District of Colorado • 1:26-cv-01767

Quijada-Lara v. Baltazar

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Case Information

Filed: April 22, 2026
Assigned to: Timothy P. O'Hara
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241in - Habeas Corpus: INS
Completed: September 09, 2026
Last Activity: September 25, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Apr 22, 2026
APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241, filed by Carlos A. Quijada-Lara.(dhern, ) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: APPLICATION
#2
Apr 22, 2026
Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley for Initial Review pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1 (b). Text Only Entry. (dhern, ) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
#3
Apr 28, 2026
ORDER Directing Applicant to Cure Deficiencies. It is ORDERED that Applicant cure the deficiencies designated above within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. It is FURTHER ORDERED that, if Applicant fails to cure all of the designated deficiencies within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, the action may be dismissed without further notice. The dismissal shall be without prejudice, by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 4/28/2026. 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. (echa, ) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Main Document: Order
#4
May 04, 2026
NOTICE of Discharge by Petitioner Carlos A. Quijada-Lara. (echa, ) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#5
May 04, 2026
Filing Fee RECEIVED: $ 5.00, receipt number 117891. (echa, ) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
Main Document: Filing
#6
May 06, 2026
ORDER to File Amended Habeas Application. It is ORDERED that, within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, Applicant file an amended application on the court-approved form that names a proper Respondent and provides a clear statement of a cognizable habeas corpus claim. It is FURTHER ORDERED that, if Applicant fails within the time allowed to file an amended application that complies with this order, the action will be dismissed without further notice, by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 5/6/2026. 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. [Form mailed as Ordered]. (echa, ) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
Main Document: Order
#7
May 07, 2026
Prisoner's Motion and Affidavit for Leave to Proceed Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915. by Petitioner Carlos A. Quijada-Lara. (echa, ) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#8
May 26, 2026
AMENDED APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Carlos A. Quijada-Lara.(echa, ) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
Main Document: AMENDED
#9
May 27, 2026
ORDER to Show Cause. It is ORDERED that Respondents show cause within thirty (30) days from the date of this order why the amended 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. Applicant's 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 denied as moot because he has paid the filing fee, by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 5/27/2026. 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: 05/27/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#10
May 27, 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 5/27/2026. (Case randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Timothy P O'Hara for all further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-001767-TPO.) 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, ) Modified on 5/28/2026 to correct caption (ggill, ). (Entered: 05/27/2026)
Main Document: Order Reassigning Case
#11
May 27, 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: 05/27/2026)
Main Document: Magistrate
#12
May 28, 2026
CERTIFICATE of Service by Clerk of Court re 9 Order to Show Cause for service of process. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Slip USAG, # 2 Certified Slip Lyons, # 3 Certified Slip Baltazar, # 4 Certified Slip Department of Homeland Security) (ggill, ) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFICATE
#13
May 28, 2026
RETURN of Service upon the United States Attorney's Office. (ggill, ) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
Main Document: RETURN
#14
Jun 09, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Petitioner Carlos A. Quijada-Lara. Petitioner consents. (eluce, ) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT
#15
Jun 11, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt of Service re 12 Certificate of Service upon USAG. (eluce, ) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Main Document: Certified
#16
Jun 12, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt of Service re 12 Certificate of Service, upon Juan Baltazar. (eluce, ) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
Main Document: Certified
#17
Jun 15, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt of Service re 12 Certificate of Service, upon Todd Lyons. (eluce, ) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
Main Document: Certified
#18
Jun 17, 2026
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT as to U.S. Department of Homeland Security re: 12 Certificate of Service, (agryan) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFIED
#19
Jun 26, 2026
RESPONSE to 8 Amended Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Department of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party ICE(pty:dft), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party U.S. Attorney General(pty:res), RESPONSE to 8 Amended Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Department of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party ICE(pty:dft), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party U.S. Attorney General(pty:res)Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Department of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party ICE(pty:dft), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party U.S. Attorney General(pty:res) by Juan Baltazar, Department of Homeland Security, ICE, Todd Lyons, U.S. Attorney General.(Wertheim, Elliot) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#20
Jun 26, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Department of Homeland Security, Todd Lyons, U.S. Attorney General, Defendant ICE All parties consent.. (Wertheim, Elliot) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT
#21
Jun 26, 2026
ORDER OF REFERENCE. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c), Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 73, Local Civil Rules 40.1(c)(6) and 72.2, and 14 and 20 Elections Concerning Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction, this action is REFERRED for final disposition to Magistrate Judge Timothy P. O'Hara, who will conduct any and all further proceedings and order the entry of judgment in the case. SO ORDERED by Chief Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 06/26/2026. Text Only Entry. 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. (agryan) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Jun 26, 2026
Order on Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge
#22
Jul 06, 2026
MOTION to Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order by Petitioner Carlos A. Quijada-Lara. (agryan) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
Main Document: Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order
#23
Jul 31, 2026
Request to Make a Determinative Decision by Petitioner Carlos A. Quijada-Lara. (ggill, ) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document: Order
#24
Sep 08, 2026
ORDER. It is ORDERED that: 1. The Amended Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 [ECF 8 ] is granted; 2. Respondents shall immediately, and no later than within 24 hours of this Order (by 5:00 pm on September 9, 2026), release Petitioner from custody pursuant to his pre- existing OSUP conditions. No additional conditions of release shall be imposed on Petitioner; 3. Respondents shall file a Status Report by September 11, 2026, certifying compliance with this Order; and 4. Petitioner's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order [ECF 22 ] and Request to Make a Determinative Decision [ECF 23 ] are denied as moot. By Magistrate Judge Timothy P. O'Hara on 9/8/2026. 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.(ggill, ) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Order AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Order on Motion for TRO
#25
Sep 08, 2026
MOTION for What is Status on This Case by Petitioner Carlos A. Quijada-Lara. (agryan) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document: Order
#26
Sep 09, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Attorney General, David J Venturella, Defendant ICE. (Wertheim, Elliot) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document: STATUS
#27
Sep 09, 2026
MINUTE ORDER re: [ECF 24 ]. On September 8, 2026, this Court granted Petitioner's Amended Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 24, ordering his immediate release. On September 9, 2026, Respondents submitted a Status Report certifying that Petitioner has been released in compliance with this Court's Order. 26 . Petitioner's Motion for What is Status on this Case 25 is denied as moot. The Clerk of Court shall close this case and enter Final Judgment in Petitioner's favor, by Magistrate Judge Timothy P. OHara on 9/9/2026. Text Only Entry.(jtorr, ) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
#28
Sep 09, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT by Clerk on 9/9/2026 re: 27 Minute Order. 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. (jtorr, ) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document: Judgment - Clerk
Sep 09, 2026
Order on Motion for Order
#29
Sep 24, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 24 Order on Motion for TRO,,,, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,, Order on Motion for Order,,, Addressed to Carlos A Quijada-Lara. (eguth, ) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document: Mail
#30
Sep 25, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 25 MOTION for Order to Addressed to Carlos A Quijada-Lara. (eguth, ) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
Main Document: Mail