District of Colorado • 1:26-cv-01216

#1

Mar 23, 2026

Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, filed by Jean Paul Ntipushwamaboko.(agarc, ) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#2

Mar 23, 2026

Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley for Initial Review pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1 (b). Text Only Entry. (agarc, ) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#3

Mar 24, 2026

ORDER Directing Applicant to Cure Deficiencies. It is ORDERED that Applicant cure the deficiencies designated above within thirty days from the date of this order if he wishes to pursue claims in this action. If Applicant fails to cure the designated deficiencies within thirty days from the date of this order, the action will be dismissed without further notice, by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 3/24/2026. 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. (eluce, ) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#4

Apr 03, 2026

Motion and Affidavit for Leave to Proceed Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915. by Petitioner Jean Paul Ntipushwamaboko. (eluce, ) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#5

Apr 21, 2026

MINUTE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 4/21/2026. On March 24, 2026, the Court ordered Petitioner to cure certain filing deficiencies in this action. (See ECF No. 3 ). The Court will give Petitioner one more opportunity and an extension of time to cure filing deficiencies as directed. To comply, Petitioner must submit within thirty (30) days from the date of this order (1) a fully completed and legible Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 on the court-approved form; and (2) the $5.00 filing fee or a fully completed and legible Prisoner's Motion and Affidavit for Leave to Proceed Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915 in a Habeas Corpus Action on the court-approved form that includes a copy of his account statement. This action will be dismissed without further notice if Petitioner fails to comply and cure all remaining deficiencies within the time allowed. [Forms mailed as ordered.] 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. (eluce, ) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#6

May 04, 2026

AMENDED APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Jean Paul Ntipushwamaboko. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(eluce, ) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#7

May 04, 2026

Prisoner's Motion and Affidavit for Leave to Proceed Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915. by Petitioner Jean Paul Ntipushwamaboko. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(eluce, ) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#8

May 11, 2026

PETITION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, filed by Jean Paul Ntipushwamaboko.(agryan) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

#9

May 11, 2026

Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Short Form) by Petitioner Jean Paul Ntipushwamaboko. (agryan) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

#10

May 15, 2026

ORDER Granting Leave to Proceed Pursuant To 28 U.S.C. § 1915. It is ORDERED that the Prisoner's Motion and Affidavit for Leave to Proceed Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915 in a Habeas Corpus Action (ECF No. 7 ) is GRANTED. It is FURTHER ORDERED that process shall not issue at this time. The Motion and Affidavit for Leave to Proceed Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915 (ECF No. 4 ) and Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Short Form) (ECF No. 9 ) is DENIED, by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 5/15/2026. 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.(eluce, ) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#11

May 15, 2026

ORDER to File Amended Habeas Application. It is ORDERED that Applicant shall have thirty (30) days from the date of this order to file an amended habeas application providing a clear statement of the federal claims he is asserting and specific facts supporting those claims. If Applicant fails to file an amended habeas application as directed within the time allowed, the action may be dismissed without further notice, by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 5/15/2026. 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. (eluce, ) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#12

May 26, 2026

PETITION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, filed by Jean Paul Ntipushwamaboko. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(agryan) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#13

May 26, 2026

REQUEST for Appointment of Counsel by Petitioner Jean Paul Ntipushwamaboko. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(agryan) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#14

Jun 01, 2026

MINUTE ORDER. On May 15, 2026, the Court issued an Order to File Amended Habeas Application (ECF No. 11 ) directing Applicant to file an amended application on the court-approved form. In response, Applicant filed a Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 12 ). This is not the correct form. Applicant is advised that if he wishes to pursue his claims in this action, he must use the court-approved form for filing an Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 within 21 days from the date of this minute order. Failure to comply will result in dismissal of this action without further notice, by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 6/1/2026. (Forms mailed as directed.) 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. (eluce, ) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

#15

Jun 08, 2026

AMENDED APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Jean Paul Ntipushwamaboko.(eluce, ) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

#16

Jun 15, 2026

ORDER Drawing Case. After review under 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 that this case shall be drawn to a presiding judge and, if applicable, to a magistrate judge, by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 6/15/2026. (Case randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge N. Reid Neureiter for all further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-01216-NRN.) 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. (eluce, ) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#17

Jun 16, 2026

Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. (eluce, ) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#18

Jun 17, 2026

ORDER the Court ORDERS Petitioner to (1) serve Respondents with a copy of the Petition and accompanying papers, along with a copy of this Order, by e-mail and by overnight mail, and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. Within three calendar days of service, Respondents are ORDERED TO RESPOND to the Petition and are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE as to why the Petition should not be granted. Pursuant to the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651(a), and in order to preserve the Courts jurisdiction, Respondents SHALL NOT REMOVE Petitioner from the District of Colorado or the United States unless or until this Court or the Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit vacates this Order. It is further ORDERED that within three calendar days of service, the parties shall complete and file the Consent/Non-Consent Form (ECF No. 17 ) indicating either the unanimous consent of the parties or that consent has been declined. PLEASE READ ATTACHED ORDER. By Magistrate Judge N. Reid Neureiter on 06/17/2026. 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. (jrobe, ) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#19

