Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-06895

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Aug 28, 2026

PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Juan Islas Catalan. [$5.00 filing fee received 8/28/2026. Receipt to be docketed on 8/31/2026.] (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#2

Aug 28, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER and MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Juan Islas Catalan. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#3

Aug 31, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#4

Aug 31, 2026

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 8/31/2026: 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 MDK) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

Aug 31, 2026

RECEIPT number 200020757 for $5.00 filing fee from Juan Islas Catalan. (Deputy Clerk KML) Modified on 9/1/2026 (KML).

Aug 31, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Immigration New Case Documents served on Juan Islas Catalan. (Deputy Clerk DAR)

Aug 31, 2026

Minute Order

Aug 31, 2026

Service by Mail

Aug 31, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Minute Order served on Juan Islas Catalan. (Deputy Clerk MDK)

#5

Sep 01, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jonathan Williams, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

#6

Sep 02, 2026

REPLY by Christopher Chestnut re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-DHS Records, # 2 Exhibit B-RAP Sheet, # 3 Exhibit C-EOIR Records)(Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#7

Sep 08, 2026

ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 9/4/2026 GRANTING 1 Petition for writ of habeas corpus and DIRECTING Respondent to IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Juan Islas C. (A# 216-182-124) from custody. At the time of release, Respondent must return all of Petitioner's documents and possessions and provide a copy of this Order. Respondent must file a notice certifying compliance with this provision within 2 court days from the date of this Order. Respondent is ENJOINED from re-detaining Petitioner, absent compliance with statutory and constitutional protections. The Clerk of Court shall enter judgment in favor of Petitioner and close this case. CASE CLOSED. (cc California City Detention Facility) (Deputy Clerk VLK) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#8

Sep 08, 2026

JUDGMENT dated *9/8/2026* pursuant to order signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 9/4/2026 in favor of Petitioner. (Deputy Clerk VLK) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

Sep 08, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 7 Order, 8 Judgment served on Juan Islas Catalan. (Deputy Clerk VLK)

Sep 08, 2026

Service by Mail

#9

Sep 09, 2026

NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE re 7 Order,,, Terminate Civil Case,,, Order on Motion for TRO,,, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, by Christopher Chestnut. (Williams, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

Sep 21, 2026

MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable, Vacant; Unable to Forward: 7 Release Order, 8 Judgment sent to Juan Islas Catalan. Notice of Change of Address due by 10/29/2026. (Deputy Clerk LMK)