Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00764

(HC) Ataman v. Chestnut

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Case Information

Filed: January 28, 2026
Assigned to: Daniel J. Calabretta
Referred to: Edmund F. Brennan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: February 05, 2026
Last Activity: February 05, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jan 29, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Yusuf Ataman. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12829439) (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 29, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Yusuf Ataman. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jan 29, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Yusuf Ataman. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: CIVIL
#4
Jan 29, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 3/5/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk SR) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#5
Jan 29, 2026
CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Yusuf Ataman re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: Certificate / Proof of Service
#6
Jan 29, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Shea Jon Kenny, GOVT for Pam Bondi,Shea Jon Kenny, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Shea Jon Kenny, GOVT for Todd M. Lyons,Shea Jon Kenny, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Kenny, Shea) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#7
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)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#8
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)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#9
Jan 31, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 1/31/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2 ). The issues raised in Count 2 of the Petition appear to mirror those previously addressed by the Court in many prior cases. See Garcia Mariagua v. Chestnut, No. 1:25-cv-01744-DJC-CSK; Ortega v. Noem, No. 1:25-cv-01663-DJC-CKD. The Court intends to rule directly on the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, with the understanding that the Court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the 2 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."); Dzhabrailov v. Decker, No. 20-CV-3118 (PMH), 2020 WL 2731966, at *4 (S.D.N.Y. May 26, 2020) (considering preliminary injunction and merits of habeas petition simultaneously). On or before February 4, 2026, Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE as to whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that render it distinguishable from the Court's prior orders listed above and justify denying the petition, or indicate this matter is not substantively distinguishable. Petitioner may file a reply on or before February 5, 2026. This matter is not set for a hearing though the Court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. Petitioner's counsel is DIRECTED to send a copy of the petition, the motion, and this order as well as provide the Petitioner's full name and A number to the US Attorney's Office by January 31, 2026, at 5:00 P.M., at their email usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. Petitioner's Counsel shall file a such proof of service on the docket. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 01/31/2026)
Jan 31, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#10
Feb 04, 2026
RESPONSE by Pam Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem to 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Kenny, Shea) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#11
Feb 05, 2026
REPLY by Yusuf Ataman re 10 Response. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document: REPLY
#12
Feb 05, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
Main Document: Minute Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#13
Feb 05, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment

Parties

Chestnut
Party
(HC) Ataman
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