Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-01494

#1

Feb 23, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Jose Rodriguez Cruz. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12940677) (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#2

Feb 23, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Jose Rodriguez Cruz. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#3

Feb 23, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Jose Rodriguez Cruz. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#4

Feb 23, 2026

ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. (Deputy Clerk SSA) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#5

Feb 23, 2026

CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Jose Rodriguez Cruz re 2 MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 3 Civil Cover Sheet. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#6

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)

#7

Feb 23, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Kirk E. Sherriff 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 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 25, 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 February 23, 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: 02/23/2026)

#8

Feb 23, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Needle for Pam Bondi,Jonathan Needle for Christopher Chestnut,Jonathan Needle for Todd M. Lyons,Jonathan Needle for Kristi Noem (Needle, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#9

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)

Feb 23, 2026

Minute Order

#10

Feb 24, 2026

RESPONSE to 7 ORDER to SHOW CAUSE by Pam Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Needle, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#11

Feb 24, 2026

REPLY by Jose Rodriguez Cruz re 10 Response to Order to Show Cause. (Beles, Robert) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#12

Feb 28, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

Mar 02, 2026

Minute Order