Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-06808
(HC) Andrade-Valera v. Chestnut
Completed
Case Information
Filed: August 25, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to:
Christopher D. Baker
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: September 23, 2026
Last Activity:
September 23, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 25, 2026
2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Miguel Andrade-Valera. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 25, 2026
CONSENT/DECLINE of U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), this document is restricted to attorneys and court staff only. Judges do not have access to view this document and will be informed of a party's response only if all parties have consented to the referral. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#3
Aug 26, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration New Case Documents
#4
Aug 26, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Elisa M. Rodriguez for Christopher Chestnut (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
DESIGNATION
Aug 26, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Immigration New Case Documents served on Miguel Andrade-Valera. (Deputy Clerk SZ)
Aug 26, 2026
RECEIPT number 200020693 for $5.00 for Fliing fee from Miguel Andrade-Valera. (Deputy Clerk VLK)
Aug 26, 2026
Service by Mail
#5
Aug 27, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher D. Baker on 08/27/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus. (Doc. 1 ). The pleadings appear to raise factual and legal issues that this Court has resolved in other cases by finding that 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) provides the proper framework for detention by immigration authorities of noncitizens previously encountered and released and already residing in the United States when re-detained. See, e.g., Hernandez v. Warden of the Mesa Verde Annex Det. Facility, No. 1:25-cv-01676-KES-CDB (HC), 2026 WL 472656 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 19, 2026), F&R adopted on (Feb. 21, 2026). Accordingly, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, the Court directs Respondents to SHOW CAUSE in writing no later than 9/10/2026 as to whether there are any factual or legal issues in this case that render it distinct from the Court's prior order in the case listed above and would justify denial of the writ. Respondents' response SHALL provide the Court with copies of referenced/relevant portions of Petitioner's A-File and other supporting documents, including notices to appear, orders relating to Petitioner's release from custody, and documents related to any asserted violations of release conditions or any asserted change of circumstances warranting Petitioner's re-detention. Petitioner may file a reply no later than 9/24/2026. (Deputy Clerk CRB) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Aug 27, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Aug 27, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Minute Order served on Miguel Andrade-Valera. (Deputy Clerk CRB)
Aug 27, 2026
Service by Mail
#6
Sep 10, 2026
RESPONSE by Christopher Chestnut to 5 Minute Order,,,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings,,,,,. (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#7
Sep 11, 2026
CONSENT/DECLINE of U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), this document is restricted to attorneys and court staff only. Judges do not have access to view this document and will be informed of a party's response only if all parties have consented to the referral. (Deputy Clerk MR) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#8
Sep 11, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Miguel Andrade-Valera. (Deputy Clerk MR) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#9
Sep 14, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE: Petitioner's A# added to profile pursuant to 8 MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL. (Deputy Clerk MR) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
#10
Sep 23, 2026
ORDER Withdrawing the Reference of this Matter to the Magistrate Judge; Granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus in Part; and Directing Respondents to Provide a Substantive Bond Hearing signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 09/23/2026. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk LJB) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
#11
Sep 23, 2026
JUDGMENT dated *09/23/2026* pursuant to order. (Deputy Clerk LJB) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document:
Judgment
Sep 23, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 10 Order Dismissing Case, 11 Judgment served on Miguel Andrade-Valera. (Deputy Clerk LJB)
Sep 23, 2026
Service by Mail
Parties
Chestnut
Party
(HC) Andrade-Valera
Party