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Filed: June 22, 2026
Assigned to:
Kathryn A. Starnella
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241in - Habeas Corpus: INS
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Last Activity:
September 08, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 22, 2026
APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number 118462), filed by Carlos A. Rodriguez Padron. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment, # 2 Envelope) (jberr, ) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
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APPLICATION
#2
Jun 22, 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: 06/24/2026)
#3
Jul 01, 2026
ORDER DRAWING CASE the Court has determined that this case does not appear to be appropriate for summary dismissal. Therefore, the case will be drawn to a presiding judge and, if applicable, to a magistrate judge. See D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1(c). Accordingly, it is ORDERED that this case shall be DRAWN to a presiding judge and, if applicable, to a magistrate judge. By Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley. Case randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-02795-KAS. 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. (jrobe, ) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
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Order Reassigning Case
#4
Jul 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. (jrobe, ) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
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Magistrate
#5
Jul 01, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to serve the Petition [# 1 ] and a copy of this Minute Order on the Respondents, the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado, and the Attorney General of the United States. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent 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 [# 4 ] 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 7/1/2026. 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: 07/01/2026)
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Order to Show Cause
#6
Jul 02, 2026
CERTIFICATE of Service by Clerk of Court re Service of Process of 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 4 Magistrate Judge Consent Form, 5 Order to Show Cause. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Receipts) (echa, ) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#7
Jul 02, 2026
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT LETTER by the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado. (echa, ) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
#8
Jul 07, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 5 Order to Show Cause,,,, by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons, George Valdez. (Jafek, Timothy) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
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Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond
#9
Jul 07, 2026
MINUTE ORDER. This matter is before the Court on Respondents' Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Order to Show Cause and to File Con/Non-Consent Form [# 8 ] (the "Motion"). For good cause shown, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion [# 8 ] is GRANTED. Respondents shall file a Response and a signed Consent/Non-Consent form no later than July 14, 2026. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 7/7/2026. 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. (echa, ) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
Jul 07, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond
#10
Jul 09, 2026
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURNS as to Todd Lyons and George Valdez. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Receipt)(echa, ) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
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CERTIFIED
#11
Jul 09, 2026
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN as to Juan Baltazar. (echa, ) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
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CERTIFIED
#12
Jul 10, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Petitioner Carlos A. Rodriguez Padron. Petitioner consents. (echa, ) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
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CONSENT
#13
Jul 13, 2026
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Elizabeth Erin Puskar on behalf of Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons, George ValdezAttorney Elizabeth Erin Puskar added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Elizabeth Erin Puskar added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Elizabeth Erin Puskar added to party George Valdez(pty:res) (Puskar, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
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NOTICE
#14
Jul 14, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons, George Valdez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh. A)(Puskar, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
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RESPONSE
#15
Jul 14, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons, George Valdez All parties consent.. (Puskar, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
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CONSENT
#16
Jul 15, 2026
ORDER OF REFERENCE. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c), Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 73, Local Civil Rules 40.1(c)(6) and 72.2, and 12 and 15 Elections Concerning Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction, this action is REFERRED for final disposition to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella, who will conduct any and all further proceedings and order the entry of judgment in the case. SO ORDERED by Chief Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 07/15/2026. Text Only Entry. 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. (agryan) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Jul 15, 2026
Order on Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge
#17
Jul 24, 2026
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN as to the United States Attorney General. (echa, ) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
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CERTIFIED
#18
Aug 17, 2026
REQUEST to Make a Determinative Decision by Petitioner Carlos A. Rodriguez Padron. (echa, ) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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Order
#19
Aug 18, 2026
MINUTE ORDER. This matter is before the Court on Petitioner's Request to Make a Determinative Decision [# 18 ] (the "Motion"). IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion [# 18 ] is GRANTED in part. The Petition is on the Court's radar, and an order will issue in due course. To the extent that Petitioner did not receive a copy of the Respondents' Election concerning Consent/Non-Consent [# 15 ] and Response [# 14 ], the Clerk of Court is directed to mail courtesy copies of the filings at ECF No. 14, 15, and 16 to the Petitioner at his address of record. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella 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. Text Only Entry. [Copies mailed as ordered]. (echa, ) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
#20
Aug 18, 2026
MINUTE ORDER. it is ordered that Respondents shall file a supplemental Response within five days of the date of this order addressing Petitioner's claim that Respondents failed to abide by its regulations when it revoked his OSUP. Respondents should address whether Petitioner received written notice of the revocation; whether any notice provided the reason(s) for revocation; and whether Petitioner was given an informal interview promptly so that he could respond to the reason(s) for revocation. Within seven days of Respondents' supplemental Response, Petitioner may file a reply. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella 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: 08/19/2026)
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Order
Aug 18, 2026
Order on Motion for Order
#21
Aug 21, 2026
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons, George Valdez. (Jafek, Timothy) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
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Withdraw as Attorney
#22
Aug 24, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time to by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons, George Valdez. (Puskar, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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Extension of Time
#23
Aug 25, 2026
MINUTE ORDER. This matter is before the Court on counsel for Respondents' Motion for Leave to Withdraw as Co-Counsel for Respondents Under D.C.COLO.LAttyR 5(b) [# 21 ] (the "Motion"). For good cause shown, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion [# 21 ] is GRANTED. AUSA Timothy Bart Jafek is relieved of any further representation of Respondents. The Clerk of Court is instructed to terminate him as counsel of record and to remove his name from the electronic certificate of mailing. Respondents shall continue to be represented by AUSA Elizabeth Puskar. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 8/25/2026. 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. (echa, ) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
#24
Aug 25, 2026
MINUTE ORDER. This matter is before the Court on Respondents' Motion for Extension of Time to File Supplemental Response [# 22 ] (the "Motion"). For good cause shown, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion [# 22 ] is GRANTED. Respondents shall file their supplemental response no later than August 27, 2026. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 8/25/2026. 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. (echa, ) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Aug 25, 2026
Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
Aug 25, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
#25
Aug 27, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons, George Valdez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh. A)(Puskar, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
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RESPONSE
#26
Aug 27, 2026
Irregular Proceeding Notice by Petitioner Carlos A. Rodriguez Padron (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(eluce, ) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
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Irregular
#27
Sep 08, 2026
ORDER ON APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. It is ORDERED that the Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 1 ) is granted in part. It is further ORDERED that Respondents are DIRECTED to immediately re lease Applicant, subject to the terms of his previous order of supervision, within 48 hours of the entry of this Order. It is further ORDERED that Respondents SHALL SUBMIT a declaration pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 within three business days of this Order affirming Applicant's release from custody. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 9/8/2026. 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, )
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