY
#12
Mar 03, 2026
Amended Complaint
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Amended Complaint
#13
Mar 06, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#14
Mar 11, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 3/11/2026: The court has reviewed Petitioner's 12 First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 13 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. In that Motion, Petitioner states he was detained on 6/30/2025, over 180 days before filing that Motion. Petitioner does not provide an adequate explanation as to why he did not seek injunctive relief sooner. Notably, Local Rule 231(b) states: "In considering a motion for a temporary restraining order, the Court will consider whether the applicant could have sought relief by motion for preliminary injunction at an earlier date without the necessity for seeking last-minute relief by motion for temporary restraining order." Because Petitioner's 13 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order is untimely, the court will CONVERT that Motion to a 13 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Further, the court has previously addressed the legal issues raised by Count Two of the 12 Petition. See e.g., Selis Tinoco v. Noem, 1:25-cv-01762-DC-JDP, 2025 WL 3567862 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 14, 2025), Labrador-Prato v. Noem, 1:25-cv-01598-DC-SCR, 2025 WL 3458802 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 2, 2025), and D.L.C. v. Wofford, 1:25-cv-01996-DC-JDP, 2026 WL 25511 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 5, 2026). The court is contemplating ruling directly on the 12 Petition, with the understanding that the court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(2) ("Before or after beginning the hearing on a motion for a preliminary injunction, the court may advance the trial on the merits and consolidate it with the hearing."); see also 28 U.S.C. § 2243 ("The court shall summarily hear and determine the facts, and dispose of [a petitioner's habeas petition] as law and justice require."); A.R. v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-cv-00551-KES-SAB, 2026 WL 227112, at *1 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 28, 2026) (considering preliminary injunction and merits of habeas petition simultaneously). Respondents shall file an Opposition or Statement of Non-Opposition to the 13 Motion for Preliminary Injunction by 12:00 PM on 3/16/2026. In their response, Respondents shall substantively address whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that materially distinguish it from the court's prior orders listed above. Petitioner may file a Reply by 12:00 PM on 3/17/2026. Both parties should address whether they oppose the court ruling directly on the Petition, albeit as to Count Two only, to the extent a ruling on that Count entitles Petitioner to the relief sought in the Petition. The matter is not set for a hearing though the court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS) (Entered: 03/11/2026)
Mar 11, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings
#15
Mar 16, 2026
Opposition to Motion
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Opposition to Motion
#16
Mar 16, 2026
REPLY by Alejandro Pelayo Ramirez re 15 Opposition to Motion. (Knox, Lisa) (Entered: 03/16/2026)
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REPLY
#17
Mar 18, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#18
Mar 18, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Parties
Chestnut
Party
(HC) Pelayo Ramirez
Party