Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-02463

(HC) Romero-Rubido v. Chestnut

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Case Information

Filed: March 31, 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
Completed: April 02, 2026
Last Activity: April 02, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Mar 31, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Moises Becerra, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Kristi Noem by Reinier Romero-Rubido. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13115598) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Salgado, Mario) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 31, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Reinier Romero-Rubido. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibits, # 4 Declaration, # 5 Trochecklist, # 6 TRO Proposed Order, # 7 PI Proposed Order)(Salgado, Mario) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Mar 31, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 5/4/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk MCF) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document: Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#4
Mar 31, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Kirk E. Sherriff on 3/31/2026: (Text Only Entry). The Court has reviewed the 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus and 2 motion for temporary restraining order. The Court has previously addressed the legal issues raised by claim one of the 1 petition. See e.g., Elmer Joel M. C. v. Wofford, No. 1:25-CV-01622-KES-CDB (HC), 2025 WL 3501200 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 6, 2025); Clene C.D. v. Robbins, No. 1:25-CV-01463-KES-SKO (HC), 2026 WL 84302 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 12, 2026); W.V.S.M. v. Wofford, No. 1:25-CV-01489-KES-HBK (HC), 2025 WL 3236521 (E.D. Cal. Nov. 19, 2025); Bilal A. v. Wofford, No. 1:25-CV-01715-KES-HBK (HC), 2025 WL 3648366 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 16, 2025); Marina V.N. v. Robbins, No. 1:25-CV-01845-KES-SKO (HC), 2025 WL 3701960 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 21, 2025). The Court intends to rule directly on the 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus, with the understanding that the Court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the 2 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."); Dzhabrailov v. Decker, No. 20-CV-3118 (PMH), 2020 WL 2731966, at *4 (S.D.N.Y. May 26, 2020) (considering preliminary injunction and merits of habeas petition simultaneously). On or before April 2, 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 Elmer Joel M. C. v. Wofford, Clene C.D. v. Robbins, W.V.S.M. v. Wofford, Bilal A. v. Wofford, and Marina V.N. v. Robbins and justify denying the petition, or indicate the matter is not substantively distinguishable. By March 31, 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"). (Deputy Clerk VMG) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
#5
Mar 31, 2026
CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Reinier Romero-Rubido re 4 Minute Order,,,,,,,,,,,,. (Salgado, Mario) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document: Certificate / Proof of Service
Mar 31, 2026
Minute Order
#6
Apr 01, 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: 04/01/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#7
Apr 01, 2026
OPPOSITION by Respondents Moises Becerra, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Kristi Noem. (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 04/01/2026)
Main Document: OPPOSITION
#8
Apr 02, 2026
Order Dismissing Case
Main Document: Order Dismissing Case
#9
Apr 02, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment

Parties

Chestnut
Party
(HC) Romero-Rubido
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