Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-06578
(HC) Rativa Ballesteros v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: August 18, 2026
Assigned to:
Daniel J. Calabretta
Referred to:
Carolyn K. Delaney
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 21, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 18, 2026
2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Jose Rativa Ballesteros. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 18, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Jose Rativa Ballesteros. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#3
Aug 19, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents
#4
Aug 19, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Elisa M. Rodriguez for Christopher Chestnut (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
#5
Aug 19, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 8/19/2026: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ). On review the issues raised in the Petition appear to mirror those previously addressed by the Court in many prior cases. Specifically, it appears that Petitioner's prior release from custody created a liberty interest that entitles Petitioner to pre-deprivation notice and opportunity to be heard. See Garcia Mariagua v. Chestnut, No. 1:25-cv-01744-DJC-CSK; Ortega v. Noem, No. 1:25-cv-01663-DJC-CKD; Lopez v. Lyons, No. 2:25-cv-03174-DJC-CKD; see also M.B. v. Noem, 1:26-cv-00005-DJC-AC; Oli v. Andrews, No. 1:26-cv-00477-DJC-AC. Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE on or before August 24, 2026, as to why the Court should not grant a writ of habeas corpus and order Petitioner's release based on the violation of Petitioner's due process rights by filing a return as provided in 28 U.S.C. § 2243. This matter is not set for a hearing though the Court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. [TEXT ONLY ENTRY] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Aug 19, 2026
Service by Mail
Aug 19, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Minute Order served on Jose Rativa Ballesteros. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
Aug 19, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Aug 19, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Immigration New Case Documents served on Jose Rativa Ballesteros. (Deputy Clerk SZ)
Aug 21, 2026
Service by Mail
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Chestnut
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(HC) Rativa Ballesteros
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