District of Colorado • 1:25-cv-03980

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Dec 11, 2025

APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number ACODC-10711036)Attorney Daniel Flores Herrera added to party Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos(pty:pla), filed by Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos.(Herrera, Daniel) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

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Dec 11, 2025

NOTICE of Civil Cover Sheet by Plaintiff Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos (Herrera, Daniel) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

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Dec 11, 2025

NOTICE of Related Cases by Plaintiff Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos (Herrera, Daniel) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

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Dec 11, 2025

NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Daniel Flores Herrera on behalf of Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos (Herrera, Daniel) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

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Dec 11, 2025

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Plaintiff Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Herrera, Daniel) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

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Dec 11, 2025

NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Hans Christopher Meyer on behalf of Ezequiel Alcaraz BarrientosAttorney Hans Christopher Meyer added to party Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos(pty:pla) (Meyer, Hans) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

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Dec 12, 2025

Case assigned to Judge Regina M. Rodriguez and drawn to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella. Text Only Entry. (echa, ) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

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Dec 12, 2025

Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c). (echa, ) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

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Dec 12, 2025

NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Conor Timothy Gleason on behalf of Ezequiel Alcaraz BarrientosAttorney Conor Timothy Gleason added to party Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos(pty:pet) (Gleason, Conor) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

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Dec 18, 2025

NOTICE of Proof of Service by Petitioner Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Herrera, Daniel) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

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Dec 23, 2025

NOTICE of Supplemental Authorities by Petitioner Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(Gleason, Conor) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

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Dec 23, 2025

MOTION for Order to Pending TRO/PI by Petitioner Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos. (Gleason, Conor) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

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Dec 29, 2025

ORDER Upon review of Petitioner's Application 1, Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 5, and Notice of Proof of Service 11, and Motion for Order Pending TRO/PI 12 the facts of this case appear to be controlled by the Court's recent analysis in Mendoza Gutierrez v. Baltasar, No. 25-CV-2720-RMR, 2025 WL 2962908, at *1 (D. Colo. Oct. 17, 2025). Petitioner appears to be a member of the class of individuals the Court conditionally certified and enjoined the Government from removing from the United States or transferring from the District of Colorado in Gutierrez v. Baltasar, No. 25-CV-2720-RMR, 2025 WL 3251143, at *3 (D. Colo. Nov. 21, 2025), except here Petitioner is requesting relief pursuant to Bautista v. Santacruz, No. 5:25-CV-01873-SSS-BFM, 2025 WL 3288403 (C.D. Cal. Nov. 25, 2025), reconsideration granted in part, No. 5:25-CV-01873-SSS-BFM, 2025 WL 3713982 (C.D. Cal. Dec. 18, 2025), and amended and superseded on reconsideration sub nom. Lzaro Maldonado Bautista et al., v. Ernesto Santacruz Jr et al. Additional Party Names: Franco Galdamez, No. 5:25-CV-01873-SSS-BFM, 2025 WL 3713987 (C.D. Cal. Dec. 18, 2025), judgment entered sub nom. Maldonado Bautista v. Noem, No. 5:25-CV-01873-SSS-BFM, 2025 WL 3678485 (C.D. Cal. Dec. 18, 2025) It is ORDERED that Respondents shall promptly enter their notices of appearance. Within seven days of this ORDER, Respondents shall RESPOND to the Application and Motion and SHOW CAUSE why the Petition and Motion shall not be granted. In their Response, Respondents must address: 1) whether Petitioner is a member of the class in Gutierrez and confirm that pursuant to this Courts order in Gutierrez, Petitioner will not be removed from the District of Colorado or the United States unless or until this Court or the Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit vacates the Courts order in Gutierrez, and 2) whether the present case differs factually or legally from Gutierrez or the declaratory judgment issued in Maldonado Bautista v. Noem, No. 5:25-CV-01873-SSS-BFM, 2025 WL 3678485 (C.D. Cal. Dec. 18, 2025), in any material respect, and if so, shall specify the material differences. Petitioner SHALL file a reply within seven days of Respondents' filing of their Response. Petitioner must address whether he is seeking relief under Gutierrez or Bautista and how the court should reconcile the two. SO ORDERED by Judge Regina M. Rodriguez on 12/29/2025. Text Only Entry(kmyha) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

