Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01411
(HC) Castellanos v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: February 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Kirk E. Sherriff
Referred to:
Sheila K. Oberto
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity:
July 10, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 17, 2026
(2241) PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Francisco Javier Lorenzo Castellanos. (Deputy Clerk CRM) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 18, 2026
ORDER AUTHORIZING IN FORMA PAUPERIS STATUS as to Francisco Javier Lorenzo Castellanos, signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 2/18/2026. (Deputy Clerk CRM) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document:
05 - HC/Order Authorizing IFP
#3
Feb 18, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 3/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk CRM) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document:
Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#4
Feb 18, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document:
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)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
Feb 18, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Prisoner New Case Documents, 2 Order Authorizing IFP Status served on Francisco Javier Lorenzo Castellanos. (Deputy Clerk CRM)
Feb 18, 2026
Service by Mail
#6
Feb 20, 2026
Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Feb 20, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Order served on Francisco Javier Lorenzo Castellanos. (Deputy Clerk CRM)
Feb 20, 2026
Service by Mail
#7
Mar 02, 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. (Deputy Clerk CRM) (Entered: 03/02/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#8
Mar 23, 2026
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document:
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#9
Mar 23, 2026
In Forma Pauperis
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#10
Mar 23, 2026
Appoint Counsel
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
Mar 26, 2026
Service by Mail
Mar 26, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 11 Order to Show Cause served on Francisco Javier Lorenzo Castellanos. (Deputy Clerk EF)
Apr 08, 2026
MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable, Released 3/31/26: 11 Order to Show Cause sent to Francisco Javier Lorenzo Castellanos at 22844 Virginia Blvd., California City, CA 93505. Notice of Change of Address due by 5/18/2026. (Deputy Clerk SSA)
May 04, 2026
Service by Mail
#14
Jul 10, 2026
Findings and Recommendations AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel
Jul 10, 2026
Service by Mail
Parties
Chestnut
Party
(HC) Castellanos
Party