Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00669

(HC) Kumar 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: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity: March 09, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 26, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Moises Becerra, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi by Parveen Kumar. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12811505) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Kaur, Simranjit) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 26, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Parveen Kumar. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Declaration, # 3 TRO Checklist)(Kaur, Simranjit) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jan 27, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 3/2/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk jn) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#5
Jan 27, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND ORDER 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 ). Based on the current record, it appears Petitioner has demonstrated likely success on at least one of his claims and that some form of immediate relief may be appropriate. Thus, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are ordered to show cause in writing no later than February 2, 2026 why the Court should not grant Petitioner's motion for a temporary restraining order. Any response SHALL directly address whether this case is distinguishable from the numerous cases in which this Court has ordered preliminary injunctive 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 reply no later than February 5, 2026. The Court further directs the parties to indicate on or before their respective filing deadlines (1) whether they are requesting a hearing; (2) whether they agree to convert the request for a TRO into a preliminary injunction without further briefing; and (3) whether they believe the Court may rule on the merits of the Petition without additional briefing. 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 TODAY, January 27, 2026, to the extent not already accomplished, Petitioner is directed: (1) to serve Respondents with a copy of the Petition, the motion for temporary restraining order, and accompanying papers, 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)
#6
Jan 27, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Calvin Lee, GOVT for Moises Becerra,Calvin Lee, GOVT for Pamela Bondi,Calvin Lee, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Calvin Lee, GOVT for Todd Lyons,Calvin Lee, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Lee, Calvin) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#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. (Lee, Calvin) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
Jan 27, 2026
Minute Order
#9
Feb 10, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
Main Document: Order on Motion for TRO
#12
Mar 09, 2026
Findings and Recommendations
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations

Parties

Chestnut
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(HC) Kumar
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