District of Colorado • 1:26-cv-02632

Gonzales Chaj v. Warden, Denver Contract Detention Facility

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Case Information

Filed: June 12, 2026
Assigned to: Gordon P. Gallagher
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241in - Habeas Corpus: INS
Completed: September 09, 2026
Last Activity: September 09, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jun 12, 2026
APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number 118389), filed by Elebi Timoteo Gonzales Chaj. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(eguth, ) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
Main Document: APPLICATION
#2
Jun 12, 2026
EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order by Petitioner Elebi Timoteo Gonzales Chaj. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(eguth, ) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jun 12, 2026
Combined Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis and for Appointment of Counsel by Petitioner Elebi Timoteo Gonzales Chaj. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(eguth, ) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel AND Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#4
Jun 12, 2026
Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley for Initial Review pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1 (b). Text Only Entry. (eguth, ) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
#5
Jun 15, 2026
ORDER Directing Petitioner to Cure Deficiencies. Ordered that Mr. Chaj cure the deficiencies designated above within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. If Mr. Chaj fails to cure all designated deficiencies by the deadline, the action will be dismissed without further notice. The dismissal shall be without prejudice, by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 6/15/2026. 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. (agarc, ) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
Main Document: Order
#6
Jun 25, 2026
AMENDED APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Elebi Timoteo Gonzales Chaj.(echa, ) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
Main Document: AMENDED
#7
Jun 29, 2026
ORDER DRAWING CASE by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 6/29/2026. It is ORDERED that this case shall be DRAWN to a presiding judge and, if applicable, to a magistrate judge. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the Combined Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis and Motion for Appointment of Counsel (ECF No. 3 ) is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE as follows: The request to proceed in forma pauperis is unnecessary because Applicant paid the $5.00 filing fee. The request for appointment of counsel is denied as premature. (Case randomly reassigned to District Judge Gordon P. Gallagher and drawn to Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell for all further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-02632-GPG). 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: 06/29/2026)
Main Document: Order Reassigning Case
#8
Jun 29, 2026
Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c). (echa, ) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document: Magistrate
#9
Jun 30, 2026
TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER By District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 6/30/2026. 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: 06/30/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion for TRO
#10
Jun 30, 2026
CERTIFICATE of Service by Clerk of Court re 6 Amended Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 9 Temporary Restraining Order (eluce, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/1/2026: # 1 Certified Mail Receipt) (eluce, ). (Entered: 06/30/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFICATE
#11
Jul 01, 2026
ACKNOWLEDGMENT of Service upon United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado re 10 Certificate of Service (eluce, ) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: ACKNOWLEDGMENT
#12
Jul 02, 2026
ORDER. For the foregoing reasons, the June 30, 2026, Temporary Restraining Order (D. 9 ) is VACATED to the extent that it requires Respondents show cause. Petitioner's Petition (D. 6 ) is GRANTED IN PART, to the extent Petitioner seeks a bond hearing at which Respondents bear the burden of proof of showing Petitioner's continued detention is proper and was proper at the time of Petitioner's arrest. Respondents shall provide Petitioner with a bond hearing under § 1226(a) within SEVEN DAYS of receiving notice of this Order and Respondents have the responsibility to ensure that the government applies those burdens and provides a sufficient record for review. Additionally, Respondents SHALL notify Petitioner and any counsel who has entered an appearance in this action of the date, time, and place of the hearing no less than 24 hours prior to the beginning of the hearing. Respondents are ENJOINED from denying bond to Petitioner on the basis that Petitioner is detained pursuant to § 1225(b)(2)(A). Respondents are further ORDERED to file a status report within FIVE DAYS of Petitioner's bond hearing, stating whether Petitioner has been granted bond, and, if Petitioner's request for bond was denied, the reasons for that denial. Such status update shall also include as an attachment any warrant justifying Petitioner's detention at the time he was detained. By District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 7/2/2026. 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: 07/02/2026)
Main Document: Order
#13
Jul 06, 2026
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Timothy Bart Jafek on behalf of Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullins, George ValdezAttorney Timothy Bart Jafek added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Timothy Bart Jafek added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Timothy Bart Jafek added to party Markwayne Mullins(pty:res), Attorney Timothy Bart Jafek added to party George Valdez(pty:res) (Jafek, Timothy) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#14
