District of Colorado • 1:25-cv-03307

Romeu-Perez v. Warden

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Filed: October 20, 2025
Assigned to: Regina M. Rodriguez
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus (General)
Cause: 28:2241in - Habeas Corpus: INS
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Last Activity: July 27, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Oct 20, 2025
PETITION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number 115799), filed by Humberto Romeu-Perez. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Receipt)(eluce, ) (Entered: 10/20/2025)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Oct 20, 2025
Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley for Initial Review pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1 (b). Text Only Entry. (eluce, ) (Entered: 10/20/2025)
#3
Oct 22, 2025
Order to Show Cause
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
#4
Oct 22, 2025
Order Reassigning Case
Main Document: Order Reassigning Case
#5
Oct 22, 2025
Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c). (cmadr, ) (Entered: 10/22/2025)
Main Document: Magistrate
#6
Nov 20, 2025
MINUTE ORDER by Judge Regina M. Rodriguez on 11/20/2025. In reviewing the matter, it does not appear that Respondent has been served with a copy of the Order to Show Cause (ECF No. 3 ) issued on October 22. Accordingly, the Clerk's Office is ordered to serve Respondent with a copy of the Order to Show Cause (ECF No. 3 ) and a copy of the Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 1 ). It is further ordered that Respondent show cause within thirty (30) days from the date of this Minute Order why the application for a writ of habeas corpus should not be granted. 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: 11/20/2025)
Main Document: Minute Order
#7
Nov 20, 2025
CERTIFICATE of Service by Clerk of Court re 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 3 Order to Show Cause, 6 Minute Order,,, for Service of Process. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Receipt) (agryan) (Entered: 11/20/2025)
Main Document: CERTIFICATE
#8
Nov 24, 2025
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of Receipt by United States Attorney's Office of: 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 3 Order to Show Cause, 6 Minute Order, (agryan) (Entered: 11/24/2025)
Main Document: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
#9
Nov 25, 2025
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Erika A. Kelley on behalf of WardenAttorney Erika A. Kelley added to party Warden(pty:res) (Kelley, Erika) (Entered: 11/25/2025)
Main Document: NOTICE
#10
Nov 26, 2025
CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT from Aurora Detention Center re: 7 Certificate of Service (agryan) (Entered: 11/26/2025)
Main Document: CERTIFIED
#11
Dec 03, 2025
EMERGENCY NOTICE of Transfers and Imminent Removal Risk by Petitioner Humberto Romeu-Perez. (agryan) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#12
Dec 04, 2025
In re: Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order / Stay of Removal, by Petitioner Humberto Romeu-Perez. (ccuen, ) (Entered: 12/04/2025)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#13
Dec 05, 2025
ORDERED that the relief requested in the letter titled "Urgent EmergencyNotice of Transfers and Imminent Removal Risk" (ECF No. 11 ) and "Emergency Motionfor Temporary Restraining Order / Stay of Removal" (ECF No. 12) are DENIEDWITHOUT PREJUDICE. It isFURTHER ORDERED that the parties show cause, in writing, within 7 daysfrom the date of this order, why "Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center" should not be substituted as the respondent to this case and the case be transferred to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. It isFURTHER ORDERED that if the parties fail to show cause within the time allowed, this action will be transferred to the United States District Court for theSouthern District of Texas without further notice. SEE ATTACHED ORDER. By Judge Regina M. Rodriguez on 12/5/2025. 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.(rmrja) (Entered: 12/05/2025)
Main Document: Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion for TRO
#14
Dec 08, 2025
CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT from the U.S. Attorney General's Office re: 7 Certificate of Service (agryan) (Entered: 12/08/2025)
Main Document: CERTIFIED
#15
Dec 11, 2025
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Kevin Charles Hirst on behalf of Humberto Romeu-PerezAttorney Kevin Charles Hirst added to party Humberto Romeu-Perez(pty:pet) (Hirst, Kevin) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
