Eastern District of California • 1:25-cv-01852
(HC) Phommavongsa v. Chestnut
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Case Information
Filed: December 14, 2025
Assigned to:
Jennifer L. Thurston
Referred to:
Christopher D. Baker
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity:
February 17, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Dec 14, 2025
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Bounlay Phommavongsa by Bounlay Phommavongsa. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12669802) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit, # 15 Exhibit)(Huynh, Daniel) (Entered: 12/14/2025)
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PETITION
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Civil Cover Sheet
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#2
Dec 15, 2025
CERTIFICATE / PROOF of SERVICE by Bounlay Phommavongsa. (Huynh, Daniel) (Entered: 12/15/2025)
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Certificate / Proof of Service
#3
Dec 15, 2025
ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 1/20/2026. (Deputy Clerk CRM) (Entered: 12/15/2025)
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#4
Dec 15, 2025
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. (Huynh, Daniel) (Entered: 12/15/2025)
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CONSENT/DECLINE
#5
Dec 17, 2025
06 - HC/Order Requiring Respondent to File a Response
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06 - HC/Order Requiring Respondent to File a Response
#6
Dec 18, 2025
Preliminary Injunction
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Preliminary Injunction
#7
Dec 19, 2025
MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) The recently filed motion for preliminary injunction (Doc. 5 ) is referred to the assigned magistrate judge for the preparation of findings and recommendations or other appropriate action considering the existing merits schedule signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on December 19, 2025. (Deputy Clerk IM) (Entered: 12/19/2025)
#8
Dec 19, 2025
MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher D. Baker on 12/19/2025: Following the Courts preliminary assessment that the petition for writ of habeas corpus may be cognizable under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 and the Courts order for Respondents to file a response (Doc. 5 ), Petitioner filed a motion for preliminary injunction. (Doc. 6 ). The presiding district judge referred the motion to the undersigned. (Doc. 7 ). Accordingly, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are ordered to show cause in writing no later than December 29, 2025, why the Court should not grant Petitioner's motion for a preliminary injunction. Any response SHALL provide the Court with copies of referenced/relevant portions of Petitioner's A-File (if not already filed, see Doc. 1) and other supporting documents, including available documentation related to any asserted violations of release conditions. In addition, Respondents SHALL specifically address why the facts suggest a change in circumstance material to the issue of whether Petitioner is a danger to public safety or a flight risk. See, e.g., Chavarria v. Chestnut, No. 1:25-CV-01755-DAD-AC, 2025 WL 3533606, at *4 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 9, 2025); Bernal v. Albarran, No. 25-CV-09772-RS, 2025 WL 3281422, at *6 (N.D. Cal. Nov. 25, 2025). Petitioner may file a reply no later than January 5, 2026. The Court further directs the parties to indicate in their respective papers whether they are requesting a hearing. Depending on the content of the filings, the Court may set a hearing or may rule on the papers. No later than December 22, 2025, to the extent not already accomplished, Petitioner's counsel is directed: (1) to serve Respondents with a copy of the Petition, the motion for preliminary injunction, and accompanying papers, along with a copy of this Order, by e-mail to all appropriate recipients including the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California and by overnight mail; and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. (Deputy Clerk CRB) (Entered: 12/19/2025)
Dec 19, 2025
Minute Order
Dec 19, 2025
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#9
Dec 20, 2025
Certificate / Proof of Service
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Certificate / Proof of Service
#10
Dec 29, 2025
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Robin Tubesing, GOVT for Moises Becerra,Robin Tubesing, GOVT for Pamela Bondi,Robin Tubesing, GOVT for Christopher Chestnut,Robin Tubesing, GOVT for Kristi Noem (Tubesing, Robin) (Entered: 12/29/2025)
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DESIGNATION
#11
Dec 29, 2025
RESPONSE to 8 ORDER to SHOW CAUSE by Moises Becerra, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit)(Tubesing, Robin) (Entered: 12/29/2025)
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RESPONSE
#12
Dec 31, 2025
Reply to Response to Motion
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Reply to Response to Motion
#13
Jan 15, 2026
Findings and Recommendations
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Findings and Recommendations
#14
Jan 30, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#15
Jan 30, 2026
Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
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Findings and Recommendations AND Order Adopting Findings and Recommendations AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
#16
Feb 13, 2026
JOINT STATUS REPORT by Moises Becerra, Pamela Bondi, Christopher Chestnut, Kristi Noem. (Tubesing, Robin) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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JOINT
Feb 17, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
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Chestnut
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(HC) Phommavongsa
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