Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-06578

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Aug 18, 2026

2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Jose Rativa Ballesteros. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

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Aug 18, 2026

MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Jose Rativa Ballesteros. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

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Aug 19, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

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Aug 19, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Elisa M. Rodriguez for Christopher Chestnut (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

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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: 3 Immigration New Case Documents served on Jose Rativa Ballesteros. (Deputy Clerk SZ)

Aug 19, 2026

Service by Mail

Aug 19, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

Aug 19, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Minute Order served on Jose Rativa Ballesteros. (Deputy Clerk GJM)

Aug 21, 2026

Service by Mail

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Aug 31, 2026

RELEASE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 8/31/2026 GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus for the reasons stated in this Court's prior orders; ORDERING Respondents to immediately release Petitioner JOSE RATIVA BALL ESTEROS (A# 244-413-052) from their custody and to not impose any additional restrictions on Petitioner; permanently ENJOINING and RESTRAINING Respondents from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner absent compliance with constitutional protections; DIRECTING the Clerk of Court to close this case, to enter judgment for Petitioner, and to serve California City Detention Facility with a copy of this Order. This Order resolves all pending motions and does not address the circumstances in which Re spondents may detain Petitioner in the event Petitioner becomes subject to an executable final order of removal. Respondents shall file a status report within five (5) days of Petitioner's release, confirming Petitioner's release. CASE CLOSED. (cc: ICE–California City Detention Facility) (Deputy Clerk GJM)

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Aug 31, 2026

Judgment

Aug 31, 2026

Service by Mail

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Sep 05, 2026

Notice of Compliance