District of Colorado • 1:26-cv-00782

#1

Feb 25, 2026

APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number ACODC-10846331)Attorney David Holberton Square added to party JOSE LUIS RUIZ DIAZ(pty:pet), filed by JOSE LUIS RUIZ DIAZ. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit EXHIBIT 1- EOIR CASE PORTAL, # 2 Exhibit EXHIBIT 2- EOIR AUTOMATED CASE INFORMATION, # 3 Exhibit EXHIBIT 3- ICE LOCATOR)(Square, David) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#2

Feb 25, 2026

Case assigned to Judge S. Kato Crews and drawn to Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung. Text Only Entry (eguth, ) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#3

Feb 25, 2026

Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c). (eguth, ) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#4

Feb 26, 2026

ORDER Upon review of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1, it is ORDERED that Petitioner shall SERVE Respondents with a copy of the Petition and accompanying papers, along with a copy of this Order, by e-mail and by overnight mail, on or before March 2, 2026. Petitioner shall promptly file proof of such service on the docket, and counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter their notices of appearance. Based upon a preliminary review of the Petition, the facts of this case appear to be controlled by the Courts recent analysis in Aleman Hernandez v. Baltazar, No. 1:25-cv-3688-SKC-SBP, 2025 WL 3718159, at *1 (D. Colo. Dec. 23, 2025). Consequently, within five days of service, Respondents shall ANSWER the Petition and SHOW CAUSE why the Petition should not be granted. In their ANSWER, Respondents must first address whether the present case differs factually or legally from Aleman Hernandez in any material respect, and if so, shall specify the material differences. In addition, Respondents shall file a complete copy of the administrative file relevant to Mr. Ruiz Diaz. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Pursuant to the All Writs Act, and in order to preserve the Court's jurisdiction, Respondents SHALL NOT REMOVE Petitioner from the District of Colorado or the United States unless or until this Court or the Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit vacates this Order.SO ORDERED by Judge S. Kato Crews on 2/26/2026. Text Only Entry (skclc1) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

Feb 26, 2026

Order

#5

Feb 27, 2026

SUMMONS REQUEST as to KELEI WALKER, KRISTI NOEM, PAMELA BONDI, TODD M. LYONS, WARDEN by Petitioner Jose Luis Ruiz Diaz. (Attachments: # 1 SUMMONS, # 2 SUMMONS, # 3 SUMMONS, # 4 SUMMONS)(Square, David) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#6

Feb 27, 2026

ADVISORY NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH COURT RULES/PROCEDURES: re: 5 Summons Request filed by attorney David Holberton Square. The document is incorrect for this case. DO NOT REFILE THE DOCUMENT. Action to take - This type of case does not require a summons. A summons is inappropriate for this type of case, and will not be issued. (Text Only Entry) (ccuen, ) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#7

Mar 02, 2026

Exhibits in Support Proof of Service by Petitioner Jose Luis Ruiz Diaz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proof of Email to A-USA of Petition Writ of Habeas)(Square, David) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#8

Mar 04, 2026

NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Michael Conrad Johnson on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kelei Walker, WardenAttorney Michael Conrad Johnson added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Michael Conrad Johnson added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Michael Conrad Johnson added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res), Attorney Michael Conrad Johnson added to party Kelei Walker(pty:res), Attorney Michael Conrad Johnson added to party Warden(pty:res) (Johnson, Michael) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#9

Mar 09, 2026

AMENDED APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2241, filed by Jose Luis Ruiz Diaz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit EXHIBIT 1- NOTICE TO APPEAR, # 2 Exhibit EXHIBIT 2- EOIR AUTOMATED CASE INFORMATION, # 3 Exhibit EXHIBIT 3- ICE LOCATOR, # 4 Exhibit EXHIBIT 4- IJ BOND ORDER, # 5 Exhibit EXHIBIT 5- DHS NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPEAL CUSTODY REDETERMINATION)(Square, David) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

#10

Mar 09, 2026

ORDER re: 9 Amended Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Jose Luis Ruiz Diaz. The Court has reviewed the Amended Petition, and finds that it is materially similar to Magistrate Judge Susan B. Prose's opinion in Merchan-Pacheo v. Noem, No. 1:25-cv-03860-SBP, 2026 WL 88526, at *15 (D. Colo. Jan. 12, 2026), which this Court considers to be both thoughtful and persuasive. Consequently, on or before March 13, 2026, Respondents shall RESPOND to the Amended Petition and SHOW CAUSE why the Amended Petition shall not be granted based on the analysis in Merchan-Pacheco. Because the original petition now appears to be MOOT, Respondents need not address the arguments therein. SO ORDERED by Judge S. Kato Crews on 3/9/2026. Text Only Entry (skclc1) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

Mar 09, 2026

Order

#11

Mar 13, 2026

RESPONSE to 10 Order,,, by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kelei Walker, Warden. (Johnson, Michael) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#12

Mar 16, 2026

Order

#13

Mar 17, 2026

Amend/Correct/Modify

#14

Mar 18, 2026

ORDER granting 13 Motion to Amend/Correct/Modify. The Court rules on the Motion without awaiting a response. The Motion is GRANTED and the Court's prior Order 12 is modified as follows: 1. Once Mr. Ruiz Diaz posts his $40,000 bond, Respondents shall immediately release Petitioner from detention with any reasonable conditions of supervision as authorized by the immigration judge.2. If Mr. Ruiz Diaz posts his $40,000 bond, he shall remain in Respondents' temporary custody for the sole purpose of Respondents effectuating his return to Orlando, Florida.3. If Mr. Ruiz Diaz posts his $40,000 bond, Respondents SHALL transport Mr. Ruiz Diaz back to Orlando, Florida, at their own expense, within 36 hours of the date and time of the processing of his $40,000 bond.4. To effectuate the purpose of this Court's Order and to allow Mr. Ruiz Diaz to return home, Respondents are also temporarily enjoined from detaining Mr. Ruiz Diaz pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226 for a period of fourteen days from the date he arrives back in Orlando, Florida.5. If Mr. Ruiz Diaz posts his $40,000 bond, Respondents shall confirm in writing within five days of his posting bond Mr. Ruiz Diaz's release from custody and his return to Florida.By Judge S. Kato Crews on 03/18/2026. Text Only Entry(Crews, S.) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

Mar 18, 2026

Order on Motion to Amend/Correct/Modify

#15

Mar 20, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kelei Walker, Warden. (Johnson, Michael) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#16

Mar 23, 2026

Order: In light of Respondents' 15 Status Report certifying they have complied with this Court's orders, the Clerk of Court shall enter judgment and close this case. SO ORDERED by Judge S. Kato Crews on 3/23/2026. Text Only Entry (skclc1) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#17

Mar 23, 2026

Judgment

Mar 23, 2026

Minute Order