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Filed: January 27, 2026
Assigned to:
Scott T. Varholak
Referred to:
Scott T. Varholak
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241in - Habeas Corpus: INS
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February 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 27, 2026
First APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number ACODC-10786623)Attorney Barbara Zalewski-Zaragoza added to party Hissein Seiro Yaya(pty:pet), filed by Hissein Seiro Yaya.(Zalewski-Zaragoza, Barbara) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
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First
#2
Jan 27, 2026
First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Petitioner Hissein Seiro Yaya. (Zalewski-Zaragoza, Barbara) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jan 27, 2026
ADVISORY NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH COURT RULES/PROCEDURES: re: 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 2 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by attorney Barbara Zalewski-Zaragoza. Attorney has used an incorrect signature format in violation of D.C.COLO.LCivR 5.1(a) and 4.3(a) of the Electronic Case Filing Procedures (Civil cases). DO NOT REFILE THE DOCUMENT. In the future, the filer must affix an electronic s/signature and s/followed by a typed, not an inked, signature to all future documents. (Text Only Entry) (eguth, ) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
#5
Jan 27, 2026
Administrative Notice: Duplicate filing fee received. Financial notified and a $405 refund is pending. (Text Only Entry) (eguth, ) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
#6
Jan 27, 2026
Case assigned to Judge Daniel D. Domenico and drawn to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. Text Only Entry (eguth, ) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
#7
Jan 27, 2026
Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c). (eguth, ) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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Magistrate
#4
Jan 28, 2026
Administrative Notice: Duplicate filing fee received. Financial notified and a refund is pending. (Text Only Entry) (dhern, ) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
#8
Jan 28, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) and (B) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 72(a) and (b), this case is referred to the assigned United States Magistrate Judge to (1) convene a scheduling conference under Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) and enter a scheduling order meeting the requirements of Local Civ. R. 16.2, (2) conduct such status conferences and issue such orders necessary for compliance with the scheduling order, including amendments or modifications of the scheduling order upon a showing of good cause, (3) hear and determine pretrial matters, including discovery and other non-dispositive motions, (4) conduct hearings, including evidentiary hearings, and submit proposed findings of fact and recommendations for rulings on dispositive motions, and (5) pursuant to Local Civ. R. 16.6 and at the discretion of the Magistrate Judge, convene such early neutral evaluation and/or settlement conferences and direct related procedures as may facilitate resolution of this case without the necessity of a motion or prior authorization of the undersigned. SO ORDERED by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 1/28/2026. Text Only Entry (dddlc1, ) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
#9
Jan 28, 2026
ORDER re: 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order.No later than 2/4/2026, the petitioner must serve each respondent with (1) a summons; (2) a copy of 1 Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; (3) a copy of 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order; and (4) a copy of this Order in accordance with the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4, and he must promptly file proof of such service in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(l)(1).The respondents must respond to the motion within two weeks of service of the above documents, and the petitioner may file a reply in support of the motion within one week of service of the response(s).The parties must submit all pertinent exhibits and direct witness testimony (by affidavit or declaration) as attachments to their briefs. After reviewing the respondents' responses and the petitioner's reply, if any, the Court will determine whether to (a) hold a preliminary-injunction hearing, (b) request supplemental briefing from the parties on specific legal or factual questions, or (c) decide the motion on the papers submitted. Live testimony at the preliminary-injunction hearing, if one is held, will be limited to cross-examination and redirect examination.SO ORDERED by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 1/28/2026. Text Only Entry (dddlc1, ) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
Jan 28, 2026
Order
Jan 28, 2026
Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#10
Jan 29, 2026
SUMMONS REQUEST as to Juan Baltazar, Robert Hagan, Kevin Traskos, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem and Todd Lyons re 9 Order,,,,, by Petitioner Hissein Seiro Yaya. (Zalewski-Zaragoza, Barbara) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
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SUMMONS
#11
Jan 29, 2026
SUMMONS issued by Clerk. (cmadr, ) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
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SUMMONS
#12
Jan 30, 2026
CERTIFICATE of Mailing/Service re 9 Order,,,,, by Petitioner Hissein Seiro Yaya. (Zalewski-Zaragoza, Barbara) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#13
Feb 03, 2026
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Elliot Wertheim on behalf of Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd Lyons, Kristi NoemAttorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Pam Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Robert Hagan(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Elliot Wertheim added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (Wertheim, Elliot) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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NOTICE
#14
Feb 11, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Having reviewed 1 Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, I find that good cause appears, and it is therefore ORDERED that the respondents must SHOW CAUSE by the same date they respond to 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order why the application for a writ of habeas corpus should not be granted. The petitioner may file a reply within one week of service of the response(s). SO ORDERED by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 2/11/2026. Text Only Entry (dddlc1, ) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Feb 11, 2026
Order to Show Cause
#15
Feb 13, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Petitioner Hissein Seiro Yaya All parties consent.. (Wertheim, Elliot) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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CONSENT
#16
Feb 13, 2026
Order on Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge
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Order on Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge
#17
Feb 13, 2026
MINUTE ORDER This matter is before the Court on 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The Motion is set for hearing on 3/12/2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom A 402 before Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 2/13/2026. Text Only Entry (stvlc7, ) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
#18
Feb 13, 2026
ANSWER to Complaint by Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem.(Wertheim, Elliot) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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ANSWER
Feb 13, 2026
Minute Order
#19
Feb 16, 2026
ERRATA re 18 Answer to Complaint Declaration of Shane Blea by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Pam Bondi, Robert Hagan, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Wertheim, Elliot) (Entered: 02/16/2026)
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ERRATA
Feb 24, 2026
Minute Order
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