Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01102
(HC) Saleh Hendi v. Chestnut
Completed
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
Completed: March 13, 2026
Last Activity:
July 06, 2026
Parties:
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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)
Main Document:
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)
Main Document:
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
#9
Feb 26, 2026
ANSWER (Return) to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and OPPOSTION to All Relief by All Respondents. (Andrews, Anthony) Modified on 3/3/2026 (KS). (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Main Document:
ANSWER
#10
Mar 03, 2026
REPLY by Malek Jaafer Saleh Hendi re 9 Response. (Kniffin, Margot) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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REPLY
#11
Mar 04, 2026
Findings and Recommendations
#12
Mar 11, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
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Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#13
Mar 13, 2026
RESPONSE by Malek Jaafer Saleh Hendi to 12 Objections to Findings and Recommendations. (Kniffin, Margot) (Entered: 03/13/2026)
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RESPONSE
#14
Mar 13, 2026
Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations
#15
Mar 13, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
#16
Jun 11, 2026
Attorney Fees
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Attorney Fees
#17
Jun 11, 2026
Memorandum in Support of Motion
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Memorandum in Support of Motion
#18
Jun 24, 2026
Opposition to Motion
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Opposition to Motion
#19
Jul 06, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
Main Document:
Reply to Response to Motion
Parties
Chestnut
Party
(HC) Saleh Hendi
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