Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-04336
(HC) Anufrieva v. Chestnut
Completed
Case Information
Filed: June 08, 2026
Assigned to:
Rebecca L. Pennell
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: June 29, 2026
Last Activity:
June 29, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 08, 2026
2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Anna Anufrieva. (Deputy Clerk LJB) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 08, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk LJB) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents
#3
Jun 08, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Audrey Benison Hemesath, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
Jun 08, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 2 Immigration New Case Documents served on Anna Anufrieva. (Deputy Clerk LJB)
Jun 08, 2026
RECEIPT number 100008389 for $5.00 for Petitioner from Anna Anufrieva. (Deputy Clerk LJB)
Jun 08, 2026
Service by Mail
#4
Jun 10, 2026
OPPOSITION by Respondent Christopher Chestnut. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (I-213), # 2 Exhibit B (RAP sheet))(Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
Main Document:
OPPOSITION
#5
Jun 16, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry). The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, the Motion to Appoint Counsel, and the ex parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order. ECF No. 1. Ruling on the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and the Application, the Motion to Appoint Counsel, and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is reserved at this time. Respondents have filed an opposition to the Petition and the application for TRO. Petitioner shall file any reply by June 24, 2026. Respondent is directed to indicate on or before the filing deadline (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, pending a ruling on the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 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, 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."). Signed by Visiting Judge Rebecca L Pennell on 6/16/2026: (Text Only Entry). (Deputy Clerk LLH) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
Jun 16, 2026
Service by Mail
Jun 16, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Minute Order served on Anna Anufrieva. (Deputy Clerk LLH)
Jun 16, 2026
Minute Order
#6
Jun 18, 2026
RESPONSE by Christopher Chestnut to 5 Minute Order,,,,,. (Hemesath, Audrey) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#7
Jun 25, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document:
Dismiss
#8
Jun 29, 2026
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry). Petitioner's Motion for Voluntary Dismissal, ECF No. 7, is GRANTED. The Petition, ECF No. 1, is DISMISSED without prejudice. The file shall be CLOSED signed by Visiting Judge Rebecca L Pennell on 6/29/2026: (Text Only Entry); Civil Case Terminated. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk LLH) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Jun 29, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 8 Minute Order, Terminate Civil Case, Order on Motion to Dismiss served on Anna Anufrieva. (Deputy Clerk LLH)
Jun 29, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Dismiss AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
Jun 29, 2026
Service by Mail
Parties
Chestnut
Party
(HC) Anufrieva
Party