Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-05506

(HC) Ramirez-Cespedes v. Chestnut

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Case Information

Filed: July 16, 2026
Assigned to: Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to: Jeremy D. Peterson
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity: August 19, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 16, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Walfrido Ramirez-Cespedes. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 16, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Walfrido Ramirez-Cespedes. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document: In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jul 16, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Walfrido Ramirez-Cespedes. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#4
Jul 20, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document: Immigration New Case Documents
#5
Jul 20, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Sean Davis, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut (Davis, Sean) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
#6
Jul 20, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 7/20/2026: This matter is REFERRED to the assigned U.S. Magistrate Judge for further proceedings pursuant to Local Rule 302 and 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B). Pending the Court's ruling on the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 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 MCF) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Jul 20, 2026
Service by Mail
Jul 20, 2026
Minute Order
Jul 20, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order served on Walfrido Ramirez-Cespedes. (Deputy Clerk MCF)
Jul 20, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Immigration New Case Documents served on Walfrido Ramirez-Cespedes. (Deputy Clerk DAR)
#7
Jul 21, 2026
ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 07/21/26 DIRECTING Respondent to file a response to the petition within 7 days of the date of service of this order. Petitioner's 2 Motion to Proceed IFP is GRANTED. (Deputy Clerk VLC) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Jul 21, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 7 Order served on Walfrido Ramirez-Cespedes. (Deputy Clerk VLC)
Jul 21, 2026
Service by Mail
#8
Jul 27, 2026
ANSWER (Response) to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Christopher Chestnut. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Proof of Service) (Davis, Sean) Modified on 7/31/2026 (KS). (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document: ANSWER
#9
Aug 07, 2026
ORDER and FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 08/07/2026 DENYING Petitioner's 3 Motion to Appoint Counsel and RECOMMENDING that: The 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be granted; Respondent be ordered to immediately release Petitioner (A# 019-646-216) from its custody subject to the previously-imposed conditions of release, if any; Respondent be enjoined and restrained from re-detaining Petitioner unless it obtains a travel document for his removal, if necessary, and follows all procedures set forth in 8 C.F.R. §§ 241.4(l), 241.13(i), and any other applicable statutory and regulatory procedures; The Clerk be directed to serve California City Detention Facility with a copy of this order; and that the Clerk be ordered to enter judgment accordingly and close this case. Referred to Judge Troy L. Nunley. Objections due within 7 days after being served with these findings and recommendations. (Deputy Clerk KS) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations AND Order AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel
Aug 07, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 9 Order and Findings and Recommendations served on Walfrido Ramirez-Cespedes. (Deputy Clerk KS)
Aug 07, 2026
Service by Mail
#10
Aug 18, 2026
Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations
Main Document: Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations
#11
Aug 18, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
Aug 18, 2026
Service by Mail
#14
Aug 19, 2026
Notice of Compliance
Main Document: Notice of Compliance

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Chestnut
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(HC) Ramirez-Cespedes
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