District of Colorado • 1:26-cv-02772

#1

Jun 19, 2026

APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (verified) (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number ACODC-11090141)Attorney Scott Brian Petiya added to party Demetrio Aldaba Chavez(pty:pet), filed by Demetrio Aldaba Chavez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit 1-6)(Petiya, Scott) (Entered: 06/19/2026)

#2

Jun 19, 2026

Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella. Text Only Entry (eguth, ) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#3

Jun 19, 2026

Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. (eguth, ) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#4

Jun 23, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondents shall show cause within five days from the date that Petitioner effects service why the Petition [# 1 ] should not be granted. 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. 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 6/23/2026. (kaslc9, ) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#5

Jun 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT/RETURN of Service of Petition, Civil Cover Sheet, Exhibits, Magistrate Judge Form, Order to Show Cause upon Juan Baltazar, George Valdez, David J. Venturella, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, US Attorney for District of Colorado on 06/26/2026, filed by Petitioner Demetrio Aldaba Chavez (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-3)(Petiya, Scott) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#6

Jul 01, 2026

RESPONSE to 4 Order to Show Cause,, 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, David J. VenturellaAttorney Logan P. Brown added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Logan P. Brown added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Logan P. Brown added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Logan P. Brown added to party George Valdez(pty:res), Attorney Logan P. Brown added to party David J. Venturella(pty:res). (Brown, Logan) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

#7

Jul 02, 2026

CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, David J. Venturella All parties consent.. (Brown, Logan) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#8

Jul 07, 2026

MINUTE ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Petition [# 1 ] is GRANTED in part. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall provide Petitioner with a bond hearing within 7 days of the issuance of this Order. At the bond hearing, the Government shall bear the burden of proving, by clear and convincing evidence, that Petitioner's continued detention is justified. If Respondents do not provide Petitioner with a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) as required herein, Petitioner must be immediately released from detention. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, within 10 days of the issuance of this Order, Respondents shall file a status report concerning (1) the results of any bond hearing that was conducted or, if no hearing was held, the date upon which Petitioner was releasedfrom custody; and (2) whether any additional proceedings in this matter are required. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 7/7/2026. (echa, ) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#9

Jul 15, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, David J. Venturella. (Brown, Logan) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

#10

Jul 17, 2026

MINUTE ORDER. This matter is before the Court sua sponte. On July 7, 2026, the Court granted Petitioners habeas corpus petition in part and ordered Respondents to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing within seven days. Order [# 8 ]. Respondents filed a status report informing the Court that Petitioner was provided a bond hearing at which the immigration judge determined that Petitioner was a flight risk and denied Petitioner bond. Status Report [# 9 ]. Finding that Petitioner has been afforded the relief to which he is entitled in the form of a bond hearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall enter final judgment in Petitioners favor and terminate this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner is awarded his costs pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 54.1. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d)(1), Petitioner may, within 30 days of final judgment in the action, submit to the Court an application for fees and other expenses that shows that Petitioner is the prevailing party and is eligible to receive an award under that statutory provision. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 7/17/2026. Text Only Entry. (hguer) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#11

Jul 17, 2026

FINAL JUDGMENT in favor of Demetrio Aldaba Chavez against Juan Baltazar, George Valdez, David J. Venturella, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche pursuant to the 8 and 10 Minute Orders. Entered by Clerk on 7/17/2026. (hguer) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

Jul 17, 2026

Minute Order

#12

Jul 20, 2026

MOTION to Enforce 8 Order,,, and Order Immediate Release by Petitioner Demetrio Aldaba Chavez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-7)(Petiya, Scott) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#13

Aug 10, 2026

NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Anh Weinberg on behalf of Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, David J. VenturellaAttorney Anh Weinberg added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Anh Weinberg added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Anh Weinberg added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Anh Weinberg added to party George Valdez(pty:res), Attorney Anh Weinberg added to party David J. Venturella(pty:res) (Weinberg, Anh) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#14

Aug 10, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 12 MOTION to Enforce 8 Order,,, and Order Immediate Release by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, David J. Venturella. (Weinberg, Anh) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#15

