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Case Information
Filed: May 29, 2026
Assigned to:
Nina Y. Wang
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241in - Habeas Corpus: INS
Completed: August 03, 2026
Last Activity:
August 20, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
May 29, 2026
APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number 118213), filed by Roylan Gonzalez Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt)(manoe, ) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
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APPLICATION
#2
May 29, 2026
Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley for Initial Review pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1 (b). Text Only Entry. (manoe, ) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
#3
Jun 02, 2026
ORDER DRAWING CASE. After review under D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1(b), the Court has determined that this case does not appear to be appropriate for summary dismissal. It is ORDERED that that this case shall be drawn to a presiding judge and, if applicable, to a magistrate judge. By Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 6/2/2026. (Case randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Susan Prose for all further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-02388-SBP). 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. (anewt,) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
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Order Reassigning Case AND ~Util - Set/Clear Flags
#4
Jun 02, 2026
Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. (anewt,) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
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Magistrate
#5
Jun 03, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND FILE ELECTION CONCERNING CONSENT. Respondents show cause within thirty (30) 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 thirty (30) days of Respondents answer Petitioner may file a reply. The parties shall complete and file the Election Concerning Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction form (ECF No. 4 ), indicating either the unanimous consent of the parties or that consent has been declined, by July 6, 2026. By Magistrate Judge Susan Prose on 6/3/2026. 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. (ccuen, ) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
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Order to Show Cause
#6
Jun 03, 2026
CERTIFICATE of Service by Clerk of Court re: Service of Process 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 5 Order to Show Cause, (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Receipts) (ccuen, ) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#7
Jun 03, 2026
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER on behalf of the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado, Re: 6 Certificate of Service (ccuen, ) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
#8
Jun 11, 2026
Returned USPS Certified Mail Receipt re: 6 Certificate of Service Addressed to Juan Baltazar (ccuen, ) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
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Returned
#9
Jun 15, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Petitioner Roylan Gonzalez Garcia. Only Plaintiff consents. (ccuen, ) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
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CONSENT
#10
Jun 26, 2026
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN Receipt as to United States Attorney General re: 6 Certificate of Service (agryan) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
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CERTIFIED
#11
Jul 06, 2026
RESPONSE to 5 Order to Show Cause,,, 1 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondent Juan BaltazarAttorney Timothy Bart Jafek added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res). (Jafek, Timothy) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
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RESPONSE
#12
Jul 06, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Respondent Juan Baltazar All parties do not consent.. (Jafek, Timothy) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
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CONSENT
#13
Jul 07, 2026
CASE REASSIGNED Pursuant to 12 Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Case randomly reassigned to Judge Nina Y. Wang and drawn to Magistrate Judge Susan Prose. All parties do not consent. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-02388-NYW. (Text Only Entry) (ccuen, ) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
#14
Jul 07, 2026
REPLY to Respondent's 11 Response to Order to Show Cause and Request for Immediate Consideration by Petitioner Roylan Gonzalez Garcia. (echa, ) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
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REPLY
#15
Jul 23, 2026
Memorandum Opinion and ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that: (1) The Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 [Doc. 1 ] is GRANTED in part; (2) Respondent is DIRECTED to immediately release Petitioner, subject to the terms of his previous Order of Supervision, within 48 hours of the entry of this Order; and (3) Respondent SHALL SUBMIT a declaration pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 within three business days of this Order affirming Petitioner's release from custody. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 7/23/2026. 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. (ggill, ) (Entered: 07/23/2026)
#16
Jul 23, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION for Expedited Consideration of the Fully Briefed Habeas Petition Based on New Continuing Circumstances by Petitioner Roylan Gonzalez Garcia. (ggill, ) (Entered: 07/23/2026)
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Expedite
#17
Jul 27, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Respondent Juan Baltazar. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration)(Jafek, Timothy) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
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STATUS
#18
Jul 27, 2026
MINUTE ORDER: In light of the representations in the 17 Status Report and attached declaration, the remaining portions of the 1 Application are DENIED as moot. Petitioner's 16 Emergency Motion for Expedited Consideration is likewise DENIED as moot. Petitioner is awarded his costs pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 54.1. The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in favor of Petitioner and terminate this case. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 7/27/2026. 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(nywlc8, ) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Jul 27, 2026
Order on Motion to Expedite
#19
Aug 03, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT in favor of Petitioner and against Respondents pursuant to 18 Minute Order, by Clerk on 8/3/2026. 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. (ebuch) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
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Judgment
#20
Aug 06, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 15 Order,, 16 MOTION to Expedite Addressed to Roylan Gonzalez Garcia. (eguth, ) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
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Mail
#22
Aug 20, 2026
Withdraw as Attorney
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Withdraw as Attorney
Parties
Baltazar
Party
Gonzalez Garcia (PS)
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