Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01189
(HC) Avagyan v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: February 10, 2026
Assigned to:
Dale Alan Drozd
Referred to:
Jeremy D. Peterson
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 13, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 10, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Attorney General of the United States, Pamela Bondi, Erik Bonnar, California City Detention Center, Christopher Chestnut, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by ARMAN AVAGYAN. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12888214) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet JS-44)(Hacobian, Sarah) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 11, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 3/16/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk CM) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#3
Feb 11, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Calvin Lee, GOVT for Pamela Bondi,Calvin Lee, GOVT for Erik Bonnar,Calvin Lee, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Calvin Lee, GOVT for Todd Lyons,Calvin Lee, GOVT for Kristi Noem,Calvin Lee, GOVT for U.S. Department of Homeland Security,Calvin Lee, GOVT for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Lee, Calvin) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#4
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
#5
Feb 12, 2026
06 - HC/Order Requiring Respondent to File a Response
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06 - HC/Order Requiring Respondent to File a Response
#6
Feb 12, 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: 02/12/2026)
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CONSENT/DECLINE
#7
Feb 12, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#8
Feb 13, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 2/13/2026: On 2/12/2026, petitioner filed a 7 motion to expedite consideration of the 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus. If petitioner seeks emergency relief, then petitioner is DIRECTED to file a properly supported motion for temporary restraining order in compliance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rules of the Eastern District of California by Tuesday, 2/17/2026, at 5 PM. (Deputy Clerk PAB) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
Feb 13, 2026
Minute Order
#9
Feb 26, 2026
ANSWER by to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents. (Lee, Calvin) Modified on 2/27/2026 (KLY). (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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ANSWER
#10
Mar 02, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
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Reply to Response to Motion
#11
Mar 05, 2026
Findings and Recommendations
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Findings and Recommendations
#12
Mar 13, 2026
Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
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Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#13
Mar 13, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Parties
Chestnut
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(HC) Avagyan
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