Western District of Wisconsin • 3:26-cv-00935

#1

Sep 09, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 6214.), filed by Duilio Fernando Maldonado Alvarado. (Case randomly assigned to District Judge James D. Peterson.) (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jer),(ps) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#2

Sep 09, 2026

Declaration of Duilio Fernando Maldonado Alvarado In Support of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Petitioner Duilio Fernando Maldonado Alvarado. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit A: Nicaraguan Passport of Duilio Fernando Maldonado Alvarado, # 3 Exhibit B: CBP Most Recent Form I-94, # 4 Exhibit C: Florida Certification of Birth - Abraham Fernando Rallo Mendoza, # 5 Exhibit D: Sworn Declaration Regarding Paternity, # 6 Exhibit E: Wisconsin Uniform Citation - relevant page, # 7 Exhibit F: ICE Online Detainee Locator Result, # 8 Exhibit G: EOIR Automated Case Information - relevant pages, # 9 Exhibit H: Support and Sponsorship Letter - Sherlyn Tamssanny Mendoza Hernandez, # 10 Exhibit I: Support Letter - Grisel Adriana Rallo Mendoza, # 11 Exhibit J: Recommendation Letter - Crystal Anne Skeel, # 12 Exhibit K: Support and Recommendation Letter - Jennifer Serrano Carrero) (jer),(ps) (Attachment 12 replaced on 9/10/2026) (jer). (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#3

Sep 09, 2026

Certificate of Service by Petitioner Duilio Fernando Maldonado Alvarado as to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal and 2 Declaration. (jer),(ps) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#4

Sep 17, 2026

** TEXT ONLY ORDER ** Petitioner Duilio Fernando Maldonado Alvarado is a citizen of Nicaragua, but he has resided in the United States since 2023. In August 2026, petitioner was arrested by local authorities, who transferred custody to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Petitioner is currently detained at the Sauk County jail in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Petitioner, without counsel, applies for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241, Dkt. 1, contending that he is being unlawfully detained in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) and due process. Petitioner argues that the court of appeals' decision in Cirrus Rojas v. Olson, 183 F.4th 909 (7th Cir. 2026), requires that he receive a bond hearing. The clerk of court is directed to issue summonses and ensure that the United States Marshals Service serves respondents with the petition and this order. Respondents' response to the petition will be due 14 days after the Marshals file proof of service. Petitioner's reply will be due seven days after that. If respondents oppose the petition, then they should identify any circumstances that distinguish this case from Cirrus Rojas. Signed by District Judge James D. Peterson on 9/17/2026. (jef),(ps) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#5

Sep 17, 2026

Summonses Issued as to Field Office Director, Chicago Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Sauk County Jail Administrator. Forwarded to the U.S. Marshals for service. (Attachments: # 1 Summonses as to Sauk County Jail Administrator, # 2 Summonses as to U.S. Attorney General, # 3 Summonses as to U.S. Attorney) (jef),(ps) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

Sep 17, 2026

Order to Show Cause

#6

Sep 24, 2026

Marshal Service Return Executed as to Sauk County Jail Administrator. (Attachments: # 1 Sauk County Sheriff's Office Certificate of Service) (nln),(ps) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#7

Sep 28, 2026

Marshal Service Return Executed as to Chadwick M. Elgersma, Acting U.S. Attorney. Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus due 11/2/2026. Reply to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus due 11/9/2026. (jls),(ps) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

#8

Sep 28, 2026

Mail Returned as Undeliverable re 4 Order to Show Cause. Mail sent to Petitioner Duilio Maldonado at Sauk County Jail. (jlh),(ps) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

#9

Oct 02, 2026

Notice of Appearance filed by Samuel C. Hall, Jr for Respondent Sauk County Jail Administrator. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service) (Hall, Samuel),(ps) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

#10

Oct 05, 2026

Marshal Service Return Executed as to Todd Blanche, U.S. Attorney General. (jls),(ps) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#11

Oct 07, 2026

Response to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 6214.) by Respondent Sauk County Jail Administrator. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service) (Hall, Samuel),(ps) (Entered: 10/07/2026)

#12

Oct 13, 2026

Notice of Appearance of Counsel filed by Stuart Gilgannon for Respondent Field Office Director, Chicago Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Gilgannon, Stuart),(ps) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

#13

Oct 13, 2026

Federal Respondents' Response to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 6214.) by Respondent Field Office Director, Chicago Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service) (Gilgannon, Stuart),(ps) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

#14

Oct 13, 2026

Declaration of Matthew Wolter (Gilgannon, Stuart),(ps) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

#15

Oct 26, 2026

** TEXT ONLY ORDER ** Petitioner Duilio Fernando Maldonado Alvarado was being held in immigration custody when he filed this case. Maldonado Alvarado sought a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241, contending that he was unlawfully denied a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C § 1226 and Cirrus Rojas v. Olson, 183 F.4th 909 (7th Cir. 2026). In response, the federal government respondents say that Maldonado Alvarado was released from federal custody on September 30 and turned over to the State of Wisconsin in connection with pending criminal charges. See Dkt. 13 . Respondents provided a supporting declaration from an immigration officer, Dkt. 14, and Maldonado Alvarado did not file a reply. The declaration is sufficient evidence that Maldonado Alvarado is no longer in federal custody, so his habeas petition is DENIED as moot. The clerk of court is directed to enter judgment for defendants and close this case. Signed by District Judge James D. Peterson on 10/26/2026. (jef),(ps) (Entered: 10/26/2026)

#16

Oct 26, 2026

JUDGMENT entered in favor of respondents denying petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus as moot and dismissing this case. (jef),(ps) (Entered: 10/26/2026)

Oct 26, 2026

Text Only Order