Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-02984
(HC) M.Y.D. v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: April 20, 2026
Assigned to:
Dale Alan Drozd
Referred to:
Edmund F. Brennan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: August 25, 2026
Last Activity:
August 25, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 20, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Defendants by Amira MYD. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13209407) (Zarone, Jacob) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 21, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE to Attorney Jacob Zarone re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas: Under Local Rule 200, every complaint, amended complaint, or other document initiating a civil action shall be accompanied by a completed civil cover sheet, on a form available from the Clerk and on the Court's website. Please file your civil cover sheet. If you need assistance, please contact the CM/ECF help desk at 866-884-5444. (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
#3
Apr 21, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 5/26/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk MCF) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
#4
Apr 21, 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: 04/21/2026)
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CONSENT/DECLINE
#5
Apr 21, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Attorney Camilo Rodriguez, GOVT added for All Respondents. Attorney Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT terminated. (Rodriguez, Camilo) Modified on 4/23/2026 (KS). (Entered: 04/21/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#6
May 04, 2026
ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Edmund F. Brennan on 5/4/2026. The Clerk of the Court shall serve a copy of this order on the United States Attorney. Respondents' answer/response to the § 2241 petition is due no later than 7 days from the date of this order. Petitioner's reply is due 4 days after being served with the answer. (Deputy Clerk LMS) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
#7
May 11, 2026
ANSWER to PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Sergio Albarran, Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Rodriguez, Camilo) Modified on 5/12/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document:
Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#8
May 15, 2026
REPLY by Amira M.Y.D. re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 6 Order, 7 Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Zarone, Jacob) (Entered: 05/15/2026)
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REPLY
#9
Aug 06, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED UNDER PSEUDONYM by Amira M.Y.D. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Zarone, Jacob) Modified on 8/7/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 08/06/2026)
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Miscellaneous Relief
#10
Aug 07, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Magistrate Judge Edmund F. Brennan on 8/7/2026: The court has received Petitioner's Motion for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonym, ECF 9 . Respondents are DIRECTED to file a responsive pleading within 5 days and Petitioner may file a Reply, if any, within 2 days of respondents filing. SO ORDERED. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk MCF) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Aug 07, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#11
Aug 11, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Yu, GOVT for Respondents. (Yu, Jonathan) Modified on 8/12/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
#12
Aug 11, 2026
STATEMENT of NON-OPPOSITION to 9 Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym by Respondents. (Yu, Jonathan) Modified on 8/12/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 08/11/2026)
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STATEMENT
#13
Aug 17, 2026
ORDER and FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Edmund F. Brennan on 8/17/2026 GRANTING 9 Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym and RECOMMENDING that 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted; that within 7 days of the date of the District Court's Order adopting the Findings and Recommendations, respondents be ordered to provide petitioner with a bond hearing before an immigration judge where respondents shall bear the burden of establishing that petitioner presents a danger to the community or flight risk justifying petitioner's continued detention; that Petitioner's request for attorney fees and costs be denied without prejudice to bringing a properly noticed and supported motion; that the Clerk of Court be directed to serve the District Court's order on the California City Detention Facility; and that Judgment be entered in favor of petitioner and the Clerk be directed to close the case. Referred to District Judge Dale A. Drozd. Objections due within 7 days after being served with these findings and recommendations. (Deputy Clerk HAH) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
#14
Aug 24, 2026
OBJECTIONS to FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS 13 by Respondents Sergio Albarran, Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Yu, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#15
Aug 25, 2026
ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 8/25/2026 ADOPTING the 13 findings and recommendations issued on 8/17/2026 in full and GRANTING petitioner's 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus. Respondent is ORDERED to provide petitioner with a bond hearing before an immigration judge within 7 days of the date of entry of this order, where respondents will bear the burden of establishing that petitioner poses a danger to the community or a risk of flight by clear and convincing evidence. The Clerk of the Court is directed to serve a copy of this order on the California City Detention Facility, enter judgment in favor of petitioner, and close this case. CASE CLOSED. (cc: California City) (Deputy Clerk KLY) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
#16
Aug 25, 2026
JUDGMENT dated *8/25/2026* pursuant to order signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 8/25/2026 in favor of Petitioner. (Deputy Clerk KLY) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
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Judgment
Parties
Chestnut
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(HC) M.Y.D.
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