District of Colorado • 1:26-cv-02395

#1

May 29, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, David Venturella (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number 118304) Attorney Frederick Elliotte Quinn, IV added to party Mbarek Abakchou(pty:pet), filed by Mbarek Abakchou. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Karen S. Lucas)(Quinn, Frederick) Modified on 6/9/2026 to update type of initiating pleading, receipt number and filing fee. Modified on 6/10/2026 (angar, ). (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#2

May 29, 2026

Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella. Text Only Entry. (jberr, ) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

#3

Jun 01, 2026

Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. (jberr, ) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

#4

Jun 02, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondents shall show cause within five days from the date of service why the Petition [# 1 ] should not be granted. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(c)(4), the deadline to file the Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction form [# 3 ] is the same as Respondents' deadline to file a Response. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, pursuant to the All Writs Act, and in order to preserve the Court's jurisdiction, Respondents SHALL NOT REMOVE Petitioner from the District of Colorado or the United States unless or until this Court or the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals vacates this Order. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 6/2/2026. (echa, ) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

#5

Jun 05, 2026

NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Winnie Wu on behalf of Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, David VenturellaAttorney Winnie Wu added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Winnie Wu added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Winnie Wu added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Winnie Wu added to party George Valdez(pty:res), Attorney Winnie Wu added to party David Venturella(pty:res) (Wu, Winnie) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#6

Jun 08, 2026

CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, David Venturella All parties do not consent.. (Wu, Winnie) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#7

Jun 08, 2026

MINUTE ORDER. This matter is before the Court on the Election Concerning Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction [# 6 ] (the "Consent/Non-Consent Form"). This case was assigned to a United States Magistrate Judge pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(c). The signed Consent/Non-Consent Form [# 6 ] indicates that at least one party has declined to consent. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case shall be assigned to a District Judge under D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(c)(8) and D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(a). (Case is randomly reassigned to Judge R. Brooke Jackson and drawn to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella for all further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-02395-RBJ). Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 6/8/2026. Text Only Entry. (echa, ) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#8

Jun 08, 2026

ORDER. To protect the status quo and preserve this Court's jurisdiction, the Court GRANTS the Motion only insofar as respondents are hereby enjoined from removing petitioner from the United States or transferring him out of Colorado. To the extent they have not done so yet, no later than Tuesday, June 9, 2026, counsel for petitioner is directed to: (1) serve respondents with a copy of the Petition along with a copy of this Order, by email and overnight mail; and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance, and, within 14 days of service, respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE as to why the Petition should not be granted by releasing petitioner, by Judge R. Brooke Jackson on 6/8/2026. (ccuen, ) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

Jun 08, 2026

Order Reassigning Case

#9

Jun 09, 2026

AFFIDAVIT/RETURN of Service of Petition upon Respondents on 06/04/2026, filed by Petitioner Mbarek Abakchou, Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, David Venturella (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Emails, # 2 Exhibit Emails)(Quinn, Frederick) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

#10

Jun 16, 2026

SUPPLEMENT/AMENDMENT Notice to Court Regarding Factual Update by Petitioner Mbarek Abakchou. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Karen S. Lucas)(Quinn, Frederick) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#11

Jun 22, 2026

MINUTE ORDER The Court requests that petitioner provide the Court with an update immediately after the Individual Hearing rescheduled for June 23, 2026. Furthermore, pursuant to this Court's Order dated June 8, 2026, ECF No. 8, assuming the government intends to respond to the petition, ECF No. 1, the government SHALL respond within 24 hours of petitioner's Individual Hearing. by Judge R. Brooke Jackson on 6/22/26. Text Only Entry (rbjlc8, ) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#12

Jun 22, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 1 Complaint, 11 Minute Order, by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, David Venturella. (Wu, Winnie) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#13

Jun 22, 2026

ORDER granting 12 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond GRANTED. The Court is aware that petitioner opposes a short extension and the Court is sensitive to the importance of acting expeditiously on habeas petitions on behalf of detainees. However, the Court is also aware of the huge burden that the Administration's immigration policies have placed on its attorneys at the local U.S. Attorney's Office level as well as on the courts. Finally, the Court does want the government's thoughtful response to this somewhat unique case. Considering the circumstances, a six-day extension is not unreasonable. Therefore, an answer is due 6/30/2026. by Judge R. Brooke Jackson on 6/22/26. Text Only Entry(rbjlc8, ) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

Jun 22, 2026

Minute Order

Jun 22, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond

#14

Jun 30, 2026

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, and Order to Show Cause by Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration)(Wu, Winnie) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

#15

Jul 02, 2026

MINUTE ORDER The Court requests an update within 7 days after the July 6, 2026 asylum hearing. If the asylum hearing is continued because of interpreter issues or other issues, then Mr. Abakchou may file a reply to the Government's response within 7 days after the update is provided. by Judge R. Brooke Jackson on 7/2/26. (rbjlc8, ) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

Jul 02, 2026

Minute Order

Jul 17, 2026

Minute Order

Oct 06, 2026

Minute Order

#22

Oct 14, 2026

Amend/Correct/Modify

Oct 26, 2026

Order on Motion to Amend/Correct/Modify