District of Colorado • 1:26-cv-02733
Rugeles Garavito (PS) v. Warden, Denver Contract Detention Facility
Completed
Case Information
Filed: June 18, 2026
Assigned to:
Philip A. Brimmer
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241in - Habeas Corpus: INS
Completed: October 13, 2026
Last Activity:
October 13, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 18, 2026
APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number 118444), filed by Johnny Rogers Rugeles Garavito. (Attachments: # 1 Table of Contents, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Envelope) (jberr, ) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
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APPLICATION
#2
Jun 18, 2026
Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley for Initial Review pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1 (b). Text Only Entry. (jberr, ) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
#3
Jun 23, 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, by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 6/23/2026. 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: 06/23/2026)
#4
Jun 29, 2026
RESPONSE to 3 Order Directing Applicant to Cure Deficiencies by Petitioner Johnny Rogers Rugeles Garavito. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(echa, ) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
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RESPONSE
#5
Jun 29, 2026
AMENDED APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Johnny Rogers Rugeles Garavito. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(echa, ) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
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AMENDED
#6
Jul 22, 2026
MINUTE ORDER. In response to the Court's Order Directing Applicant to Cure Deficiencies (ECF No. 3 ), Applicant has submitted a Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 5 ). Applicant has not cured the deficiency specified in the Order Directing Applicant to Cure Deficiency. Applicant will be given one more opportunity to cure the deficiency and must do so on or before August 21, 2026. To cure the deficiency, Applicant must file on the proper form an Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Applicant is reminded that the action will be dismissed without further notice if he fails to cure the deficiency within the time allowed. Entered by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 7/22/2026. 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: 07/22/2026)
#7
Aug 06, 2026
AMENDED APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Johnny Rogers Rugeles Garavito. (Attachments: # 1 Response Cover Letter, # 2 Envelope)(echa, ) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
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AMENDED
#8
Aug 18, 2026
MINUTE ORDER. In response, to Court orders directing Applicant to file his claims on the court-approved form, Applicant submitted an Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 on August 6, 2026. In the Application, Applicant refers to additional pages for supporting facts for the four claims of relief. However, the Court did not receive any additional pages. The Court will give Applicant an additional opportunity and an extension of time to comply by filing a single, fully completed § 2241 Application on the court2 approved form as one document that contains all claims and allegations. Applicant must do so on or before September 18, 2026, and is advised that dismissal is an appropriate disposition against a party who disregards court orders and fails to proceed as required by court rules. Entered by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 8/18/2026. 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: 08/18/2026)
#9
Aug 28, 2026
AMENDED APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Johnny Rogers Rugeles Garavito. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(ggill, ) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
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AMENDED
#10
Aug 28, 2026
RESPONSE to 8 Minute Order Entered August 18, 2026 by Petitioner Johnny Rogers Rugeles Garavito. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (ggill, ) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
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RESPONSE
#11
Sep 17, 2026
ORDER DRAWING CASE. It is ORDERED that that this case shall be drawn to a presiding judge and, if applicable, to a magistrate judge. By Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 9/17/2026. (Case randomly reassigned to Judge Philip A. Brimmer for all further proceedings and drawn to Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-02733-PAB.) 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. (ccuen, ) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
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Order Reassigning Case
#12
Sep 18, 2026
MINUTE ORDER by Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 9/18/2026. This matter is before the Court on petitioner Johnny Rogers Rugeles Garavito's 9 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Within seven days of service, respondent shall show cause why the petition for writ of habeas corpus should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243 ("The writ, or order to show cause shall be directed to the person having custody of the person detained. It shall be returned within three days unless for good cause additional time, not exceeding twenty days, is allowed."). Petitioner may file a reply within seven days of respondents filing their response. Text Only Entry (pabsec, ) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Sep 18, 2026
Minute Order
#13
Sep 21, 2026
CERTIFICATE of Service, by Clerk of Court re, 9 Amended Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 12 Minute Order to Show Cause for Service of Process. (sphil, ) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#14
Sep 22, 2026
USPS Certified Mail Receipts re: 13 Certificate of Service (sphil, ) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
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USPS
#15
Sep 24, 2026
Acknowledgment of Service on behalf of the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado.(sphil, ) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
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Acknowledgment
#16
Sep 29, 2026
RESPONSE to 9 Amended Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 12 Minute Order,, by Respondents Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden, Denver Contract Detention FacilityAttorney Thomas Alan Isler added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Thomas Alan Isler added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Thomas Alan Isler added to party Warden, Denver Contract Detention Facility(pty:res). (Isler, Thomas) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
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RESPONSE
#17
Sep 30, 2026
RETURN Certified Mail Receipt of Service upon Warden, Denver Contract Detention Facility (sphil, ) (Entered: 10/02/2026)
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RETURN
#18
Oct 06, 2026
ORDER by Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 10/6/2026, re: 9 Petitioner Johnny Rogers Rugeles Garavito's application for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is GRANTED. Respondent shall release petitioner from custody within 48 hours of the issuance of this order pursuant to the conditions of petitioner's initial release. ORDERED that the parties shall file a status report confirming that petitioner has been released from custody within four days of the issuance of this 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. (sphil, ) (Entered: 10/06/2026)
#20
Oct 07, 2026
RETURN Certified Mail Receipt of Service upon the United States Attorney General on 10/1/2026 (sphil, ) Modified on 10/8/2026 to edit text. (sphil, ). (Entered: 10/08/2026)
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RETURN
#19
Oct 08, 2026
STATUS REPORT PURSUANT TO ORDER 18 by Respondents Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden, Denver Contract Detention Facility. (Isler, Thomas) (Entered: 10/08/2026)
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STATUS
#21
Oct 13, 2026
Judgment - Clerk
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Judgment - Clerk