District of New Mexico • 2:26-cv-02313

#1

Jul 16, 2026

PETITION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Gerardo Tejeda Quiroz. (vlv) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#2

Jul 16, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Gerardo Tejeda Quiroz. (vlv) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#3

Jul 16, 2026

NOTICE: In accordance with the Standing Order, filed January 28, 2026 in 26-MC-00004-03 (Doc. 3), the Clerk of Court provides notice of completion of electronic service. A copy of the petition in this matter was provided to all federal respondents by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) using the Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system. The parties should review the Standing Order, and any further Orders entered in this matter regarding the deadline to respond to the petition. (vlv)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 07/17/2026)

Jul 16, 2026

United States District Judge Kea W. Riggs and United States Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing assigned. (vlv)

Jul 16, 2026

Office code correction. Case office code has been changed from 2 (Las Cruces) to 1 (Albuquerque). (vlv)

#4

Jul 31, 2026

MOTION for Order by Gerardo Tejeda Quiroz. (jv) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#5

Aug 04, 2026

ORDER TO ANSWER by District Judge Kea W. Riggs: The USAO shall ANSWER the Petition and any pending motions for release within 10 business days. The USAO's answer must specify whether the Court has already ruled on the legal issue(s) in this case; whether controlling authority governs the claim(s); and whether the facts are distinguishable from prior rulings or controlling authority. Petitioner's Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis [Doc. 2] is GRANTED and Petitioner is excused from prepaying the filing fee. The Court GRANTS Petitioner's Motion to Prohibit Transfer [Doc. 4] to the extent Petitioner requests an order enjoining the Government from transferring him from the District of New Mexico while these proceedings are pending, absent a final order of removal. The Clerk's Office shall confirm that the docket lists the following Respondents: the facility Warden; the El Paso Field Office Director, Enforcement and Removal Operations; the U.S. Attorney General; the Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; and Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (atc) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

Aug 04, 2026

Order to Answer AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

#6

Aug 07, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Gerardo Tejeda Quiroz. (jv) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

#8

Aug 18, 2026

Response to 2241 Petition