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Filed: June 10, 2026
Assigned to:
Eric Christian Tostrud
Referred to:
Shannon G. Elkins
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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September 09, 2026
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#1
Jun 10, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13031971) filed by Steven Fernando Vite Zuniga. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Exhibit(s), # 8 Exhibit(s), # 9 Exhibit(s), # 10 Civil Cover Sheet) (Docherty, Michael) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
#2
Jun 10, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael R Docherty on behalf of Steven Fernando Vite Zuniga. (Docherty, Michael) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
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NOTICE
#3
Jun 10, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Eric C. Tostrud per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins. Please use case number 26-cv-2909 ECT/SGE.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (CLK) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
#4
Jun 10, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Michael R. Docherty re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, bySteven Fernando Vite Zuniga. (Docherty, Michael) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
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AFFIDAVIT
#5
Jun 11, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE and BRIEFING ORDER. Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 due by 6/18/2026. See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 6/11/2026. (CMP) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
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Briefing Order AND Order to Show Cause
#6
Jun 11, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Derek Ganzhorn on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
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NOTICE
#7
Jun 18, 2026
RESPONSE by Todd Blanche, Joel Brott, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
#8
Jun 18, 2026
DECLARATION of Derek Ganzhorn by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella . (Attachments: # 1 NTA, # 2 I-213 (2026), # 3 Detainer, # 4 I-200 Warrant, # 5 Criminal Records, # 6 I-213 (2023))(Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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DECLARATION
#9
Jun 25, 2026
REPLY TO 7 RESPONSE in Support of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Steven Fernando Vite Zuniga . (Docherty, Michael) Modified text on 6/29/2026 (kt). (Entered: 06/25/2026)
#10
Jun 25, 2026
AFFIDAVIT in Support re 9 Response . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Affidavit)(Docherty, Michael) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
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AFFIDAVIT
#11
Aug 01, 2026
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Steven Fernando Vite Zuniga Signed by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 8/1/2026.(JRC) (Entered: 08/01/2026)
#12
Aug 14, 2026
OBJECTION TO 11 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
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OBJECTION
#13
Aug 17, 2026
OBJECTION TO 11 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION filed by Steven Fernando Vite Zuniga. (Docherty, Michael) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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OBJECTION
#14
Aug 17, 2026
Supplemental AFFIDAVIT in Support of Objections to Report & Recommendation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s))(Docherty, Michael) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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Supplemental
#15
Aug 17, 2026
LR 7.1 Word Count Compliance Certificate re 13 Objection to Report and Recommendations by Michael R Docherty on behalf of Steven Fernando Vite Zuniga. (Docherty, Michael) Modified text on 8/18/2026 (kt). (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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LR
#16
Aug 27, 2026
RESPONSE TO OBJECTION to 12 Report and Recommendation filed by Steven Fernando Vite Zuniga. (Docherty, Michael) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
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RESPONSE
#17
Aug 27, 2026
DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR. TO BE REFILED// AFFIDAVIT in Opposition to Respondents' Objections to R&R. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s))(Docherty, Michael) Modified text/restrictions on 8/27/2026 (ACH). (Entered: 08/27/2026)
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DOCUMENT
#18
Aug 27, 2026
AFFIDAVIT in Opposition to Respondents' Objections to R&R. (Docherty, Michael) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
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AFFIDAVIT
#19
Aug 27, 2026
EXHIBIT 12 re 18 Affidavit in Opposition filed by Steven Fernando Vite Zuniga. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s))(Docherty, Michael) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
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EXHIBIT
#20
Aug 27, 2026
EXHIBIT 11 re 18 Affidavit in Opposition filed by Steven Fernando Vite Zuniga. (Docherty, Michael) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
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EXHIBIT
#21
Sep 08, 2026
ORDER REGARDING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION: Respondents' objections 12 are SUSTAINED. Petitioner's objections 13 are OVERRULED. The Report and Recommendation 11 is REJECTED. Petitioner Steven F.V.Z.'s Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is DENIED. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. (Written Opinion). Signed by Chief Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 9/8/2026.(RMM)
#22
Sep 09, 2026
JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(kt) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
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JUDGMENT
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