District of Colorado • 1:26-cv-02341

Gonzalez Cervera v. Valdez

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Case Information

Filed: May 27, 2026
Assigned to: Scott T. Varholak
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241in - Habeas Corpus: INS
Completed: July 02, 2026
Last Activity: July 15, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
May 27, 2026
APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number ACODC-11039948)Attorney Lissette Tocado added to party Adiel Amed Gonzalez Cervera(pty:pet), filed by Adiel Amed Gonzalez Cervera. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons, # 11 Summons, # 12 Summons, # 13 Summons)(Tocado, Lissette) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
Main Document: APPLICATION
#2
May 27, 2026
Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. Text Only Entry (eguth, ) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
#3
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. No Summons Issued due to Case Type. (eguth, ) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
Main Document: Magistrate
#4
May 28, 2026
Order to Show Cause
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
#5
Jun 04, 2026
Extension of Time
Main Document: Extension of Time
#6
Jun 08, 2026
Entry of Default
Main Document: Entry of Default
#7
Jun 08, 2026
CLERK'S NOTE REGARDING DEFAULT Default will not be entered as to Todd Blanche, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, Warden of Denver Contract Detention Facility re 6 MOTION for Entry of Default as to PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 55 AND FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE as: no proof of service has been filed, by Clerk. Text Only Entry. (eluce) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
#8
Jun 08, 2026
ORDER granting 5 Motion for Extension of Time to File. The Court extends the deadline for the parties to file the consent form to 6/15/2026. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 6/8/2026. Text Only Entry(stvlc6, ) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Jun 08, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
Jun 08, 2026
Clerks Note Regarding Default
#9
Jun 11, 2026
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Tonya Shotwell Andrews on behalf of Todd Blanche, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, Warden of Denver Contract Detention FacilityAttorney Tonya Shotwell Andrews added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Tonya Shotwell Andrews added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Tonya Shotwell Andrews added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Tonya Shotwell Andrews added to party George Valdez(pty:res), Attorney Tonya Shotwell Andrews added to party Warden of Denver Contract Detention Facility(pty:res) (Andrews, Tonya) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#10
Jun 11, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#11
Jun 11, 2026
ORDER granting 10 Unopposed Motion to Set New Briefing Schedule. Respondents shall show cause within seven (7) 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 fourteen (14) days of Respondents' answer to this Order to Show Cause, Petitioner may file a reply. It is FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 72.2(d), the parties shall complete and file the Election Concerning Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction form, available from the Courts website at www.cod.uscourts.gov, on or before June 18, 2026. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 6/11/2026. Text Only Entry(stvlc6, ) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Jun 11, 2026
Order on Motion for Order
#12
Jun 15, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Petitioner Adiel Amed Gonzalez Cervera All parties consent.. (Tocado, Lissette) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT
#13
Jun 16, 2026
MINUTE ORDER This matter is before the Court on 12 Election Concerning Consent/Non-Consent Form (the "Form"). Although the Form notes that "all parties in this civil action CONSENT" to magistrate judge jurisdiction over this matter, the Form is only signed by Petitioner. Thus, the Court will not seek an order of reference at this time. See D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(c)(6) (requiring the consent of "all parties" before an order of reference may be entered). The parties are directed to jointly file the consent form on or before 6/18/2026, signed by counsel who have entered appearances on behalf of all parties. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 6/16/2026. Text Only Entry (stvlc6, ) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
#14
Jun 16, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Petitioner Adiel Amed Gonzalez Cervera All parties consent.. (Tocado, Lissette) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT
Jun 16, 2026
Minute Order
#15
Jun 18, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 4 Order to Show Cause,, by Respondents Todd Blanche, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, Warden of Denver Contract Detention Facility. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Andrews, Tonya) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#16
Jun 22, 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 Election Concerning Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction, this action is REFERRED for final disposition to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak, 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 06/22/2026. Text Only Entry. (agryan) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Jun 22, 2026
Order on Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge
#17
Jul 01, 2026
NOTICE of Supplemental Authorities by Respondents Todd Blanche, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, Warden of Denver Contract Detention Facility (Andrews, Tonya) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#18
Jul 01, 2026
REPLY to 15 Response, to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Order to Show Cause by Petitioner Adiel Amed Gonzalez Cervera. (Tocado, Lissette) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: REPLY
#19
Jul 02, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#20
Jul 02, 2026
Judgment - Clerk
Main Document: Judgment - Clerk
#21
Jul 13, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Respondents Todd Blanche, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, Warden of Denver Contract Detention Facility. (Andrews, Tonya) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Main Document: STATUS
#22
Jul 13, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#23
Jul 13, 2026
ORDER This matter is before the Court on Petitioner's 22 Motion for Immediate Release, which argues that Respondents did not comply with this Court's 19 Order. The Court's Order granting the Petition required Respondents to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing at which the Government bore the burden of proof by clear and convincing evidence under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). [See #19 at 3]. According to Respondents' Status Report, such a hearing was conducted on July 9, 2026. [#21] The Court's Order did not require the Immigration Judge to issue an oral ruling or otherwise decide the bond request on the day of the hearing. Because the Immigration Judge has not yet issued a decision, Petitioner's Motion for immediate release is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE as premature. Respondents shall file a status report advising the Court of the status of the bond proceedings, including whether a bond decision has been issued, within seven (7) days of the date of this Minute Order. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 7/13/2026. Text Only Entry(stvlc6, ) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Jul 13, 2026
Order on Motion for Order
#24
Jul 15, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Respondents Todd Blanche, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, Warden of Denver Contract Detention Facility. (Andrews, Tonya) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Main Document: STATUS

Parties

Gonzalez Cervera
Party
Valdez
Party