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Case Information
Filed: September 28, 2026
Assigned to:
Philip A. Brimmer
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241in - Habeas Corpus: INS
Completed: November 03, 2026
Last Activity:
November 03, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 28, 2026
APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number 119702), filed by Manuel Antonio Freites Guzman. (Attachments: # 1 Continuation of Main Document, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Receipt, # 4 Envelope)(agarc, ) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document:
APPLICATION
#2
Sep 28, 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: 09/29/2026)
#3
Sep 28, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order / Preliminary Injunction Pursuant to Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Manuel Antonio Freites Guzman. (agarc, ) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Sep 30, 2026
Order Drawing Case by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 09/30/2026. 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, it is ORDERED that this case shall be drawn to a presiding judge and, if applicable, to a magistrate judge. (This case is randomly reassigned to District Judge Philip A. Brimmer and drawn to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella for all further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-04799-PAB.) 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: 09/30/2026)
Main Document:
Order Reassigning Case AND ~Util - Set/Clear Flags
#5
Oct 01, 2026
MINUTE ORDER by Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 10/1/2026. This matter is before the Court on petitioner Manuel Antonio Freites Guzman's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Within seven days of service, respondents shall show cause why the petition for writ of habeas corpus and motion for temporary restraining order should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243 ("The writ, or order to show cause shall be directed to the person having custody of the person detained. It shall be returned within three days unless for good cause additional time, not exceeding twenty days, is allowed."). Petitioner may file a reply within seven days of respondents filing their response. Text Only Entry (pabsec, ) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
#6
Oct 01, 2026
CERTIFICATE of Service by Clerk of Court re Service of Process of 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 5 Minute Order. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Receipts) (echa, ) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
Main Document:
CERTIFICATE
#7
Oct 01, 2026
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of Receipt by the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado. (echa, ) (Entered: 10/02/2026)
Main Document:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Oct 01, 2026
Minute Order
#8
Oct 08, 2026
RESPONSE to 5 Minute Order,,, by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullins, George Valdez, David J. VenturellaAttorney Victor William Scarpato, III added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Victor William Scarpato, III added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Victor William Scarpato, III added to party Markwayne Mullins(pty:res), Attorney Victor William Scarpato, III added to party George Valdez(pty:res), Attorney Victor William Scarpato, III added to party David J. Venturella(pty:res). (Scarpato, Victor) (Entered: 10/08/2026)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#9
Oct 13, 2026
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN as to George Valdez. (echa, ) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document:
CERTIFIED
#10
Oct 14, 2026
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN as to Juan Baltazar. (echa, ) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document:
CERTIFIED
#11
Oct 22, 2026
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN as to David J. Venturella. (echa, ) (Entered: 10/22/2026)
Main Document:
CERTIFIED
#12
Oct 23, 2026
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN as to Todd Blanche, United States Attorney General. (echa, ) (Entered: 10/23/2026)
Main Document:
CERTIFIED
#13
Oct 28, 2026
ORDER by Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 10/28/2026 re 1 Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order/Preliminary Injunction Pursuant to Writ of Habeas Corpus [Docket No. 3 ] is DENIED as moot. It is further ORDERED that respondents shall release petitioner Manuel Antonio Freites Guzman within 48 hours. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall file a status report within four days of petitioner's release. 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: 10/28/2026)
#14
Oct 28, 2026
Request for Adjudication by Petitioner Manuel Antonio Freites Guzman. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(sphil, ) (Entered: 10/30/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#15
Oct 30, 2026
ORDER by Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 10/30/2026 re: 14 Request for Adjudication is denied as moot. Text Only Entry(pabsec, ) (Entered: 10/30/2026)
Oct 30, 2026
Order on Motion for Order
#16
Nov 03, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullins, George Valdez, David J. Venturella. (Scarpato, Victor) (Entered: 11/03/2026)
Main Document:
STATUS
#17
Nov 03, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT re: 13 Order, by Clerk on 11/3/26. (sgrim) (Entered: 11/03/2026)
Main Document:
Judgment - Clerk
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