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Case Information
Filed: August 06, 2026
Assigned to:
Kathryn A. Starnella
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241in - Habeas Corpus: INS
Completed: August 21, 2026
Last Activity:
October 08, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 06, 2026
First APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number ACODC-11192523)Attorney Joseph Francis Rosales, III added to party BRIAN STEVEN CUEVAS CHAPARRO(pty:pet), filed by BRIAN STEVEN CUEVAS CHAPARRO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Petitioner's Motion)(Rosales, Joseph) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
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First
#2
Aug 06, 2026
Administrative Notice: Attorney advised that pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 65.1, a Motion for Leave to Proceed Under Initials and to File Identifying Information Under Restricted Access must be filed as a separate entry. (Text Only Entry) (jberr, ) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
#3
Aug 06, 2026
Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella. Text Only Entry. (jberr, ) Modified to correct date on 8/6/2026 (jberr, ). (Entered: 08/06/2026)
#4
Aug 06, 2026
Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. (jberr, ) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
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Magistrate
#5
Aug 06, 2026
ADVISORY NOTICE TO ATTORNEY(S) AND COURT: Attorney Michelle Medrano Sanchez attempted to enter an appearance in this case by affixing their "s/" signature to Docket Entry No. 1 . D.C.COLO.LAttyR 5(a)(5) requires that an attorney be a member of the bar of this Court to enter a valid appearance as counsel of record. Counsel does not appear on the Attorney Roll of this Court because Counsel has not been admitted to practice in the District of Colorado; therefore, the purported entry of appearance by counsel cannot be recognized. Upon admission to the bar of this Court, counsel may then file a Notice of Entry of Appearance in this case. (Text Only Entry) (zcoth) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
#6
Aug 07, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent shall show cause within five days from the date of service why the Petition [# 1 ] should not be granted. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(c)(4), the deadline to file the Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction form [# 9 ] is the same as Respondent's deadline to file a Response. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, pursuant to the All Writs Act, and in order to preserve the Court's jurisdiction, Respondent SHALL NOT REMOVE Petitioner from the District of Colorado or the United States unless or until this Court or the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals vacates this Order. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 8/7/2026. (echa, ) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
#7
Aug 10, 2026
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Michelle Medrano Sanchez on behalf of B.S.C.C. (Sanchez, Michelle) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
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NOTICE
#8
Aug 11, 2026
RESPONSE to 6 Order to Show Cause,,, by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David J. VenturellaAttorney Alicia Megan Walker added to party Juan Baltazar(pty:res), Attorney Alicia Megan Walker added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Alicia Megan Walker added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Alicia Megan Walker added to party David J. Venturella(pty:res). (Walker, Alicia) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
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RESPONSE
#9
Aug 11, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella All parties consent.. (Walker, Alicia) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
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CONSENT
#10
Aug 11, 2026
MINUTE ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Petition [# 1 ] is GRANTED in part. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall provide Petitioner with a bond hearing within 7 days of the issuance of this Order. At the bond hearing, the Government shall bear the burden of proving, by clear and convincing evidence, that Petitioner's continued detention is justified. If Respondents do not provide Petitioner with a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) as required herein, Petitioner must be immediately released from detention. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, within 10 days of the issuance of this Order, Respondents shall file a status report concerning (1) the results of any bond hearing that was conducted or, if no hearing was held, the date upon which Petitioner was released from custody; and (2) whether any additional proceedings in this matter are required. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 8/11/2026 (kaslc9, ) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
#11
Aug 12, 2026
ORDER OF REFERENCE. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c), Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 73, Local Civil Rules 40.1(c)(6) and 72.2, and 9 Election Concerning Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction, this action is REFERRED for final disposition to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella, who will conduct any and all further proceedings and order the entry of judgment in the case. SO ORDERED by Chief Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 8/12/2026. Text Only Entry. (rkeec) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Aug 12, 2026
Order on Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge
#12
Aug 20, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Walker, Alicia) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
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STATUS
#13
Aug 21, 2026
MINUTE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 8/21/26. The Court finds that Petitioner has now received the relief the Court granted to him and that no further proceedings in this matter are required. Accordingly, the Clerk of Court is directed to terminate this case. (lgale, ) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
#14
Aug 21, 2026
JUDGMENT in favor of B.S.C.C. against David J. Venturella, Juan Baltazar, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 8/21/26. (lgale, ) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
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Judgment
#15
Sep 15, 2026
MOTION to Enforce Habeas Writ of Corpus by Petitioner B.S.C.C.. (Rosales, Joseph) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
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Enforce
#16
Sep 16, 2026
MINUTE ORDER. This matter is before the Court on Petitioner's EMERGENCY MOTION to Enforce [# 15 ]. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondents shall file a Response no later than September 30, 2026. Petitioner's Optional Reply shall be due no later than October 7, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a Motion Hearing is SET for October 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom A 501, Fifth Floor, Alfred A. Arraj United States Courthouse, 901 19th Street, Denver, Colorado 80294, by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 9/16/2026. Text Only Entry (angar, ) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Sep 17, 2026
Minute Order
#17
Sep 30, 2026
RESPONSE to 15 MOTION to Enforce Habeas Writ of Corpus filed by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Walker, Alicia) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
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RESPONSE
#18
Oct 01, 2026
MINUTE ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion [# 15 ] is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent release Petitioner within one day of the date of this Order under appropriate conditions of supervision. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent file a status report to certify compliance within 7 days of the issuance of this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Motion Hearing set for October 16, 2026, is VACATED. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 10/1/2026.(echa, ) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
#19
Oct 08, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Respondents Juan Baltazar, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Walker, Alicia) (Entered: 10/08/2026)
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STATUS
#20
Oct 08, 2026
MINUTE ORDER. This matter is before the Court sua sponte. On October 1, 2026, the Court granted Petitioner's habeas corpus petition and ordered Respondents to immediately release Petitioner. Minute Order 18 . On October 8, 2026, Respondents filed a status report informing the Court that Petitioner was released. Status Report 19 . Finding that Petitioner has been afforded the relief to which they are entitled, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall enter final judgment in Petitioner's favor and terminate this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner is awarded his costs pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 54.1. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 10/8/2026. Text Only Entry. (cthom, ) (Entered: 10/08/2026)
#21
Oct 08, 2026
JUDGMENT entered on 10/8/2026. (cthom, ) (Entered: 10/08/2026)
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Judgment
Oct 08, 2026
Minute Order
Parties
Baltazar
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CUEVAS CHAPARRO
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