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Case Information
Filed: February 06, 2026
Assigned to:
Gordon P. Gallagher
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241in - Habeas Corpus: INS
Completed: July 16, 2026
Last Activity:
October 19, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 06, 2026
APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5.00, Receipt Number 116960), filed by Jadier Villegas Cardenas. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope)(echa, ) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
#2
Feb 06, 2026
Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley for Initial Review pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1 (b). Text Only Entry. (echa, ) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
#3
Feb 09, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE An application for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 has been filed by the Applicant, challenging his detention at an immigration facility in Aurora, Colorado. Upon reading the application, good cause appears. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Respondents show cause within thirty (30) days from the date of this order why the application for a writ of habeas corpus should not be granted. It is FURTHER ORDERED that within thirty (30) days of Respondents' answer Applicant may file a reply. By Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 02/09/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. (jrobe, ) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
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Order to Show Cause
#4
Feb 09, 2026
ORDER DRAWING CASE. After review pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1(b), the court has determined that this case does not appear to be appropriate for summary dismissal. Therefore, the case will be drawn to a presiding judge and, if applicable, to a magistrate judge. See D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1(c). Accordingly, it is ORDERED that this case shall be drawn to a presiding judge and, if applicable, to a magistrate judge. By Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 02/09/2026. Case randomly reassigned to District Judge Gordon P Gallagher and drawn to Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung for all further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-00475-GPG. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. (jrobe, ) Modified to correct text on 2/9/2026 (jrobe, ). (Entered: 02/09/2026)
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Order Reassigning Case
#5
Feb 09, 2026
Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c). (jrobe, ) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
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Magistrate
#6
Feb 09, 2026
CERTIFICATE of Service by Clerk of Court of 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 3 Order to Show Cause,, (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Receipt) (agryan) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#7
Feb 11, 2026
AMENDED CERTIFICATE of Service by Clerk of Court of 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 3 Order to Show Cause,,. [Amended to include USAO] (agryan) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
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AMENDED
#8
Feb 12, 2026
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of Receipt re 7 Certificate of Service by the United States Attorney's Office (agryan) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
#9
Feb 17, 2026
CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT Return as to Madison Sheahan (amona,) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
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CERTIFIED
#10
Feb 17, 2026
CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT Return as to Todd M. Lyons (amona,) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
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CERTIFIED
#11
Feb 20, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Petitioner Jadier Villegas Cardenas. Petitioner Jadier Villegas Cardenas consents. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(ggill, ) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
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CONSENT
#12
Feb 20, 2026
RETURN of Service upon Respondent Juan Baltazar. (ggill, ) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
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RETURN
#13
Feb 20, 2026
ORDER: The Court clarifies that, despite the box checked on the form filed at D. 11 indicating that all parties consent, this is not accurate because the Defendants have not even entered an appearance at this point. Thus, the Court clarifies this mis-statement and will re-visit the topic if/when Defendants are served and have entered. By District Judge Gordon P. Gallagher on February 20, 2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry. (gpglc3) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
Feb 20, 2026
Order
#14
Feb 23, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 2 Case Assigned (pro se) to Judge Addressed to Jadier Villegas Cardenas. (echa, ) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
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Mail
#15
Mar 09, 2026
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Erika A. Kelley on behalf of Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons, Madison SheahanAttorney Erika A. Kelley added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Erika A. Kelley added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Erika A. Kelley added to party Madison Sheahan(pty:res) (Kelley, Erika) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
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NOTICE
#16
Mar 09, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons, Madison Sheahan All parties consent.. (Kelley, Erika) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
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CONSENT
#17
Mar 10, 2026
ORDER: The pleading at D. 16 indicates all parties consent. However, nothing within the pleading indicates signature or consent by Petitioner. The Court will take no further action on the pleading without additional information. So Ordered. By District Judge Gordon P. Gallagher on March 10, 2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry. (gpglc3) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Mar 10, 2026
Order
#18
Mar 11, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus /Order to Show Cause (ECF No. 3) by Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons, Madison Sheahan. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Kevin Benner (March 11, 2026))(Kelley, Erika) (Entered: 03/11/2026)
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RESPONSE
Mar 25, 2026
***Set/Reset Deadlines: It is herby ORDERED that the parties shall file a status report on April 10, 2026. Status Report due by 4/10/2026. (gpglc4, )
#19
Mar 27, 2026
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Jennifer Rose Lake on behalf of Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons, Madison SheahanAttorney Jennifer Rose Lake added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Jennifer Rose Lake added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Jennifer Rose Lake added to party Madison Sheahan(pty:res) (Lake, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
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NOTICE
#20
Apr 03, 2026
