Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-06967
(HC) Martinez v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: September 01, 2026
Assigned to:
Daniel J. Calabretta
Referred to:
Jeremy D. Peterson
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: September 10, 2026
Last Activity:
September 10, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 01, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut, Orestes Cruz, Markwayne Mullin by Claudia Mora Martinez. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13808987) (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Hennessy, Robin) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 01, 2026
NOTICE OF LODGING DOCUMENT(S) ELECTRONICALLY by Claudia Mora Martinez: Idaho District Court Documents. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Docket Report, Martinez v. Knight, No. 1:26cv00413AKB (D. Idaho), # 2 Exhibit Order Denying Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (July 23, 2026))(Hennessy, Robin) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
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Notice of Filing / Lodging Document
#3
Sep 01, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Order re Consent) (Deputy Clerk LJB) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
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Immigration New Case Documents
#4
Sep 01, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Elisa M. Rodriguez for Christopher Chestnut,Elisa M. Rodriguez for Orestes Cruz,Elisa M. Rodriguez for Markwayne Mullin (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#5
Sep 01, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 9/1/2026: 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 September 4, 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. Petitioner may file a reply on or before September 8, 2026. 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: 09/01/2026)
Sep 01, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#6
Sep 04, 2026
ANSWER (Opposition) to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by All Respondents. Attorney Hemesath, Audrey Benison added. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2) (Hemesath, Audrey) Modified on 9/11/2026 (KS). (Entered: 09/04/2026)
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ANSWER
#7
Sep 05, 2026
TRAVERSE/REPLY by Claudia Mora Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2) (Hennessy, Robin) Modified on 9/11/2026 (KS). (Entered: 09/05/2026)
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TRAVERSE/REPLY
#8
Sep 10, 2026
RELEASE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 9/10/2026 GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus for the reasons stated in this Court's prior orders; ORDERING Respondents to immediately release Petitioner CLAUDIA MORA MARTINEZ (A# 244-568-108) 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 Respondents may detain Petitioner in the event Petitioner becomes subject to an executable final order of removal. Respondents shall file a status report confirming Petitioner's release. CASE CLOSED. (cc: ICE–California City Detention Facility) (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
#9
Sep 10, 2026
JUDGMENT dated *9/10/2026* pursuant to Order signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 9/10/2026. (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
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Judgment
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