District of Arizona • 2:26-cv-05027

Vargas-Murillo v. Mullin

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Case Information

Filed: July 17, 2026
Assigned to: Michael T. Liburdi
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Completed: July 24, 2026
Last Activity: September 11, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 17, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241). Filing fee received: $ 5.00, receipt number AAZDC-25873362 filed by Maria Aide Vargas-Murillo. (Ayala, Siovhan) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(MCB) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241)
#2
Jul 17, 2026
SUMMONS Submitted by Maria Aide Vargas-Murillo. (Ayala, Siovhan) (MCB) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document: Summons Submitted
#3
Jul 17, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT (Attachments: # 1 Instructions) (MCB) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Assignment
#4
Jul 20, 2026
NOTICE OF GENERAL ORDER 26-09 AND STANDARD SCHEDULE - See documents for complete details. (Attachments: # 1 GO 26-09, # 2 Attachment) (MCB) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document: Notice of General Order 26-09 and Standard Schedule - Immigration
#5
Jul 20, 2026
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF IMMIGRATION HABEAS PETITION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS re: 4 Notice of General Order 26-09 and Standard Schedule, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241), 2 Summons Submitted upon Melissa Kroeger, Lon Leavitt, Theo Nickerson, Dina Anagnopoulos, and Mary Finlon on this date. (MCB) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Jul 20, 2026
Notice of Service - Immigration Habeas
#6
Jul 21, 2026
NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Theo Nickerson appearing for Todd Blanche, John E Cantu, Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Eric Rokosky. . (Nickerson, Theo) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Attorney Appearance/Substitution - USA
#7
Jul 23, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241) RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS (Doc. 1) by Todd Blanche, John E Cantu, Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Eric Rokosky.(Nickerson, Theo) (Entered: 07/23/2026)
Main Document: Response to Habeas Petition (Fed/2241)
#8
Jul 24, 2026
ORDER Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1 ) is granted as to her request for release from custody. The remainder of the Petition is denied as moot. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall immediately release Petitioner from custody under the same conditions that existed before her detention. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall provide a notice of compliance within two (2) business days of Petitioner's release. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any pending motions are denied as moot and the Clerk of Court must enter judgment in Petitioner's favor and close this case. Signed by Judge Michael T Liburdi on 7/24/2026. (SYV) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
Main Document: Order
#9
Jul 24, 2026
CLERK'S JUDGMENT - Pursuant to the Court's Order filed July 24, 2026, Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is granted as to her request for release from custody and this action is hereby closed. (SYV) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Judgment
#10
Aug 18, 2026
ORDER: In an Order dated July 24, 2026, the Court directed Respondents to file a notice of compliance within 2 business days of Petitioner's release. (Doc. 8 .) Upon review of this matter, the Court notes that a notice of compliance has not been filed as directed. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Respondents shall file the requisite notice of compliance within 2 days of this Order. Ordered by Judge Michael T Liburdi on 8/18/2026. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MMO) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Aug 18, 2026
Order
#11
Sep 04, 2026
ORDER setting this matter for a status conference on Friday, 9/11/2026 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 504, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Michael T Liburdi. This hearing shall be vacated if Respondents file the notice of compliance as directed. Signed by Judge Michael T Liburdi on 9/4/2026. (MMO) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings
#12
Sep 09, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Appear Telephonic by Maria Aide Vargas-Murillo. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order proposed order)(Ayala, Siovhan) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document: Appear
#13
Sep 10, 2026
ORDER: With good cause appearing, IT IS ORDERED granting Petitioner's Motion for Telephonic Appearance (Doc. 12 ). Counsel for Petitioner may appear virtually at the hearing set for Friday, September 11, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. (Doc. 11 ). Counsel will be provided with information and instructions to join by video in advance of the hearing. Ordered by Judge Michael T Liburdi on 9/10/2026. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MMO) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Sep 10, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Appear
#14
Sep 11, 2026
NOTICE re: Notice of Compliance by Todd Blanche, John E Cantu, Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Eric Rokosky . (Nickerson, Theo) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#15
Sep 11, 2026
ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the Status Conference set for September 11, 2026, is VACATED. Respondents have filed a Notice of Compliance indicating that Petitioner was released from custody. This case remains closed. Ordered by Judge Michael T Liburdi on 9/11/2026. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (LMR) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Sep 11, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Terminate Hearings

Parties

Mullin
Party
Vargas-Murillo
Party