Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00656

(HC) Rugama v. Chestnut

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Case Information

Filed: January 26, 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: March 03, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 26, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Moises Becerra, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Kristi Noem by Ricardo Javier Rugama. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12809292) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Salgado, Mario) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 26, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Ricardo Javier Rugama. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibits, # 4 Declaration, # 5 Trochecklist, # 6 TRO Proposed Order, # 7 PI Proposed Order)(Salgado, Mario) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jan 26, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 3/2/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk RMG) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#4
Jan 26, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Brittany Gunter for Moises Becerra,Brittany Gunter for Pamela Bondi,Brittany Gunter for Christopher Chestnut,Brittany Gunter for Kristi Noem (Gunter, Brittany) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#5
Jan 26, 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. (Gunter, Brittany) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
Jan 27, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Entry Only) ORDER DENYING TRO ANDORDER PREVENTING TRANSFER PENDING FURTHER COURT ORDERAND ORDER FOR STAY OF REMOVAL PENDING FURTHER COURT ORDERThe 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 they have been detained since December 10, 2025. Despite having been detained for more than six weeks, Petitioner fails to explain adequately the delay in seeking a temporary restraining order or why this delay should cause this Court to treat the situation as an emergency. Thus, the TRO request is untimely, and it is DENIED. See 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. Therein, Respondents are directed to address whether this case is distinguishable from the numerous cases in which this Court has granted habeas relief and SHALL provide the Court with copies of any portions of Petitioner's A-File or related supervision records Respondents rely upon. Petitioner may file a traverse no later than 15 days after 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. No later than tomorrow, January 28, 2026, to the extent not already accomplished, Petitioner is directed: (1) to serve Respondents with a copy of the Petition, 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 27, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
#7
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. (Salgado, Mario) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#8
Jan 27, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
Main Document: Certificate / Proof of Service
Jan 27, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
#9
Feb 09, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#10
Feb 09, 2026
SUPPLEMENT by Ricardo Javier Rugama re 9 MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. (Salgado, Mario) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
Main Document: SUPPLEMENT
#11
Feb 10, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) The Court received, considered and denied the motion for temporary restraining order (Doc. 2) filed on January 26, 2026. Plaintiff has now filed another motion for temporary restraining order asserting that he has not been provided adequate medical attention. (Doc. 9) No later than February 17, 2026, Respondents SHALL file a report explaining the medical conditions the petitioner is experiencing and the treatment he has received for them signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on February 10, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
Feb 10, 2026
Minute Order
#12
Feb 17, 2026
Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Opposition to Motion
Feb 19, 2026
Minute Order
#15
Feb 20, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document: Dismiss
#17
Feb 23, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion to Dismiss AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion to Dismiss AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Mar 03, 2026
Minute Order

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Chestnut
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(HC) Rugama
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