Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01413
(HC) Zehtabi v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: February 18, 2026
Assigned to:
Daniel J. Calabretta
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:
February 18, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 18, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Defendants by Pedram Zehtabi. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit)(Barhoum, Ann) (Attachment 1 replaced on 2/18/2026) (CM). (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 18, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Pedram Zehtabi. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit)(Barhoum, Ann) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Feb 18, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 3/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk OR) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#4
Feb 18, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT for Sergio Albarran,Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT for Pamela Jo Bondi,Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT for Todd M. Lyons,Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Rodriguez, Camilo) (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)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
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
#7
Feb 18, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 2/18/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2 ). The issues raised in Count 1 of the Petition appear to mirror those previously addressed by the Court in many prior cases. See Garcia Mariagua v. Chestnut, No. 1:25-cv-01744-DJC-CSK; Ortega v. Noem, No. 1:25-cv-01663-DJC-CKD; Lopez v. Lyons, No. 2:25-cv-03174-DJC-CKD. The Court intends to rule directly on the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, with the understanding that the Court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(2) ("Before or after beginning the hearing on a motion for a preliminary injunction, the court may advance the trial on the merits and consolidate it with the hearing."); see also 28 U.S.C. § 2243 ("The court shall summarily hear and determine the facts, and dispose of [a petitioner's habeas petition] as law and justice require."); Dzhabrailov v. Decker, No. 20-cv-03118-PMH, 2020 WL 2731966, at *4 (S.D.N.Y. May 26, 2020) (considering preliminary injunction and merits of habeas petition simultaneously). 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 listed above and justify denying the petition, or indicate this matter is not substantively distinguishable. Petitioner may file a reply on or before February 24, 2026. This matter is not set for a hearing though the Court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. Petitioner's counsel is DIRECTED to send a copy of the petition, the motion, and this order as well as provide the Petitioner's full name and A number to the US Attorney's Office by February 18, 2026, at 4:00 P.M., at their email usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. Petitioner's Counsel shall file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
#8
Feb 18, 2026
CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Pedram Zehtabi. Attorney Barhoum, Ann F. added.. Attorney Barhoum, Ann F. added as counsel of record. (Barhoum, Ann) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
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Certificate / Proof of Service
Feb 18, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Feb 18, 2026
PAYMENT for habeas petition filing fee in the amount of $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12921453. (Barhoum, Ann)
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