District of Colorado • 1:26-cv-03262

#1

Jul 20, 2026

APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number 118804), filed by Jose Cano Esteban.(eguth, ) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#2

Jul 20, 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: 07/20/2026)

#3

Jul 23, 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. (Case randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak for further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-03262-STV). Entered by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 7/23/2026. 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: 07/23/2026)

#4

Jul 23, 2026

Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. (echa, ) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

#5

Jul 23, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 7/23/2026. Consent Form due by 8/6/2026. 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. (sphil, ) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

#6

Jul 24, 2026

CERTIFICATE of Service, by Clerk of Court re: 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 5 Order to Show Cause for Service of Process. (Attachments: # 1 USPS Certified Mail Receipt) (sphil, ) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#7

Jul 24, 2026

Acknowledgment Of Service on behalf of the United States Attorneys Office for the District of Colorado(sphil, ) Modified on 7/28/2026 to edit file date. (sphil, ). (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#8

Jul 31, 2026

RETURN Certified Mail Receipt of Service upon Warden, Denver Contract Detention Facility. (sphil, ) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#9

Aug 06, 2026

RESPONSE to 5 Order to Show Cause by Respondents Attorney General of the United States, John DoeAttorney Winnie Wu added to party Attorney General of the United States(pty:res), Attorney Winnie Wu added to party John Doe(pty:res). (Wu, Winnie) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#10

Aug 06, 2026

CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Respondents Attorney General of the United States, John Doe All parties do not consent.. (Wu, Winnie) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#11

Aug 06, 2026

CASE REASSIGNED. Pursuant to 10 Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge, All parties do not consent. Case randomly reassigned to Chief Judge Daniel D. Domenico and drawn to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-03262-DDD. (Text Only Entry) (sphil, ) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#12

Aug 14, 2026

ORDER the Courts Order to Show Cause, Doc. 5, is MADE ABSOLUTE,and the Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C.§ 2241, Doc. 1, is GRANTED. SO ORDERED by Chief Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 8/14/2026. 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. (rkeec) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#13

Aug 24, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Respondents Attorney General of the United States, John Doe. (Wu, Winnie) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

#14

Aug 24, 2026

ORDER re: 13 Status Report filed by Respondents.The respondents report that the petitioner has been provided with a bond hearing before an immigration judge. The petitioner may file a response on or before 9/8/2026 explaining any reasons why this case should not be closed.SO ORDERED by Chief Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 08/24/2026. 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: 08/24/2026)

Aug 24, 2026

Order

#15

Aug 28, 2026

RETURN Certified Mail Receipt of Service upon the United States Attorney General on 8/4/2026. (sphil, ) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#16

Sep 16, 2026

ORDER. The petitioner has not filed any response explaining why this case should not be closed. See 14 Order. Accordingly, the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to enter final judgment pursuant to 12 Order Granting Writ of Habeas Corpus. SO ORDERED by Chief Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 9/16/2026. 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. (rkeec) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

#17

Sep 16, 2026

FINAL JUDGMENT by Clerk in favor of Jose Cano Esteban against Attorney General of the United States, John Doe by Chief Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 9/16/2026. 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. (rkeec) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

Sep 16, 2026

Order