Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-04182
(HC) Zhang v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: June 01, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to:
Erin Guy Castillo
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
July 10, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 01, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Zhang Ruibin. (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 03, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk AKP) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
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Immigration New Case Documents
#3
Jun 03, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 6/3/2026: This matter is referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge for further proceedings pursuant to Local Rule 302 and 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B). (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk JRW) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
Jun 03, 2026
Service by Mail
Jun 03, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Minute Order served on Zhang Ruibin. (Deputy Clerk JRW)
Jun 03, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 2 Immigration New Case Documents served on Zhang Ruibin. (Deputy Clerk AKP)
Jun 03, 2026
Minute Order
#4
Jun 07, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Attorney Anthony Andrews for Christopher Chestnut. (Andrews, Anthony) (Entered: 06/07/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#5
Jun 09, 2026
06 - HC/Order Requiring Respondent to File a Response AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
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06 - HC/Order Requiring Respondent to File a Response AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#6
Jun 09, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT added for Christopher Chestnut. Attorney Anthony Andrews terminated. (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#7
Jun 09, 2026
Notice of Related Case
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Notice of Related Case
Jun 09, 2026
Service by Mail
Jun 09, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Order and IFP Application served on Ruibin Zhang. (Deputy Clerk HAH)
#8
Jun 10, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) Pursuant to Local Rule 123, the Court finds that this action (1:26-cv-04182-TLN-JDP) is related to Case No. 1:26-cv-03318-JLT-EGC because both cases involve overlapping parties, properties, claims, events and/or questions of fact or law. Thus, the Court ORDERS that Case No. 1:26-cv-04182-TLN-JDP is reassigned to U.S District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston and Erin Guy Castillo. All future filings shall reflect the judge reassignments signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on June 10, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
#9
Jun 10, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE REASSIGNING CASE (TEXT ONLY). This case has been assigned to District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston and Magistrate Judge Erin Guy Castillo. The new case number is: 1:26-cv-04182-JLT-EGC (HC). (Deputy Clerk JPX) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
Jun 10, 2026
Service by Mail
Jun 10, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 9 Clerk's Notice Reassigning Case served on Ruibin Zhang. (Deputy Clerk JPX)
Jun 10, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 8 Minute Order served on Ruibin Zhang. (Deputy Clerk IM)
Jun 10, 2026
Minute Order
#10
Jun 15, 2026
RESPONSE by Christopher Chestnut to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit DHS Records, # 2 Exhibit Criminal Records, # 3 Exhibit Removal Order, # 4 Exhibit Failure to Depart Warning, # 5 Exhibit Travel Document Request, # 6 Exhibit Warrant of Removal, # 7 Proof of Service Proof of Service)(Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
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RESPONSE
#11
Jun 23, 2026
In Forma Pauperis
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In Forma Pauperis
#12
Jul 01, 2026
05 - HC/Order Authorizing IFP AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
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05 - HC/Order Authorizing IFP AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Jul 01, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 12 Order Authorizing IFP Status, served on Ruibin Zhang. (Deputy Clerk CRM)
Jul 01, 2026
Service by Mail
#13
Jul 10, 2026
Findings and Recommendations
Jul 10, 2026
Service by Mail
Parties
Chestnut
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(HC) Ruibin
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