Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00739

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Jan 28, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut, Moises Becerra, Kristi Noem, and Pamela Bondi by Berenice Salinas-Mondragon. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12825409) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Cummings, Robert) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#2

Jan 28, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Berenice Salinas-Mondragon. (Cummings, Robert) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#3

Jan 28, 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: 01/28/2026)

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Jan 28, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 1/28/2026: (Text Only Entry).ORDER FOR IMMEDIATE DISCLOSURE OF PETITIONER'S LOCATION AND HOSPITAL TO COUNSEL; ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (noon January 30, 2026 deadline);ORDER PREVENTING TRANSFER PENDING FURTHER COURT ORDER;ORDER FOR STAY OF REMOVAL PENDING FURTHER COURT ORDER 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 ). Based on the current record, the Court ORDERS Respondents to IMMEDIATELY disclose Petitioner's location and hospital to counsel. Respondents shall file a notice confirming compliance with that order by no later than 2 pm on January 29, 2026. In addition, it appears Petitioner has demonstrated likely success on at least one of her claims and that some form of immediate habeas relief may be appropriate. Thus, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are ordered to show cause in writing no later than noon on January 30, 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 4:00 p.m. on January 30, 2026 or may notify the Court that she waives a reply. 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 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, January 29, 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. (Clerk lbc) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

Jan 28, 2026

Minute Order

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Jan 29, 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 Kristi Noem (Lee, Calvin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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Jan 29, 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: 01/29/2026)

#8

Jan 29, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Joseph Barton for Moises Becerra,Joseph Barton for Pamela Bondi,Joseph Barton for Christopher Chestnut,Joseph Barton for Kristi Noem (Barton, Joseph) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#9

Jan 29, 2026

Notice (Other)

#10

Jan 30, 2026

RESPONSE to 5 ORDER to SHOW CAUSE by Moises Becerra, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

Reply to Response to Motion

#12

Feb 02, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

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Feb 02, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE., attorney Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT terminated (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#14

Feb 28, 2026

Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

#15

Mar 06, 2026

Amend the Complaint/Petition