Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01501
(HC) Rijal v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: February 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Dena M. Coggins
Referred to:
Allison Claire
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: February 26, 2026
Last Activity:
February 26, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 21, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem by Shreedhar Rijal. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12939826) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 02/21/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Feb 21, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Shreedhar Rijal. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Checklist for TRO, # 2 Declaration with Exhibits, # 3 Proposed Order)(Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 02/21/2026)
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MOTION
#3
Feb 23, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 3/30/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk CM) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#4
Feb 23, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Charles Campbell, GOVT for Pamela Bondi,Charles Campbell, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Charles Campbell, GOVT for Todd Lyons,Charles Campbell, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Campbell, Charles) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#5
Feb 23, 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: 02/23/2026)
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CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
Feb 23, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by the Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 2/23/2026: 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 Count Two of the Petition. See e.g., Selis Tinoco v. Noem, 1:25-cv-01762-DC-JDP, 2025 WL 3567862 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 14, 2025), Labrador-Prato v. Noem, 1:25-cv-01598-DC-SCR, 2025 WL 3458802 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 2, 2025), and D.L.C. v. Wofford, 1:25-cv-01996-DC-JDP, 2026 WL 25511 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 5, 2026). The court is contemplating ruling directly on the 1 Petition, with the understanding that the court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the 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."); A.R. v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-cv-00551-KES-SAB, 2026 WL 227112, at *1 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 28, 2026) (considering preliminary injunction and merits of habeas petition simultaneously). Respondents shall file an Opposition or Statement of Non-Opposition to the 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by 12:00 PM on 2/25/2026. In their response, Respondents shall substantively address whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that materially distinguish it from the court's prior Orders listed above. Petitioner may file a Reply by 12:00 PM on 2/26/2026. Both parties should address whether they oppose the court ruling directly on the Petition, albeit as to Count Two only, to the extent a ruling on that Count entitles Petitioner to the relief sought in the Petition. If Petitioner has not already served a copy of the Petition and Motion by email to the U.S. Attorney's Office at their email address (usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov), Petitioner's Counsel shall do so by no later than 5:00 PM on 2/23/2026. The matter is not set for a hearing though the court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk CRS) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
#7
Feb 23, 2026
CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Shreedhar Rijal. Attorney Adhikari, Laxman added.. Attorney Adhikari, Laxman added as counsel of record. (Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
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Certificate / Proof of Service
Feb 23, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings
#8
Feb 24, 2026
OPPOSITION by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Campbell, Charles) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
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OPPOSITION
#9
Feb 26, 2026
REPLY by Shreedhar Rijal re 6 Minute Order,,,,,,,,,, Set Motion and F&R Deadlines/Hearings,,,,,,,,,. (Adhikari, Laxman) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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REPLY
#10
Feb 26, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
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Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#11
Feb 26, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Parties
Chestnut
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(HC) Rijal
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