District of New Mexico • 2:26-cv-02523
Alonzo Lopez v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: August 03, 2026
Assigned to:
Matthew L. Garcia
Referred to:
Gregory Wormuth
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
August 05, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 03, 2026
PETITION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Gumercindo Walter Alonzo Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (vlv) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for 2241 Relief
#2
Aug 03, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Gumercindo Walter Alonzo Lopez. (vlv) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Aug 03, 2026
MOTION for Immediate Stay of Removal And/ Or Release from Unlawful Custody by Gumercindo Walter Alonzo Lopez. (vlv) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#4
Aug 03, 2026
NOTICE: In accordance with the Standing Order, filed January 28, 2026 in 26-MC-00004-03 (Doc. 3), the Clerk of Court provides notice of completion of electronic service. A copy of the petition in this matter was provided to all federal respondents by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) using the Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system. The parties should review the Standing Order, and any further Orders entered in this matter regarding the deadline to respond to the petition. (vlv)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 08/03/2026)
#5
Aug 03, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE and ENJOINING TRANSFER by District Judge Matthew L. Garcia: The USAO shall ANSWER the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 within ten business days and show cause why relief should not be granted. The USAO's answer must specify whether the Court has already ruled on the legal issue(s) in this case and, if so, whether the facts are distinguishable from prior rulings. An optional reply is due within ten business days after the answer is filed. The Court will determine whether a hearing is necessary once briefing is complete. Remote appearances are generally not permitted. The USAO shall timely notify the Court of any material changes to Petitioner's circumstances, including, but not limited to, other agency orders, removal, and release. Respondents are enjoined pursuant to the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651(a), from transferring Petitioner outside the District of New Mexico without prior approval from the Court while this proceeding is pending. The Court retains jurisdiction to enforce this Order until an administratively final order of removal is being effectuated. The Clerk's Office shall confirm that the docket lists the following Respondents: Dora Castro, Warden of the Otero County Processing Center; Mary De Anda-Ybarra, El Paso Field Office Director, Enforcement and Removal Operations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; David J. Venturella, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and Todd Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (asm) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
#6
Aug 03, 2026
Filing fee: $ 5.00, receipt number 1011564 (nnd)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Aug 03, 2026
United States District Judge Matthew L. Garcia and United States Chief Magistrate Judge Gregory B. Wormuth assigned. (vlv)
Aug 03, 2026
Order to Show Cause
Aug 04, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#7
Aug 05, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Jolanna Kristyn Macias on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Macias, Jolanna) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
Parties
Alonzo Lopez
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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