Jul 08, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time to Conduct Bond Hearing by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullins, George Valdez. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. A 6/22/26 bond decision, # 2 Ex. B 6/12/26 district-court decision, # 3 Ex. C 6/26/26 order of removal)(Jafek, Timothy) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
Main Document: Extension of Time
#15
Jul 08, 2026
ORDER: Respondents Motion for Extension of Time to Conduct Bond Hearing Until July 17, 2026 (D. 14) is GRANTED. by District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 07/08/2026. 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 (gpglc6, ) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
Jul 08, 2026
Order
#16
Jul 09, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt of Service re 10 Certificate of Service upon Markwayne Mullins. (eluce, ) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
Main Document: Certified
#17
Jul 09, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt of Service re 10 Certificate of Service upon George Valdez. (eluce, ) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
Main Document: Certified
#18
Jul 09, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt of Service re 10 Certificate of Service upon Juan Baltazar. (eluce, ) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
Main Document: Certified
#19
Jul 14, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 7 Order Reassigning Case,,, 8 Magistrate Judge Addressed to Elebi Timoteo Gonzales Chaj. (echa, ) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document: Mail
#20
Jul 16, 2026
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Elizabeth Erin Puskar on behalf of Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullins, George ValdezAttorney Elizabeth Erin Puskar added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Elizabeth Erin Puskar added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Elizabeth Erin Puskar added to party Markwayne Mullins(pty:res), Attorney Elizabeth Erin Puskar added to party George Valdez(pty:res) (Puskar, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#21
Jul 16, 2026
MOTION for Reconsideration re 12 Order,,,,,, by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullins, George Valdez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh. A, # 2 Exhibit Exh. B, # 3 Exhibit Exh. C, # 4 Exhibit Exh. D)(Puskar, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Main Document: Reconsideration
#22
Jul 16, 2026
ORDER: Pursuant to Respondents Motion for Reconsideration (D. 21) indicating that the case is now moot, the Courts previous Order (D. 12) granting in part Petitioners habeas petition and requiring Respondents provide him with a bond hearing is STAYED. Petitioner shall have 14 days to file a response to Respondents motion. The temporary restraining order (D. 9) remains in effect to the extent that it prohibits Respondents from removing Petitioner from the District of Colorado, unless pursuant to a final order of removal from the United States. by District Judge Gordon P Gallagher 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. Text Only Entry (gpglc6, ) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Jul 16, 2026
Order
#23
Aug 03, 2026
ORDER: Given the pro se status of Petitioner, and the fact that Petitioner's mail was recently returned (D. 19), the Court requests that Respondents assist the Court by informing the Court of Petitioner's location and status in general. The Court is not expecting an extensive filing, just information that will allow the Court to determine next steps in this matter. This status report shall be due by 8/7/2026. By District Judge Gordon P. Gallagher on August 3, 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. (gpglc3) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Aug 03, 2026
Order
#24
Aug 07, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullins, George Valdez. (Puskar, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Main Document: STATUS
#25
Aug 08, 2026
ORDER: In light of the status report (D. 24), any previous TRO issued in this action is hereby vacated as it appears that Petitioner is subject to a lawful final order of removal from the United States. Respondents SHALL file a further update in thirty (30) days. So Ordered. by District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 08/08/2026. 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. (gpglc6, ) (Entered: 08/08/2026)
Aug 08, 2026
Order
#26
Aug 10, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt of Service re 10 Certificate of Service upon Todd Blanche. (eluce, ) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
Main Document: Certified
#27
Aug 20, 2026
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullins, George Valdez. (Jafek, Timothy) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document: Withdraw as Attorney
#28
Aug 20, 2026
ORDER Granting 27 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. By District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 8/20/2026. 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. (eluce) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Aug 20, 2026
Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
#29
Aug 24, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 25 Order, Addressed to Elebi Timoteo Gonzales Chaj. (eguth, ) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document: Mail
#30
Aug 24, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 26 Certificate of Service Addressed to Elebi Timoteo Gonzales Chaj. (eguth, ) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document: Mail
#31
Sep 08, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullins, George Valdez. (Puskar, Elizabeth) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document: STATUS
#32
Sep 09, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT in favor of George Valdez, Juan Baltazar, Markwayne Mullins, Todd Blanche against Elebi Timoteo Gonzales Chaj. Entered by the Clerk on 09/09/2026. 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. (dclem) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document: Judgment

Parties

Gonzales Chaj (PS)
Party
Warden, Denver Contract Detention Facility
Party