District of New Mexico • 2:26-cv-00716

La Cruz v. Castro, el al

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Case Information

Filed: March 09, 2026
Assigned to: Sarah M. Davenport
Referred to: Gregory J. Fouratt
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: October 19, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 09, 2026
PETITION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Mirian La Cruz. (jg) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document: Petition for 2241 Relief
#2
Mar 09, 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. (jg)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 03/09/2026)
#3
Mar 09, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Mirian La Cruz. (jg) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Mar 09, 2026
United States District Judge Sarah M Davenport and United States Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Fouratt assigned. (jg)
#4
Mar 10, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER by District Judge Sarah M Davenport. (jmr) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Main Document: Order to Answer
#5
Mar 16, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Judith Pauline Crews on behalf of Acting Secretary, Pamela Bondi, Mary De Anda-Ybarra, Todd Lyons (Crews, Judith) (Entered: 03/16/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#6
Mar 20, 2026
Federal Respondents' RESPONSE re 1 Petition for 2241 Relief filed by Acting Secretary, Pamela Bondi, Mary De Anda-Ybarra, Todd Lyons. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit) (Crews, Judith) (Entered: 03/20/2026)
Main Document: Response (when not to a motion)
#7
Mar 30, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Mirian La Cruz (jjs) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
Main Document: Certificate of Service
#8
Apr 09, 2026
APPENDIX/SUPPLEMENT by Mirian La Cruz. (gr) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
Main Document: Appendix/Supplement
#9
Apr 17, 2026
IT IS ORDERED that the Clerk's Office shall UPDATE the case caption to reflect that Dora Castro is a respondent in her official capacity as the Warden of Otero County Detention Facility and Markwayne Mullin is a respondent in his official capacity as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.[THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (gpb) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
#10
Apr 17, 2026
***FILED IN ERROR***IT IS ORDERED that the Clerk's Office shall UPDATE the case caption to reflect that Dora Castro is a respondent in her official capacity as the Warden of Otero County Detention Facility and Markwayne Mullin is a respondent in his official capacity as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.[THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (gpb) Modified text on 4/17/2026 per chambers. (arn). (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Apr 17, 2026
Order
#11
Apr 20, 2026
REPLY to Response to Motion re 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Mirian La Cruz. (jjs) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
Main Document: Reply to Response to Motion
#12
Jun 01, 2026
Petitioners REPLY re 6 Federal Respondents' RESPONSE re 1 Petition for 2241 Relief filed by Mirian La Cruz. (jjs) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
Main Document: Reply (when not to a motion)
#13
Jun 17, 2026
Supplemental REPLY re 6 Response, filed by Mirian La Cruz. (vh) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
Main Document: Reply (when not to a motion)
#14
Jul 13, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION for IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM IMMIGRATION DETENTION by Mirian La Cruz. (jjs) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document: Order
#15
Jul 20, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION For Immediate Release From Immigration Detention by Mirian La Cruz. (jn) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document: Order
#16
Jul 20, 2026
PETITIONER'S Response by Mirian La Cruz (jn) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document: PETITIONER'S
#17
Jul 27, 2026
MOTION for Reconsideration by Mirian La Cruz. (jn) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document: Reconsideration
#18
Jul 27, 2026
Letter by Mirian La Cruz (jn) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#19
Aug 21, 2026
Letter as to Mirian La Cruz (jn) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#20
Aug 25, 2026
MOTION to Expedite Release from Immigration Detention by Mirian La Cruz. (vh) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document: Order
#21
Sep 15, 2026
MOTION to Expedite Release from Immigration Detention by Mirian La Cruz. (vh) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Main Document: Expedite
#22
Sep 21, 2026
PETITION FOR RELEASE OF HABEAS CORPUS 28 U.S.C. 2241 IMMIGRATION DETENTION by Mirian La Cruz (bc) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#23
Sep 21, 2026
MOTION FOR RELEASE by Mirian La Cruz. (bc) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
Main Document: Order
#24
Oct 07, 2026
ORDER by District Judge Sarah M. Davenport. The Court orders Respondents to provide further details regarding their assertions that Petitioner was detained related to an allegation of shoplifting. In particular, Respondents must clarify (1) whether any charges were filed, (2) whether any charges remain pending and their current status, (3) whether any charges were dismissed, and (4) whether Petitioner incurred any convictions. Respondents shall file their supplemental briefing no later than October 13, 2026, and attach thereto any relevant documentation or declarations from knowledgeable officials. Petitioner may file an optional reply within 10 days of Respondents' filing. [THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (mok) (Entered: 10/07/2026)
Oct 07, 2026
Minute Order
#25
Oct 13, 2026
STATUS REPORT per Doc. 24 Order for Briefing by Pamela Bondi, Mary De Anda-Ybarra, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin(Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security) (Crews, Judith) (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document: Status Report
#26
Oct 19, 2026
Mail sent to Mirian La Cruz Returned as Undeliverable re 24 Minute Order (jjs) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
Main Document: Mail Returned

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La Cruz
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Warden, el al
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