District of Colorado • 1:26-cv-03716
Jimenez Damian v. Warden, Denver Contract Detention Facility
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Case Information
Filed: August 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Daniel Desmond Domenico
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241in - Habeas Corpus: INS
Completed: October 15, 2026
Last Activity:
October 22, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 13, 2026
APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241, filed by Ludin Eli Jimenez Damian.(dhern, ) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
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APPLICATION
#2
Aug 13, 2026
Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley for Initial Review pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1 (b). Text Only Entry. (dhern, ) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
#3
Aug 17, 2026
ORDER Directing Applicant to Cure Deficiencies. It is ORDERED that Applicant cure the deficiencies designated above within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. If Applicant fails to cure all the designated deficiencies within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, the action will be dismissed without further notice. The dismissal shall be without prejudice, by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 8/17/2026. 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. (eluce, ) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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Order
#4
Aug 17, 2026
PAYMENT RECEIVED from Ludin Eli Jimenez Damian in the amount of $5; Receipt Number 119126; (dhern, ) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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PAYMENT
#5
Sep 08, 2026
AMENDED APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Ludin Eli Jimenez Damian.(eluce, ) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
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AMENDED
#6
Sep 08, 2026
MOTION to Stay Transfer and Preserve the Court's Habeas Jurisdiction by Petitioner Ludin Eli Jimenez Damian. (eluce, ) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
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Stay
#7
Sep 24, 2026
ORDER DRAWING CASE by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 9/24/2026. Case randomly reassigned to Chief Judge Daniel D. Domenico and Magistrate Judge N. Reid Neureiter for all further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-3716-DDD. 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. (bschl, ) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
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Order Reassigning Case AND ~Util - Set/Clear Flags
#8
Sep 24, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.Having reviewed 5 Amended Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, I find that good cause appears, and it is therefore ORDERED that the respondents must SHOW CAUSE within two weeks after service why the application for a writ of habeas corpus should not be granted.The petitioner may file a reply within two weeks of service of the response(s).SO ORDERED by Chief Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 9/24/2026. 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. (rkeec) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Sep 24, 2026
Order to Show Cause
#9
Sep 25, 2026
CERTIFICATE of Service by Clerk of Court re 5 Amended Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 8 Order to Show Cause,, (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Receipts) (agryan) Modified on 10/7/2026 to correct document (agryan). (Entered: 09/25/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#10
Sep 28, 2026
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of Receipt of Documents as to United States Attorney's Office re 9 Certificate of Service (agryan) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
#11
Oct 05, 2026
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN Receipt as to Warden, Denver Contract Detention Facility re: 9 Certificate of Service (agryan) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
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CERTIFIED
#12
Oct 08, 2026
RESPONSE to 8 Order to Show Cause,, 5 Amended Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Add and Terminate Parties by Respondents Todd B., Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, Warden, Denver Contract Detention FacilityAttorney Victor William Scarpato, III added to party Todd B. (pty:res), Attorney Victor William Scarpato, III added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Victor William Scarpato, III added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Victor William Scarpato, III added to party George Valdez(pty:res), Attorney Victor William Scarpato, III added to party Warden, Denver Contract Detention Facility(pty:res). (Scarpato, Victor) (Entered: 10/08/2026)
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RESPONSE
#13
Oct 08, 2026
ORDER GRANTING 5 Amended Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus.The petitioner seeks a writ of habeas corpus directing his immediate release from immigration detention or a bond hearing before an immigration judge. The respondent states that he "is not submitting a brief in opposition to the Petition," and he "recognizes that the Court may then decide to grant the Petition and award appropriate relief," which he asserts is release from detention. Doc. 12 at 1.It is therefore ORDERED that:8 Order to Show Cause is MADE ABSOLUTE; 5 Amended Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus is GRANTED; 6 Motion to Stay Transfer and Preserve the Court's Habeas Jurisdiction is DENIED AS MOOT; andThe respondent must immediately release Petitioner Ludin Eli Jimenez Damian from detention and file a status report within one week of this Order confirming he has been released.SO ORDERED by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 10/08/2026. Text Only Entry. 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. (agryan) (Entered: 10/08/2026)
Oct 08, 2026
Order on Motion to Stay
#14
Oct 14, 2026
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN Receipt as to United States Attorney General re: 9 Certificate of Service (agryan) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
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CERTIFIED
#15
Oct 14, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Respondents Todd B., Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, George Valdez, Warden, Denver Contract Detention Facility. (Scarpato, Victor) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
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STATUS
#16
Oct 14, 2026
ORDER re: 15 Status Report filed by Respondents. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to enter final judgment in favor of the petitioner pursuant to 13 Order Granting 5 Amended Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. SO ORDERED by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 10/14/2026. Text Only Entry. 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. (agryan) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Oct 14, 2026
Order
#17
Oct 15, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT by Clerk in favor of Ludin Eli Jimenez Damian against Warden, Denver Contract Detention Facility entered by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 10/15/2026. 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. (rkeec) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
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Judgment - Clerk
#18
Oct 22, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re: 11 Receipt Addressed to Ludin Eli Jimenez Damian. (agryan) (Entered: 10/23/2026)
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Mail
Parties
Jimenez Damian (PS)
Party
Warden, Denver Contract Detention Facility
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