District of New Mexico • 2:26-cv-00259

#1

Feb 03, 2026

PETITION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Jesus Rafael Medina-Fierro. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Decision to Continue Detention) (Villalpando, Brenda) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#2

Feb 04, 2026

NOTICE: In accordance with the Standing Order, filed January 28, 2026 in 26-MC-00004-03 (Doc. 3), the Clerk of Court provides notice of completion of electronic service. A copy of the petition in this matter was provided to all federal respondents by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) using the Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system. The parties should review the Standing Order, and any further Orders entered in this matter regarding the deadline to respond to the petition. (eh)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 02/04/2026)

Feb 04, 2026

United States District Judge Matthew L. Garcia and United States Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing assigned. (eh)

#3

Feb 06, 2026

ORDER FOR SERVICE AND TO SHOW CAUSE by District Judge Matthew L. Garcia. (arp) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#4

Feb 06, 2026

Filing fee: $ 5.00, receipt number 1009478 (bp)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 02/06/2026)

Feb 06, 2026

Filing Fee Received

#5

Feb 17, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Paul Mysliwiec on behalf of Pam Bondi, Joel Garcia, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Mysliwiec, Paul) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#6

Feb 20, 2026

Federal Government Respondents' RESPONSE re 1 Petition for 2241 Relief filed by Pam Bondi, Joel Garcia, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit BIA Opinion, # 2 Exhibit ICE Declaration) (Mysliwiec, Paul) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#7

Mar 02, 2026

REPLY BRIEF in Support re 1 Petition for 2241 Relief REPLY BRIEF by Jesus Rafael Medina-Fierro (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Written Decision of the Immigration Judge, # 2 Exhibit Decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals) (Villalpando, Brenda) Modified text on 3/3/2026 change to reply (gr). (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#8

Aug 12, 2026

NOTICE of Hearing on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus set for 8/26/2026 at 09:00 AM in Albuquerque - 560 Cimarron Courtroom before District Judge Matthew L. Garcia. (emr)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#9

Aug 24, 2026

MOTION PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR LEAVE FOR COUNSEL TO APPEAR AT AUGUST 26, 2026 HEARING BY VIDEOCONFERENCE re 8 Notice of Hearing, by Jesus Rafael Medina-Fierro. (Villalpando, Brenda) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

#10

Aug 24, 2026

NOTICE TO THE COURT by Jesus Rafael Medina-Fierro re 9 MOTION PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR LEAVE FOR COUNSEL TO APPEAR AT AUGUST 26, 2026 HEARING BY VIDEOCONFERENCE re 8 Notice of Hearing, (Villalpando, Brenda) Modified on 8/25/2026 (bap). (Entered: 08/24/2026)

#11

Aug 25, 2026

ORDER by District Judge Matthew L. Garcia granting 9 PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR LEAVE FOR COUNSEL TO APPEAR AT AUGUST 26, 2026 HEARING BY VIDEO CONFERENCE. Zoom information will be provided by separate email. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (emr) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

Aug 25, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#12

Aug 26, 2026

Clerk's Minutes for proceedings held before District Judge Matthew L. Garcia: Writ Hearing held on 8/26/2026. (Court Reporter R. Brazil) (arp) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#13

Aug 27, 2026

ORDER granting 1 Petition for 2241 Relief and directing Petitioner's immediate release by District Judge Matthew L. Garcia. (aek) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#14

Aug 27, 2026

FINAL JUDGMENT by District Judge Matthew L. Garcia. (aek) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#15

Aug 28, 2026

NOTICE by Pam Bondi, Joel Garcia, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re 13 Order Notice of Release From Custody (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit I-220B (Redacted)) (Mysliwiec, Paul) (Entered: 08/28/2026)