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Case Information
Filed: February 19, 2026
Assigned to:
Daniel J. Calabretta
Referred to:
Chi Soo Kim
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity:
February 19, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 19, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Fenhong Du. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12926769) (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 19, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Fenhong Du. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Feb 19, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Fenhong Du. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
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CIVIL
#4
Feb 19, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 3/26/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk OR) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#5
Feb 19, 2026
CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Fenhong Du re 3 Civil Cover Sheet, 2 MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document:
Certificate / Proof of Service
#6
Feb 19, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Imi Zaidi, GOVT for Pam Bondi,Imi Zaidi, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Imi Zaidi, GOVT for Todd M. Lyons,Imi Zaidi, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Zaidi, Imi) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#7
Feb 19, 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: 02/19/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#8
Feb 19, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 2/19/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2 ). Respondents shall file any Opposition to the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order on or before February 25, 2026. Petitioner may file a Reply on or before March 5, 2026. Both parties should address whether they oppose conversion of the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order to a Motion for Preliminary Injunction. The 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 and the motion as well as provide the Petitioner's full name and A number to the US Attorney's Office by February 19, 2026, at 2:00 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 ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Feb 19, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
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Chestnut
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(HC) Du
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