District of Colorado • 1:26-cv-00385

#1

Jan 30, 2026

APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number ACODC-10794698)Attorney Samantha Wolfe added to party Jose Lara Mejia(pty:pet), filed by Jose Lara Mejia. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet CCS, # 2 Summons Baltazar, # 3 Summons Bondi, # 4 Summons Guadian, # 5 Summons Lyons, # 6 Summons Noem, # 7 Summons Owen)(Wolfe, Samantha) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#2

Feb 02, 2026

Case assigned to Judge Daniel D. Domenico and drawn to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. Text Only Entry. (echa, ) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#3

Feb 02, 2026

Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c). No summonses are issued in this case type. (echa, ) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#4

Feb 02, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The petitioner must serve the respondents with 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4. The petitioner need not serve a summons with a copy of the petition. The petitioner must promptly file proof of service in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(l)(1).Having reviewed the petition, I find that good cause appears, and it is therefore ORDERED that the respondents must SHOW CAUSE within three weeks after service of the petition why the application for a writ of habeas corpus should not be granted. The petitioner may file a reply within two weeks of service of the response(s).SO ORDERED by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 2/2/2026. Text Only Entry (dddlc1, ) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#5

Feb 02, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Petitioner Jose Lara Mejia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Wolfe Declaration, # 2 Exhibit NTA, # 3 Exhibit Police Report, # 4 Exhibit Court Disposition, # 5 Exhibit Court Disposition, # 6 Exhibit I-130 AN, # 7 Exhibit I-601A AN, # 8 Exhibit NVC Email, # 9 Exhibit Warden Courtesy Notice)(Wolfe, Samantha) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Feb 02, 2026

Order

#6

Feb 03, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) and (B) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 72(a) and (b), this case is referred to the assigned United States Magistrate Judge to (1) convene a scheduling conference under Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) and enter a scheduling order meeting the requirements of Local Civ. R. 16.2, (2) conduct such status conferences and issue such orders necessary for compliance with the scheduling order, including amendments or modifications of the scheduling order upon a showing of good cause, (3) hear and determine pretrial matters, including discovery and other non-dispositive motions, (4) conduct hearings, including evidentiary hearings, and submit proposed findings of fact and recommendations for rulings on dispositive motions, and (5) pursuant to Local Civ. R. 16.6 and at the discretion of the Magistrate Judge, convene such early neutral evaluation and/or settlement conferences and direct related procedures as may facilitate resolution of this case without the necessity of a motion or prior authorization of the undersigned. SO ORDERED by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 2/3/2026. Text Only Entry (dddlc1, ) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

Feb 03, 2026

Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

#7

Feb 05, 2026

ORDER OF RECUSAL by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 2/4/2026. This case is randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Timothy P. O'Hara in the referral role only. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-00385-DDD-TPO. (sphil, ) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

#8

Feb 11, 2026

ORDER re: 5 Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. The respondents must respond to the motion by the same date they respond to 4 Order to Show Cause. The petitioner may file a reply within two weeks of service of the response(s).The parties must submit all pertinent exhibits and direct witness testimony (by affidavit or declaration) as attachments to their briefs. After reviewing the respondents' response(s) and the petitioner's reply, if any, the Court will determine whether to (a) hold a preliminary-injunction hearing, (b) request supplemental briefing from the parties on specific legal or factual questions, or (c) decide the motion on the papers submitted. Live testimony at the preliminary-injunction hearing, if one is held, will be limited to cross-examination and redirect examination.SO ORDERED by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 2/11/2026. Text Only Entry (dddlc1, ) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb 11, 2026

Order

#9

Feb 12, 2026

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jose Lara Mejia. Juan Baltazar served on 2/9/2026, answer due 3/2/2026; Pamela Bondi served on 2/10/2026, answer due 3/3/2026; Robert Guadian served on 2/9/2026, answer due 3/2/2026; Todd Lyons served on 2/11/2026, answer due 3/4/2026; Kristi Noem served on 2/12/2026, answer due 3/5/2026; Sirce Owen served on 2/9/2026, answer due 3/2/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit USPS Tracking)(Wolfe, Samantha) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#10

Feb 17, 2026

AFFIDAVIT/RETURN of Service of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus upon U.S. Attorney Peter McNeilly on February 17, 2026, filed by Petitioner Jose Lara Mejia (Wolfe, Samantha) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#11

Feb 20, 2026

NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Thomas Alan Isler on behalf of Juan Baltazar, Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sirce Owen, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementAttorney Thomas Alan Isler added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Thomas Alan Isler added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Thomas Alan Isler added to party Executive Office for Immigration Review(pty:res), Attorney Thomas Alan Isler added to party Robert Guadian(pty:res), Attorney Thomas Alan Isler added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Thomas Alan Isler added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Thomas Alan Isler added to party Sirce Owen(pty:res), Attorney Thomas Alan Isler added to party U.S. Department of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Thomas Alan Isler added to party U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(pty:res) (Isler, Thomas) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#12

Mar 10, 2026

RESPONSE to 5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, 4 Order,,, To Show Cause by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sirce Owen, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Isler, Thomas) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#13

Mar 16, 2026

Emergency MOTION to Expedite Decision on his Petition for Habeas Corpus (Dkt. No. 1) and his Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Petitioner Jose Lara Mejia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A SDWolfe Decl., # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Wolfe, Samantha) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