Main Document: NOTICE
#16
Dec 11, 2025
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Petitioner Humberto Romeu-Perez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only))(Hirst, Kevin) Modified on 12/12/2025 to remove gavel pursuant to 18 Order (ccuen, ). (Entered: 12/11/2025)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#17
Dec 11, 2025
BRIEF in Support of 16 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Humberto Romeu-Perez. (Hirst, Kevin) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
Main Document: BRIEF
#18
Dec 11, 2025
ORDER re: 16 Emergency Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and/or a Preliminary Injunction. SEE ATTACHED ORDER. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 12/11/2025. (rmrja) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
Main Document: Order
#19
Dec 12, 2025
RESPONSE to 13 Order on Motion for TRO,,,,,,,,, by Respondent Warden. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Aaron Johnson Declaration (December 11, 2025))(Kelley, Erika) (Entered: 12/12/2025)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#20
Dec 12, 2025
RESPONSE to 13 Order on Motion for TRO,,,,,,,,, by Petitioner Humberto Romeu-Perez. (Hirst, Kevin) (Entered: 12/12/2025)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#21
Dec 12, 2025
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 10 Receipt Addressed to Humberto Romeu-Perez #A039274289 Aurora Detention Center 3130 Oakland Street Aurora, CO 80010. (cmadr, ) (Entered: 12/12/2025)
Main Document: Mail
#22
Dec 17, 2025
AMENDED APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Humberto Romeu-Perez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - ICE Detainee Locator Screenshot)(Hirst, Kevin) (Entered: 12/17/2025)
Main Document: AMENDED
#23
Dec 18, 2025
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 11 Emergency Notice of Transfers and Imminent Removal Risk, Addressed to Humberto Romeu-Perez, #A039274289, Aurora Detention Center, 3130 Oakland Street, Aurora, CO 80010. (ccuen, ) (Entered: 12/18/2025)
Main Document: Mail
#24
Dec 18, 2025
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Erika A. Kelley on behalf of Johnny Choate, Robert Hagan, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi NoemAttorney Erika A. Kelley added to party Johnny Choate(pty:res), Attorney Erika A. Kelley added to party Robert Hagan(pty:res), Attorney Erika A. Kelley added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Erika A. Kelley added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (Kelley, Erika) (Entered: 12/18/2025)
Main Document: NOTICE
#25
Dec 18, 2025
Joint MOTION for Order to Enter Briefing Schedule by Respondents Johnny Choate, Robert Hagan, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only))(Kelley, Erika) (Entered: 12/18/2025)
Main Document: Order
#26
Dec 18, 2025
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 22 Amended Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 17 Brief in Support of Motion in a consolidated response on or before January 6, 2026 by Respondents Johnny Choate, Robert Hagan, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Kelley, Erika) (Entered: 12/18/2025)
Main Document: Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond
#27
Dec 18, 2025
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 12 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Addressed to Humberto Romeu-Perez. (agryan) (Entered: 12/18/2025)
Main Document: Mail
#28
Dec 18, 2025
ORDER granting 26 Respondents' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File a Consolidated Response to Petitioner's Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 16 and Amended Petition 22 . Respondents are granted an extension of time, through 1/6/2026, to file a Consolidated Response to Petitioner's Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 16, 17 and Amended Petition 22 . SO ORDERED by Judge Regina M. Rodriguez on 12/18/2025. Text Only Entry(rmrja) (Entered: 12/18/2025)
#29
Dec 18, 2025
ORDER granting 25 Motion for Entry of Briefing Schedule. The Briefing Schedule is as follows: a. Respondents' Consolidated Response Brief Deadline: 1/6/2026b. Petitioner's Consolidated Reply Brief Deadline: 1/26/2026SO ORDERED by Judge Regina M. Rodriguez on 12/18/2025. Text Only Entry(rmrja) Modified on 12/18/2025 to edit docket text pursuant to Chamber's request (ccuen, ). (Entered: 12/18/2025)
Dec 18, 2025
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond
Dec 18, 2025
Order on Motion for Order
#30
Dec 22, 2025
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 14 Receipt Addressed to Humberto Romeu-Perez. (agryan) (Entered: 12/22/2025)
Main Document: Mail
#31
Jan 06, 2026
