Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-06439
(HC) Da Silva Santos v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: August 13, 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 18, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 13, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Roberto Da Silva Santos. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 13, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Roberto Da Silva Santos. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#3
Aug 13, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Roberto Da Silva Santos. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#4
Aug 14, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents
#5
Aug 14, 2026
[DISREGARD SEE ECF 6] MINUTE ORDER issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 8/14/2026: Before the Court is Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ("the Petition") and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The Court intends to rule directly on the Petition, with the understanding that the Court will also consider any arguments made in support of the motion. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(2). Within 2 court days, Respondents shall answer the Petition. Any response must include Petitioner's Form I-213 for each immigration encounter; any orders of release or detention; any custody determinations, warrants or notices; and any other portions of Petitioner's A-File relevant to the determination of the issues presented in the Petition. Failure to timely respond shall be construed as a non-opposition. See L.R. 230(c). Pending the Court's ruling on the Petition, Respondents shall NOT TRANSFER Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 608 (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"). (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Deputy Clerk RAA) *Modified on 8/14/2026 (RAA). (Entered: 08/14/2026)
#6
Aug 14, 2026
[AMENDED] MINUTE ORDER issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 8/14/2026: 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 RAA) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
#7
Aug 14, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Quinn Disparte, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut (Disparte, Quinn) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
Aug 14, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Aug 14, 2026
Minute Order
Aug 14, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Immigration New Case Documents served on Roberto Da Silva Santos. (Deputy Clerk DAR)
Aug 14, 2026
Service by Mail
Aug 14, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order served on Roberto Da Silva Santos. (Deputy Clerk RAA)
Aug 14, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Minute Order served on Roberto Da Silva Santos. (Deputy Clerk RAA)
Aug 17, 2026
Service by Mail
Aug 18, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Aug 18, 2026
Service by Mail
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Chestnut
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(HC) Da Silva Santos
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