District of Colorado • 1:26-cv-03317

Parra-Pedra v. Valdez

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Case Information

Filed: July 22, 2026
Assigned to: Gordon P. Gallagher
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241in - Habeas Corpus: INS
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Last Activity: September 16, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 22, 2026
APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number 118845), filed by Hendrix Alexander Parra-Pedra. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope, # 2 Receipt)(dhern, ) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Main Document: APPLICATION
#2
Jul 22, 2026
Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Short Form) by Petitioner Hendrix Alexander Parra-Pedra. (dhern, ) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jul 22, 2026
REQUEST for Appointment of Counsel by Petitioner Hendrix Alexander Parra-Pedra. (dhern, ) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#4
Jul 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. (dhern, ) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
#5
Jul 22, 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. It is FURTHER ORDERED that since Applicant paid the filing fee, the Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Short Form) (ECF No. 2 ) is denied as moot. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the Request for Appointment of Counsel (ECF No. 3 ) is denied as premature as this matter is in initial review. 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: 07/23/2026)
Main Document: Order Appointing Counsel AND Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#6
Aug 03, 2026
AMENDED APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Hendrix Alexander Parra-Pedra. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(echa, ) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document: AMENDED
#7
Aug 12, 2026
ORDER TO FILE AMENDED HABEAS APPLICATION. It is ORDERED that Petitioner shall have thirty (30) days from the date of this order to file an amended habeas application providing a clear statement of the federal claims he is asserting and the facts supporting those claims. Entered by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 8/12/2026. 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: 08/12/2026)
Main Document: Order
#8
Aug 17, 2026
AMENDED APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Hendrix Alexander Parra-Pedra.(eluce, ) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document: AMENDED
#9
Aug 21, 2026
Order Drawing Case by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 08/21/2026. After review under D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1, 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. See D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1(c). Accordingly, it is ORDERED that that this case shall be drawn to a presiding judge. (This case is randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella for all further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-03317-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. (pklin, ) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document: Order Reassigning Case AND ~Util - Set/Clear Flags
#10
Aug 21, 2026
Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. (pklin, ) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document: Magistrate
#11
Aug 24, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to serve the Petition [# 8 ] and a copy of this Order on the Respondent, the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado, and the Attorney General of the United States. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent shall show cause within five days from the date of service why the Petition [# 8 ] 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 [# 10 ] is the same as Respondent's 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 8/24/2026. 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: 08/24/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
#12
Aug 24, 2026
CERTIFICATE of Service by Clerk of Court re Service of Process of 8 Amended Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 10 Magistrate Judge Consent Form 11 Order to Show Cause. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Receipts) (echa, ) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFICATE
#13
Aug 25, 2026
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT as to United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado. (echa, ) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Main Document: ACKNOWLEDGMENT
#14
Aug 28, 2026
RESPONSE to 11 Order to Show Cause,,,, by Respondents No Named Respondent, George ValdezAttorney Julia M. Prochazka added to party No Named Respondent(pty:res), Attorney Julia M. Prochazka added to party George Valdez(pty:res). (Prochazka, Julia) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#15
Aug 28, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Respondents No Named Respondent, George Valdez All parties do not consent.. (Prochazka, Julia) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT
#16
Aug 31, 2026
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN as to George Valdez. (echa, ) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFIED
#17
Aug 31, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Petitioner Hendrix Alexander Parra-Pedra. Petitioner consents. (echa, ) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT
#18
Sep 01, 2026
MINUTE ORDER. This matter is before the Court on the Election Concerning Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction [# 15 ] (the "Consent/Non-Consent Form"). This case was assigned to a United States Magistrate Judge pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(c). The signed Consent/Non-Consent Form [# 15 ] indicates that at least one party has declined to consent. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case shall be assigned to a District Judge under D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(c)(8) and D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(a). (Case randomly reassigned to District Judge Gordon P. Gallagher and drawn to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella for further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-03317-GPG). Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 9/1/2026. 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. Text Only Entry. (echa, ) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
#19
Sep 01, 2026
ORDER. Petitioner's Petition (D. 1 ) is GRANTED IN PART, to the extent Petitioner seeks a bond hearing at which the government bear the burden of proof of showing Petitioner's continued detention is proper and was proper at the time of Petitioner's arrest. Respondent shall provide Petitioner with a bond hearing under § 1226(a) within SEVEN DAYS of receiving notice of this Order, and Respondent has the responsibility to ensure that the government applies those burdens and provides a sufficient record for review. Additionally, Respondent SHALL notify Petitioner and any counsel who has entered an appearance in this action of the date, time, and place of the hearing no less than 24 hours prior to the beginning of the hearing. Respondent is ENJOINED from denying bond to Petitioner on the basis that Petitioner is detained pursuant to § 1225(b)(2)(A). Respondent is further ORDERED to file a status report within FIVE DAYS of Petitioner's bond hearing, stating whether Petitioner has been granted bond, and, if Petitioner's request for bond was denied, the reasons for that denial. Such status update shall also include as an attachment any warrant justifying Petitioner's detention at the time he was detained. By District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 9/1/2026. 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: 09/01/2026)
Main Document: Order
Sep 01, 2026
Order Reassigning Case
#20
Sep 08, 2026
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN as to the United States Attorney General. (echa, ) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFIED
#21
Sep 09, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Respondent George Valdez. (Prochazka, Julia) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document: STATUS
#22
Sep 10, 2026
ORDER re: 21 Status Report filed by George Valdez. Respondents are ORDERED to file the any transcript, recording, or written order associated with the denial of bond on or before September 15, 2026 (see D. 19) (requiring a sufficient record for review). by District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 9/10/2026. 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 (gpglc4, ) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Sep 10, 2026
Order
#23
Sep 11, 2026
RESPONSE to 22 Order, by Respondent George Valdez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Bond Order)(Prochazka, Julia) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#24
Sep 11, 2026
RESPONDENT'S BRIEF in Support of Appeal of Custody Redetermination Decision by Petitioner Hendrix Alexander Parra-Pedra. (eluce, ) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Main Document: RESPONDENT'S
#25
Sep 16, 2026
Order on Motion to Enforce
Main Document: Order on Motion to Enforce

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Parra-Pedra (PS)
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