RESPONSE to 16 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Consolidated Response to Amended Petition and Emergency Motion filed by Respondents Johnny Choate, Robert Hagan, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Raymundo F. Lascano III (January 6, 2026))(Kelley, Erika) (Entered: 01/06/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#32
Jan 26, 2026
REPLY to Response to 16 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Humberto Romeu-Perez. (Hirst, Kevin) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document: REPLY
#33
Feb 03, 2026
MOTION for Leave to File Surreply 32 Reply to Response to Motion by Respondents Johnny Choate, Robert Hagan, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Document Proposed Surreply, # 2 1 - USCIS Third Country Screening Notice, # 3 2 - ICE Notice of Revocation of Release)(Kelley, Erika) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document: Leave
#34
Feb 06, 2026
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Joseph Moravec on behalf of Humberto Romeu-PerezAttorney Joseph Moravec added to party Humberto Romeu-Perez(pty:pet) (Moravec, Joseph) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#35
Feb 06, 2026
RESPONSE to 33 MOTION for Leave to File Surreply 32 Reply to Response to Motion Opposition filed by Petitioner Humberto Romeu-Perez. (Moravec, Joseph) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#36
Feb 09, 2026
ORDER denying 33 Respondents' Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply to Petitioner's Consolidated Reply. SO ORDERED by Judge Regina M. Rodriguez on 2/9/2026. Text Only Entry(rmrja) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
Feb 09, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave
#37
Feb 20, 2026
MOTION to Expedite Ruling to Vacate Order Directing Respondents Not to Remove Petitioner from the United States (ECF No. 18) by Respondents Johnny Choate, Robert Hagan, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Sean Christner (February 19, 2026), # 2 Proposed Order (PDF Only))(Kelley, Erika) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
Main Document: Expedite
#38
Feb 20, 2026
ORDER. Respondents' Motion for Expedited Ruling to Vacate Order Directing Respondents Not to Remove Petitioner from the United States 37 is GRANTED. The portion of Order (ECF No. 18) ordering Respondents to not remove Petitioner from the United States is vacated, and Respondents may remove Petitioner from the United States. Counsel for Respondents shall notify the Court of Petitioner's removal by filing a status report within five business days of that removal. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner's Amended Application 22 is DENIED AS MOOT. By Judge Regina M. Rodriguez on 2/20/2026. (kmyha) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
Main Document: Order
#39
Feb 20, 2026
ORDER granting 37 Motion to Expedite pursuant to Order at ECF No. 38 by Judge Regina M. Rodriguez on 2/20/2026. Text Only Entry(kmyha) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
Feb 20, 2026
Order on Motion to Expedite
#40
Mar 31, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause and to Reconsider by Petitioner Humberto Romeu-Perez. (Moravec, Joseph) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document: Show Cause
#41
Mar 31, 2026
Exhibits in Support of 40 MOTION for Order to Show Cause and to Reconsider by Petitioner Humberto Romeu-Perez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Navarro)(Moravec, Joseph) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document: Exhibits
#42
Mar 31, 2026
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Jennifer Rose Lake on behalf of Johnny Choate, Robert Hagan, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi NoemAttorney Jennifer Rose Lake added to party Johnny Choate(pty:res), Attorney Jennifer Rose Lake added to party Robert Hagan(pty:res), Attorney Jennifer Rose Lake added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Jennifer Rose Lake added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res) (Lake, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#43
Apr 21, 2026
RESPONSE to 40 MOTION for Order to Show Cause and to Reconsider filed by Respondents Johnny Choate, Robert Hagan, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Ketels Declaration)(Lake, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#44
Apr 22, 2026
REPLY to Response to 40 MOTION for Order to Show Cause and to Reconsider filed by Petitioner Humberto Romeu-Perez. (Moravec, Joseph) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document: REPLY
May 15, 2026
Order to Show Cause
May 18, 2026
Order
#48
Jun 30, 2026
Order on Motion to Show Cause
Main Document: Order on Motion to Show Cause
Jul 27, 2026
Order