District of Colorado • 1:25-cv-00881

Vizguerra-Ramirez v. Choate

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Filed: March 18, 2025
Assigned to: Nina Y. Wang
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241in - Habeas Corpus: INS
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Last Activity: July 15, 2025
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 18, 2025
APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 USC 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, Receipt Number ACODC-10219448)Attorney Brian Scott Green added to party Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez(pty:pla), filed by Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons)(Green, Brian) (Entered: 03/18/2025)
Main Document: Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Attachment 1: Civil Cover Sheet
Attachment 2: Summons
#2
Mar 18, 2025
Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella. Text Only Entry. (echa, ) (Entered: 03/18/2025)
#3
Mar 18, 2025
Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. (echa, ) (Entered: 03/18/2025)
Main Document: Magistrate Judge
#4
Mar 18, 2025
SUMMONS issued by Clerk. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons) (echa, ) (Entered: 03/18/2025)
Main Document: Summons Issued
Attachment 1: Summons
Attachment 2: Summons
Attachment 3: Summons
#5
Mar 19, 2025
MINUTE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 19 March 2025. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case shall be assigned to a District Judge under D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(a). (Case randomly reassigned to Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney for all further proceedings. All future pleadings shall be designated: 25-cv-00881-CNS.) (cmadr, ) (Entered: 03/19/2025)
Main Document: Order Reassigning Case
#6
Mar 19, 2025
ORDER OF RECUSAL by Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney on 3/19/2025. This case is randomly reassigned to Senior Judge Robert E. Blackburn and drawn to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella. All future pleadings should be designated as 25-cv-00881-REB. (sphil, ) (Entered: 03/19/2025)
Main Document: Order of Recusal
#7
Mar 19, 2025
MEMORANDUM RETURNING CASE. Case returned to Judge Nina Y. Wang and drawn to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella for all further proceedings. Judge Robert E. Blackburn is no longer assigned to case. (norlin, ) (Entered: 03/19/2025)
Main Document: Memorandum Returning Case
#8
Mar 19, 2025
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: On or before March 24, 2025, Defendants shall SHOW CAUSE in writing as to why the Court should not grant the 1 Petition. Oral argument on the Petition and Defendants' response to this Order is SET for March 28, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. before Judge Nina Y. Wang in Courtroom A902. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 3/19/2025. Text Only Entry (nywlc8, ) (Entered: 03/19/2025)
#9
Mar 19, 2025
AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Upon review, the Court amends the 8 Order to Show Cause. On or before March 24, 2025, Respondents shall SHOW CAUSE in writing as to why the Court should not grant the 1 Petition. Oral argument on the Petition and Respondents' response to this Order is SET for March 28, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. before Judge Nina Y. Wang in Courtroom A 902. Petitioner shall, as soon as possible but no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 20, 2025, serve each Respondent with (1) a summons, see [Doc. 4 ]; (2) a copy of the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; and (3) a copy of this Order. Service must be completed in accordance with the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4, and Petitioner must promptly file proof of such service in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(l)(1). By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 3/19/2025. Text Only Entry (nywlc8, ) (Entered: 03/19/2025)
Mar 19, 2025
Minute Order
Mar 19, 2025
Order to Show Cause
#10
Mar 20, 2025
SUMMONS Returned Executed upon U.S. Attorney for Colorado & Warden defendant(s) Johnny Choate served on 3/20/2025, answer due 5/19/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proof of Service - Warden for GEO)(Green, Brian) (Entered: 03/20/2025)
Main Document: Summons Returned Executed as to USA
Attachment 1: Exhibit Proof of Service - Warden for GEO
#11
Mar 21, 2025
ORDER Respondents Johnny Choate, Warden, Aurora ICE Processing Center; Ernesto Santacruz, in his official capacity as Acting Field Office Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Kristi Noem, in her official capacity as Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and Pamela Bondi, in her official capacity as U.S. Attorney General SHALL NOT REMOVE Petitioner Jeannette Vizguerra-Ramirez from the District of Colorado or the United States unless and until this Court or the Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit vacates this Order. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 3/21/2025. (norlin, ) (Entered: 03/21/2025)
Main Document: Order
#12
Mar 21, 2025
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Timothy Bart Jafek on behalf of All Defendants Attorney Timothy Bart Jafek added to party Johnny Choate(pty:dft), Attorney Timothy Bart Jafek added to party Ernesto Santacruz(pty:dft), Attorney Timothy Bart Jafek added to party Kristi Noem(pty:dft), Attorney Timothy Bart Jafek added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:dft) (Jafek, Timothy) (Entered: 03/21/2025)
