District of Colorado • 1:26-cv-01536

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Apr 10, 2026

APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number ACODC-10941367)Attorney Ellen Atkinson added to party Obinna Vincent Uzoh(pty:pet), filed by Obinna Vincent Uzoh. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Notice to Appear (July 19, 2012), # 3 Exhibit Notice of Custody Determination (July 19, 2012), # 4 Exhibit IJ Release on Bond Order (August 27, 2012), # 5 Exhibit Order of the IJ Denying Motion to Terminate (November 18, 2025), # 6 Exhibit Notice to Appear (October 23, 2025), # 7 Exhibit I-213, Record of Deportable Alien (October 23, 2025), # 8 Exhibit I-200, Warrant for Arrest (October 23, 2025), # 9 Exhibit Notice of Custody Determination (October 23, 2025), # 10 Exhibit Affidavit of U.S. Citizen Spouse, # 11 Exhibit I-130 Approval Notice (February 8, 2022), # 12 Exhibit Affidavit of Bond Sponsor, # 13 Exhibit Taxes (2024), # 14 Exhibit Certified Disposition (July 11, 2012), # 15 Exhibit IJ Denial Order (November 20, 2025), # 16 Exhibit IJ Memorandum Denying Bond (December 16, 2025), # 17 Exhibit Appeal of Bond Denial (November 21, 2025))(Atkinson, Ellen) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

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Apr 10, 2026

Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung, Text Only Entry. (agarc, ) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

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Apr 13, 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: 04/13/2026)

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Apr 14, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: It is hereby ORDERED that, on or before April 16, 2026, the Petitioner shall serve the respondents with the Petition, its exhibits, and this Order to Show Cause. Within 48 hours of serving the respondents, the Petitioner shall file proof of service on the docket, and counsel for the respondents shall promptly enter their notices of appearance. It is further ORDERED that, on or before April 27, 2026, the respondents shall SHOW CAUSE why the Petition shall not be granted. It is further ORDERED that the Petitioner may file a reply on or before May 4, 2026. It is further ORDERED that, pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(c)(4), the deadline to file the Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction form, ECF No. 3, is April 27, 2026. Entered by Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung on 4/14/2026. (echa, ) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

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Apr 17, 2026

CERTIFICATE of Mailing/Service of Petition, Exhibits, and Order to Show Cause by Petitioner Obinna Vincent Uzoh. (Atkinson, Ellen) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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Apr 24, 2026

NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Nicholas Albert Deuschle on behalf of Juan Baltasar, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, George ValdezAttorney Nicholas Albert Deuschle added to party Juan Baltasar(pty:res), Attorney Nicholas Albert Deuschle added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Nicholas Albert Deuschle added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Nicholas Albert Deuschle added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Nicholas Albert Deuschle added to party George Valdez(pty:dft) (Deuschle, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

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Apr 24, 2026

CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Petitioner Obinna Vincent Uzoh All parties consent.. (Atkinson, Ellen) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

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Apr 27, 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 7 Election Concerning Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction, this action is REFERRED for final disposition to Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung, 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 04/27/2026. Text Only Entry. (agryan) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

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Apr 27, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 4 by Respondents Juan Baltasar, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Defendant George Valdez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of G. Miles, # 2 Exhibit 2 -Manzanarez Mendoza Decision)(Deuschle, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

Apr 27, 2026

Order on Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge

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May 04, 2026

TRAVERSE re 4 Order,,,, Order to Show Cause,,, 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus,,,, 9 Response to Order to Show Cause, by Petitioner Obinna Vincent Uzoh. (Atkinson, Ellen) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

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Jun 18, 2026

NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Aaron C. Hall on behalf of Obinna Vincent UzohAttorney Aaron C. Hall added to party Obinna Vincent Uzoh(pty:pet) (Hall, Aaron) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

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Jun 26, 2026

NOTICE Regarding Status of BIA Appeal by Petitioner Obinna Vincent Uzoh (Hall, Aaron) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

