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Case Information
Filed: December 09, 2025
Assigned to:
Scott T. Varholak
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241in - Habeas Corpus: INS
Completed: March 30, 2026
Last Activity:
September 17, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Dec 09, 2025
First APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number ACODC-10706061)Attorney Inna Parizher added to party Alkhaz Khubiev(pty:pet), filed by Alkhaz Khubiev. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Parizher, Inna) (Entered: 12/09/2025)
#2
Dec 10, 2025
Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. Text Only Entry. (echa, ) (Entered: 12/10/2025)
#3
Dec 10, 2025
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: 12/10/2025)
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Magistrate
#4
Dec 10, 2025
NOTICE Civil Cover Sheet by Petitioner Alkhaz Khubiev (Parizher, Inna) (Entered: 12/10/2025)
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NOTICE
#5
Dec 13, 2025
First AMENDED APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2241, filed by Alkhaz Khubiev.(Parizher, Inna) (Entered: 12/13/2025)
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First
#6
Dec 13, 2025
MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Petitioner Alkhaz Khubiev. (Parizher, Inna) (Entered: 12/13/2025)
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Show Cause
#7
Dec 15, 2025
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 12/15/2025. ORDERED that Respondents show cause within thirty (30) days from the date of this Order why the Application for a writ of habeas corpus should not be granted. ORDERED that, pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 72.2(d), the parties shall complete and file the Election Concerning Consent/Non-Consent to United StatesMagistrate Judge Jurisdiction form, available from the Courts website atwww.cod.uscourts.gov, on or before January 14, 2026. (sphil, ) (Entered: 12/16/2025)
#8
Dec 17, 2025
ORDER In light of 7 Order, 6 Motion for Order to Show Cause is MOOTED. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 12/17/2025. Text Only Entry(stvlc6, ) (Entered: 12/17/2025)
Dec 17, 2025
Order on Motion to Show Cause
#9
Dec 30, 2025
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Alexandra J. Berger on behalf of Juan Baltazar, Pamela Jo Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi NoemAttorney Alexandra J. Berger added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Alexandra J. Berger added to party Pamela Jo Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Alexandra J. Berger added to party Robert Hagan(pty:res), Attorney Alexandra J. Berger added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Alexandra J. Berger added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (Berger, Alexandra) (Entered: 12/30/2025)
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NOTICE
#10
Jan 08, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Petitioner Alkhaz Khubiev All parties consent.. (Parizher, Inna) (Entered: 01/08/2026)
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CONSENT
#11
Jan 09, 2026
ORDER OF REFERENCE. Pursuant to the consent of the parties to the jurisdiction of the magistrate judge 10, this case is referred to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak for all purposes pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c), by Chief Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 1/09/2026. Text Only Entry (pabsec, ) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
Jan 09, 2026
Order on Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge
#12
Jan 14, 2026
RESPONSE to 7 Order,, to Show Cause by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pamela Jo Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Declaration of Shane Blea)(Berger, Alexandra) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
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RESPONSE
#13
Jan 21, 2026
MINUTE ORDER This matter is before the Court sua sponte. The Court sets a Status Conference for 2/18/2026 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom A 402 before Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 1/21/2026. Text Only Entry (stvlc6, ) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Jan 21, 2026
Minute Order
#14
Jan 28, 2026
TRAVERSE by Petitioner Alkhaz Khubiev. (Parizher, Inna) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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TRAVERSE
#15
Jan 29, 2026
MINUTE ORDER This matter is before the Court upon communication with the parties. The Court VACATES the Status Conference on 2/18/2026 and RESETS for 2/4/2026 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom A 402 before Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. Telephonic appearances will be permitted. All parties that wish to participate in the Status Conference by telephone may do so by calling 571-353-2301 at the scheduled time and utilizing Meeting ID: 252821415#. The participants may hear the conclusion of a prior hearing at the time they call in and are instructed to simply wait until their case is called. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 1/29/2026. Text Only Entry (stvlc6, ) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Jan 29, 2026
Minute Order
#16
Jan 30, 2026
MINUTE ORDER This matter is set for Status Conference on 2/4/2026 at 3:00 PM. Because this matter is now fully briefed, the parties shall be prepared to address the merits of the petition at the Status Conference. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 1/30/2026. Text Only Entry (stvlc7, ) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Jan 30, 2026
Minute Order
#17
Feb 04, 2026
