District of Colorado • 1:26-cv-01603

Hagos v. Lyons

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Filed: April 13, 2026
Assigned to: Scott T. Varholak
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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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Last Activity: August 06, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 13, 2026
APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241, filed by Solomon Bezabeh Hagos.(agarc, ) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
Main Document: APPLICATION
#2
Apr 13, 2026
Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 USC 2241, filed by Solomon Bezabeh Hagos.(agarc, ) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
Main Document: Petition
#3
Apr 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: 04/15/2026)
#4
Apr 16, 2026
Order Directing Petitioner To Cure Deficiencies by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 04/16/2026. Ordered that Petitioner shall cure the designated deficiencies within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. If Petitioner fails to cure the designated deficiencies within thirty (30) days from the date of this Order, the action will be dismissed without further notice. The dismissal shall be without prejudice. Petitioner shall either pay the $5.00 filing fee or obtain (with the assistance of a case manager or the facilitys legal assistant) the court-approved Prisoner's Motion and Affidavit for Leave to Proceed Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915 in a Habeas Corpus Action form, along with the applicable instructions, which are available at www.cod.uscourts.gov. 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. (pklin, ) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
Main Document: Order
#5
Apr 23, 2026
Filing fee: $ 5, receipt number 117780 (anewt,) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document: Filing
#6
Apr 27, 2026
AMENDED APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Solomon Bezabeh Hagos.(anewt,) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Main Document: AMENDED
#7
Apr 27, 2026
AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Solomon Bezabeh Hagos. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(anewt,) Modified on 4/28/2026 to correct text and PDF (anewt,). (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Main Document: AMENDED
#8
Apr 27, 2026
Motion and Affidavit for Leave to Proceed Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915. by Petitioner Solomon Bezabeh Hagos. (anewt,) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#9
May 21, 2026
MOTION re: Appointment of Counsel by Petitioner Solomon Bezabeh Hagos. (anewt,) (Entered: 05/21/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#10
Jun 04, 2026
LETTER by Petitioner Solomon Bezabeh Hagos. (echa, ) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
Main Document: LETTER
#11
Jun 08, 2026
ORDER DRAWING CASE by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 6/8/2026. 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 isORDERED that this case be drawn to a presiding judge. It isFURTHER ORDERED that the Prisoner's Motion and Affidavit for Leave to Proceed Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915 in a Habeas Corpus Action (ECF No. 8 ) is denied as moot because Petitioner paid the filing fee (ECF No. 5 ). (Case randomly reassigned to Chief Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak for all further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-01603-STV). 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. (echa, ) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Main Document: Order Reassigning Case
#12
Jun 08, 2026
ORDER denying 8 Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis re 11 Order Drawing Case by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 6/8/2026. 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. Text Only Entry.(echa, ) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
#13
Jun 08, 2026
Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. (echa, ) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Main Document: Magistrate
#14
Jun 08, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND FILE ELECTION CONCERNING CONSENT. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Respondents show cause within fourteen (14) days from the date of this order why the application for a writ of habeas corpus should not be granted. It is FURTHER ORDERED that within fourteen (14) days of Respondents' answer Petitioner may file a reply. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall complete and file the Election Concerning Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction form (ECF No. 13 ), indicating either the unanimous consent of the parties or that consent has been declined, by June 22, 2026. Entered by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 6/8/2026. 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. (echa, ) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
Jun 08, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#15
Jun 09, 2026
CERTIFICATE of Service by Clerk of Court re Service of Process of 7 Amended Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 13 Magistrate Judge Consent Form, 14 Order to Show Cause. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Receipts) (echa, ) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFICATE
#16
Jun 09, 2026
Acknowledgment of Service on behalf of the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado re: 15 Certificate of Service on 6/9/2026. (sphil, ) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Main Document: Acknowledgment
#17
Jun 12, 2026
ORDER This matter is before the Court on 9 Motion for Appointment of Counsel. Petitioner has not indicated that he has attempted to obtain counsel through other means. Accordingly, Petitioner's Motion is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. After reviewing the Government's response to the Order to Show Cause, the Court may sua sponte appoint counsel if appropriate. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 6/12/2026. 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. Text Only Entry(stvlc6, ) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
Jun 12, 2026
Order Appointing Counsel
#18
Jun 18, 2026
RETURN Certified Mail Receipts of Service upon Juan Baltazar and Robert Hagan (Attachments: # 1 Return Certified Mail Receipt - Juan Baltazar)(sphil, ) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Main Document: RETURN
#19
Jun 22, 2026
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Bryan David Fields on behalf of Juan Baltazar, Robert Hagan, Todd LyonsAttorney Bryan David Fields added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Bryan David Fields added to party Robert Hagan(pty:res), Attorney Bryan David Fields added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res) (Fields, Bryan) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#20
Jun 22, 2026
RESPONSE to 7 Amended Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Order to Show Cause by Juan Baltazar, Robert Hagan, Todd Lyons. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of John Mansur)(Fields, Bryan) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#21
Jun 22, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Petitioner Solomon Bezabeh Hagos All parties consent.. (sphil, ) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT
#22
Jun 22, 2026
RETURN Certified Mail Receipt of Service upon Todd Lyons, the Director of ICE. (sphil, ) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
Main Document: RETURN
#23
Jun 25, 2026
MINUTE ORDER This matter is before the Court on [#21] Consent Form. The Court notes that the form is only signed by Petitioner. [#21 at 2] Accordingly, Respondents shall file a consent form on or before 7/2/2026. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 6/25/2026. 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. Text Only Entry (stvlc6, ) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
Jun 25, 2026
Minute Order
#24
Jun 29, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Robert Hagan, Todd Lyons All parties consent.. (Fields, Bryan) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT
#25
Jun 30, 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 21 and 24 Elections Concerning Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction, this action is REFERRED for final disposition to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak, 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 06/30/2026. 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: 06/30/2026)
Jun 30, 2026
Order on Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge
#26
Jul 07, 2026
REPLY Briefs by Petitioner Solomon Bezabeh Hagos. (Attachments: # 1 Continuation of Main Document, # 2 Envelope)(sphil, ) Modified on 7/8/2026 to edit file date.(sphil, ). (Entered: 07/08/2026)
Main Document: REPLY
#27
Jul 07, 2026
MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining order by Petitioner Solomon Bezabeh Hagos. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(sphil, ) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
Main Document: Preliminary Injunction
#30
Aug 06, 2026
ORDER: Mr. Hagos's amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus [# 7 ] is GRANTED, and the Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order [# 27 ] is DENIED as moot. Mr. Hagos shall be released from custody on or b efore August 13, 2026, subject to such conditions of supervision as the Attorney General may impose pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a)(3) and 8 C.F.R. § 241.13(h). Entered by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 8/6/2026.(jtorr, ) Modified on 8/6/2026 to correct docket text (jtorr, ).
Main Document: Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction
#31
Aug 06, 2026
Judgment - Clerk
Main Document: Judgment - Clerk

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Hagos (PS)
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Lyons
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