Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-02195

(HC) Moreno Gomez v. Chestnut

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Case Information

Filed: March 20, 2026
Assigned to: Daniel J. Calabretta
Referred to: Allison Claire
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: June 29, 2026
Last Activity: July 09, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Mar 20, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Respondents by Tania Moreno Gomez. (Deputy Clerk AMW) Modified on 3/25/2026 (KS). (Entered: 03/23/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Mar 20, 2026
RECEIPT number 100007621 for $5.00 for Habeas Filing Fee. (Deputy Clerk AMW)
#2
Mar 23, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 4/27/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk AMW) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#3
Mar 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: 03/23/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#4
Mar 23, 2026
[DISREGARD - see ECF No. 5] MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 3/23/2026: (Text Only Entry). (Deputy Clerk GJM) Modified on 3/23/2026 (GJM). (Entered: 03/23/2026)
#5
Mar 23, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 3/23/2026: This matter is REFERRED to the assigned Magistrate Judge for all further proceedings consistent with E.D. Cal. L.R. 302(c)(17). IT IS SO ORDERED. [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
Mar 23, 2026
Minute Order
Mar 23, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 2 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Tania Moreno Gomez. (Deputy Clerk AMW)
Mar 23, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Minute Order served on Tania Moreno Gomez. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
Mar 23, 2026
Service by Mail
#6
Mar 24, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 03/24/2026. Petitioner, Tania Moreno Gomez (A# not listed), a self-represented immigration detainee, filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 and paid the filing fee. ECF No. 1 . The court has reviewed the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, which asserts petitioner's detention violates the Immigration and Nationality Act ("INA")and the Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause and seeks, among other things, her immediate release. Because petitioner may be entitled to the requested relief if the claimed violations are proved, respondents will be served with the § 2241 petition and directed to show cause why the writ should not be granted by filing an answer/return. The Clerk of the Court shall serve a copy of this order together with a copy of petitioner's application for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 on the United States Attorney. Respondents are directed to file an answer/return within 14 days from the date of this order, which shall substantively address whether there are any factual or legal issues that materially distinguish this case from Perez v. Warden, 2:26-cv-0873 DJC AC, 2026 WL 788131 (E.D. Cal. March 20, 2026) and E.L.D.M. v. Becerra, No. 1:25-cv-1906 DJC JDP, 2025 WL 3707140 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 22, 2025), with respect to Count 1 (violation of the INA). If respondents dispute any factual representations in the operative petition, they shall include with the answer/return any and all documents necessary to support their view of the facts. Petitioner's reply/traverse, if any, is due within 7 days of being served a copy of the respondents' answer/return. Respondents shall NOT TRANSFER petitioner outside of this judicial district, pending further order of the court. See 28 U.S.C. § 1651(a) (establishing the All Writs Act which empowers the federal courts to "issue all writs necessary or appropriate in aid of their respective jurisdictions...."); see also F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (emphasizing that federal courts have the power to "to preserve the court's jurisdiction or maintain the status quo by injunction pending review of an agency's action"). (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk JAA) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Mar 24, 2026
Service by Mail
Mar 24, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order served on Tania Moreno Gomez. (Deputy Clerk JAA)
Mar 24, 2026
Minute Order
#7
Apr 07, 2026
MOTION to DISMISS All Respondents Other than Petitioner's Immediate Custodian by Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Black, Lauren) Modified on 4/16/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document: Dismiss
#8
Apr 07, 2026
RETURN to PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Black, Lauren) Modified on 4/16/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document: Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#9
May 03, 2026
[DISREGARD - Wrong Document Attached] 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) Modified on 5/8/2026 (KS). (Entered: 05/03/2026)
Main Document: [DISREGARD
#10
May 03, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Attorney Haddy Abouzeid, GOVT added for All Respondents. Attorney Lauren Black, GOVT terminated. (Black, Lauren) Modified on 5/8/2026 (KS). (Entered: 05/03/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#11
