District of New Mexico • 1:26-cv-02640

#1

Aug 11, 2026

PETITION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Luis Cerecero-Tellez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit) (vlv) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

#2

Aug 11, 2026

MOTION to Expedite Consideration and Request for Order to Show Cause by Luis Cerecero-Tellez. (vlv) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

#3

Aug 11, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Luis Cerecero-Tellez. (vlv) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

#4

Aug 11, 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: 08/11/2026)

Aug 11, 2026

United States District Judge Matthew L. Garcia and United State Magistrate Judge Damian L. Martinez assigned. (vlv)

#5

Aug 20, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE and ENJOINING TRANSFER by District Judge Matthew L. Garcia: The USAO shall ANSWER the Petition within ten business days and show cause why relief should not be granted. The USAO's answer must specify whether the Court has already ruled on the legal issue(s) in this case and, if so, whether the facts are distinguishable from prior rulings. An optional reply is due within ten business days after the answer is filed. The Court will determine whether a hearing is necessary once briefing is complete; remote appearances are generally not permitted. Respondents are enjoined pursuant to the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651(a), from transferring Petitioner outside the District of New Mexico without prior approval from the Court while this proceeding is pending. The Court retains jurisdiction to enforce this Order until an administratively final order of removal is being effectuated. The USAO shall timely notify the Court of any material changes to Petitioner's circumstances, including, but not limited to, other agency orders, removal, and release. The Clerk's Office shall confirm that the docket lists the following Respondents: the facility Warden; Mary De Anda-Ybarra; Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; U.S. Attorney General; and Markwayne Mullin. Petitioner's Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis 3 is GRANTED and Petitioner is excused from prepaying the filing fee. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (emr) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

Aug 20, 2026

Order to Show Cause

#6

Aug 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jesse Pecoraro on behalf of Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Attorney General (Pecoraro, Jesse) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#7

Sep 02, 2026

RESPONSE TO PETITION re 1 Petition for 2241 Relief filed by Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Luis Cerecero-Tellez, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Attorney General. (Pecoraro, Jesse) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#8

Sep 03, 2026

CM/ECF Pro Se Notification Form by Luis Cerecero-Tellez (arp) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#9

Sep 08, 2026

REPLY re 1 Petition for 2241 Relief filed by Luis Cerecero-Tellez. (arp) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#10

Sep 10, 2026

NOTICE of Hearing on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus set for 9/18/2026 at 02:00 PM in Albuquerque - 560 Cimarron Courtroom before District Judge Matthew L. Garcia.Petitioner to appear via Zoom.Government to appear in person. (emr)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#11

Sep 17, 2026

EXPEDITED MOTION to Supplement the Record, For Release, Spanish Interpretation, and Appointment or Referral of Counsel by Luis Cerecero-Tellez. (aek) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#12

Sep 18, 2026

Clerk's Minutes for proceedings held before District Judge Matthew L. Garcia: Writ Hearing held on 9/18/2026. (Court Reporter S. Silva) (aek) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#13

Sep 18, 2026

ORDER by District Judge Matthew L. Garcia granting 1 Petition for writ of habeas corpus and directing petitioner's immediate release. (aek) Modified text on 9/21/2026 (jv). (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#14

Sep 18, 2026

JUDGMENT by District Judge Matthew L. Garcia. (aek) (Entered: 09/18/2026)