Dec 29, 2025

Order on Motion for Order

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Dec 30, 2025

NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Timothy Bart Jafek on behalf of Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd Lyons, Kristi NoemAttorney Timothy Bart Jafek added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Timothy Bart Jafek added to party Pam Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Timothy Bart Jafek added to party Robert Hagan(pty:res), Attorney Timothy Bart Jafek added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Timothy Bart Jafek added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (Jafek, Timothy) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

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Jan 05, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Order to Show Cause (ECF No. 13) by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Jafek, Timothy) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

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Jan 05, 2026

ORDER granting 15 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Order to Show Cause. For good cause shown, Respondents are granted an extension of time, through 1/9/2026, to respond to the 13 Order to Show Cause. The parties shall promptly provide this Court with the results of the 1/7/2026 bond hearing. SO ORDERED by Judge Regina M. Rodriguez on 1/5/2026. Text Only Entry(rmrja) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

Jan 05, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

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Jan 07, 2026

Joint STATUS REPORT by Petitioner Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos. (Gleason, Conor) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

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Jan 09, 2026

Joint STATUS REPORT and Motion for Proposed Briefing Schedule by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Jafek, Timothy) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

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Jan 13, 2026

First AMENDED APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Gleason, Conor) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

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Jan 16, 2026

ANSWER to Complaint by Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Decl. of N. Horn)(Jafek, Timothy) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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Jan 19, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Petitioner Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos. (Gleason, Conor) (Entered: 01/19/2026)

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Jan 20, 2026

REPLY to Response by Petitioner Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(Gleason, Conor) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

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Jan 20, 2026

ORDER granting 21 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Petitioner is granted leave to file excess pages, not to exceed 15 pages, in his Reply to Defendant's Response 19 to Petitioner's First Verified Complaint for Habeas Corpus Relief. SO ORDERED by Judge Regina M. Rodriguez on 1/20/2026. Text Only Entry(rmrja) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

Jan 20, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

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Jan 21, 2026

MINUTE ORDER. This matter is before the Court on the parties' 18 Second Joint Status Report and Motion for Proposed Briefing Schedule. ORDERED that the Order to Show Cause 13 is DISCHARGED. Further ORDERED, that the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 5 is DISMISSED AS MOOT. SO ORDERED by Judge Regina M. Rodriguez on 1/21/2026. Text Only Entry(rmrja) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

Jan 21, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

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Jan 30, 2026

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Petitioner Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos (Gleason, Conor) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Feb 23, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Order to Issue Decision by Petitioner Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos. (Gleason, Conor) Modified on 4/23/2026 to terminate pursuant to ECF 30 Order. (ccuen, ). (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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Mar 04, 2026

NOTICE of Supplemental Authorities by Petitioner Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos (Gleason, Conor) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

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Mar 24, 2026

NOTICE of Supplemental Authorities by Petitioner Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos (Gleason, Conor) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

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Apr 16, 2026

Second MOTION for Order to Issue Decision by Petitioner Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos. (Herrera, Daniel) Modified on 4/23/2026 to terminate pursuant to ECF 30 Order. (ccuen, ). (Entered: 04/16/2026)

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Apr 21, 2026

ORDER. It is ORDERED that Respondents shall release Petitioner from custody immediately, but no later than within 48 hours of this Order, and may not impose any additional conditions of release or supervision beyond those he was subject to immediately prior to his recent detention. Respondents SHALL FILE a status report within TWO DAYS of this Order to certify compliance. Respondents are further ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from re-detaining Petitioner unless they demonstrate, by clear and convincing evidence at a pre-deprivation bond hearing, that Petitioner is a flight risk or danger to the community such that his physical custody is legally justified. At any such bond hearing, the government shall bear the burden of proof. SO ORDERED by Judge Regina M. Rodriguez on 04/21/2026. (agryan) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

