District of Arizona • 2:26-cv-02854

#1

Mar 17, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANYEDC-20015704, filed by Cristian Daniel Quinatoa Guachamin. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover sheet) (Garzon, John) Modified on 3/18/2026 (CV). [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.] (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#2

Mar 18, 2026

This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (CV) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.] (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#3

Mar 18, 2026

Letter Requesting Transfer by Cristian Daniel Quinatoa Guachamin (Garzon, John) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.] (Entered: 03/18/2026)

Mar 18, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (CV) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.]

Mar 20, 2026

ORDER: Petitioner's motion 3 for transfer of jurisdiction because Petitioner is being detained at the Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility in New Jersey is GRANTED. This action is hereby transferred to the District of New Jersey pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1406(a). The Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to transfer this case to the District of New Jersey within seven days of the date of this Order, pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.1. Ordered by Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall on 3/20/2026. (TLH) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.]

#4

Apr 06, 2026

Certified Copy of Transfer Order and docket received, Case transferred in from District of New York Eastern; Case Number 1:26-cv-01589. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.] (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#5

Apr 06, 2026

TEXT ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court.. So Ordered by Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb on 4/6/2026. (jjc, ) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.] (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#6

Apr 06, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by NELLY NILOUFAR GORDPOUR on behalf of Cristian Daniel Quinatoa Guachamin (GORDPOUR, NELLY) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.] (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#7

Apr 06, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Cristian Daniel Quinatoa Guachamin. (Attachments: # 1 Certification Certification of Out-of-State Counsel, # 2 Certification Certification of Local Counsel, # 3 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 4 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(GORDPOUR, NELLY) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.] (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#8

Apr 06, 2026

Emergency MOTION Enforce Court's Stay and Enjoin Transfer of Petitioner from New Jersey; Order Immediate Return of Petitioner to New Jersey; and Grant Further Injunctive Relief re 5 Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order by Cristian Daniel Quinatoa Guachamin. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order on Emergency Motion to Enforce Stay and for Immediate Return of Petitioner)(GORDPOUR, NELLY) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.] (Entered: 04/06/2026)

Apr 06, 2026

Judge Susan D. Wigenton added. (jjc, ) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.]

Apr 06, 2026

Case transferred to The District of New Jersey. Original file, certified copy of transfer order, and docket sheet sent. ALL FILINGS ARE TO BE MADE IN THE TRANSFER COURT, DO NOT DOCKET TO THIS CASE. Extract Civil Case due by 4/6/2025. (MAA) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.]

#9

Apr 07, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Petition is deficient pursuant to Rule 2 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases, applicable to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 cases through Rule 1(b). Within 3 days of this Order, Petitioner shall file an amended petition that sets forth the information necessary for this Court to determine whether dismissal without an answer and production of the record is warranted. So Ordered by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 4/7/2026. (cds) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.] (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#10

Apr 07, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Respondents shall file a response to Petitioner's Motion (ECF No. 8 ) by April 9, 2026. The response shall include documentation of Petitioner's location at the time this Court enjoined his transfer from New Jersey (ECF No. 5 ), the efforts undertaken to comply with the Order, and the circumstances of Petitioner's transfer. So Ordered by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 4/7/2026. (cds) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.] (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#11

Apr 07, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by DAVID EDWARD DAUENHEIMER on behalf of Warden of the Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility (DAUENHEIMER, DAVID) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.] (Entered: 04/07/2026)

Apr 07, 2026

Set Deadlines as to 7 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion set for 5/4/2026 before Judge Susan D. Wigenton. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (ld) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.]

#12

Apr 09, 2026

AMENDED DOCUMENT by Cristian Daniel Quinatoa Guachamin. Amendment to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. § 2241. (GORDPOUR, NELLY) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.] (Entered: 04/09/2026)

#13

Apr 09, 2026

Letter from Counsel for Respondent. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - I216 Manifest, # 2 Exhibit 2 - I830 Notice of Transfer, # 3 Exhibit 3 - IJ Order Denying Bond)(DAUENHEIMER, DAVID) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.] (Entered: 04/09/2026)

#14

Apr 09, 2026

ORDER granting 7 Petitioner's Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to JOHN J. GARZON. Signed by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 4/9/2026. (dam) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.] (Entered: 04/09/2026)

#15

Apr 10, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Respondents have filed an answer (ECF No. 13 ) to the Amended Petition. Petitioner shall file any response by April 15, 2026. So Ordered by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 4/10/2026. (cds) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.] (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#16

Apr 10, 2026

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice John J. Garzon to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 250 receipt number ANJDC-17295515.) (GORDPOUR, NELLY) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.] (Entered: 04/10/2026)

Apr 13, 2026

Pro Hac Vice counsel, JOHN J. GARZON for Cristian Daniel Quinatoa Guachamin, has been added to receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Pursuant to L.Civ.R. 101.1, only local counsel are entitled to sign and file papers, enter appearances and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders. (ld) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.]

#17

Apr 16, 2026

MOTION to Change Venue by Cristian Daniel Quinatoa Guachamin. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Transferring Case)(GORDPOUR, NELLY) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.] (Entered: 04/16/2026)

Apr 17, 2026

Set Deadlines as to 17 MOTION to Change Venue . Motion set for 5/18/2026 before Judge Susan D. Wigenton. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (ld) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.]

#18

Apr 24, 2026

ORDER granting 17 Motion to Change Venue to the United States District Court for the District of Arizona; the Clerk shall CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 4/24/2026. (mlh) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.] (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#19

Apr 24, 2026

CASE TRANSFERRED IN from District of New Jersey; Case Number 2:26-cv-03618 . Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#20

Apr 24, 2026

NOTICE Re Transfer of 2:26-cv-3618-SDW from the District of New Jersey to the District of Arizona. New Case Number: CV-26-3618-PHX-SHD (DMF). (MAP) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

Apr 24, 2026

***Civil Case Terminated. (mlh) [Transferred from njd on 4/24/2026.]

Apr 24, 2026

Terminate Civil Case

#21

Apr 27, 2026

ORDER - The Clerk must substitute Luis Rosa, Jr., Warden of the Florence Service Processing Center, as Respondent. The Clerk must serve a copy of the Summons, the Petition (Doc. 1 ) and this Order on the United States Attorney for the District of Arizona, United States Attorney General, and to Respondent by certified mail. The Clerk must immediately transmit by email a copy of this Order and the Petition to AUSA Melissa Kroeger, Lon Leavitt, Theo Nickerson, Dina Anagnopoulos, and Mary Finlon. Respondent must answer the Petition within 20 days of the date of service. Petitioner may file a reply within 10 days from the date of service of the answer. This matter is referred to Magistrate Judge Deborah M. Fine pursuant to Rules 72.1 and 72.2 of the Local Rules of Civil Procedure for further proceedings and a report and recommendation. Signed by Judge Sharad H Desai on 4/24/26. (DXD) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

#22

Apr 27, 2026

Order

#23

May 15, 2026

ANSWER to Complaint RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Luis Rosa, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Faraldo, Derek) (Entered: 05/15/2026)