Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-05957
(HC) Hernandez Gottas v. Chestnut
Completed
Case Information
Filed: July 29, 2026
Assigned to:
Noel Wise
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: September 03, 2026
Last Activity:
September 03, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 29, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Sergio Albarran, Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella by Gheisa Katherine Hernandez Gottas. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13654240) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Kathleen O'Leary, with exhibits, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(O'Leary, Kathleen) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 29, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Deputy Clerk MR) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents for MJ as Presider
#3
Jul 29, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Sergio Albarran,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Todd Blanche,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Markwayne Mullin,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for David J. Venturella (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#4
Jul 29, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Noel Wise on 7/29/2026: Respondents to file a Response to the 1 Habeas Petition by 8/12/2026. Any response must include the Petitioner's full Form I-213, any orders of release or detention, any custody warrants or notices, any other portions of Petitioner's A-File relevant to the determination of the issues presented in the Petition, and Petitioner's criminal record to the extent one exists. Petitioner may file a reply by 8/19/2026. Respondents are PROHIBITED from deporting the Petitioner or removing him from the Eastern District of California while the 1 Habeas Petition is pending. (Text Only Entry) (Thomas, Julia) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Jul 29, 2026
Minute Order
#5
Aug 12, 2026
REPLY by Sergio Albarran, Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-DHS Records, # 2 Exhibit B-RAP Sheet)(Williams, Jonathan) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/2/2026: # 3 Redacted Exhibit A) (JJD). (Entered: 08/12/2026)
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REPLY
#6
Aug 19, 2026
TRAVERSE by Gheisa Katherine Hernandez Gottas. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Kathleen O'Leary, with exhibits)(O'Leary, Kathleen) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document:
Traverse
#7
Aug 19, 2026
NOTICE of Request to Seal Document(s) pursuant to L.R. 141 by Sergio Albarran, Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Request to Seal Document(s)
#8
Aug 24, 2026
ORDER signed by District Judge Noel Wise on 8/24/2026 GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and ORDERING Respondents to IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Gheisa Katherine Hernandez Gottas (A245-066-288) from their custody. Respondents shall not impose any additional restrictions on Petitioner, unless that is determined to be necessary at a future pre-deprivation and/or custody hearing. (cc California City Detention Facility) (Thomas, Julia) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
#9
Sep 02, 2026
ORDER signed by District Judge Noel Wise on 8/24/2026 SEALING 5 -1 Exhibit A and DIRECTING the Clerk to attach the Redacted version to 5 Reply. (Deputy Clerk JJD) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
#10
Sep 03, 2026
JUDGMENT dated *September 3, 2026* pursuant to order signed by District Judge Noel Wise on 8/24/2026 in favor of Petitioner against Respondents. CASE CLOSED. (Thomas, Julia) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
Main Document:
Judgment AND Order on Request to Seal AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
Parties
Chestnut
Party
(HC) Hernandez Gottas
Party