MINUTE ENTRY for Status Conference held on 2/4/2026 before Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. ORDERED: On or before February 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., each side may submit one supplemental brief, not to exceed ten pages, relating to the issues contemplated during today's proceedings, as discussed on the record. FTR: A402. (jtorr, ) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
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MINUTE
#18
Feb 10, 2026
MOTION to Compel by Petitioner Alkhaz Khubiev. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Parizher, Inna) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
#19
Feb 10, 2026
ORDER This matter is before the Court on 18 Motion to Compel. Pursuant to Uniform Civil Practice Standards of the U.S. Magistrate Judges,"[t]o avoid unnecessary and expensive motion practice, a party may not file an opposed discovery motion without first complying with [the] discovery dispute procedures" set forth in the Practice Standards. See D.C.COLO.MJ VI. Because Petitioner failed to comply with the Court's Practice Standards, the Motion is hereby STRICKEN. Petitioner shall comply with the discovery dispute process set forth in this Court's Practice Standards. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 2/10/2026. Text Only Entry(stvlc6, ) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
Feb 10, 2026
Order on Motion to Compel
#20
Feb 18, 2026
SUPPLEMENT/AMENDMENT to 12 Response PURSUANT TO ECF No. 17 by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pamela Jo Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A - 2021 I-213, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B - 2025 I-213)(Berger, Alexandra) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
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SUPPLEMENT/AMENDMENT
#21
Feb 18, 2026
SUPPLEMENT/AMENDMENT Brief by Petitioner Alkhaz Khubiev. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Parizher, Inna) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
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SUPPLEMENT/AMENDMENT
#22
Feb 19, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond Accept Untimely Supplemental Brief by Petitioner Alkhaz Khubiev. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Parizher, Inna) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
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Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond
#23
Feb 19, 2026
ORDER granting 22 Petitioner's Motion to Accept Untimely Submission of Supplemental Briefing ECF No. 21. The Court accepts the [#21] Supplemental Briefing. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 2/19/2026. Text Only Entry(stvlc7, ) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Feb 19, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond
#24
Mar 06, 2026
MOTION for Hearing/Conference by Petitioner Alkhaz Khubiev. (Parizher, Inna) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
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Hearing/Conference
#25
Mar 06, 2026
ORDER denying 24 Motion for Hearing/Conference. The court is aware of the petition and an opinion will be issued in due course. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 3/6/2026. Text Only Entry(stvlc6, ) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
Mar 06, 2026
Order on Motion for Hearing/Conference
#26
Mar 24, 2026
SUPPLEMENT/AMENDMENT Brief and Exhibits by Petitioner Alkhaz Khubiev. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Parizher, Inna) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
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SUPPLEMENT/AMENDMENT
#27
Mar 30, 2026
ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS: 5 Amended Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus is GRANTED. Respondents shall provide Petitioner with a bond hearing within seven days. Status report due within ten days to certify compliance. Respondents shall not remove Petition from the District of Colorado. By Chief Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 3/30/26. (jdyne, ) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
#28
Mar 30, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT: 5 Amended Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is GRANTED. By Clerk on 3/30/26. (jdyne, ) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
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Judgment
#29
Apr 08, 2026
STATUS REPORT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE COURTS MARCH 30, 2026, ORDER (ECF No. 27) by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pamela Jo Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Berger, Alexandra) (Entered: 04/08/2026)
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STATUS
#30
Apr 27, 2026
MOTION to Alter Judgment re 27 Order, 28 Judgment by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pamela Jo Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Berger, Alexandra) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
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Alter Judgment
#31
Apr 28, 2026
MINUTE ORDER This matter is before the Court on 30 Motion to Alter Judgment. Petitioner shall respond to the Motion on or before 5/5/2026. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 4/28/2026. Text Only Entry (stvlc6, ) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Apr 28, 2026
Minute Order
#32
May 08, 2026
ORDER This matter is before the Court on 30 Motion to Alter Judgment. Because no Response was filed in opposition of the Motion by the deadline set in 31 Order, the Court construes it as unopposed. Accordingly, Respondents' Motion to Alter Judgment is GRANTED. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 5/8/2026. Text Only Entry(stvlc6, ) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
#33
May 08, 2026
AMENDED ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 5/8/2026. (schap, ) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
