Eastern District of California • 1:26-cv-09018

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Nov 02, 2026

2241 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Christopher Chestnut by Yiqin Li. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 11/03/2026)

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Nov 02, 2026

MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by Yiqin Li. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 11/03/2026)

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Nov 03, 2026

ORDER AUTHORIZING IN FORMA PAUPERIS STATUS as to Yiqin Li signed by Magistrate Judge Frank J. Singer on 11/3/2026. (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 11/03/2026)

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Nov 03, 2026

IMMIGRATION NEW CASE DOCUMENTS (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk SZ) (Entered: 11/03/2026)

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Nov 03, 2026

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Anthony Andrews for Christopher Chestnut (Andrews, Anthony) (Entered: 11/03/2026)

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Nov 03, 2026

MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 11/3/2026: 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)]. Petitioner (A File #: 222-597-739) asserts that he has been detained since September 18, 2026 (Doc. 1 at 4). He does not explain his delay in seeking his request for a temporary restraining order or why despite this delay, the Court should treat the situation as an emergency. Thus, the TRO request is untimely, and it is DENIED. Local Rule 231(b). The Court refers the matter to the assigned magistrate judge for a determination on the merits. The Court sets the following briefing schedule, which may be modified by the magistrate judge as needed. Respondents SHALL file their responsive pleading within 21 days. The 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 traverse no later than 7 days after the respondents file their brief.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. This order does not prohibit the temporary transfer of petitioner outside of the District for urgent medical care, though petitioner shall be returned to the District upon the conclusion of such care. If this occurs, Respondents SHALL ensure that Petitioner receives communications from the Court without delay. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk YV) (Entered: 11/03/2026)

Nov 03, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion for TRO

Nov 03, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order, served on Yiqin Li. (Deputy Clerk YV)

Nov 03, 2026

Service by Mail

Nov 03, 2026

SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Immigration New Case Documents, 3 Order Authorizing IFP Status served on Yiqin Li. (Deputy Clerk SZ)