District of Colorado • 1:26-cv-04644

Ruiz Sanchez v. Baltazar

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Case Information

Filed: September 21, 2026
Assigned to: Gordon P. Gallagher
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241in - Habeas Corpus: INS
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Last Activity: October 23, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 21, 2026
APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number 119604), filed by Roni Ruiz Sanchez. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt, # 2 Envelope)(agarc, ) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
Main Document: APPLICATION
#2
Sep 21, 2026
Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley for Initial Review pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1 (b). Text Only Entry. (agarc, ) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
#3
Sep 23, 2026
ORDER Drawing Case. 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, this case is randomly reassigned to District Judge Gordon P Gallagher, and drawn to Magistrate Judge Timothy P O'Hara for all further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-04644-GPG, by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 09/23/2026. 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: 09/23/2026)
Main Document: Order Reassigning Case
#4
Sep 23, 2026
ORDER. Petitioner's Petition (D. 1 ) is GRANTED IN PART, to the extent Petitioner seeks a bond hearing at which Respondents bear the burden of proof of showing Petitioner's continued detention is proper and was proper at the time of Petitioner's arrest. Respondents shall provide Petitioner with a bond hearing under § 1226(a) within SEVEN DAYS of receiving notice of this Order and Respondents have the responsibility to ensure that the government applies those burdens and provides a sufficient record for review. Additionally, Respondents SHALL notify Petitioner and any counsel who has entered an appearance in this action of the date, time, and place of the hearing no less than 24 hours prior to the beginning of the hearing. Respondents are FURTHER ORDERED to file a status report within FIVE DAYS of Petitioner's bond hearing, stating whether Petitioner has been granted bond, and, if Petitioner's request for bond was denied, the reasons for that denial. Such status update shall also include as an attachment any warrant justifying Petitioner's detention at the time Petitioner was detained. The Petition is DENIED as to all other requested relief. It is FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651(a), and in order to preserve the Court's jurisdiction, Respondents SHALL NOT REMOVE Petitioner from the District of Colorado except pursuant to a final order of removal from the United States. By District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 9/23/2026. 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. (echa, ) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Main Document: Order
#5
Sep 24, 2026
CERTIFICATE of Service by Clerk of Court re Service of Process of 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 4 Order. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Receipts) (echa, ) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFICATE
#6
Sep 28, 2026
ACKNOWLEDGMENT of Service upon United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado re 5 Certificate of Service. (eluce, ) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
Main Document: ACKNOWLEDGMENT
#7
Sep 30, 2026
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to hold bond hearing by Respondent Juan Baltazar. (Kelley, Erika) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
Main Document: Extension of Time
#8
Sep 30, 2026
ORDER granting 7 Motion for Extension of Time to File. The Court Orders that it will extend the deadline to hold Petitioner's bond hearing through and including October 7, 2026, and extend the corresponding deadline for Respondent to file a status report through and including October 12, 2026. By District Judge Gordon P. Gallagher on September 30, 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. (gpglc3) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
#9
Sep 30, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt of Service upon Juan Baltazar. (eluce, ) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
Main Document: Certified
Sep 30, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
#10
Oct 05, 2026
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Elizabeth B. Jordan on behalf of Roni Ruiz SanchezAttorney Elizabeth B. Jordan added to party Roni Ruiz Sanchez(pty:pet) (Jordan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#11
Oct 05, 2026
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance of Student Attorney Meghan Connors by Elizabeth B. Jordan on behalf of Roni Ruiz Sanchez (Jordan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#12
Oct 05, 2026
MOTION to Amend/Correct/Modify 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Roni Ruiz Sanchez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amended Petition with Evidence)(Jordan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Main Document: Amend/Correct/Modify
#13
Oct 05, 2026
ORDER. An amended petition is akin to an amended complaint-which requires a redline version prior to Court consideration. Within two days, Petitioner SHALL file a redline version of the proposed amended petition. So Ordered. By District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 10/5/2026. Text Only Entry. (eluce) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Oct 05, 2026
Order
#14
Oct 07, 2026
NOTICE of Filing Amended Pleading re 13 Order, Redlined Amended Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Roni Ruiz Sanchez (Jordan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/07/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#15
Oct 08, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Respondent Juan Baltazar. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - IJ Order)(Kelley, Erika) (Entered: 10/08/2026)
Main Document: STATUS
#16
Oct 09, 2026
STRICKEN ENTERED IN ERROR ORDER: Petitioner's Unopposed Motion to For Leave to File an Amended and Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (D. 12) is GRANTED. Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE as to why the amended petition should not be granted within FOURTEEN (14) DAYS. In the meantime, Respondents SHALL provide Petitioner with a bond hearing as previously ordered (D. 4) within SEVEN (7) DAYS. by District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 10/09/2026. Text Only Entry (gpglc6, ) Modified on 10/9/2026 (dclem). Modified on 10/9/2026 (dclem, ). (Entered: 10/09/2026)
#17
Oct 09, 2026
ORDER: The Court GRANTS the Motion to Amend (D. 12) and ORDERS that the Clerk of Court to enter the Amended Petition (D. 12-1) as the operative pleading. The Court VACATES the September 23, 2026 Order (D. 4) granting Petitioner's first Petition (D. 1) in part and requiring Respondents provide Petitioner with a bond hearing. Respondent is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE as to why the Amended Petition should not be granted within SEVEN (7) DAYS. by District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 10/09/2026. Text Only Entry (gpglc6, ) (Entered: 10/09/2026)
#18
Oct 09, 2026
PETITIONER'S AMENDED VERIFIED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Roni Ruiz Sanchez. [Docketed pursuant to D. 17 Order](agryan) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document: PETITIONER'S
#19
Oct 09, 2026
Utility Setting Deadlines pursuant to D. 17 Order: Show Cause Response due by 10/16/2026. Text Only Entry. (agryan) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Oct 09, 2026
Order
#20
Oct 14, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt of Service upon USAG (eluce, ) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
Main Document: Certified
#21
Oct 16, 2026
RESPONSE to 18 Amended Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 17 Order,, by Respondents Juan Baltazar, George ValdezAttorney Erika A. Kelley added to party George Valdez(pty:res). (Kelley, Erika) (Entered: 10/16/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#22
Oct 16, 2026
ORDER. Accordingly, per Respondents' failure to oppose the Petition or provide a basis for denial, it is ORDERED that Petitioner shall be released from custody within 48 hours, and Respondents SHALL update this Court in writing within seven days of today. Respondents may continue to subject Petitioner to the same conditions as before he was arrested but no more restrictions are warranted. As Respondents have not shown that they have proven by a preponderance that Petitioner is a flight risk or by a clear and convincing standard that Petitioner is a danger to community, there is no basis for imposing additional conditions. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents are prohibited from re-arresting Petitioner on the same grounds. By District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 10/16/2026. (eluce ) (Entered: 10/16/2026)
Main Document: Order
#24
Oct 23, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment