Western District of Washington • 2:26-cv-01148

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Apr 06, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus with Motion for Bond Hearing (Receipt # AWAWDC-9592457) filed by Lilia Alvarado. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Certificate of Service)(Frick, William) Modified on 4/6/2026 NEF regenerated to AUSA (MIH). Modified on 4/6/2026 NEF regenerated to Immigration Habeas Service (MIH). (Entered: 04/06/2026)

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Apr 06, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE WHY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED by Judge Jamal N Whitehead. (cc: Immigration Habeas Service) Responses due by 4/20/2026, Replies due by 4/27/2026. (MIH) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

Apr 06, 2026

Judge Jamal N Whitehead added. (MIH)

Apr 06, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

#4

Apr 08, 2026

MINUTE ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo for all further proceedings. (as related to 25-cv-2375-DGE) Judge Jamal N Whitehead no longer assigned to case by Clerk Joshua C. Lewis. (PS) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

Apr 08, 2026

Order Reassigning Case

#5

Apr 09, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney James C. Strong on behalf of Respondents Todd Blanche, MarkWayne Mullen, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Cammilla Wamsley. (Strong, James) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

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Apr 09, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Michelle R. Lambert on behalf of Respondents Todd Blanche, MarkWayne Mullen, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Cammilla Wamsley. (Lambert, Michelle) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

Apr 09, 2026

Per 5 Notice of Appearance, party Julio Hernandez added. Party Cammilla Wamsley (Field Office Director of Seattle Enforcement and Removal Operations) terminated. (BKP)

Apr 09, 2026

Add and Terminate Parties

#7

Apr 13, 2026

SUPPLEMENT re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Petitioner Lilia Alvarado (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Frick, William) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#8

Apr 20, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, MarkWayne Mullen, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Noting Date 5/22/2026 4/27/2026, (Strong, James) Modified on 5/6/2026 (MW). (Entered: 04/20/2026)

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Apr 24, 2026

RESPONSE by Petitioner Lilia Alvarado re 8 RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, MarkWayne Mullen, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Frick, William) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

Apr 27, 2026

Notice of Hearing on Motion

Apr 27, 2026

NOTICE of Hearing re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Motion Hearing set for 5/6/2026 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom B via Zoom before U.S. District Judge David G. Estudillo. The court will provide remote audio public access for this hearing. Access information can be found on the court's Calendar page at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. (MGC)

#10

May 06, 2026

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo- Dep Clerk: MGC; Pla Counsel: William Frick; Def Counsel: Michelle Lambert; CR: Sheri Schelbert; Time of Hearing: 11:00; Courtroom: Zoom; Motion Hearing held on 5/6/2026 re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Court hears arguments of counsel and requests additional briefing from Petitioners, as stated on the record. Petitioner's brief is due 5/13/2026; response due 5/20/2026; reply due 5/22/2026. (MGC) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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May 06, 2026

MINUTE ORDER. At today's hearing on Petitioner's pending petition for writ of habeas corpus (Dkt. No. 1 ), the Court requested supplemental briefing from the parties. The Court ORDERS: 1. Petitioner shall provide supplemental briefing no later than May 13, 2026. The supplemental briefing should address whether Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678 (2001) applies; what effect, if any, Prieto-Romero v. Clark, 534 F.3d 1053 (9th Cir. 2008) has on the Zadvydas argument; and whether due process requires a bond hearing as a result of Petitioners alleged prolonged detention. 2. Respondent shall file a response no later than May 20, 2026. 3. Petitioner shall file a reply no later than May 22, 2026. 4. The parties shall file a copy of Petitioner's I-871 Notice of Intent/Decision to Reinstate Prior Order of Removal for the Courts records. 5. The Clerk is directed to re-note the pending petition for writ of habeas corpus (Dkt. No. 1 ) to May 22, 2026. Authorized by U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo. (MW) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

May 06, 2026

Motion Hearing

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May 13, 2026

Brief - Responsive

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May 20, 2026

Response to Motion

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May 20, 2026

Response to Motion

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May 22, 2026

Reply (non motion)

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May 22, 2026

Exhibit

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Jun 02, 2026

ORDER ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS (DKT. NO. 1 ). Petitioner fails to show her entitlement to an individualized bond hearing or that she is otherwise being held contrary to law. Therefore, the Court DENIES Petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus. Signed by U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo. (BKP) Modified to add text on 6/2/2026 (BKP).

#18

Jun 02, 2026

Judgment by Court

#19

Jun 16, 2026

Reconsideration

Jun 17, 2026

Set/Reset Motion Noting Date (Public)

#20

Jun 25, 2026

ORDER denying Petitioner's 19 motion for reconsideration. However, the Court notes that Petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus was denied without prejudice. Petitioner remains free to file a new habeas petition that sufficiently articulates her position on the constitutional question left open in Arteaga-Martinez. Signed by U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo. (BKP)