Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00584
(HC) Gonzalez Rico v. Chestnut
Completed
Case Information
Filed: January 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to:
Erica Grosjean
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: February 25, 2026
Last Activity:
February 25, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 23, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Alonso Gonzalez Rico. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12801384) (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 23, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Alonso Gonzalez Rico. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jan 23, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Alonso Gonzalez Rico. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document:
CIVIL
#4
Jan 23, 2026
Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
Main Document:
Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#5
Jan 23, 2026
CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Alonso Gonzalez Rico re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document:
Certificate / Proof of Service
#6
Jan 23, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Entry Only) 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). Petitioner asserts that he has been detained since December 11, 2025 (Doc. 2 at 3), about 45 days ago. He fails to explain his delay in seeking his request for a temporary restraining order or why despite this delay, the Court should treat the situation as an emergency. Thus, the TRO request is untimely, and it is DENIED. Local Rule 231(b). The Court refers the matter to the assigned magistrate judge for a determination on the merits. The Court sets the following briefing schedule, which may be modified by the magistrate judge as needed. Respondents SHALL file their responsive pleading within 30 days. Petitioner may file a traverse no later than 15 days after the respondents file their brief.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 signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on January 23, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Jan 23, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
#7
Jan 30, 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: 01/30/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#8
Feb 22, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#9
Feb 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. (Anonymous) (Entered: 02/22/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#10
Feb 23, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document:
Dismiss
#11
Feb 23, 2026
REPLY by Alonso Gonzalez Rico re 10 Motion to Dismiss. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
Main Document:
REPLY
#13
Feb 25, 2026
Judgment
Main Document:
Judgment
Parties
Chestnut
Party
(HC) Gonzalez Rico
Party