Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01102
(HC) Saleh Hendi v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: February 09, 2026
Assigned to:
Dale Alan Drozd
Referred to:
Chi Soo Kim
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 04, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 09, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Polly Kaiser, Kristi Noem by Malek Jaafer Saleh Hendi. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12877358) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice to Appear, # 2 Exhibit Notice of Custody Determination, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Kniffin, Margot) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 09, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 3/16/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk RMG) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#3
Feb 09, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Anthony Andrews for Pamela Bondi,Anthony Andrews for Christopher Chestnut,Anthony Andrews for Polly Kaiser,Anthony Andrews for Kristi Noem (Andrews, Anthony) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#4
Feb 09, 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: 02/09/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#5
Feb 10, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 2/10/2026: A review of the 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus reveals that petitioner is seeking immediate relief. Petitioner is DIRECTED to file a properly supported motion for temporary restraining order that complies with the Local Rules if petitioner seeks emergency relief. (Deputy Clerk PAB) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
Feb 10, 2026
Minute Order
#6
Feb 11, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
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Certificate / Proof of Service
#7
Feb 11, 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: 02/11/2026)
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CONSENT/DECLINE
#8
Feb 20, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
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Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#11
Mar 04, 2026
Findings and Recommendations
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Findings and Recommendations
Parties
Chestnut
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(HC) Saleh Hendi
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