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Case Information
Filed: February 20, 2026
Assigned to:
William Joseph Martinez
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241in - Habeas Corpus: INS
Completed: March 26, 2026
Last Activity:
September 30, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 20, 2026
APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number ACODC-10835778)Attorney Hans Christopher Meyer added to party Alfredo Granillo Chavarria(pty:pet), filed by Alfredo Granillo Chavarria. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Meyer, Hans) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
#2
Feb 20, 2026
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Hans Christopher Meyer on behalf of Alfredo Granillo Chavarria (Meyer, Hans) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
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NOTICE
#3
Feb 20, 2026
NOTICE of Related Cases by Petitioner Alfredo Granillo Chavarria (Meyer, Hans) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
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NOTICE
#4
Feb 20, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Petitioner Alfredo Granillo Chavarria. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Meyer, Hans) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
#5
Feb 20, 2026
Case assigned to Judge William J. Martinez and drawn to Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung. Text Only Entry (echa, ) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
#6
Feb 20, 2026
Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c). (echa, ) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
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Magistrate
#7
Feb 20, 2026
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Conor Timothy Gleason on behalf of Alfredo Granillo ChavarriaAttorney Conor Timothy Gleason added to party Alfredo Granillo Chavarria(pty:pet) (Gleason, Conor) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
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NOTICE
#8
Feb 20, 2026
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Anahi Quezada-Villa on behalf of Alfredo Granillo ChavarriaAttorney Anahi Quezada-Villa added to party Alfredo Granillo Chavarria(pty:pet) (Quezada-Villa, Anahi) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
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NOTICE
#9
Feb 20, 2026
ADVISORY NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH COURT RULES/PROCEDURES: re: 2 Notice of Entry of Appearance filed by attorney Hans Meyer. DO NOT REFILE THE DOCUMENT. Action to take - counsel must submit a change of contact request through PACER pursuant to D.C.COLO.LAttyR 5(c) and 3.5 of the Electronic Case Filing Procedures (Civil cases). (Text Only Entry) (ggill, ) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
#10
Feb 24, 2026
ORDER: Counsel for the parties and all counsel who may later enter an appearance shall review and familiarize themselves with the undersigned's Revised Practice Standards (as they may be amended from time to time), which may be downloaded here. SO ORDERED by Judge William J. Martinez on 2/24/2026. Text Only Entry (wjmja, ) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
#11
Feb 24, 2026
ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE. It is ORDERED that Petitioner shall serve Respondents with a copy of the Petition, the Motion, and all accompanying papers, along with a copy of this Order, by electronic mail on or before February 25, 2026. The Court further ORDERS Respondents to Show Cause why both the Petition and the Motion should not be granted by no later than March 6, 2026. SO ORDERED by Judge William J. Martinez on 2/24/2026. (wjmja, ) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
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Order to Show Cause
#12
Feb 24, 2026
NOTICE of Proof of Delivery of Service by Petitioner Alfredo Granillo Chavarria (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proof of Electronic Mail Service)(Quezada-Villa, Anahi) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
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NOTICE
Feb 24, 2026
Order
#13
Feb 27, 2026
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Kyle W. Brenton on behalf of Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Gaudian, Todd Lyons, Kristi NoemAttorney Kyle W. Brenton added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Kyle W. Brenton added to party Pam Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Kyle W. Brenton added to party Robert Gaudian(pty:res), Attorney Kyle W. Brenton added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Kyle W. Brenton added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (Brenton, Kyle) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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NOTICE
#14
Mar 06, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 11 by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Gaudian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Brenton, Kyle) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
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RESPONSE
#15
Mar 10, 2026
REPLY to Response to 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Alfredo Granillo Chavarria. (Gleason, Conor) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
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REPLY
#16
Mar 12, 2026
ORDER GRANTING HABEAS CORPUS PETITION The Court's Order to Show Cause (ECF No. 11 ) is MADE ABSOLUTE and Granillo Chavarria's Petition (ECF No. 1 ) is GRANTED; The Court GRANTS this relief pursuant to Claim 1 of the Petition, and does not reach the other claims asserted by Granillo Chavarria in his Petition; The Motion is DENIED AS MOOT (ECF No. 4 ); By no later than this Saturday, March 14, 2026, the Government shall IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Granillo Chavarria, upon the posting of the bond issued by the IJ, along with all his personal belongings. SO ORDERED by Judge William J. Martinez on 03/12/2026. (jrobe, ) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
#17
Mar 26, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT in favor of Alfredo Granillo Chavarria against Juan Baltazar, Robert Gaudian, Kristi Noem, Todd Lyons, Pam Bondi pursuant to the 16 Order Granting Habeas Corpus Petition. Entered by Clerk on 3/26/2026. (hguer) (Entered: 03/26/2026)
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Judgment
#18
Apr 09, 2026
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Seek Attorney's Fees by Petitioner Alfredo Granillo Chavarria. (Gleason, Conor) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
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Extension of Time
#19
Apr 09, 2026
ORDER granting the Parties' Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Seek Attorney's Fees ("Motion") 18 . The Motion is granted for good cause shown. Petitioner is GRANTED leave to file a motion seeking attorney's fees by no later than April 23, 2026. The Government shall file a response by no later than May 14, 2026, and Petitioner shall file a reply by no later than May 28, 2026. SO ORDERED by Judge William J. Martinez on 4/9/2026. Text Only Entry(wjmja, ) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
Apr 09, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
#20
Apr 23, 2026
MOTION for Attorney Fees Under the Equal Access to Justice Act by Petitioner Alfredo Granillo Chavarria. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit)(Meyer, Hans) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
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Attorney Fees
#21
May 13, 2026
