Western District of Washington • 2:26-cv-02163

#1

Jun 22, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Receipt # TAC3-1279) filed by Esteban Carlos Rivas Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits, # 2 Envelope) NEF sent to AUSA(JDM) Modified on 6/22/2026 NEF regenerated to Immigration Habeas Service (JDM). (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#2

Jun 22, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Petitioner Esteban Carlos Rivas Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) Noting Date 6/22/2026. (JDM) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#3

Jun 22, 2026

EMERGENCY MOTION to Prevent Transfer of Petitioner, filed by Petitioner Esteban Carlos Rivas Garcia (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) Noting Date 6/22/2026. (JDM) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#4

Jun 22, 2026

LETTER to Filer re case number and Judge assignment. (JDM)(cc: Petitioner via USPS) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#5

Jun 22, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE WHY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED (cc: Immigration Habeas Service) Responses due by 7/6/2026, Replies due by 7/13/2026, by Judge Lauren King. (JDM)(cc: Petitioner via USPS) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#6

Jun 23, 2026

ORDER DENYING EMERGENCY MOTIONS; EXTENDING DEADLINES TO REPLY AND FOR NOTICE. The Court DENIES the emergency motions. Dkt. Nos. 2, 3 . The parties are required to comply with the requirements and deadlines in the Scheduling Order, Dkt. No. 5, with the following modifications. Because Rivas Garcia is unrepresented and filing and receiving materials by mail, the Court ORDERS as follows to allow him sufficient time to file his reply and receive notice: (1) The reply deadline of 7/13/2026 is extended to 7/27/2026. The Government shall note its response for 7/27/2026. However, if a reply is filed earlier than 7/27/2026, the Court will consider the habeas petition ripe for review at that time. (2) The government shall provide Rivas Garcia at least 7 days (168 hours) notice prior to any action to move or transfer him from the Western District of Washington or to remove him from the United States. Signed by Judge Lauren King. (KRA) (cc: Petitioner via USPS) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#7

Jul 06, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#8

Jul 06, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

#9

Jul 06, 2026

Declaration

#10

Jul 06, 2026

Declaration

#11

Jul 06, 2026

Declaration

#12

Jul 31, 2026

Reply to Response to Motion

#13

Sep 02, 2026

Notice-Other

#14

Sep 02, 2026

Sealed Document

#15

Sep 02, 2026

ORDER STRIKING PROCEDURALLY IMPROPER FILINGS AND GRANTING LEAVE TO AMEND. The Court strikes the new filings, Dkt. Nos. 13 , 14 , as procedurally improper fugitive documents. The Court further declines to consider the new filings in connection with the existing habeas petition because Respondents have not had a chance to address them. However, in light of the new medical evidence he has filed, Dkt. No. 14 at 18--19, the Court will allow him to file an amended petition for habeas corpus. Any a mended petition must be filed within 60 days of the date of this Order, which should allow Rivas Garcia sufficient time to either (1) move for the appointment of counsel, who will file an amended petition on his behalf; or (2) file the amended petiti on himself. If the 60-day period elapses, or if Rivas Garcia informs the Court that he does not intend to file an amended petition before that date, the Court will consider the existing petition and briefing. Signed by Judge Lauren King. (KRA) (cc: Petitioner via USPS enclosing additional filings per Order from Case No. 2:26-cv-01268-LK at Dkts. 1 and 14)