#14

Mar 16, 2026

REPLY to Response to 5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Combined Response to Order to Show Cause and Reply In Support of Petition for Habeas Corpus and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Petitioner Jose Lara Mejia. (Wolfe, Samantha) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

#15

Mar 17, 2026

ORDER OF RECUSAL pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 455. On review of the pleadings, parties, and entries of appearance in this case, I conclude that I must recuse myself. The Clerk of Court is directed to reassign this case to another judge. SO ORDERED by Chief Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 3/17/2026. Text Only Entry (dddlc1, ) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#16

Mar 17, 2026

CASE REASSIGNED Pursuant to 15 Order of Recusal. This case is randomly reassigned to Judge Nina Y. Wang. Chief Judge Daniel D. Domenico no longer assigned to the case. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-00385-NYW-TPO. (Text Only Entry) (agryan) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#17

Mar 17, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: The Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus [Doc. 1 ] is GRANTED. Respondents shall provide Petitioner a bond hearing no later than March 24, 2026. On or before March 31, 2026, the Parties shall file a joint status report concerning (1) the results of any bond hearing that was conducted or, if no hearing was held, advise the Court of the date Petitioner was released from custody; and (2) whether any additional proceedings in this matter are required. In addition, because this Court has granted the relief Petitioner seeks, Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction [Doc. 5 ] and the Emergency Motion for Expedited Decision on Petition for Habeas Corpus and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction [Doc. 13 ] are DENIED as moot. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 03/17/2026. Text Only Entry (nywlc2, ) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

Mar 17, 2026

Order

#18

Mar 31, 2026

Joint STATUS REPORT by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sirce Owen, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Isler, Thomas) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#19

Apr 07, 2026

MOTION to Enforce Judgment re 17 Order on Motion for TRO,,,, Order on Motion to Expedite,,, by Petitioner Jose Lara Mejia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Wolfe, Samantha) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#20

Apr 07, 2026

ERRATA re 19 MOTION to Enforce Judgment re 17 Order on Motion for TRO,,,, Order on Motion to Expedite,,, by Petitioner Jose Lara Mejia. (Wolfe, Samantha) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#21

Apr 08, 2026

Conventionally Submitted Material : Flash Drive to MOTION to Enforce Judgment 19 by Petitioner Jose Lara Mejia. Conventional Material placed in Clerk's Office Oversized Area B-3-4. Text Only Entry. (agryan) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#22

Apr 08, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: Respondents SHALL RESPOND to the 19 MOTION to Enforce Judgment on or before 4/15/2026. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 04/08/2026. Text Only Entry (nywlc2, ) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

Apr 08, 2026

Minute Order

#23

Apr 15, 2026

RESPONSE to 19 MOTION to Enforce Judgment re 17 Order on Motion for TRO,,,, Order on Motion to Expedite,,, filed by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sirce Owen, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Isler, Thomas) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

#24

Apr 16, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: Petitioner shall file a reply to the 19 Motion to Enforce Judgment on or before 4/23/2026. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 04/16/2026. Text Only Entry (nywlc2, ) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

Apr 16, 2026

Minute Order

#25

Apr 22, 2026

REPLY to Response to 19 MOTION to Enforce Judgment re 17 Order on Motion for TRO,,,, Order on Motion to Expedite,,, filed by Petitioner Jose Lara Mejia. (Wolfe, Samantha) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#26

May 15, 2026

ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that: (1) Petitioner's Motion to Enforce Judgment [Doc. 19 ] is GRANTED; (2) Respondents SHALL RELEASE Mr. Lara Mejia within 48 hours of the issuance of this Order; (3) On or before May 22, 2026, the Parties shall file a joint status report confirming Mr. Lara Mejia's release and informing the Court whether further proceedings are required in this case. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 5/15/2026.(ggill, ) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#27

May 21, 2026

Joint STATUS REPORT by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Sirce Owen, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, George Valdez. (Isler, Thomas) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#28

May 26, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: In light of the representations in the 27 Second Joint Status Report, the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to enter judgment in favor of Petitioner and close this case. Petitioner is awarded his costs under D.C.COLO.LCivR 54.1. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 5/26/2026. Text Only Entry (nywlc8, ) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

May 26, 2026

Minute Order

#29

May 27, 2026

FINAL JUDGMENT in favor of Petitioner and against Respondents pursuant to 28 Minute Order, by Clerk on 5/27/2026. (ebuch) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

#30

Aug 25, 2026

MOTION for Attorney Fees by Petitioner Jose Lara Mejia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Jose Lara Mejia, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Samantha D. Wolfe, # 3 Exhibit A - to Declaration of Samantha D. Wolfe, # 4 Exhibit B - to Declaration of Samantha D. Wolfe)(Wolfe, Samantha) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#31

Sep 15, 2026

RESPONSE to 30 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Sirce Owen, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, George Valdez. (Isler, Thomas) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#32

Sep 23, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 30 MOTION for Attorney Fees by Petitioner Jose Lara Mejia. (Wolfe, Samantha) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#33

Sep 23, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: The 32 Petitioner's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Submit Reply is GRANTED. Petitioner shall file his reply brief on or before 10/20/2026. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 09/23/2026. Text Only Entry (nywlc2, ) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

Sep 23, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply