Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-02834
(HC) Lopez Andrade v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: April 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to:
Sheila K. Oberto
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
April 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 13, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin by Ramon Lopez Andrade. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13177063) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(Molina, Vanessa) (Entered: 04/13/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Apr 13, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Ramon Lopez Andrade. (Molina, Vanessa) (Entered: 04/13/2026)
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CIVIL
#3
Apr 14, 2026
Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#4
Apr 15, 2026
Application for Pro Hac Vice and Proposed Order
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Application for Pro Hac Vice and Proposed Order
#5
Apr 16, 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: 04/16/2026)
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CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
Apr 16, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 4/16/2026: (Text Only Entry). The Court has reviewed petitioner's 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus. The Court has addressed the legal issues raised by the 1 petition on previous occasions. See e.g., R.P.V., v. Minga Wofford, et al., No. 1:26-CV-01010 JLT EPG (HC), 2026 WL 494748, at *2 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 23, 2026); Velasco v. Chestnut, No. 1:26-CV-01200 JLT SKO (HC), 2026 WL 542242 at *1 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 26, 2026); Elder Lopez Lopez, v. Christopher Chestnut, et al., No. 1:26-CV-01455-JLT-EPG, 2026 WL 640887 at *1 (E.D. Cal. Mar. 6, 2026); J.S.H.M. v. Wofford, No. 1:25-CV-01309-JLT-SKO (HC) (E.D. Cal. Oct. 16, 2025); Ortiz Donis v. Chestnut, No. 1:25-CV-01228-JLT-SAB (HC), 2025 WL 32879514 (E.D. Cal. Oct. 9, 2025); M.R.R. v. Chestnut, No. 1:25-CV-01517-JLT (HC), 2025 WL 3265446 (E.D. Cal. Nov. 24, 2025). On or before April 21, 2026, respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE as to whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that render it distinguishable from the Court's prior orders in J.S.H.M. v. Wofford, Ortiz Donis v. Chestnut, and M.M.R. v. Chestnut and justify denying the petition, or indicate the matter is not substantively distinguishable. By January 23, 2026, to the extent not already accomplished, petitioner's counsel is directed: (1) to serve respondents with a copy of the petition, 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 WAK) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
Apr 16, 2026
Minute Order
#7
Apr 21, 2026
Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#8
Apr 21, 2026
Certificate / Proof of Service
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Certificate / Proof of Service
#9
Apr 23, 2026
Findings and Recommendations
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Findings and Recommendations
#10
Apr 24, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
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Objections to Findings and Recommendations
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Chestnut
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(HC) Lopez Andrade
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