(HC) R.D. v. Chestnut et al.
Petitioner: R.D.
Respondent: Christopher Chestnut, Orestes Cruz, Markwayne Mullin and Todd Blanche
Case Number: 1:2026cv02649
Filed: April 8, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
Presiding Judge: Allison Claire
Referring Judge: Dale A Drozd
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 8 U.S.C. ยง 1105 (a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 12, 2026 Filing 10 NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by R.D. (McMahon, Sean)
April 24, 2026 Filing 9 REPLY in support of #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by R.D. (Attachments: #1 Second Counsel Declaration of Kelly Wells)(McMahon, Sean) Modified on 4/29/2026 (HAH).
April 20, 2026 Filing 8 ANSWER to PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Orestes Cruz, Markwayne Mullin. (Black, Lauren)
April 15, 2026 Filing 7 MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 04/15/2026. The parties' stipulation #5 is GRANTED. Respondents shall file a response to the petition by 4/20/26. Petitioner may file a reply by 4/24/26. (Text Only Entry) (Deputy Clerk JAA)
April 9, 2026 Filing 6 MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 4/9/2026: A review of the #1 petition for writ of habeas corpus reveals that petitioner is seeking an order to show cause why the petition should not be granted within three days. (Doc. No. #1 at 35.) Petitioner is directed to file a motion for temporary restraining order if petitioner seeks emergency relief. (Deputy Clerk PAB)
April 9, 2026 Filing 5 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER Briefing Schedule by R.D.. (McMahon, Sean)
April 9, 2026 Filing 4 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. (Anonymous)
April 8, 2026 Filing 3 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. (Anonymous)
April 8, 2026 Filing 2 PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 5/11/2026. (Attachments: #1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk MCF)
April 8, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Todd Blanche, Christopher Chestnut, Orestes Cruz, Markwayne Mullin by R.D. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-13156870) (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Declaration Authenticating Declaration, #3 Exhibit Counsel Declaration, #4 Exhibit Petitioner Declaration, #5 Exhibit Petitioner NTA, #6 Exhibit IJ Bond Denial on Jurisdiction)(McMahon, Sean)

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Petitioner: R.D.
Represented By: Sean Lai McMahon
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Respondent: Christopher Chestnut
Represented By: Lauren Black, GOVT
Represented By: US Attorney's Office- 463 Unit
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Respondent: Orestes Cruz
Represented By: Lauren Black, GOVT
Represented By: US Attorney's Office- 463 Unit
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Respondent: Markwayne Mullin
Represented By: Lauren Black, GOVT
Represented By: US Attorney's Office- 463 Unit
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Respondent: Todd Blanche
Represented By: Lauren Black, GOVT
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