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Filed: May 03, 2026
Assigned to:
James E. Simmons Jr.
Referred to:
David D. Leshner
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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May 08, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 03, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Patrick Divver, Christopher J. LaRose, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ACASDC-21109269.), filed by Zereth Rueda Pena. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Notice Notice of Appearance as Counsel, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit List)The new case number is 3:26-cv-2804-JES-DDL. Judge James E. Simmons, Jr. and Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner are assigned to the case. (Szeles, David)(tac) (anh). (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 04, 2026
ORDER: (1) Requiring a Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; (2) Setting Briefing Schedule; and (3) Staying Removal of Petitioner to Preserve Jurisdiction [ECF No. 1 ]. Order to Show Cause Response due no later than 5:00 p.m. on 5/7/2026. Traverse due no later than 5:00 p.m. on 5/8/2026. Signed by District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr on 5/4/2026. (maq) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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Order to Show Cause
#3
May 04, 2026
AFFIDAVIT re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, Ex A Positive Credible Fear Analysis by Petitioner Zereth Rueda Pena. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex B E28)(Szeles, David) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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Affidavit
#4
May 04, 2026
AFFIDAVIT re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, Ex D IJ Grant of Withholding by Petitioner Zereth Rueda Pena. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex E emails to DHS Counsel, # 2 Exhibit Ex F IJ Bond Order withdrawn No Jurisdiction, # 3 Exhibit DHS arguing no jurisdiction for bond)(Szeles, David) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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Affidavit
#5
May 04, 2026
AFFIDAVIT re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, Ex H DHS interlocutory appeal by Petitioner Zereth Rueda Pena. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex I Petitioner reply brief to DHS motion to pretermit, # 2 Exhibit Ex J BIA Order acknowledging DHS withdrawal of interlocutory appeal, # 3 Exhibit Ex K Hearing Notice scheduling merits for 9.12.25, # 4 Exhibit Ex L Hearing Notice rescheduling merits to 9.26.25, # 5 Exhibit Ex M Hearing notice rescheduling to 10.2.25, # 6 Exhibit Ex N Hearing notice rescheduling to 10.8.25)(Szeles, David) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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Affidavit
#6
May 04, 2026
AFFIDAVIT re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, Ex O Petitioner's Motion to IJ for Written Decision by Petitioner Zereth Rueda Pena. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex Q I-213, # 2 Exhibit Ex R Petitioner Clean Criminal Record in Colombia)(Szeles, David) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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Affidavit
#7
May 06, 2026
Withdrawal of Document
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Withdrawal of Document
#8
May 06, 2026
Supplemental Document
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Supplemental Document
#9
May 06, 2026
Supplemental Document
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Supplemental Document
#10
May 07, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#11
May 07, 2026
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
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Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
#12
May 08, 2026
Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C
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Traverse to Petition for Writ of H/C
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