Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01182
(HC) Ortiz-Chavez v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: February 10, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to:
Stanley A. Boone
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
August 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 10, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Tania Vanessa Ortiz Chavez by Tania Vanessa Ortiz Chavez. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12886177) (Cummings, Robert) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 10, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Tania Vanessa Ortiz Chavez. (Cummings, Robert) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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CIVIL
#3
Feb 10, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Tania Vanessa Ortiz Chavez. (Cummings, Robert) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Feb 10, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 3/16/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk AMW) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#6
Feb 10, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Anthony Andrews for Moises Becerra,Anthony Andrews for Pamela Bondi,Anthony Andrews for Christopher Chestnut,Anthony Andrews for Kristi Noem (Andrews, Anthony) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#7
Feb 10, 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: 02/10/2026)
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CONSENT/DECLINE
#8
Feb 10, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Entry Only) The Court has reviewed the Petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1) and the related request for emergency injunctive relief (Doc. 3). Petitioner asserts that she has been detained since June 21, 2025 (Doc. 3 at 3), more than 7 months ago. She does not explain her delay in seeking her request for a temporary restraining order or why despite this delay, the Court should treat the situation as an emergency. Thus, the TRO request is untimely, and it is DENIED. Local Rule 231(b). The Court refers the matter to the assigned magistrate judge for a determination on the merits. The Court sets the following briefing schedule, which may be modified by the magistrate judge as needed. Respondents SHALL file their responsive pleading within 30 days. Petitioner may file a traverse no later than 15 days after the respondents file their brief.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 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 relief signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on February 10, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
Feb 10, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
#11
Apr 28, 2026
FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS to Grant in Part and Deny in Part 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Direct Respondents to Provide Petitioner With Bond Hearing signed by Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone on 4/28/2026. Referred to Judge Thurston. Objections to F&R due within 14 days. (Deputy Clerk AML)
#12
May 11, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
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Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#13
May 12, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
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Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#14
May 13, 2026
ORDER ADOPTING 11 Findings and Recommendations, GRANTING IN PART Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Directing Respondents to Provide Petitioner with Bond Hearing, and Directing Clerk of Court to Close Case signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 5/13/2026. (Deputy Clerk JPX)
#15
May 13, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
#16
Jun 03, 2026
Ex Parte Application
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Ex Parte Application
Jun 04, 2026
Minute Order
#20
Jun 05, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
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Reply to Response to Motion
Jun 05, 2026
Minute Order
Jun 08, 2026
Minute Order
#22
Jun 10, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#25
Jun 18, 2026
ORDER GRANTING 16 Petitioner's Motion to Enforce Judgment; and DIRECTING Respondents to Provide New Substantive Bond Hearing, signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 6/18/2026. Within 14 days of the date of service of this or der, unless Petitioner consents to a later date, Respondents are ordered to provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing before an immigration judge that complies with the requirements set forth in Singh v. Holder, 638 F.3d 1196 (9th Cir. 2011), where "the government must prove by clear and convincing evidence that [Petitioner] is a flight risk or a danger to the community to justify denial of bond," id. at 1203. In the event Petitioner is "determined not t o be a danger to the community and not to be so great a flight risk as to require detention without bond," the immigration judge should consider Petitioner's financial circumstances and alternative conditions of release. Hernandez v. Ses sions, 872 F.3d 976, 1000 (9th Cir. 2017). Prior to the bond hearing, the Petitioner SHALL receive at least 72 hours-notice of the scheduled hearing, SHALL have the right to be represented by counsel at the hearing and SHALL be entitled to appear at the hearing. If his counsel has filed an appearance in the immigration proceedings, Respondents SHALL ensure that counsel receives at least 72 hours-notice of the scheduled hearing. Respondents SHALL file a report with the Court confirming that counsel for Petitioner has received at least 72 hours-notice of the scheduled hearing. (Deputy Clerk OFR)
Jul 06, 2026
Minute Order
Jul 10, 2026
Minute Order
#30
Jul 31, 2026
Reopen Case
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Reopen Case
Aug 03, 2026
Minute Order
#32
Aug 10, 2026
Extension of Time
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Extension of Time
#35
Aug 19, 2026
Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#37
Aug 24, 2026
Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
#38
Aug 24, 2026
Notice of Compliance
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Notice of Compliance
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