Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01456
(HC) Saini v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: February 19, 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 19, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 19, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Sergio Albarran, Pamela Jo Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem by Manish Saini. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12930318) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Yasrebi, Arash) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 19, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Manish Saini. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Memorandum, # 4 Declaration)(Yasrebi, Arash) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
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 FMN) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document:
Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#4
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
#5
Feb 19, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Kirk E. Sherriff on 2/19/2026: The Court has reviewed petitioner's 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus and 2 motion for temporary restraining order. The Court has previously addressed the legal issues raised by the 2 motion for temporary restraining order. See e.g., Crispin M.C. v. Noem, No. 1:25-CV-01487-KES-HBK (HC), 2026 WL 70553 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 8, 2026); J.A.C.P. v. Wofford, No. 1:25-CV-01354-KES-SKO (HC), 2025 WL 3013328 (E.D. Cal. Oct. 27, 2025); Lepe v. Andrews, 801 F. Supp. 3d 1104 (E.D. Cal. 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 distinguish it from the Court's prior orders in Crispin M.C. v. Noem, J.A.C.P. v. Wofford and Lepe v. Andrews and justify denying the motion, or indicate the matter is not substantively distinguishable. Respondents shall state their position as to whether the 2 motion for temporary restraining order should be converted into a motion for preliminary injunction and whether they request a hearing on the 2 motion. By 12 p.m. on February 20, 2026, to the extent not already accomplished, petitioner's counsel is directed: (1) to serve respondents with a copy of the petition, the motion for temporary restraining order, 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. Counsel for respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. 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"). (Voyles, J.) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Feb 19, 2026
Minute Order
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