Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01387
(HC) Rojas Masmela v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: February 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Kirk E. Sherriff
Referred to:
Sheila K. Oberto
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
February 27, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 13, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Pam Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, David Marin, Kristi Noem by Sergio Gustavo Rojas Masmela. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12904248) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (2023 NTA), # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Arroyo, Frances) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Feb 17, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 3/23/2026. (Deputy Clerk VMG) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#3
Feb 18, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 2/18/2026: (Text Only Entry). The Court has reviewed petitioner's 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus. The Court has addressed the legal issues raised by the 1 petition on previous occasions. See e.g., Doc. 20, Clene C.D. v. Robbins, No. 1:25-CV-01463-KES-SKO (HC) (E.D. Cal. Jan. 12, 2025); Bilal A. v. Wofford, No. 1:25-CV-01715-KES-HBK (HC), 2025 WL 3648366 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 16, 2025); W.V.S.M. v. Wofford, No. 1:25-CV-01489-KES-HBK (HC), 2025 WL 3236521 (E.D. Cal. Nov. 19, 2025). On or before February 23, 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 in Clene C.D. v. Robbins, Bilal A. v. Wofford, and W.V.S.M. v. Wofford and justify denying the petition, or indicate the matter is not substantively distinguishable. By February 19, 2026, to the extent not already accomplished, petitioner's counsel is directed: (1) to serve respondents with a copy of the petition, the accompanying papers, and a copy of this Order, by e-mail to all appropriate recipients including the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California, with a copy to usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov, and by overnight mail; and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Pending the Court's decision, and unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that respondents shall not transfer petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (noting court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). (Deputy Clerk WAK) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
#4
Feb 18, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Haddy Abouzeid, GOVT for Pam Bondi,Haddy Abouzeid, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Haddy Abouzeid, GOVT for David Marin,Haddy Abouzeid, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Abouzeid, Haddy) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#5
Feb 18, 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: 02/18/2026)
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CONSENT/DECLINE
Feb 18, 2026
Minute Order
#6
Feb 19, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#7
Feb 27, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
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Chestnut
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(HC) Rojas Masmela
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