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Filed: March 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Timothy P. O'Hara
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd - Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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October 07, 2026
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#1
Mar 13, 2026
APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC § 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number 117352), filed by Jose Antonio Tia Exposito. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope, # 2 Receipt)(agarc, ) (Entered: 03/13/2026)
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APPLICATION
#2
Mar 13, 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: 03/13/2026)
#3
Mar 17, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. ORDERED that Respondents show cause within thirty (30) days from the date of this order why the application for a writ of habeas corpus should not be granted. FURTHER ORDERED that within thirty (30) days of Respondents answer Petitioner may file a reply. By Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 3/17/2026. 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. (amona, ) (Entered: 03/17/2026)
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Order to Show Cause
#4
Mar 17, 2026
ORDER DRAWING CASE. 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 be drawn to a presiding judge and, if applicable, to a magistrate judge. By Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 3/17/2026. (Case randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Timothy P O'Hara for all further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-01042-TPO). 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. (amona,) (Entered: 03/17/2026)
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Order Reassigning Case AND ~Util - Set/Clear Flags
#5
Mar 17, 2026
Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. (amona,) (Entered: 03/17/2026)
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Magistrate
#6
Mar 17, 2026
CERTIFICATE of Service by Clerk of Court re 3 Order to Show Cause, 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus for service of Process. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Receipts) (ggill, ) (Entered: 03/17/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#7
Mar 17, 2026
Acknowledgement Letter re: 6 upon the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado.(ggill, ) (Entered: 03/17/2026)
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Acknowledgement
#8
Mar 18, 2026
MINUTE ORDER. This case has been directly assigned to a magistrate judge. D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(c). Pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(c)(4), IT IS ORDERED that the parties shall complete and file the Election Concerning Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction form (ECF No. 5 ), indicating either the unanimous consent of the parties or that consent has been declined. The parties shall file the completed form with the Clerk of Court by April 16, 2026. By Magistrate Judge Timothy P. O'Hara on 3/18/2026. 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. (ggill, ) (Entered: 03/18/2026)
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Minute Order
#9
Mar 23, 2026
RETURN of Service upon Respondent Juan Baltazar. (ggill, ) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
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RETURN
#10
Mar 23, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Petitioner Jose Antonio Tia Exposito. Petitioner Jose Antonio Tia Exposito Petitioner consents. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (ggill, ) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
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CONSENT
#11
Mar 23, 2026
RETURN of Service upon Respondent Todd Lyons. (ggill, ) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
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RETURN
#12
Apr 06, 2026
RETURN of Service upon Respondent Madison Sheahan. (ggill, ) (Entered: 04/06/2026)
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RETURN
#13
Apr 13, 2026
RETURN of Service upon US Attorney General. (ggill, ) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
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RETURN
#14
Apr 16, 2026
RESPONSE to 3 Order to Show Cause, by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Lyons, Madison SheahanAttorney Logan P. Brown added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Logan P. Brown added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Logan P. Brown added to party Madison Sheahan(pty:res). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Brown, Logan) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
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RESPONSE
#15
Apr 17, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Lyons, Madison Sheahan All parties consent.. (Brown, Logan) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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CONSENT
#16
Apr 20, 2026
ORDER OF REFERENCE. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c), Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 73, Local Civil Rules 40.1(c)(6) and 72.2, and 10 and 15 Elections Concerning Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction, this action is REFERRED for final disposition to Magistrate Judge Timothy P. O'Hara, who will conduct any and all further proceedings and order the entry of judgment in the case. SO ORDERED by Chief Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 04/20/2026. Text Only Entry. 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. (agryan) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
Apr 20, 2026
Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#17
Apr 27, 2026
RESPONSE to 14 Respondent's Order to Show Cause (ECF No 3 ) by Petitioner Jose Antonio Tia Exposito. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(ggill, ) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
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RESPONSE
#18
Jul 16, 2026
Request to Make a Determinative Decision by Petitioner Jose Antonio Tia Exposito. (ggill, ) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
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Order
#19
Aug 13, 2026
ORDER. It is ORDERED that: 1) the Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 [ECF 1 ] is GRANTED; Petitioner shall be released from custody within 24 hours of this Order. Should Respondents see the need to impose conditions of supervision pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a)(3), those conditions shall be reasonable and limited to what is necessary; and 2) Respondents shall file a Status Report on or before August 17, 2026, informing the Court of the status of Petitioner's release and whether any additional proceedings are necessary. 3) Petitioner's Request to Make a Determinative Decision [ECF 18 ] is granted. 4) Respondents shall give Petitioner a copy of this Order either by email or by hand delivery at the time of his release. By Magistrate Judge Timothy P. O'Hara on 8/13/2026. 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.(ggill, ) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
#20
Aug 17, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Lyons, Madison Sheahan. (Brown, Logan) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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STATUS
#21
Aug 27, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 19 Order on Motion for Order,,,, Addressed to Jose Antonio Tia Exposito. (eguth, ) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
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Mail
#23
Oct 07, 2026
Judgment - Clerk
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Judgment - Clerk
Oct 07, 2026
Minute Order
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Lyons
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Tia Exposito (PS)
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