District of Colorado • 1:26-cv-03714

Rocha Ortiz v. Warden, Denver Contract Detention Facility

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Case Information

Filed: August 13, 2026
Assigned to: Philip A. Brimmer
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241in - Habeas Corpus: INS
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Last Activity: September 11, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 13, 2026
APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241, filed by Jose Rocha Ortiz.(dhern, ) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document: APPLICATION
#2
Aug 13, 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: 08/14/2026)
#3
Aug 14, 2026
ORDER Directing Applicant to Cure Deficiencies. It is ordered that Applicant cure the deficiencies designated within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. If Applicant fails to cure the designated deficiencies within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, the action will be dismissed without further notice. The dismissal shall be without prejudice, by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 08/14/2026. 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. (agryan) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document: Order
#4
Aug 17, 2026
PAYMENT RECEIVED from Jose Rocha Ortiz in the amount of $5; Receipt Number 119124; (dhern, ) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Main Document: PAYMENT
#5
Aug 18, 2026
ORDER Drawing Case. After review pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1(b), 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 and, if applicable, to a magistrate judge. See D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1(c). Accordingly, this case is randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung for all further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-03714-CYC, by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 08/18/2026. 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. (agryan) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document: Order Reassigning Case
#6
Aug 18, 2026
Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. (agryan) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document: Magistrate
#7
Aug 20, 2026
ORDER Directing Petitioner to File Amended Pleading: Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Petitioner shall have thirty (30) days from the date of this order to file an amended pleading that provides a clear statement of the federal claim(s) he is asserting and the facts supporting those claim(s). It is further ORDERED that Petitioner shall obtain and utilize the District of Colorados form Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The form, along with the applicable instructions, is attached to this Order. It is further ORDERED that if Petitioner fails to file an amended pleading as directed within the time allowed, the action may be dismissed without further notice. Entered by Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung on 8/20/2026. 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. (Attachments: # 1 Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, # 2 Information and Instructions for Filing an Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241) (eluce) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document: Order
#8
Sep 11, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Petitioner Jose Rocha Ortiz. Petitioner party does not not consent.. (agryan) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT
#9
Sep 11, 2026
CASE REASSIGNED Pursuant to 8 Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. All parties do not consent, therefore, this case is randomly reassigned to Judge Philip A. Brimmer, and drawn to Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung for all future proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-03714-PAB. (Text Only Entry) (agryan) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

Parties

Rocha Ortiz (PS)
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Warden, Denver Contract Detention Facility
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