Jun 17, 2026

APPOINTMENT ORDER In accordance with D.C.COLO.LAttyR 15 of the U.S. District Court's Local Rules, the Court hereby determines that Plaintiff Jean Paul Ntipushwamaboko merits appointment of counsel drawn from the Civil Pro Bono Panel. It is further ORDERED that pursuant to D.C.COLO.LAttyR 15(f)(2), the Clerk shall select, notify, and appoint counsel to represent the unrepresented party in this civil matter. Plaintiff is advised that the Clerk will select counsel from the Panel; however, there is no guarantee that Panel members will undertake representation in every case. The Court cautions Plaintiff that he remains responsible for all scheduled matters, including hearings, depositions, motions and trial. PLEASE READ ATTACHED ORDER. By Magistrate Judge N. Reid Neureiter on 06/17/2026. 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. (jrobe, ) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#20

Jun 18, 2026

CERTIFICATE of Service by Clerk of Court re 18 Order, 15 Amended Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus for Service of Process. (Attachments: # 1 USPS certified mail receipts) (jrobe, ) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#21

Jun 18, 2026

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT by the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado. (echa, ) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#22

Jun 22, 2026

NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Elliot Wertheim on behalf of Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, DHS, George Valdez, Dave VenturellaAttorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party DHS(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party George Valdez(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Dave Venturella(pty:res) (Wertheim, Elliot) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#23

Jun 22, 2026

ANSWER to Complaint by Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, DHS, George Valdez, Dave Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration)(Wertheim, Elliot) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#24

Jun 26, 2026

AFFIDAVIT/RETURN of Service as to Juan Baltazar and George Valdez. (Attachments: # 1 USPS certified mail receipt)(jrobe, ) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#25

Jul 07, 2026

ORDER Pursuant to this Court's Order entered on June 17, 2026, ECF No. 18, the parties were directed to complete and file the Consent/Non-Consent Form (ECF No. 3 ) indicating either the unanimous consent of the parties or that consent has been declined. To date, the Court is not in receipt of the parties' consent form.Accordingly, the parties are hereby directed to complete and file the Consent/Non-Consent Form (ECF No. 3 ) on or before July 10, 2026. PLEASE READ ATTACHED ORDER By Magistrate Judge N. Reid Neureiter on 07/07/2026. 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: 07/07/2026)

#26

Jul 10, 2026

CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, DHS, George Valdez, Dave Venturella All parties consent.. (Wertheim, Elliot) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#27

Jul 13, 2026

USPS Certified Mail Receipt Return as to Dave Venturella re: 20 Certificate of Service. (jrobe, ) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#28

Jul 14, 2026

CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Petitioner Jean Paul Ntipushwamaboko. Petitioner consents. (echa, ) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

#29

Jul 15, 2026

CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN as to the Todd Blanche - United States Attorney General. (echa, ) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

#30

Jul 16, 2026

ORDER it is ORDERED that the Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 15 ) is granted. It is further ORDERED that Petitioner shall be released from custody within 24 hours of this Order. It is further ORDERED that Respondents shall file a status report within two (2) days of this Order certifying compliance. PLEASE READ ATTACHED ORDER. By Magistrate Judge N. Reid Neureiter 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. (jrobe, ) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

#31

Jul 17, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, DHS, George Valdez, Dave Venturella. (Wertheim, Elliot) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#32

Jul 22, 2026

ORDER: In light of the representations in the Status Report (Docket # 31 ) filed by Respondents, the Clerk of Court is directed to terminate this case. Petitioner is awarded his costs pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 54.1. See Daley v. Ceja, 158 F.4th 1152 (10th Cir. Nov. 3, 2025); 28 U.S.C. § 2412(a)(1). By Magistrate Judge N. Reid Neureiter on 7/22/2026. 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 (msmot, ) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#33

Jul 22, 2026

FINAL JUDGMENT by Clerk on 7/22/2026. 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. (msmot, ) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

Jul 22, 2026

Minute Order

#34

Jul 29, 2026

Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 29 Affidavit/Return of Service Addressed to Jean Paul Ntipushwamaboko. (dhern, ) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#35

Jul 30, 2026

Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 27 Affidavit/Return of Service Addressed to Jean Paul Ntipushwamaboko. (dhern, ) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#36

Aug 04, 2026

Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 30 Order,, 28 Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge Addressed to Jean Paul Ntipushwamaboko. (Attachments: # 1 Returned Envelope) (eguth, ) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#37

Aug 06, 2026

Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 32 Minute Order,, 33 Clerk's Judgment Addressed to Jean Paul Ntipushwamaboko. (eguth, ) (Entered: 08/07/2026)