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 20 MOTION for Attorney Fees Under the Equal Access to Justice Act by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Gaudian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Brenton, Kyle) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
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Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
#22
May 13, 2026
ORDER denying Respondents' Unopposed Motion for One-Week Extension of Time to Respond to Motion for Attorney's Fees ("Motion") 21 . Respondents' Motion is DENIED without prejudice to refiling given Respondents' counsel's failure to serve a copy of the Motion on their clients, as required by D.C.COLO.LCivR 6.1(c) and WJM Revised Practice Standard II.D.2. The Court requires that the certificate of service specifically confirm that service has been made upon moving counsel's client(s) and, if appropriate, identifies the individual who has received service of the motion on behalf of any party which is not a natural person. SO ORDERED by Judge William J. Martinez on 5/13/2026. Text Only Entry(wjmja, ) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
#23
May 13, 2026
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 20 MOTION for Attorney Fees Under the Equal Access to Justice Act by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Gaudian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Brenton, Kyle) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
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Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
#24
May 13, 2026
ORDER granting the Respondents' Unopposed Motion for One-Week Extension of Time to Respond to Motion for Attorney's Fees ("Motion") 23 . The Motion is granted for good cause shown. The Government shall file a response by no later than May 21, 2026, and Petitioner shall file a reply by no later than June 4, 2026. SO ORDERED by Judge William J. Martinez on 5/13/2026. Text Only Entry(wjmja, ) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
#25
May 13, 2026
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Petitioner Alfredo Granillo Chavarria. (Gleason, Conor) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
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Withdraw as Attorney
May 13, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
#26
May 14, 2026
ORDER granting the Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Petitioner ("Motion") 25 . The Motion is GRANTED for good cause shown. Conor Gleason is hereby granted leave to withdraw from this case, as Petitioner will continue to be represented in this matter by Attorney Hans Meyer. The Clerk shall terminate all further CM/ECF notifications to Mr. Gleason in this case. SO ORDERED by Judge William J. Martinez on 5/14/2026. Text Only Entry(wjmja, ) (Entered: 05/14/2026)
May 14, 2026
Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
#27
May 21, 2026
RESPONSE to 20 MOTION for Attorney Fees Under the Equal Access to Justice Act filed by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Gaudian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Brenton, Kyle) (Entered: 05/21/2026)
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RESPONSE
#28
May 26, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 16 Order,, 17 Judgment by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Gaudian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Brenton, Kyle) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
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NOTICE
#29
May 27, 2026
LETTER Transmitting Notice of Appeal to all counsel advising of the transmittal of the 28 Notice of Appeal filed by Kristi Noem, Todd Lyons, Juan Baltazar, Robert Gaudian, Pam Bondi to the U.S. Court of Appeals. ( Retained Counsel-U.S. Attorney's Office, Fee Waived,) (Attachments: # 1 Preliminary Record)(sphil, ) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
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LETTER
#30
May 27, 2026
USCA Case Number 26-1203 for 28 Notice of Appeal filed by Pam Bondi, Todd Lyons, Robert Gaudian, Kristi Noem, Juan Baltazar. (sphil, ) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
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USCA
#31
Jun 01, 2026
REPLY to Response to 20 MOTION for Attorney Fees Under the Equal Access to Justice Act filed by Petitioner Alfredo Granillo Chavarria. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Meyer, Hans) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
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REPLY
#32
Jun 10, 2026
TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM re 28 Notice of Appeal Transcript Unnecessary for Appeal by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Gaudian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Brenton, Kyle) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT
#33
Jun 10, 2026
LETTER TO USCA and all counsel certifying the record is complete as to 28 Notice of Appeal filed by Todd Lyons, Juan Baltazar, Robert Gaudian, Pam Bondi, Kristi Noem. A transcript order form was filed stating that a transcript is not necessary. ( Appeal No. 26-1203) Text Only Entry. (jrobe, ) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
#34
Aug 18, 2026
ORDER of USCA as to 28 Notice of Appeal filed by Robert Gaudian, Kristi Noem, Todd Lyons, Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi. (USCA Case No. 26-1203) (jrobe, ) Modified to correct date on 8/19/2026 (jrobe, ). (Entered: 08/19/2026)
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ORDER
#35
Aug 18, 2026
MANDATE of USCA as to 28 Notice of Appeal filed by Kristi Noem, Todd Lyons, Robert Gaudian, Pam Bondi, Juan Baltazar : (USCA Case No. 26-1203) (jrobe, ) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
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MANDATE
#36
Aug 26, 2026
ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART MOTION FOR AWARD OF ATTORNEY'S FEES PURSUANT TO THE EQUAL ACESS TO JUSTICE ACT the Court ORDERS as follows: 1. Petitioner's Motion for Award of Attorney's Fees Pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act (ECF No. 20 ) is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART; 2. Granillo Chavarria is AWARDED attorney's fees under the EAJA in the total amount of $12,103.12; and3. The Government is ORDERED to make such payment in full to Granillo Chavarria by no later than September 30, 2026. SO ORDERED by Judge William J. Martinez on 08/26/2026.(jrobe, ) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
#37
Sep 02, 2026
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Elliot Wertheim on behalf of Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Gaudian, Todd Lyons, Kristi NoemAttorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Pam Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Robert Gaudian(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (Wertheim, Elliot) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
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NOTICE
#38
Sep 30, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time to by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Gaudian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Wertheim, Elliot) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
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Extension of Time
#39
Sep 30, 2026
ORDER granting in part the Respondents' Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time to Pay Attorney's Fees ("Motion") 38 . The Motion is GRANTED IN PART for good cause shown. The Government is ORDERED to make such payment in full to Granillo Chavarria by no later than October 16, 2026. SO ORDERED by Judge William J. Martinez on 9/30/2026. Text Only Entry(wjmja, ) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
Sep 30, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
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