Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-06428
(HC) Estrada Najera v. Chestnut
Completed
Case Information
Filed: August 12, 2026
Assigned to:
Edward J. Davila
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: August 19, 2026
Last Activity:
August 19, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 12, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Moises Becerra, Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Markwayne Mullin by Veronica Estrada Najera. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13722566) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Salgado, Mario) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 12, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Veronica Estrada Najera. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibits, # 4 Declaration, # 5 Trochecklist, # 6 TRO Proposed Order, # 7 PI Proposed Order)(Salgado, Mario) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Aug 12, 2026
EXHIBIT TO PETITIONERS TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, AND WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SUPPORTED BY DECLARATION OF COUNSEL. by Veronica Estrada Najera re 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Salgado, Mario) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
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EXHIBIT
#4
Aug 12, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Deputy Clerk EF) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
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Immigration New Case Documents for Visiting Judge
#5
Aug 12, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Quinn Disparte, GOVT for Moises Becerra,Quinn Disparte, GOVT for Todd Blanche,Quinn Disparte, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Quinn Disparte, GOVT for Markwayne Mullin (Disparte, Quinn) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#6
Aug 13, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Edward J Davila on 8/13/2026: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's Writ of Habeas Corpus ("Petition") and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order ("TRO"). The Court intends to rule directly on the Petition, with the understanding that the Court will also consider any arguments made and exhibits submitted in support of the TRO. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(2) ("Before or after beginning the hearing on a motion for a preliminary injunction, the court may advance the trial on the merits and consolidate it with the hearing."); 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."); Dzhabrailov v. Decker, No. 20-cv-03118-PMH, 2020 WL 2731966, at *4 (S.D.N.Y. May 26, 2020) (considering preliminary injunction and merits of habeas petition simultaneously). Respondents to file a Response to the 1 Habeas Petition within 3 court days of this order. 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 within 4 court days of this order. Respondents are PROHIBITED from deporting the Petitioner or removing her from the Eastern District of California while the 1 Habeas Petition is pending. (Text Only Entry) (Thomas, Julia) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
Aug 13, 2026
Minute Order
#7
Aug 17, 2026
REPLY by Moises Becerra, Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Markwayne Mullin re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. (Attachments: # 1 I-213, # 2 NTA, # 3 I-213, # 4 RAP Sheet)(Disparte, Quinn) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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REPLY
#8
Aug 19, 2026
REPLY by Veronica Estrada Najera re 7 Reply, 6 Minute Order,,,,,,. (Salgado, Mario) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
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REPLY
#9
Aug 19, 2026
ORDER signed by District Judge Edward J Davila on 8/19/2026 GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and ORDERING Respondents to IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Veronica Estrada Najera (A245-987-550) 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. (CASE CLOSED) (cc California City Detention Facility) (Thomas, Julia) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
#10
Aug 19, 2026
JUDGMENT dated *August 19, 2026* pursuant to order signed by District Judge Edward J Davila on 8/19/2026 in favor of Petitioner against Respondents. (Thomas, Julia) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
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Judgment
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