Aug 10, 2026

RESPONSE to 14 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 12 MOTION to Enforce 8 Order,,, and Order Immediate Release filed by Petitioner Demetrio Aldaba Chavez. (Petiya, Scott) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#16

Aug 11, 2026

MINUTE ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion for Extension of Time [# 14 ] is GRANTED. Respondents' deadline to respond to Petitioner's Motion to Enforce [# 12 ] is extended to August 17, 2026. The Court notes that Petitioner's deadline to file a reply regarding the Motion to Enforce [# 12 ] shall be August 31, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a Motion Hearing regarding the Motion to Enforce Order [# 12 ] is SET for September 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom A-501, Fifth Floor, Alfred A. Arraj United States Courthouse, 901 19th Street, Denver, Colorado 80294. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 8/11/2026.(echa, ) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#17

Aug 14, 2026

RESPONSE to 12 MOTION to Enforce 8 Order,,, and Order Immediate Release filed by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, David J. Venturella. (Brown, Logan) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#18

Aug 17, 2026

MINUTE ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion [# 12 ] is GRANTED in part. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall provide Petitioner with a new bond hearing within 7 days of the issuance of this Order. At the bond hearing, the Government shall bear the burden of proving, by clear and convincing evidence, that Petitioner's continued detention is justified. If Respondents do not provide Petitioner with a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) as required herein, or if the presiding immigration judge continues to fail to apply the burden of proof set forth above, then Petitioner must be immediately released from detention. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, within 10 days of the issuance of this Order, Respondents shall file a status report concerning (1) the results of any bond hearing that was conducted or, if no hearing was held, the date upon which Petitioner was released from custody; and (2) whether any additional proceedings in this matter are required. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, in light of this ruling, the Motion Hearing set for September 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom A-501, Fifth Floor, Alfred A. Arraj United States Courthouse, 901 19th Street, Denver, Colorado 80294 is hereby VACATED. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 8/17/2026.(echa, ) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#19

Aug 26, 2026

Second MOTION to Enforce 8 Order,,, 18 Order on Motion to Enforce,,,,, (verified) by Petitioner Demetrio Aldaba Chavez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-5)(Petiya, Scott) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#20

Aug 27, 2026

MINUTE ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a briefing schedule is set regarding the Motion [# 19 ] as follows: Respondents' deadline to respond to Petitioner's Motion [# 19 ] shall be September 17, 2026. Petitioner's deadline to file a reply regarding the Motion [# 19 ] shall be October 1, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a Motion Hearing regarding the Motion [# 19 ] is SET for October 14, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom A-501, Fifth Floor, Alfred A. Arraj United States Courthouse, 901 19th Street, Denver, Colorado 80294. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 8/27/2026. (eluce) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#21

Aug 27, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, David J. Venturella. (Brown, Logan) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#22

Sep 17, 2026

RESPONSE to 19 Second MOTION to Enforce 8 Order,,, 18 Order on Motion to Enforce,,,,, (verified) filed by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, David J. Venturella. (Brown, Logan) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#23

Sep 18, 2026

MINUTE ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion [# 19 ] is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents release Petitioner within one day of the date of this Order under appropriate conditions of supervision. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents file a status report to certify compliance within 7 days of the issuance of this Order. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 9/18/2026.(echa, ) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#24

Sep 21, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, David J. Venturella. (Weinberg, Anh) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#25

Oct 08, 2026

MINUTE ORDER. This matter is before the Court sua sponte. On September 18, 2026, the Court granted Petitioner's habeas corpus petition in part and ordered Respondents to immediately release Petitioner. Minute Order 23 . Respondents filed a status report informing the Court that Petitioner was released. Status Report 24 . Finding that Petitioner has been afforded the relief to which he is entitled, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall enter final judgment in Petitioner's favor and terminate this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner is awarded his costs pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 54.1. by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 10/8/2026. Text Only Entry (cthom, ) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#26

Oct 08, 2026

JUDGMENT entered on 10/8/2026. (cthom, ) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

Oct 08, 2026

Minute Order