Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-06894

#1

Aug 28, 2026

2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Elmer Benjamin Cruz Turcios. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#2

Aug 28, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Elmer Benjamin Cruz Turcios. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#3

Aug 31, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#4

Aug 31, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) The Court has reviewed the Petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1) and the related request for emergency injunctive relief (Doc. 2). Based on the current record, it appears Petitioner (A File #: 220-818-594) is likely to succeed on at least one of his claims and that some form of immediate relief may be appropriate. Thus, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are ordered to show cause in writing no later than September 8, 2026, why the Court should not grant Petitioner's motion for a temporary restraining order. Any response SHALL provide the Court with copies of referenced/relevant portions of Petitioner's A-File (including the I-213) and other supporting documents, including available documentation related to any asserted violations of release conditions. Petitioner may file a reply no later than September 14, 2026. The Court further directs the parties to indicate on or before their respective filing deadlines (1) whether they are requesting a hearing; (2) whether they agree to convert the request for a TRO into a preliminary injunction without further briefing; and (3) whether they request additional briefing on the merits of the petition. Depending on the content of the filings, the Court may set a hearing or may rule on the papers.In the meantime, unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the Court ORDERS that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the United States nor transfer Petitioner out of this District. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (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"). Given the exigent circumstances, the Court finds that this order is warranted to maintain the status quo pending the hearing, to preserve the Court's jurisdiction and to preserve Petitioner's access to the Court and any subsequent order and finds that Petitioner has satisfied the factors governing the issuance of such preliminary relief.The Clerk of the Court is to notify the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California of this filing, by providing a Notice of Electronic Filing to usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. Counsel for respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on August 31, 2026. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#5

Aug 31, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Quinn Disparte, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut (Disparte, Quinn) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

Aug 31, 2026

Service by Mail

Aug 31, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Minute Order served on Elmer Benjamin Cruz Turcios. (Deputy Clerk IM)

Aug 31, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Immigration New Case Documents served on Elmer Benjamin Cruz Turcios. (Deputy Clerk SZ)

Aug 31, 2026

Minute Order

Aug 31, 2026

RECEIPT number 200020756 for $5.00 filing fee from Elmer Benjamin Cruz Turcios. (Deputy Clerk KML)

#6

Sep 08, 2026

RESPONSE to 4 ORDER to SHOW CAUSE by Christopher Chestnut. (Attachments: # 1 NTA, # 2 I-213, # 3 RAP Sheet, # 4 Immigration Judge Order Denying Bond)(Disparte, Quinn) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#7

Sep 16, 2026

ORDER DENYING the Petition for Habeas Corpus; DENYING Petitioner's Request for Temporary Restraining Order as Moot, signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 09/16/2026. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk CM) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

#8

Sep 16, 2026

JUDGMENT dated *09/16/2026* pursuant to order. (Deputy Clerk CM) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

#9

Sep 16, 2026

REPLY to 6 Response to Order to Show Cause and RESPONSE to 4 Order by Elmer Benjamin Cruz Turcios. (Deputy Clerk MR) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

Sep 16, 2026

Service by Mail

Sep 16, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 8 Judgment, 7 Order served on Elmer Benjamin Cruz Turcios. (Deputy Clerk CM)

#10

Sep 18, 2026

MOTION for RECONSIDERATION of Order Denying Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Request to Reopen Case by Elmer Benjamin Cruz Turcios. (Deputy Clerk MR) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

#11

Sep 28, 2026

ORDER DENYING the 10 Motion for Reconsideration and Request to Reopen Case signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 09/27/2026. (Deputy Clerk LJB) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

Sep 28, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 11 Order on Motion for Reconsideration served on Elmer Benjamin Cruz Turcios. (Deputy Clerk LJB)

Sep 28, 2026

Service by Mail