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Case Information
Filed: September 14, 2026
Assigned to:
Shane Kato Crews
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241in - Habeas Corpus: INS
Completed: October 19, 2026
Last Activity:
October 19, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 14, 2026
APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number 119511), filed by Elder Marquez Alvarez. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt, # 2 Envelope)(bschl, ) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
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APPLICATION
#2
Sep 14, 2026
Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley for Initial Review pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1 (b). Text Only Entry. (bschl, ) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
#3
Sep 17, 2026
ORDER DRAWING CASE by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 09/17/2026. 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 District Judge S. Kato Crews and drawn to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak for all further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-04399-SKC.) 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: 09/17/2026)
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Order Reassigning Case AND ~Util - Set/Clear Flags
#4
Sep 21, 2026
ORDER: Upon review of the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Elder Marquez Alvarez, is it ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall serve Respondents.Based upon a preliminary review of the Petition, it appears to be well-founded. Consequently, within five days of service, Respondents shall RESPOND to the Petition and SHOW CAUSE why it should not be granted.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 Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit vacates this Order. SO ORDERED by Judge S. Kato Crews on 9/21/2026. 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 (skclc4) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
#5
Sep 21, 2026
ORDER. ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall effect service on Respondents. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall show cause within five (5) days from the date of service why the application for a writ of habeas corpus should not be granted. It is FURTHER ORDERED that within ten (10) days of Respondents' answer Petitioner may file a reply. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that 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 Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit vacates this Order. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 9/21/2026. 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. (ggill, ) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
#6
Sep 21, 2026
CERTIFICATE of Service by Clerk of Court re 5 Order, 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, for service of process. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Slip Blanche, # 2 Certified Slip Baltazar, # 3 Certified Slip Valdez, # 4 Certified Slip Mullin) (ggill, ) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
Sep 21, 2026
Order
#7
Sep 22, 2026
Acknowledgment Letter filed on behalf of the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado. (jrobe, ) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
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Acknowledgment
#8
Sep 28, 2026
RESPONSE to 5 Order,,, by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, George ValdezAttorney Thomas Alan Isler added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Thomas Alan Isler added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Thomas Alan Isler added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Thomas Alan Isler added to party George Valdez(pty:res). (Isler, Thomas) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
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RESPONSE
#9
Sep 28, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez All parties do not consent.. (Isler, Thomas) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
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CONSENT
#10
Sep 28, 2026
USPS Certified Mail Receipt as to George Valdez and Juan Baltazar. (Attachments: # 1 USPS certified mail receipt return)(jrobe, ) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
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USPS
#11
Oct 01, 2026
ORDER GRANTING Petitioner's 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Please see the attached Order for impending deadlines. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 10/1/2026.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. (skclc4) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
#12
Oct 07, 2026
USPS Certified Mail Receipt Return as to Todd Blanche. (jrobe, ) (Entered: 10/09/2026)
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USPS
#13
Oct 13, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Petitioner Elder Marquez Alvarez. (echa, ) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
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STATUS
#14
Oct 19, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez. (Isler, Thomas) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
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STATUS
#15
Oct 19, 2026
ORDER re: 14 Status Report filed by Respondents. In light of Respondents' certification that Petitioner has been released from custody, the Clerk of Court shall enter judgment and close this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Court's previous Order prohibiting Petitioner's removal from the District of Colorado or the United States is VACATED. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 10/19/2026.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 (skclc4) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
#16
Oct 19, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT pursuant to Orders 11 and 15 . Entered by the Clerk of the Court on 10/19/2026. 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. (cpear) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
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Judgment
Oct 19, 2026
Order
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