Main Document: Notice of Entry of Appearance
#13
Mar 21, 2025
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Mark Robert Barr on behalf of All Plaintiffs Attorney Mark Robert Barr added to party Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez(pty:pla) (Barr, Mark) (Entered: 03/21/2025)
Main Document: Notice of Entry of Appearance
#14
Mar 24, 2025
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Defendants Johnny Choate, Ernesto Santacruz, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi. (Jafek, Timothy) (Entered: 03/24/2025)
Main Document: Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages
#15
Mar 24, 2025
MINUTE ORDER: Respondents' 14 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages is GRANTED. Respondents may file a response to the 9 Amended Order to Show Cause of up to 22 pages, not including the signature block and certificate of service. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 3/24/2025. Text Only Entry(nywlc8, ) (Entered: 03/24/2025)
#16
Mar 24, 2025
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 8 by Defendants Johnny Choate, Ernesto Santacruz, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi. (Attachments: # 1 Decl. of D. Morales, # 2 Petition for Review)(Jafek, Timothy) (Entered: 03/24/2025)
Main Document: Response to Order to Show Cause
Attachment 1: Decl. of D. Morales
Attachment 2: Petition for Review
Mar 24, 2025
Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages
#17
Mar 25, 2025
MINUTE ORDER: Any reply to the 16 Response is due on or before March 26, 2025. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 3/25/2025. Text Only Entry (nywlc8, ) (Entered: 03/25/2025)
Mar 25, 2025
Minute Order
#18
Mar 26, 2025
REPLY to Response to 14 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by Plaintiff Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Declaration of Jeanette Vizguerra, # 2 Exhibit B. June 2013 Draft I.871)(Barr, Mark) (Entered: 03/26/2025)
Main Document: Reply to Response to Motion
Attachment 1: Exhibit A. Declaration of Jeanette Vizguerra
Attachment 2: Exhibit B. June 2013 Draft I.871
#19
Mar 27, 2025
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Laura L. Lichter on behalf of Jeanette Vizguerra-RamirezAttorney Laura L. Lichter added to party Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez(pty:pla) (Lichter, Laura) (Entered: 03/27/2025)
Main Document: Notice of Entry of Appearance
#20
Mar 27, 2025
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Kevin Thomas Traskos on behalf of All Defendants Attorney Kevin Thomas Traskos added to party Johnny Choate(pty:dft), Attorney Kevin Thomas Traskos added to party Ernesto Santacruz(pty:dft), Attorney Kevin Thomas Traskos added to party Kristi Noem(pty:dft), Attorney Kevin Thomas Traskos added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:dft) (Traskos, Kevin) (Entered: 03/27/2025)
Main Document: Notice of Entry of Appearance
#21
Mar 27, 2025
STATUS REPORT by Plaintiff Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez. (Lichter, Laura) (Entered: 03/27/2025)
Main Document: Status Report
#22
Mar 28, 2025
MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 21 Status Report, the Show Cause Hearing set for March 28, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. is converted to a Status Conference. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 3/28/2025. Text Only Entry (nywlc8, ) (Entered: 03/28/2025)
#23
Mar 28, 2025
MINUTE ENTRY for Show Cause Hearing proceedings held before Judge Nina Y. Wang on 3/28/2025. ORDERED: Petitioner shall file the Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus on or before April 8, 2025. The response is DUE no later than 21 days after the filing of the Amended Petition, and will be limited to any new causes of action raised in the Amended Petition. ORDERED: Petitioners Unopposed Oral Motion to Unrestrict the Case is GRANTED. To the extent that there are specific filings and/or exhibits that need restriction, Counsel shall follow the Local Rules and file an appropriate motion. Court Reporter: Darlene Martinez. (babia) (Entered: 03/29/2025)
Main Document: Show Cause Hearing
Mar 28, 2025
Minute Order
#24
Apr 02, 2025
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Benjamin Henry Gibson on behalf of Johnny Choate, Ernesto Santacruz, Kristi Noem, Pamela BondiAttorney Benjamin Henry Gibson added to party Johnny Choate(pty:dft), Attorney Benjamin Henry Gibson added to party Ernesto Santacruz(pty:dft), Attorney Benjamin Henry Gibson added to party Kristi Noem(pty:dft), Attorney Benjamin Henry Gibson added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:dft) (Gibson, Benjamin) (Entered: 04/02/2025)
Main Document: Notice of Entry of Appearance
#25
Apr 07, 2025
TRANSCRIPT of Status Conference held on 03/28/25 before Judge Wang. Pages: 1-14. NOTICE - REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within seven calendar days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Intent to Redact, of the party's intent to redact personal identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. If a Notice of Intent to Redact is not filed within the allotted time, this transcript will be made electronically available after 90 days. Please see the Notice of Electronic Availability of Transcripts document at www.cod.uscourts.gov. Transcript may only be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber prior to the 90 day deadline for electronic posting on PACER. (dmart, ) (Entered: 04/07/2025)
