Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-00793

(HC) Rivas Serrano v. Chestnut

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Case Information

Filed: January 29, 2026
Assigned to: Daniel J. Calabretta
Referred to: Jeremy D. Peterson
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 27, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jan 29, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Hairo Valentin Rivas Serrano. (Deputy Clerk AMW) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 30, 2026
Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
Jan 30, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 2 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Hairo Valentin Rivas Serrano. (Deputy Clerk AMW)
Jan 30, 2026
Service by Mail
#3
Jan 31, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 1/31/2026: This matter is REFERRED to the assigned Magistrate Judge for all further proceedings consistent with E.D. Cal. L.R. 302(c)(17). IT IS SO ORDERED. [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 01/31/2026)
Jan 31, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Minute Order served on Hairo Valentin Rivas Serrano. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
Jan 31, 2026
Minute Order
Jan 31, 2026
Service by Mail
#4
Feb 02, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut. (Rodriguez, Camilo) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#5
Feb 02, 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: 02/02/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
Feb 05, 2026
Order Dismissing Complaint with Leave to Amend
Main Document: Order Dismissing Complaint with Leave to Amend
Feb 05, 2026
Service by Mail
Feb 05, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Order served on Hairo Valentin Rivas Serrano, together with a new habeas petition form and an application to proceed in forma pauperis. (Deputy Clerk LMS)
#7
Feb 23, 2026
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document: Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#8
Feb 23, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#9
Feb 23, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 2/23/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 7 ) and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 8 ). Given Petitioner's request for immediate via a temporary restraining order, the Court withdraws the reference of this matter for purposes of resolving that Motion. 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; Lopez v. Lyons, No. 2:25-cv-03174-DJC-CKD. The Court intends to rule directly on the 7 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 8 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-03118-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 26, 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. This matter is not set for a hearing though the Court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. The Clerk of the Court shall serve a copy of this Order together with a copy of Petitioner's amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 and the motion on the United States Attorney. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
Feb 23, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Feb 23, 2026
Service by Mail
Feb 23, 2026
RECEIPT number 200017225 for $5.00 for Filing fee from Hairo Valentin Rivas Serrano. (Deputy Clerk VLK)
Feb 23, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 9 Minute Order served on Hairo Valentin Rivas Serrano. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
#11
Feb 25, 2026
OPPOSITION to 8 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Respondents; RESPONSE to the 7 First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit: Form I-213)(Rodriguez, Camilo) Modified on 2/25/2026 (KLY). (Entered: 02/25/2026)
Main Document: OPPOSITION
#12
Feb 25, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
Main Document: Certificate / Proof of Service
#13
Feb 25, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#14
Feb 25, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
Feb 25, 2026
Service by Mail
Feb 25, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 13 Order, 14 Judgment served on Hairo Valentin Rivas Serrano. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
#15
Feb 27, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)

Parties

Chestnut
Party
(HC) Rivas Serrano
Party