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Apr 24, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Jafek, Timothy) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

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Apr 29, 2026

MOTION for Judgment by Petitioner Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos. (Herrera, Daniel) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

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Apr 29, 2026

FINAL JUDGMENT re: 30 Order entered by Clerk on 4/29/2026. (kmyha) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

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May 13, 2026

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Petitioner Ezequiel Alcaraz Barrientos. (Gleason, Conor) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

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May 13, 2026

ORDER granting 34 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Conor Timothy Gleason is permitted to withdraw as counsel for Petitioner. The court notes that Petitioner continues to be represented by Hans Meyer and Daniel Herrera. FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to remove Mr. Gleason's email address from future ECF filings and electronic notifications in this matter. SO ORDERED by Judge Regina M. Rodriguez on 5/13/2026. Text Only Entry(rmrja) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

May 13, 2026

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

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Jun 29, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 30 Order,,, 33 Judgment by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Jafek, Timothy) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

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Jun 30, 2026

LETTER Transmitting Notice of Appeal to all counsel advising of the transmittal of the 36 Notice of Appeal filed by Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi, Robert Hagan, Juan Baltazar, Todd Lyons to the U.S. Court of Appeals. (Attachments: # 1 Preliminary Record)(eluce, ) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

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Jul 14, 2026

TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM re 36 Notice of Appeal Transcript Unnecessary for Appeal by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Brenton, Kyle) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

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Jul 15, 2026

LETTER TO USCA and all counsel certifying the record is complete as to 36 Notice of Appeal filed by Juan Baltazar, Robert Hagan, Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi, Todd Lyons. A transcript order form was filed stating that a transcript is not necessary. ( Appeal No. 26-1254) Text Only Entry (ccuen, ) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

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Aug 17, 2026

ORDER of USCA as to 36 Notice of Appeal filed by Todd Lyons, Robert Hagan, Kristi Noem, Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi. This matter is before the court on Appellants' Unopposed Motion to Voluntarily Dismiss Appeal. The motion is unopposed. Upon consideration, the motion is granted. (USCA Case No. 26-1254) (ccuen, ) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

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Aug 17, 2026

MANDATE of USCA as to 36 Notice of Appeal filed by Robert Hagan, Pam Bondi, Kristi Noem, Todd Lyons, Juan Baltazar : (USCA Case No. 26-1254) (ccuen, ) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

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Aug 19, 2026

NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Andrew M. Soler on behalf of Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd Lyons, Kristi NoemAttorney Andrew M. Soler added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Andrew M. Soler added to party Pam Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Andrew M. Soler added to party Robert Hagan(pty:res), Attorney Andrew M. Soler added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Andrew M. Soler added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (Soler, Andrew) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

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Aug 19, 2026

NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Elizabeth Erin Puskar on behalf of Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd Lyons, Kristi NoemAttorney Elizabeth Erin Puskar added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Elizabeth Erin Puskar added to party Pam Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Elizabeth Erin Puskar added to party Robert Hagan(pty:res), Attorney Elizabeth Erin Puskar added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Elizabeth Erin Puskar added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (Puskar, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

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Aug 20, 2026

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Jafek, Timothy) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

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Aug 20, 2026

ORDER granting 44 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Timothy Bart Jafek is permitted to withdraw as counsel for Respondents. The Court notes that Respondents continue to be represented by SAUSA Elizabeth Puskar. FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to remove Mr. Jafek's email address from future ECF filings and electronic notifications in this matter. SO ORDERED by Judge Regina M. Rodriguez on 8/20/2026. Text Only Entry(rmrja) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

Aug 20, 2026

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney