Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-03947
(HC) Pedro-Lorenzo v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: May 22, 2026
Assigned to:
Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to:
Sean C. Riordan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: June 03, 2026
Last Activity:
June 03, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 22, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Sergio Albarran, Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Lyons, Daren Margolin, Markwayne Mullin by Pedro Pedro-Lorenzo. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13363631) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Molina, Vanessa) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 22, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Pedro Pedro-Lorenzo. (Molina, Vanessa) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
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CIVIL
#3
May 22, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk ED) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
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Immigration New Case Documents
#4
May 22, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Anthony Andrews for Sergio Albarran,Anthony Andrews for Todd Blanche,Anthony Andrews for Christopher Chestnut,Anthony Andrews for Todd M. Lyons,Anthony Andrews for Daren K. Margolin,Anthony Andrews for Markwayne Mullin (Andrews, Anthony) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#5
May 26, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 5/26/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (ECF No. 1 .) Respondents shall file a response to the Habeas Petition by May 27, 2026. Any opposition must include Petitioner's full Form I-213, any orders of release or detention, any custody warrants or notices, and any other documents and portions of Petitioner's A-File relevant to the issues presented. Failure to timely respond will be construed as a non-opposition. See L.R. 230(c). Petitioner may file a reply by May 28, 2026. The matter is not set for hearing at this time. Pending the Court's ruling on the Habeas Petition, Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 608 (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."). (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk JRW) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
May 26, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#6
May 27, 2026
Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#7
May 29, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 5/29/2026: This matter is before the Court on Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (ECF No. 1 .) The matter is fully briefed. (See ECF Nos. 5, 6 ). As set forth in the Court's upcoming Order, the Habeas Petition is GRANTED. (ECF No. 1 .) Respondents are ORDERED to IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Pedro P.L. (A # 201-571-083) from custody under the same conditions he was released with prior to his current detention. At the time of release, Respondents must return all of Petitioner's documents and possessions. Respondents are ENJOINED and RESTRAINED from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections, including seven-days' notice and a pre-deprivation hearing. A written order will follow. The Clerk of Court is directed to serve California City Immigration Processing Center with a copy of this Order. (Text Only Entry)(cc: California City Immigration Processing Center) (Deputy Clerk JRW) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
May 29, 2026
Minute Order
#8
Jun 03, 2026
ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 6/1/2026 GRANTING 1 Petition for WRIT of Habeas Corpus. Respondents are ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections, including 7 days' notice and a pre-deprivation hearing before a neutral fact-finder where Respondents shows material changed circumstances demonstrate a significant likelihood of Petitioner's removal in the reasonably foreseeable future, or Respondents demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that the government's interest in protecting the public and/or ensuring Petitioner appears at future immigration proceedings outweighs Petitioner's constitutionally protected interest in remaining free from detention. The court is DIRECTED to enter judgment in favor of Petitioner and close this case. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk AMW) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
#9
Jun 03, 2026
JUDGMENT dated *6/3/2026* pursuant to order signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 6/1/2026 in favor of Petitioner. (Deputy Clerk AMW) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
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Judgment
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