Main Document: Transcript
#26
Apr 08, 2025
First AMENDED APPLICATION for Writ of Habeas Corpus 28 USC 2241, filed by Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Putative Reinstatement Order, # 2 Exhibit Amended Petition Showing Additions and Deletions)(Barr, Mark) (Entered: 04/08/2025)
Main Document: Amended Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Attachment 1: Exhibit Putative Reinstatement Order
Attachment 2: Exhibit Amended Petition Showing Additions and Deletions
#27
Apr 11, 2025
MINUTE ORDER: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 25(d), the Clerk of Court is directed to update the electronic docket to reflect the names of the substituted Respondents, as set forth in the 26 Amended Petition. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 4/11/2025. Text Only Entry (nywlc8, ) (Entered: 04/11/2025)
Apr 11, 2025
Minute Order
#28
Apr 23, 2025
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Defendants Dawn Ceja, Robert Guadian, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi. (Gibson, Benjamin) (Entered: 04/23/2025)
Main Document: Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages
#29
Apr 25, 2025
MINUTE ORDER: Respondents' 28 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages is GRANTED. The Court will permit a response brief of up to 22 pages, exclusive of the signature block and certificate of service. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 4/25/2025. Text Only Entry(nywlc8, ) (Entered: 04/25/2025)
Apr 25, 2025
Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages
#30
Apr 29, 2025
RESPONSE to Order to Show Cause Regarding Amended Petition by Defendants Dawn Ceja, Robert Guadian, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of S. Grant)(Gibson, Benjamin) (Entered: 04/29/2025)
Main Document: Response
Attachment 1: Exhibit A - Declaration of S. Grant
#31
Apr 29, 2025
MOTION to Clarify re 11 Order,, by Plaintiff Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Chronology of RFI, # 2 Exhibit Correspondence re RFI)(Barr, Mark) (Entered: 04/29/2025)
Main Document: Motion to Clarify
Attachment 1: Exhibit Chronology of RFI
Attachment 2: Exhibit Correspondence re RFI
#32
May 02, 2025
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Elizabeth B. Jordan on behalf of Jeanette Vizguerra-RamirezAttorney Elizabeth B. Jordan added to party Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez(pty:pla) (Jordan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 05/02/2025)
Main Document: Notice of Entry of Appearance
#33
May 02, 2025
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Shira N. Hereld on behalf of Jeanette Vizguerra-RamirezAttorney Shira N. Hereld added to party Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez(pty:pla) (Hereld, Shira) (Entered: 05/02/2025)
Main Document: Notice of Entry of Appearance
#34
May 02, 2025
NOTICE of Law Student Appearance by Plaintiff Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez (Jordan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 05/02/2025)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#35
May 02, 2025
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Laura Patricia Lunn on behalf of Jeanette Vizguerra-RamirezAttorney Laura Patricia Lunn added to party Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez(pty:pla) (Lunn, Laura) (Entered: 05/02/2025)
Main Document: Notice of Entry of Appearance
#36
May 02, 2025
NOTICE re 31 MOTION to Clarify re 11 Order,, by Plaintiff Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez (Barr, Mark) (Entered: 05/02/2025)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#37
May 05, 2025
MOTION for Discovery - Expedited by Plaintiff Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez. (Jordan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 05/05/2025)
Main Document: Motion for Discovery
#38
May 13, 2025
MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Reply to Response to Order to Show Cause by Plaintiff Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez. (Barr, Mark) (Entered: 05/13/2025)
Main Document: Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages
#39
May 13, 2025
REPLY to 30 Response to Order to Show Cause Regarding the Amended Pettion by Plaintiff Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez. (Barr, Mark) (Entered: 05/13/2025)
Main Document: Reply
#40
May 14, 2025
NOTICE re 38 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Reply to Response to Order to Show Cause NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION OF RESPONDENTS by Plaintiff Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez (Barr, Mark) (Entered: 05/14/2025)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#41
May 14, 2025
MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 40 Notice, Petitioner's unopposed 38 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages is GRANTED. Petitioner's 39 Reply is accepted as filed. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 5/14/2025. Text Only Entry(nywlc8, ) (Entered: 05/14/2025)
May 14, 2025
Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages
#42
May 20, 2025
