District of Colorado • 1:26-cv-01297

#1

Mar 27, 2026

First APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number ACODC-10909937)Attorney William James O'Donnell, III added to party Arnold Murcia Vanegas(pty:pet), filed by Arnold Murcia Vanegas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice to Appear, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(O'Donnell, William) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

#2

Mar 27, 2026

ADVISORY NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH COURT RULES/PROCEDURES re: 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by attorney William J. O'Donnell. Attorney is missing 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 a complete signature block with an s/signature to all future documents. (Text Only Entry) (agarc, ) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#3

Mar 27, 2026

Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella. Text Only Entry. (agarc, ) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#4

Mar 30, 2026

Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. (agarc, ) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#5

Mar 30, 2026

Order to Show Cause

#6

Mar 31, 2026

NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Victor William Scarpato, III on behalf of Juan Baltasar, Pamela Bondi, Robert Hagan, Markwayne MullinAttorney Victor William Scarpato, III added to party Juan Baltasar(pty:res), Attorney Victor William Scarpato, III added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:res), Attorney Victor William Scarpato, III added to party Robert Hagan(pty:res), Attorney Victor William Scarpato, III added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res) (Scarpato, Victor) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#7

Mar 31, 2026

CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Respondents Juan Baltasar, Pamela Bondi, Robert Hagan, Markwayne Mullin All parties do not consent.. (Scarpato, Victor) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#8

Apr 01, 2026

AFFIDAVIT/RETURN of Service of Petition for Habeas Corpus upon AUSA on 03/27/2026, filed by Petitioner Arnold Murcia Vanegas (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proof of Service)(O'Donnell, William) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#9

Apr 01, 2026

Order Reassigning Case

#10

Apr 06, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 5 by Respondents Juan Baltasar, Pamela Bondi, Robert Hagan, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Brief of Respondents in Mendoza Gutierrez v. Baltazar, et al, No. 25-cv-02720-RMR (D. Colo.))(Scarpato, Victor) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#11

Apr 08, 2026

ORDER Before the Court is Petitioner's 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus. This Court ordered Respondents to Respond to the Petition within 5 days of service and show cause why the Petition should not be granted. Dkt. 5. In much appreciated candor to the Court, Respondents acknowledge that this case is not materially different from other cases this Court has decided. Dkt. 10, p.2. Accordingly, this Court adopts and incorporates its reasoning from Hernandez v. Baltazar, No. 1:25-cv-3688-SKC-SBP, 2025 WL 3718159 (D. Colo. Dec. 23, 2025) and Diallo v. Baltazar, No. 1:25-cv-3548-SKC, 2026 WL 237296 (D. Colo. Jan. 29, 2026) in full.Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner's 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus is GRANTED.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that:1. Respondents shall immediately release Mr. Murcia Vanegas from detention without imposing an ankle monitor or any other condition not specifically imposed in writing by the immigration judge. See Batz Barreno v. Baltasar, No. 25-cv-03017-GPG-TPO, 2026 WL 120253, at *2 (D. Colo. Jan. 15, 2026) (concluding use of a GPS ankle monitor constitutes custody for the purposes of habeas corpus and due process).2. Respondents shall immediately release Mr. Murcia Vanegas from detention. However, if Mr. Murcia Vanegas resides outside of Colorado and is only in this state because Respondents transferred him here, Mr. Murcia Vanegas shall remain in Respondents temporary custody for the sole purpose of Respondents effectuating his return to his place of residence.3. If necessary, Respondents SHALL transport Mr. Murcia Vanegas back to his place of residence outside of Colorado, at their own expense, within 36 hours of the date and time of this Order. 4. To effectuate the purpose of this Court's Order and to allow Mr. Murcia Vanegas to return home, Respondents are also temporarily enjoined from detaining him under 8 U.S.C. § 1226 for a period of 14 days.5. Respondents shall file a status report within FIVE DAYS of Mr. Murcia Vanegas' immediate release or return to his residence outside of Colorado to certify Respondents' compliance with this Order. SO ORDERED by Judge S. Kato Crews on 3/08/2026. Text Only Entry (skclc4) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#12

Apr 08, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Respondents Juan Baltasar, Pamela Bondi, Robert Hagan, Markwayne Mullin. (Scarpato, Victor) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

Apr 08, 2026

Order

#13

Apr 09, 2026

ORDER: In light of the representations in the 12 Status Report filed by Respondents, the Clerk of Court is directed to terminate this case. Petitioner is awarded his costs pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 54.1. See Daley v. Ceja, 158 F.4th 1152 (10th Cir. Nov. 3, 2025); 28 U.S.C. § 2412(a)(1). By Judge S. Kato Crews on 4/9/2026. Text Only Entry (skcja, ) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

#14

Apr 09, 2026

Judgment

Apr 09, 2026

Order