#34
May 08, 2026
AMENDED JUDGMENT by Clerk re: 33 Order on 5/8/2026. (schap, ) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
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Judgment - Clerk
May 08, 2026
Order on Motion to Alter Judgment
#35
Jul 07, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 28 Judgment, 27 Order, 34 Clerk's Judgment by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pamela Jo Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Berger, Alexandra) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
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NOTICE
#36
Jul 08, 2026
LETTER Transmitting Notice of Appeal to all counsel advising of the transmittal of the 35 Notice of Appeal filed by Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pamela Jo Bondi, Juan Baltazar, Robert Hagan to the U.S. Court of Appeals. ( Fee Waived,) (Attachments: # 1 Preliminary Record)(sphil, ) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
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LETTER
#37
Jul 08, 2026
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Jennifer Rose Lake on behalf of Juan Baltazar, Pamela Jo Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi NoemAttorney Jennifer Rose Lake added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Jennifer Rose Lake added to party Pamela Jo Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Jennifer Rose Lake added to party Robert Hagan(pty:res), Attorney Jennifer Rose Lake added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Jennifer Rose Lake added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (Lake, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
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NOTICE
#38
Jul 08, 2026
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pamela Jo Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Berger, Alexandra) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
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Withdraw as Attorney
#39
Jul 08, 2026
ORDER granting 38 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Alexandra J. Berger is terminated as counsel of record in this case. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 7/8/2026. Text Only Entry(stvlc6, ) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
#40
Jul 08, 2026
USCA Case Number 26-1265 for 35 Notice of Appeal filed by Kristi Noem, Pamela Jo Bondi, Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons, Robert Hagan. (sphil, ) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
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USCA
Jul 08, 2026
Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
#41
Jul 22, 2026
TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM re 35 Notice of Appeal Transcript Unnecessary for Appeal by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pamela Jo Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Grewell, Justin) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT
#42
Jul 23, 2026
LETTER TO USCA and all counsel certifying the record is complete as to 35 Notice of Appeal filed by Robert Hagan, Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Juan Baltazar. A transcript order form was filed stating that a transcript is not necessary. ( Appeal No. 26-1265) Text Only Entry (sphil, ) (Entered: 07/23/2026)
#43
Aug 31, 2026
USCA Order as to 35 Notice of Appeal filed by Kristi Noem, Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons, Pamela Jo Bondi, Robert Hagan : (USCA Case No. 26-1265). Appellants Unopposed Motion to Voluntarily Dismiss Appeal is GRANTED and this appeal is dismissed. (This document is not the Mandate) (sphil, ) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
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USCA
#44
Aug 31, 2026
MANDATE of USCA as to 35 Notice of Appeal filed by Juan Baltazar, Todd M. Lyons, Robert Hagan, Pamela Jo Bondi, Kristi Noem, 43 USCA Order/Opinion/Judgment, : (USCA Case No. 26-1265) (sphil, ) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
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MANDATE
#45
Sep 17, 2026
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Nicholas Albert Deuschle on behalf of Juan Baltazar, Pamela Jo Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi NoemAttorney Nicholas Albert Deuschle added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Nicholas Albert Deuschle added to party Pamela Jo Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Nicholas Albert Deuschle added to party Robert Hagan(pty:res), Attorney Nicholas Albert Deuschle added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Nicholas Albert Deuschle added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (Deuschle, Nicholas) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
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NOTICE
#46
Sep 17, 2026
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pamela Jo Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Lake, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
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Withdraw as Attorney
#47
Sep 17, 2026
ORDER granting 46 Motion to Withdraw. Jennifer Lake is relieved of any further representation of Respondents. The Clerk of Court is instructed to terminate Jennifer Lake as counsel of record, and to remove her name from the electronic certificate of mailing. The Defendants shall continue to be represented by Nicholas Deuschle. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 09/17/2026. Text Only Entry(stvlc8, ) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Sep 17, 2026
Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
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Baltazar
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Khubiev
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