Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-07679

(HC) Gonzalez-Perez v. Chestnut

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Case Information

Filed: September 21, 2026
Assigned to: Troy Lynne Nunley
Referred to: Sean C. Riordan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity: October 05, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 21, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Lazaro Gonzalez-Perez. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 21, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Lazaro Gonzalez-Perez. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document: In Forma Pauperis
#3
Sep 21, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Lazaro Gonzalez-Perez. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Sep 21, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Lazaro Gonzalez-Perez. (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#5
Sep 23, 2026
IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk DAR) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document: Immigration New Case Documents
#6
Sep 23, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 9/23/2026: 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: 09/23/2026)
#7
Sep 23, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Elisa M. Rodriguez for Christopher Chestnut (Rodriguez, Elisa) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document: DESIGNATION
Sep 23, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 5 Immigration New Case Documents served on Lazaro Gonzalez-Perez. (Deputy Clerk DAR)
Sep 23, 2026
Minute Order
Sep 23, 2026
Service by Mail
Sep 23, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order served on Lazaro Gonzalez-Perez. (Deputy Clerk MDK)
#9
Oct 01, 2026
RELEASE ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 10/1/2026 GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, GRANTING 2 Motion to Proceed IFP, DENYING as Moot 3 Motion for TRO and DENYING as Moot 4 Motion to Appoint Counsel. Respondents must IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Lazaro G.P. (A# 222-597-566) from custody. Respondents must file a notice certifying compliance with this provision within two (2) court days from the date of this Order. Respondents are ENJOINED from re-detaining Petitioner, while subject to 8 U.S.C. 1226(a), absent compliance with statutory and constitutional protections, including a minimum of seven-days' notice and a pre-deprivation hearing before a neutral factfinder. CASE CLOSED. (cc California City) (Deputy Clerk JJD)
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
#10
Oct 01, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
Oct 01, 2026
Service by Mail
#11
Oct 05, 2026
Notice of Compliance
Main Document: Notice of Compliance