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Aug 19, 2026

NOTICE re 10 Traverse, 9 Response to Order to Show Cause, 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus,,,, 4 Order,,,, Order to Show Cause,,, by Petitioner Obinna Vincent Uzoh (Attachments: # 1 Doctor's Letters Regarding U.S. Citizen Child)(Hall, Aaron) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

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Sep 04, 2026

MOTION for Order to by Petitioner Obinna Vincent Uzoh. (Hall, Aaron) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

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Sep 11, 2026

MOTION for Hearing/Conference re 10 Traverse, 9 Response to Order to Show Cause, 4 Order,,,, Order to Show Cause,,, 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus,,,, by Petitioner Obinna Vincent Uzoh. (Hall, Aaron) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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Sep 11, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: The Petitioner's Motion for Status Conference, ECF No. 15, is respectfully DENIED. The Court is aware of the length of the petitioner's detention, the time the petition for habeas corpus has been briefed and pending, and the petitioner's recently filed notices requesting expedited resolution of the petition. ECF Nos. 12, 13 . The Court furthermore recognizes the petitioner's urgency and takes the circumstances indicated in the notices seriously. The Court is considering the merits of the petition and will issue a decision shortly. Entered by Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung on 09/11/2026. Text Only Entry.(agryan) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

Sep 11, 2026

Order on Motion for Hearing/Conference

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Oct 14, 2026

ORDER. The Petitioner's Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, ECF No. 1, is GRANTED in part. His Motion for Order, ECF No. 14, requesting expedited consideration under 28 U.S.C. § 1657(a), is DENIED as moot. On or before October 21, 2026, the respondents shall provide the petitioner with a second bond hearing before a different Immigration Judge or else release the petitioner on reasonable conditions not to include electronic monitoring. At the bond hearing, the respondents shall bear the burden of proof to maintain detention. To maintain the petitioner's detention, the respondents must prove dangerousness by clear and convincing evidence or flight risk by a preponderance of the evidence. The Immigration Judge shall apply these standards consistent with the due process considerations discussed in the "Relief" section above. The Immigration Judge shall meaningfully consider (1) the petitioner's evidence of equities and community ties, and (2) alternatives to detention and, if bond is set, the petitioner's ability to pay a bond. Any bond order shall reflect such meaningful consideration. On or before October 23, 2026, the respondents shall file a status report updating the Court as to the outcome of the bond hearing. Entered by Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung on 10/14/2026.(agryan) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

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Oct 23, 2026

STATUS REPORT pursuant to the Court's October 14, 2026, Order (ECF No. 17) by Respondents Juan Baltasar, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Defendant George Valdez. (Deuschle, Nicholas) (Entered: 10/23/2026)

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Oct 26, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: This matter is before the Court sua sponte following the Status Report, ECF No. 18, filed by respondents. On October 14, 2026, this Court granted the petitioner's Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, ECF No. 1, to the extent that it directed the respondents to provide the petitioner a second bond hearing with certain conditions before an IJ on or before October 21, 2026. ECF No. 17 . It also ordered that the respondents file a status report on or before October 23, 2026 informing the Court that a bond hearing was held and of its outcome. Id. The Status Report, ECF No. 18, reflects that the petitioner received a timely bond hearing and that he was ordered released on bond of $1,500.Accordingly, habeas relief has been effectuated, the order has been satisfied, and the Clerk of Court is directed to enter final judgment and terminate the case. Entered by Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung on 10/26/2026. Text Only Entry (spric) (Entered: 10/26/2026)

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Oct 26, 2026

JUDGMENT by Clerk on 10/26/2026 in favor of Obinna Vincent Uzoh against Juan Baltazar, Nathan Rasper, David Venturella, Markwayne Mullin and Todd Blanche pursuant to Order at ECF No. 17 . (spric) (Entered: 10/26/2026)

Oct 26, 2026

Minute Order