Western District of Washington • 2:26-cv-03669
Ruiz Zuniga v. Director, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Seattle Field Office
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Case Information
Filed: September 29, 2026
Assigned to:
James L. Robart
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
November 06, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Receipt # TAC3-1466) filed by Irvin Noegli Ruiz Zuniga. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits) NEF to AUSA (BKP) Modified on 9/29/2026, NEF regenerated to Immigration Habeas Service . (BKP). (Main Document 1 replaced and Attachment 1 stricken due to entry in wrong case on 9/30/2026) (BKP). (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 29, 2026
DISREGARD, filed in wrong case in error. MEMORANDUM In Support of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Irvin Noegli Ruiz Zuniga. (BKP) (Main Document 2 replaced on 9/29/2026) (BKP). Modified to replace PDF due to incorrect case number on 9/29/2026. NEF Regenerated (BKP). Modified to strike on 9/30/2026 (BKP). (Entered: 09/29/2026)
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Memorandum
#3
Sep 29, 2026
DISREGARD, filed in wrong case in error. MOTION for Prompt Entry of Scheduling Order, filed by Petitioner Irvin Noegli Ruiz Zuniga. Noted by Clerk for 10/20/2026. (BKP) Modified to strike on 9/30/2026 (BKP). (Entered: 09/29/2026)
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Expedite
#4
Sep 29, 2026
LETTER to Filer re case number and Judge assignment. (BKP) (cc: Petitioner via USPS) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
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Letter
#5
Sep 29, 2026
SCHEDULING ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE WHY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED (PRO SE PETITIONER) (cc: Immigration Habeas Service) Responses due by 10/13/2026, Replies due by 10/27/2026, by Judge James L. Robart. (BKP) (cc: Petitioner via USPS) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
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Immigration Habeas Scheduling Order
#6
Sep 29, 2026
MOTION for Next Friend Determination, filed by Petitioner Irvin Noegli Ruiz Zuniga. (filed by Next Friend) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration in Support) Noted by Clerk for 10/20/2026. (BKP) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
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Miscellaneous Relief
#7
Sep 29, 2026
DECLARATION of Christina Marie Ruiz in Support of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Petitioner Irvin Noegli Ruiz Zuniga, (filed by Next Friend). (BKP) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
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Declaration (non motion)
#8
Sep 30, 2026
Notice of Filing Deficiency re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. ***Action Required*** Unsigned Complaint/Petition.See attached letter for more information and instructions. Filer has until 10/30/2026 to correct IFP application (BKP) (cc: Petitioner via USPS with copy of signature page) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
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Case/IFP Deficiency Letter
Sep 30, 2026
NOTICE of Docket Text Modification: PDF replaced at dkt. 1 to correct images (wrong case) and struck incorrect docket entries at dkt. 2 and 3 . (BKP) Modified on 9/30/2026, cc: Petitioner via USPS and Immigration Habeas via email (BKP).
Sep 30, 2026
Notice of Docket Text Modification
#9
Oct 01, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#10
Oct 01, 2026
Notice-Other
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Notice-Other
#11
Oct 02, 2026
Appoint Counsel
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Appoint Counsel
#12
Oct 08, 2026
Notice-Other
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Notice-Other
#13
Oct 08, 2026
Praecipe to Attach Document
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Praecipe to Attach Document
#14
Oct 09, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
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Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#15
Oct 09, 2026
Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel
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Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel
#16
Oct 13, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
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Response to Habeas Petition
#17
Oct 13, 2026
Declaration (non motion)
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Declaration (non motion)
#18
Oct 13, 2026
Declaration (non motion)
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Declaration (non motion)
#19
Oct 20, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
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Reply to Response to Motion
#20
Oct 21, 2026
IFP Deficiency Corrected
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IFP Deficiency Corrected
#21
Oct 21, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#22
Oct 22, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#23
Oct 22, 2026
ORDER granting Petitioner's 21 MOTION for Return to District. The court ORDERS the Government to return Petitioner to the Western District of Washington within 48 hours of the entry of this order. The Government is further ORDERED to file a status report on the court's docket immediately upon completion of the transfer, confirming that it has returned Petitioner to the District. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (APH) (cc: Petitioner via USPS)
#24
Oct 22, 2026
Reconsideration
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Reconsideration
#25
Oct 22, 2026
Declaration
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Declaration
#26
Oct 23, 2026
Certificate of Service
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Certificate of Service
#27
Oct 23, 2026
Notice-Other
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Notice-Other
#28
Oct 23, 2026
Certificate of Service
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Certificate of Service
#29
Oct 26, 2026
Notice-Other
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Notice-Other
#30
Oct 26, 2026
Declaration (non motion)
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Declaration (non motion)
#31
Nov 02, 2026
Notice-Other
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Notice-Other
#32
Nov 02, 2026
ORDER. The court ORDERS as follows: (1) Respondents must file a status update addressing Petitioner's claim that he has a pending appeal before the BIA by Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM PT. (2) Respondents must file a notice directly on the docket within 24 hours after the completion of any action to transfer or remove Petitioner. Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (KRA) (cc: Petitioner via USPS)
#33
Nov 03, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#34
Nov 03, 2026
Order on Motion for Reconsideration
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Order on Motion for Reconsideration
#35
Nov 03, 2026
Judgment by Court
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Judgment by Court
#36
Nov 04, 2026
Notice-Other
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Notice-Other
#37
Nov 06, 2026
Stay
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Stay
#38
Nov 06, 2026
Notice-Other
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Notice-Other
#39
Nov 06, 2026
Notice of Appeal to Circuit
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Notice of Appeal to Circuit
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