RESPONSE to 31 MOTION to Clarify re 11 Order,, filed by Defendants Dawn Ceja, Robert Guadian, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi. (Gibson, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/20/2025)
Main Document: Response to Motion
#43
May 27, 2025
RESPONSE to 37 MOTION for Discovery - Expedited filed by Defendants Dawn Ceja, Robert Guadian, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi. (Gibson, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/27/2025)
Main Document: Response to Motion
#44
May 29, 2025
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Plaintiff Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez. (Hereld, Shira) (Entered: 05/29/2025)
Main Document: Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages
#45
May 29, 2025
MOTION for Bond by Plaintiff Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Jeanette Vizguerra, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Jennifer Piper, # 3 Exhibit Level One Restricted Declaration)(Hereld, Shira) (Entered: 05/29/2025)
Main Document: Motion for Bond
Attachment 1: Exhibit Declaration of Jeanette Vizguerra
Attachment 2: Exhibit Declaration of Jennifer Piper
Attachment 3: Exhibit Level One Restricted Declaration
#46
May 29, 2025
RESTRICTED DOCUMENT - Level 1: Declaration by Plaintiff Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez.. (Hereld, Shira) (Entered: 05/29/2025)
Main Document: Restricted Document - Level 1
#47
May 29, 2025
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Restrict by Plaintiff Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) Proposed Order Unopposed Motion for Leave to Restrict)(Hereld, Shira) (Entered: 05/29/2025)
Main Document: Motion for Leave to Restrict
Attachment 1: Proposed Order (PDF Only) Proposed Order Unopposed Motion for Leave to Restrict
#48
Jun 03, 2025
REPLY to Response to 31 MOTION to Clarify re 11 Order,, filed by Plaintiff Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez. (Barr, Mark) (Entered: 06/03/2025)
Main Document: REPLY
#49
Jun 04, 2025
MINUTE ORDER: Petitioner's 44 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages and 47 Unopposed Motion for Leave to Restrict Public Access are GRANTED. Petitioner may file a Motion for Bond of up to 30 pages in length, and the 45 Motion for Bond is ACCEPTED as filed. The Court finds that the Motion for Leave to Restrict satisfies the requirements of D.C.COLO.LCivR 7.2(c) and identifies a sufficiently important privacy interest to warrant restriction. The Clerk of Court is directed to maintain a Level 1 Restriction on the 46 Declaration in Support of the Motion for Bond. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 6/4/2025. Text Only Entry(nywlc8, ) (Entered: 06/04/2025)
Jun 04, 2025
Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages AND Order on Motion for Leave to Restrict
#50
Jun 10, 2025
REPLY to Response to 37 MOTION for Discovery - Expedited filed by Plaintiff Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez. (Jordan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/10/2025)
Main Document: REPLY
#51
Jun 18, 2025
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Defendants Dawn Ceja, Robert Guadian, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi. (Gibson, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/18/2025)
Main Document: File Excess Pages
#52
Jun 20, 2025
MINUTE ORDER: The 51 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages is GRANTED. Respondents may file a response to the 45 Motion for Release on Bond of up to 25 pages, exclusive of the signature block and certificate of service. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 6/20/25. Text Only Entry(nywlc8, ) (Entered: 06/20/2025)
#53
Jun 20, 2025
RESPONSE to 45 MOTION for Bond filed by Defendants Dawn Ceja, Robert Guadian, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Shane Blea)(Gibson, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/20/2025)
Main Document: RESPONSE
Jun 20, 2025
Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages
#54
Jun 24, 2025
File Excess Pages
Main Document: File Excess Pages
#55
Jun 24, 2025
MINUTE ORDER: Petitioner's 54 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages is GRANTED. Petitioner may file a reply of up to 15 pages in length in support of her 45 Motion for Release on Bond. The 15-page limit is exclusive of the cover page, signature block, tables of contents, and certificate of service. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 6/24/2025. Text Only Entry(nywlc8, ) (Entered: 06/24/2025)
Jun 24, 2025
Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages
#56
Jun 27, 2025
NOTICE of Supplemental Authorities by Plaintiff Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez (Barr, Mark) (Entered: 06/27/2025)
Main Document: NOTICE
#57
Jul 03, 2025
REPLY to Response to 45 MOTION for Bond filed by Plaintiff Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Evidence in Support of Motion for Bond)(Lunn, Laura) (Entered: 07/03/2025)
Main Document: REPLY
Attachment 1: Exhibit Evidence in Support of Motion for Bond
#58
Jul 03, 2025
RESTRICTED DOCUMENT - Level 1: Psychological Affidavit restricted exhibit to ECF No. 57 -1 by Plaintiff Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez.. (Lunn, Laura) Modified on 7/8/2025 to create link and add title(norlin, ). (Entered: 07/03/2025)
Main Document: RESTRICTED
#59
Jul 03, 2025
Leave to Restrict
Main Document: Leave to Restrict
Jul 15, 2025
Order on Motion for Leave to Restrict