Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-02091

#1

Mar 16, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Maninder Sandhu. (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#2

Mar 16, 2026

MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Maninder Sandhu. (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#3

Mar 16, 2026

MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Maninder Sandhu. (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#4

Mar 17, 2026

PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 4/20/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk KEZ) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#5

Mar 17, 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: 03/17/2026)

#6

Mar 17, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 3/17/2026: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ). On review the issues raised in Count 1 of the Petition appear to mirror those previously addressed by the Court in many prior cases. See Garcia Mariagua v. Chestnut, No. 1:25-cv-01744-DJC-CSK; Ortega v. Noem, No. 1:25-cv-01663-DJC-CKD; Lopez v. Lyons, No. 2:25-cv-03174-DJC-CKD. Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE on or before March 23, 2026, as to why the Court should not grant a writ of habeas corpus as to Count 1 by filing a return as provided in 28 U.S.C. § 2243. In such a return, Respondents identify any factual or legal issues in this case that render it distinguishable from the Court's prior orders listed above and justify denying the petition, or indicate this matter is not substantively distinguishable. This matter is not set for a hearing though the Court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. The Clerk of the Court shall serve a copy of this Order together with a copy of Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 on the United States Attorney. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

Mar 17, 2026

Service by Mail

Mar 17, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order served on Maninder Sandhu. (Deputy Clerk GJM)

Mar 17, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Maninder Sandhu. (Deputy Clerk KEZ)

Mar 17, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

Mar 26, 2026

Service by Mail

Mar 26, 2026

Minute Order

#11

Apr 07, 2026

06 - HC/Order Requiring Respondent to File a Response

Apr 07, 2026

Service by Mail

#13

Apr 21, 2026

Appoint Counsel

#14

Apr 28, 2026

ORDER and FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 4/27/26 GRANTING 2 Motion to Proceed IFP, DENYING 3 Motion to Appoint Counsel, and DENYING 13 Motion to Appoint Counsel. It is hereby RECOMMENDED that t he 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted; Petitioner (A-Number: 245-587-669) be provided a bond hearing within 5 days of the date of the court's order; Respondent be ordered to file a status report, within 5 days of the bond hear ing, confirming that the hearing occurred; and the Clerk of Court be ordered to enter judgment accordingly and close this case. Referred to Judge Daniel J. Calabretta. Objections due within 7 days of service of these Findings and Recommendations. (Deputy Clerk JAW)

Apr 28, 2026

Service by Mail

#15

Apr 29, 2026

Objections to Findings and Recommendations

#16

May 15, 2026

ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 5/14/26 ADOPTING the 14 Findings and Recommendations and GRANTING the 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus. Petitioner Maninder Sandhu (A-Number: 245-587-669) shall be provided a bond hea ring within 14 days of the date of the Court's order. Respondent is ordered to file a status report, within five days of the bond hearing, confirming that the hearing occurred. The Clerk of Court is ordered to enter judgment accordingly and close this case. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk VLK)

#17

May 15, 2026

Judgment

May 15, 2026

Service by Mail

#20

Jun 05, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

Jun 05, 2026

Service by Mail

Jun 05, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief