Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-03577

(HC) Pizarro Merjildo v. Chestnut

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Case Information

Filed: May 09, 2026
Assigned to: Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to: Stanley A. Boone
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:1651 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity: June 18, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
May 10, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against All Defendants by JUDITH ROSSI PIZARRO MERJILDO,. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13303514) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Aldana, Francisco) (Entered: 05/10/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
May 10, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by JUDITH ROSSI PIZARRO MERJILDO,. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Aldana, Francisco) (Entered: 05/10/2026)
Main Document: MOTION
#3
May 11, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk MCF) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document: Immigration New Case Documents
#4
May 11, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) The Court has reviewed the Petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1) and the related request for emergency injunctive relief (Doc. 2). Based on the current record, it appears Petitioner (A File #: 246-010-770) is likely to succeed on at least one of his claims and that some form of immediate relief may be appropriate. Thus, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are ordered to show cause in writing no later than May 18, 2026, why the Court should not grant Petitioner's motion for a temporary restraining order. Any response SHALL provide the Court with copies of referenced/relevant portions of Petitioner's A-File and other supporting documents, including available documentation related to any asserted violations of release conditions. Petitioner may file a reply no later than May 22, 2026. The Court further directs the parties to indicate on or before their respective filing deadlines (1) whether they are requesting a hearing; (2) whether they agree to convert the request for a TRO into a preliminary injunction without further briefing; and (3) whether they request additional briefing on the merits of the petition. Depending on the content of the filings, the Court may set a hearing or may rule on the papers.In the meantime, unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the United States nor transfer Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (noting the court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). Given the exigent circumstances, the Court finds that this order is warranted to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and any subsequent order and finds that Petitioner has satisfied the factors governing the issuance of such preliminary relief.No later than close of business tomorrow, 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, and accompanying papers, along with a copy of this Order, by e-mail (noting Petitioner's name and A-File number in the memo line) 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 signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on May 11, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
#5
May 11, 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: 05/11/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
May 11, 2026
OPPOSITION by Respondents Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit IJ order)(Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document: OPPOSITION
May 11, 2026
Minute Order
#8
Jun 01, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
Main Document: Reply to Response to Motion
#9
Jun 12, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#10
Jun 12, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
#11
Jun 16, 2026
Notice of Appeal
Main Document: Notice of Appeal
#12
Jun 17, 2026
Appeal Processed to USCA
Main Document: Appeal Processed to USCA
#13
Jun 18, 2026
USCA Case Number
Main Document: USCA Case Number

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Chestnut
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(HC) Pizarro Merjildo
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