Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-06351

(HC) Villalobos v. Chestnut

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Filed: August 10, 2026
Assigned to: Micah Wj Smith
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity: August 13, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 10, 2026
2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Christopher Chestnut, Todd Blanche by Yeison Pertuz Villalobos. (Deputy Clerk LJB) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 10, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Yeison Pertuz Villalobos. (Deputy Clerk LJB) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document: In Forma Pauperis
#3
Aug 11, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Deputy Clerk LJB) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document: Immigration New Case Documents for Visiting Judge
#4
Aug 11, 2026
ORDER AUTHORIZING IN FORMA PAUPERIS STATUS as to Yeison Pertuz Villalobos signed by Visiting Judge Micah WJ Smith on 08/11/26. (Deputy Clerk LJB) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document: 05 - HC/Order Authorizing IFP AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#5
Aug 11, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Todd Blanche,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Todd M. Lyons,Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Markwayne Mullin (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
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Aug 11, 2026
EO: The court has received and reviewed Petitioner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Dkt. No. 1 . The court intends to rule on the petition. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243 ("The court shall summarily hear and determine the facts, and dispose of [a petitioner's habeas petition] as law and justice require."). On or before August 14, 2026, Respondents are ORDERED to answer in writing the following questions: 1. Is Petitioner subject to a final order of removal? If so, after being ordered removed, was Petitioner released under an order of supervision or otherwise released from custody by immigration authorities? If Petitioner was released, are there any factual or legal bases to distinguish this case from cases like Afshin A.N. v. Chestnut, No. CV 1:26-cv-03813-MWJS, 2026 WL 1726781 (E.D. Cal. June 15, 2026)? 2. In Respondents' view, is Petitioner subject to mandatory detention pursuant to any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act other than 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2)? If the answer is yes, what is the relevant detention authority and why do Respondents think that it applies to Petitioner? 3. Other than the circumstances covered by the first question, was Petitioner otherwise ever detained and released by immigration authorities? If the answer is yes, what were the circumstances of that release, and are there any factual or legal bases to distinguish this case from the many prior cases in which other petitioners in a variety of circumstances have been granted immediate release? See, e.g., Maxo Ben G. v. Warden of Mesa Verde Det. Facility, No. 1:26-cv-03776-MWJS, 2026 WL 1457554 (E.D. Cal. May 21, 2026); Kallebe C.L. v. Warden, Cal. City Corr. Ctr., No. 1:26-cv-03651-MWJS, 2026 WL 1374754 (E.D. Cal. May 14, 2026); A.J.S.M.P. v. Mullin, No. 1:26-cv-03163-MWJS, 2026 WL 1190220 (E.D. Cal. Apr. 29, 2026); Sergio D.L.S. v. Warden, Cal. City Corr. Ctr., No. 1:26-cv-02821-MWJS, 2026 WL 1049713 (E.D. Cal. Apr. 17, 2026). 4. If Petitioner was not previously detained and released by immigration authorities, are there any factual or legal bases to distinguish this case from the many prior cases in which other petitioners have been granted bond hearings? See, e.g., Juana G.R.P. v. Warden of the Cal. City Det. Facility, No. 1:26-cv-04406-MWJS, 2026 WL 1712375 (E.D. Cal. June 12, 2026); Bertoldo B.F. v. Warden, Cal. City Immigr. Processing Ctr., No. 1:26-cv-03634-MWJS, 2026 WL 1638322 (E.D. Cal. June 4, 2026)? 5. Was Petitioner previously granted a bond hearing before an immigration judge? If the answer is yes, when was that hearing held, what was the outcome, and what was the reasoning underlying the immigration judge's decision? Petitioner may file a reply on or before August 19, 2026. This matter is not set for a hearing though the court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. Given the court's ongoing consideration of the petition, and unless and until the court orders otherwise, the court ORDERS that Respondents shall not transfer or otherwise take Petitioner out of the Eastern District of California. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (noting court's "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). IT IS SO ORDERED. (JUDGE MICAH W. J. SMITH) (ab) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Aug 11, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: A copy of Dkt. No. 6 Entering Order, was served on Yeison Pertuz Villalobos. (Deputy Clerk AB)
Aug 11, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Order Authorizing IFP Status, Order on Motion to Proceed in forma pauperis, 3 Immigration New Case Documents served on Yeison Pertuz Villalobos. (Deputy Clerk LJB)
Aug 11, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Aug 11, 2026
Service by Mail
#7
Aug 13, 2026
Notice of Related Case
Main Document: Notice of Related Case
Aug 13, 2026
Minute Order
Aug 13, 2026
Service by Mail

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Chestnut
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(HC) Villalobos
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