Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01429
(HC) Espinoza-Gallo v. Chestnut
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Filed: February 18, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to:
Helena Barch-Kuchta
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity:
June 08, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 18, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by patricio espinoza. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12924413) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Guisti, Michael) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 18, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE to Attorney Michael L Guisti: Under Local Rule 200, every complaint, amended complaint, or other document initiating a civil action shall be accompanied by a completed civil cover sheet, on a form available from the Clerk and on the Court's website. Please file your civil cover sheet. If you need assistance, please contact the CM/ECF help desk at 866-884-5444. (Deputy Clerk CM) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
#3
Feb 18, 2026
Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#4
Feb 18, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Haddy Abouzeid, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Haddy Abouzeid, GOVT for U.S. Department of Homeland Security,Haddy Abouzeid, GOVT for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (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
#6
Feb 23, 2026
06 - HC/Order Requiring Respondent to File a Response
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06 - HC/Order Requiring Respondent to File a Response
#7
Mar 08, 2026
ASSOCIATION of ATTORNEY: Added attorney James Robert Conolly, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,James Robert Conolly, GOVT for U.S. Department of Homeland Security,James Robert Conolly, GOVT for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Conolly, James) (Entered: 03/08/2026)
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ASSOCIATION
#8
Mar 09, 2026
RESPONSE by Christopher Chestnut, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Conolly, James) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
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RESPONSE
#9
Mar 16, 2026
REPLY by Patricio Edison Expinoza-Gallo re 8 Response. (Guisti, Michael) (Entered: 03/16/2026)
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REPLY
#10
May 20, 2026
Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
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Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#11
May 27, 2026
SUPPLEMENT by Patricio Edison Expinoza-Gallo re 10 Order, Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings. (Guisti, Michael) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
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SUPPLEMENT
#12
May 29, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Robert Anthony Fuentes for Christopher Chestnut,Robert Anthony Fuentes for U.S. Department of Homeland Security,Robert Anthony Fuentes for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, attorney Haddy Abouzeid, GOVT terminated (Abouzeid, Haddy) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#13
Jun 08, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE., attorney James Robert Conolly, GOVT terminated (Conolly, James) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#14
Jun 08, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) signed by Magistrate Judge Helena M. Barch-Kuchta on 6/8/2026: Pursuant to the Court's May 20, 2026 Order, Respondents were ordered to file supplemental briefing within seven (7) days of service of Petitioner's supplemental briefing. (Doc. 10 ). Petitioner filed supplemental briefing on May 27, 2026. (Doc. 11 ). As of the date of this Order, Respondents have not submitted supplemental briefing. As soon as possible and no later than June 15, 2026, Respondents shall file supplemental briefing. (Deputy Clerk CLA) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Jun 08, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
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