Western District of Washington • 2:26-cv-03280

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Sep 11, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Receipt # AWAWDC-9975210) filed by Fortino Barrera-Mendoza. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A - Bond Evidence 8-28-26, # 3 Exhibit B - Bond Evidence 9-1-26, # 4 Exhibit C - Government Bond Evidence, # 5 Exhibit D - IJ Bond Order, # 6 Exhibit E - Physical Exhibit - Thumb Drive)(Hollinz, Kevin) Modified on 9/14/2026-NEF regenerated to AUSA and Immigration Habeas Service (ELS). (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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Sep 11, 2026

NOTICE of Filing Audio recording of Petitioner's bond hearing on 9-2-26 in Paper or Physical Form with the Clerk's Office by Petitioner Fortino Barrera-Mendoza in re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. (Hollinz, Kevin) Modified on 9/14/2026-NEF regenerated to AUSA (ELS). (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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Sep 14, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE WHY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED (cc: Immigration Habeas Service) Responses due by 9/28/2026, Replies due by 10/5/2026, by U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo. (ELS) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

Sep 14, 2026

U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo added. (ELS)

Sep 14, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Sep 15, 2026

Receipt

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Sep 16, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Sep 28, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

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Sep 28, 2026

Declaration (non motion)

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Sep 28, 2026

Declaration (non motion)

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Sep 30, 2026

ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS (DKT. NO. 1 ). 1. Respondents and all their officers, agents, attorneys, and persons acting on their behalf or in concert with them SHALL release Petitioner from custody within ONE (1) DAY of th is Order.2. Petitioner SHALL NOT be re-detained, absent urgent circumstances or a clear legal basis for detention, without first providing pre-deprivation notice and an opportunity to be heard in front of an immigration judge.3. Respondents s hall return to Petitioner any personal property, including personal identification documents (other than a passport) and employment authorization documents (EADs).4. Within TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS of this Order, Respondents SHALL provide the Court with a declaration confirming Petitioner has been released from custody and SHALL file a copy of the conditions of supervision.5. Petitioner seeks an award of fees. (Dkt. No. 1 at 24.) Petitioner is GRANTED leave to file a motion for attorney fees. The motion for fees shall identify the legal authority supporting an award of fees and shall be filed no later than December 30, 2026. Signed by U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo. (BKP)

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Sep 30, 2026

Judgment by Court