RESPONSE Regarding to Response to Show to Cause (ECF No. 3 ) by Petitioner Jadier Villegas Cardenas. (agryan) (Entered: 04/03/2026)
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RESPONSE
#21
Apr 10, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons, Madison Sheahan. (Lake, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
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STATUS
#22
Apr 13, 2026
MINUTE ORDER re: 21 Status Report filed by Madison Sheahan, Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons. On review of the April 10, 2026 Status Report, the parties are directed to file a status report in 90 days. Status Report due by 7/13/2026. by District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 4/13/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry (gpglc4, ) (Entered: 04/13/2026)
Apr 13, 2026
Minute Order
#23
Apr 22, 2026
DECISION REQUEST by Petitioner Jadier Villegas Cardenas. (anewt,) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
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Order
#24
Apr 29, 2026
KNOWLEDGE by Petitioner Jadier Villegas Cardenas (eluce, ) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
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KNOWLEDGE
#25
May 13, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 23 DECISION REQUEST Addressed to Jadier Villegas Cardenas. (eluce, ) (Entered: 05/14/2026)
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Mail
#26
May 29, 2026
DECISION by Petitioner Jadier Villegas Cardenas. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(eluce, ) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
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Order
#27
Jul 13, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons, Madison Sheahan. (Lake, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
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STATUS
#28
Jul 13, 2026
Request to Make a Determinative Decision by Petitioner Jadier Villegas Cardenas. (eluce, ) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
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Order
#29
Jul 15, 2026
SUPPLEMENT/AMENDMENT to 27 Status Report by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons, Madison Sheahan. (Lake, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
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SUPPLEMENT/AMENDMENT
#30
Jul 16, 2026
ORDER denying the Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus 1, denying as moot 23 Motion for Order, denying as moot 26 Motion for Order, and denying as moot 28 Motion for Order by District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 07/16/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record.(dclem) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
#31
Jul 16, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT in favor of Juan Baltazar, Madison Sheahan, Todd M. Lyons against Jadier Villegas Cardenas. Entered by the Clerk on 07/16/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. (dclem) (dclem, ). (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Jul 16, 2026
Judgment
#32
Aug 04, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 31 Judgment, 30 Order on Motion for Order,,,,, Addressed to Jadier Villegas Cardenas. (eguth, ) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
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Mail
#33
Aug 20, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION for Expedited Consideration of the Fully Briefed Habeas Petition Based on New and Continuing Circumstances by Petitioner Jadier Villegas Cardenas. (eluce, ) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
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Order
#34
Aug 21, 2026
ORDER. With the thanks of the Court, and due to returned mail, the Court now Orders that the Clerk's Office mail the following documents to the Petitioner at the following address: Documents found at D. 27, D. 29, D. 30, and D. 31 shall be mailed to: Jadier Villegas Cardenas, A209439996, ICE Aurora Detention Facility, 3130 North Oakland Street, A3-208, Aurora CO 80010. Further Ordered, the Clerk's Office shall update Petitioner's address found on the docket to be the aforementioned address. By District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 8/21/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry (eluce, ) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Aug 21, 2026
Order
#35
Sep 08, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 33 Emergency Motion - Addressed to Jadier Villegas Cardenas. (jberr, ) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
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Mail
#36
Sep 14, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 34 Order, Addressed to Jadier Villegas Cardenas. (eluce, ) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
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Mail
#37
Sep 17, 2026
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons, Madison Sheahan. (Lake, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
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Withdraw as Attorney
#38
Sep 17, 2026
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons, Madison Sheahan. (Lake, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
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Withdraw as Attorney
#39
Sep 17, 2026
ORDERED that the Motion to Withdraw [D. 38] is denied as moot as the motion is filed incorrectly into the wrong case. The attorney is directed to file the motion into the correct case. Entered by District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 09/17/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry(dclem) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
#40
Sep 17, 2026
ORDERED that the Motion to Withdraw [D. 37] is granted. The Clerks Office is directed to withdraw Ms. Jennifer Lake and stop electronic notifications by District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 09/17/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry(dclem) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
#41
Sep 17, 2026
ERRATA re 38 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons, Madison Sheahan. (Lake, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
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ERRATA
Sep 17, 2026
Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
#42
Sep 28, 2026
MOTION by Petitioner Jadier Villegas Cardenas. (eluce ) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
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Order
#43
Sep 29, 2026
ORDER. Petitioner moves, pro se, for a variety of refiled in this action which has been concluded and closed. Petitioner's motion, in large part, reads as a motion to reconsider and for additional relief. Any such requests are DENIED. Petitioner asks for copies of relevant pleadings and is to be mailed, to the address listed in his motion, a copy of the pertinent Order (D. 30 ). Any further motions will be struck or denied as moot. So Ordered. By District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 9/29/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry.(eluce ) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
#44
Sep 29, 2026
CERTIFICATE of Mailing by Clerk of Court re 43 Order 30 Order to Jadier Villegas Cardenas A#209439996 at 50140 Highway 1915, Rock Springs, WY 82901. Text Only Entry. (eluce, ) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Sep 29, 2026
Order on Motion for Order
Oct 19, 2026
Order
Parties
Lyons
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Villegas Cardenas (PS)
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