Jun 01, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Robert Anthony Fuentes for Pamela Bondi,Robert Anthony Fuentes for Christopher Chestnut,Robert Anthony Fuentes for Todd Lyons,Robert Anthony Fuentes for Kristi Noem, attorney Haddy Abouzeid, GOVT terminated (Abouzeid, Haddy) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#12
Jun 18, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 06/18/2026. The court checked the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Online Detainee Location System and was unable to locate petitioner. Within three days, respondents shall file a status report regarding petitioner's custody, including whether he has been released and/or removed, and if so, when and where. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk JAA) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
#13
Jun 18, 2026
STATUS REPORT by All Respondents. (Fuentes, Robert) Modified on 6/24/2026 (KS). (Entered: 06/18/2026)
Main Document: STATUS
Jun 18, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 12 Minute Order served on Tania Moreno Gomez. (Deputy Clerk JAA)
Jun 18, 2026
Service by Mail
Jun 18, 2026
Minute Order
#14
Jun 26, 2026
FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Allison Claire RECOMMENDING that the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted; that Respondents immediately release petitioner from custody with her documents and possessions, that respondents be enjoined and restrained from re-detaining petitioner; that within 3 days of an order adopting these findings and recommendations, respondents be required to file a notice of compliance; and that 7 respondents' Motion to Dismiss be denied; that clerk enter judgment for petitioner and close case. Referred to Judge Daniel J. Calabretta; Objections to these F&Rs due within 3 days. (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations
#15
Jun 27, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Respondents, attorney Robert Anthony Fuentes terminated. (Hemesath, Audrey) Modified on 7/7/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 06/27/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#16
Jun 27, 2026
OBJECTIONS to 14 FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS by Respondents (Hemesath, Audrey) Modified on 6/29/2026 (AJB). (Entered: 06/27/2026)
Main Document: Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#17
Jun 29, 2026
ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 06/29/26 ADOPTING 14 Findings and Recommendations in full and GRANTING the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus as follows: Respondents shall IMMEDIATELY RELEASE petitioner Tania Moreno Gomez 241-229-705 from custody; RETURN all of petitioner's documents and possessions upon release from custody, and FILE a notice of compliance within 3 days, confirming petitioner's release from custody and the return of his documents and possessions. Respondents are ENJOINED and RESTRAINED from attempting to re-detain petitioner unless they comply with the requirements under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), the Constitution, and any other laws or treaties of the United States; DENYING 7 Motion to dismiss; this Order does not address the circumstances in which respondents may detain petitioner in the event petitioner becomes subject to an executable final order of removal. Clerk to serve California City Detention Facility, enter judgment for Petitioner, and close this case (cc: CCDF). CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Main Document 17 replaced on 6/29/2026) (AJB). (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations AND Order on Motion to Dismiss
#18
Jun 29, 2026
JUDGMENT dated *06/29/26* pursuant to order signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 06/29/26. (Deputy Clerk AJB) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document: Judgment
Jun 29, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 18 Judgment and 17 Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations served on Tania Moreno Gomez. (Deputy Clerk AJB)
Jun 29, 2026
Service by Mail
#20
Jun 30, 2026
NOTICE of NON-COMPLIANCE Re Petitioner's Continued Detention by Tania Moreno Gomez. (Deputy Clerk OML) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#19
Jul 01, 2026
NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE by Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Hemesath, Audrey) Modified on 7/10/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Compliance
#21
Jul 02, 2026
NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE re 17 Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations,,,,, Order on Motion to Dismiss,,,,, Findings and Recommendations (Order),,,, by Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Compliance
Jul 09, 2026
MAIL RETURNED as Return to Sender, Not Deliverable as Addressed, Unable to Forward: 18 Judgment and 17 Findings and Recommendations (Order) sent to Tania Moreno Gomez. (Deputy Clerk AKP)

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(HC) Moreno Gomez
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