Western District of Washington • 2:26-cv-00122

Zambrano-Vazquez v. Noem

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Filed: January 14, 2026
Assigned to: Ricardo S. Martinez
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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: March 09, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 14, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Receipt # AWAWDC-9400337) filed by Jose Zambrano-Vazquez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit I-213, 12-26-2012, # 3 Exhibit Bond Order, 7-22-2013, # 4 Exhibit Bond Order, 10-8-2013, # 5 Exhibit Order Granting Administrative Closure, 7-7-2014, # 6 Exhibit Order Vacating Judgment, 9-21-2021, # 7 Exhibit I-213, 11-12-2025, # 8 Exhibit Order Recalendaring Case, 11-21-2025, # 9 Exhibit Bond Order, 12-17-2025)(Cornell, Benjamin) Modified on 1/14/2026 - NEF re-generated to AUSA and Immigration Habeas Service (KB). (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 14, 2026
SCHEDULING ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE WHY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED (cc: Immigration Habeas Service) Responses due by 1/28/2026, Replies due by 2/2/2026, by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (KB) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Main Document: Immigration Habeas Scheduling Order
#4
Jan 14, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Alixandria Morris on behalf of Respondents Laura Hermosilla, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Morris, Alixandria) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
Jan 14, 2026
Judge Ricardo S. Martinez added. (KB)
Jan 14, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
#5
Jan 28, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, Return Memorandum by Respondents Laura Hermosilla, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. Noting Date 2/2/2026, (Morris, Alixandria) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
Main Document: Response to Habeas Petition
#6
Jan 28, 2026
DECLARATION of Christopher J. Hubbard filed by Respondents Laura Hermosilla, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re 5 RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, Return Memorandum by Respondents Laura Hermosilla, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Morris, Alixandria) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
Main Document: Declaration
#7
Jan 28, 2026
DECLARATION of Alixandria K. Morris filed by Respondents Laura Hermosilla, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re 5 RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, Return Memorandum by Respondents Laura Hermosilla, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Morris, Alixandria) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
Main Document: Declaration
#8
Feb 03, 2026
RESPONSE, by Petitioner Jose Zambrano-Vazquez, to 5 RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, Return Memorandum by Respondents Laura Hermosilla, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem.. (Cornell, Benjamin) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document: Response to Motion
#9
Feb 03, 2026
MOTION for Relief from Deadline, filed by Petitioner Jose Zambrano-Vazquez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order) Noting Date 2/3/2026, (Cornell, Benjamin) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document: Relief
#10
Feb 17, 2026
ORDER granting Petitioner's 9 MOTION for Relief from Deadline. Signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (APH)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Relief
#11
Mar 02, 2026
MINUTE ORDER: The following MINUTE ORDER is made by direction of the Court, the Honorable Ricardo S. Martinez, United States District Judge: The Government's Response indicates that Petitioner had an immigration court hearing on January 30, 2026. Dkt. #5 at 4. The Court DIRECTS the parties to file a short response (1-3 pages) indicating any changes in the status of this case since the January 30 court date no later than Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST). The Court further DIRECTS the parties to produce any document or recording that evidences the immigration judge's alternative finding at the December 17, 2025 bond hearing that Petitioner poses a danger to the community and/or a flight risk.(ALW) (Entered: 03/02/2026)
Mar 02, 2026
2 - Minute Order
#12
Mar 04, 2026
RESPONSE by Respondents Laura Hermosilla, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re 11 Minute Order,, (Morris, Alixandria) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
Main Document: Response (non motion)
#13
Mar 04, 2026
DECLARATION of Rita Soraghan re 11 Minute Order,, by Respondents Laura Hermosilla, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Morris, Alixandria) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
Main Document: Declaration (non motion)
#14
Mar 04, 2026
DECLARATION of Alixandria K. Morris re 11 Minute Order,, by Respondents Laura Hermosilla, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Morris, Alixandria) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
Main Document: Declaration (non motion)
#15
Mar 05, 2026
RESPONSE by Petitioner Jose Zambrano-Vazquez re 11 Minute Order,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Emails to Tacoma Immigration Court re: DAR, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Carlos Navarro)(Cornell, Benjamin) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
Main Document: Response (non motion)
#16
Mar 09, 2026
ORDER granting in part Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The Court ORDERS that Petitioner shall be released from custody immediately and may not be re-detained until after an immigration court hearing is held (with adequate notice) to determine whether detention is appropriate. Signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (APH)
Main Document: Order on Motion

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Noem
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Zambrano-Vazquez
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