Rosario Cantillo v. Warden Northwest Detention Center et al
| Harlys Daniel Rosario Cantillo |
| Warden Northwest Detention Center, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Justice and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement |
| 2:2026cv00575 |
| February 17, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington |
| David G Estudillo |
| Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee |
| 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal) |
| None |
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| Filing 20 JUDGMENT BY COURT. THE COURT HAS ORDERED THAT Petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus is DENIED. (Dkt. No. #1 .) (JDM)(cc: Petitioner via USPS) |
Filing 19
ORDER ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS (DKT. NO. #1 ). The Court DENIES Petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus. (Dkt. No. #1 .) Signed by U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo. (JDM)(cc:Plaintiff via USPS) Modified on 4/1/2026 to update mailing for filer(JDM).
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| Filing 18 TRAVERSE #14 RESPONSE to #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Petitioner Harlys Daniel Rosario Cantillo. (MW) |
| Filing 17 DECLARATION of Paul Correa filed by Respondents United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Justice, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement re #14 RESPONSE to #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Respondents United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Justice, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Andrade, Barbara) |
| Filing 16 DECLARATION of Barbara Andrade filed by Respondents United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Justice, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement re #14 RESPONSE to #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Respondents United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Justice, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I)(Andrade, Barbara) |
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Filing 15
ORDER ON MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED AS NEXT FRIEND (DKT. NO. #5 ) AND MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL (DKT. NO. #8 ). Based on Petitioner's declaration that he will represent himself moving forward, the Court DENIES Arteta's motion for leave to proceed as next friend. On March 23, 2026, the Federal Public Defender filed notice that it declined to represent Petitioner in this matter. (Dkt. No. #12 .) The Court therefore is unable to appoint counsel at this time. Petitioner's motion for appointment of counsel is DENIED. Signed by U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo.(MW) (cc: Petitioner via USPS)
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| Filing 14 RESPONSE to #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Respondents United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Justice, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Noting Date 3/30/2026, (Andrade, Barbara) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Barbara Andrade on behalf of Respondents United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Justice, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Andrade, Barbara) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Non-acceptance ; filed by Petitioner Harlys Daniel Rosario Cantillo. (Murphy, Gregory) |
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Filing 11
ORDER ON MOTION TO APPOINT COUNSEL (DKT. NO. #8 ) AND EMERGENCY MOTION TO EXPEDITE HABEAS CORPUS PROCEEDINGS (DKT. NO. #9 ). Petitioner's motion for expedited habeas proceedings is DENIED. The Federal Public Defender is referred this matter for review. The Federal Public Defender, after its review, and if it believes this case is appropriate for it to handle, may file on behalf of Petitioner the appropriate financial eligibility documents and seek leave to appear on behalf of Petitioner. (This Order, #1 Petition, and #8 Motion emailed to FPD.) Signed by U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo.(MW) (cc: Petitioner via USPS)
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Filing 10
SCHEDULING ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE WHY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED (cc: Immigration Habeas Service) Responses due by 3/23/2026, Replies due by 3/30/2026. Signed by U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo. (BKP) (cc: Petitioner via USPS)
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| Filing 9 EMERGENCY MOTION to Expedite Habeas Corpus Proceedings and Motion for Immediate Release Pending Review, filed by Petitioner Harlys Daniel Rosario Cantillo. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits, #2 Envelope) Noting Date 3/9/2026, (BKP) |
| Filing 8 MOTION to Appointment of Counsel, filed by Petitioner Harlys Daniel Rosario Cantillo. Noted by Clerk for 3/30/2026. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (BKP) |
| Filing 7 DECLARATION of Harlys Daniel Rosario Cantillo in re #5 MOTION for Leave to Proceed as Next Friend, filed by Petitioner Harlys Daniel Rosario Cantillo. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (BKP) |
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Filing 6
ORDER REGARDING NEXT FRIEND STANDING AND PROCEEDING WITH ATTORNEY (DKT. NO. #5 ). Within FORTY-FIVE (45) days from the date of service of this order, EITHERa. Petitioner must notify the court in writing that (1) his wife filed the petition for writ of habeas corpus (Dkt. No. #1 ) with his knowledge and permission; (2) he declares under penalty of perjury that the contents of the petition are true and correct; and (3) going forward, he will appear on his own behalf to prosecute this habeas action; OR b. Arteta must secure licensed counsel and said counsel shall file a notice of appearance in this matter. Signed by U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo. (MW) (cc: Petitioner via USPS w/copy of Petition, Arteta via USPS)
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| Filing 5 MOTION for Leave to Proceed as Next Friend, filed by Petitioner Harlys Daniel Rosario Cantillo through Next Fried Kellys Arteta. Noted by Clerk for 4/13/2026 3/16/2026. (MW) Modified on 2/27/2026 (MW). |
| NOTICE of Docket Text Modification re #3 Immigration Habeas Scheduling Order: Scheduling Order stricken per Order at #4 . cc Immigration Habeas Service (KB) |
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Filing 4
ORDER re #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Harlys Daniel Roasario Cantillo, #3 Scheduling Order. A formal motion establishing Kerllys Arteta meets the requirements to proceed as a next friend must be filed before the Court takes further action in this matter. Petitioner is given until March 20, 2026 to file a motion. If no motion is filed, the matter will be dismissed without prejudice. In the alternative, Petitioner may file their own petition for habeas relief. Thus, the Court STRIKES the scheduling order entered in this matter. (Dkt. No. 3.) Signed by U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo. (PS) (copy to petitioner via USPS)
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| Filing 3 STRICKEN PER #4 ORDER SCHEDULING ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE WHY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED (cc: Immigration Habeas Service) Responses due by 3/4/2026, Replies due by 3/9/2026, by U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo. (BKP) (cc: Petitioner via USPS) Modified on 2/18/2026 (PS). |
| Filing 2 LETTER to Filer re case number and Judge assignment. (BKP) (cc: Petitioner via USPS) |
| Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Receipt # TAC3-1107), filed by Harlys Daniel Roasario Cantillo. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Cover Letter, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(BKP) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/18/2026: #4 Envelope) (BKP). Modified on 2/18/2026 NEF Regenerated to US Attorney Heabeas (BKP). Modified on 2/18/2026 NEF regenerated to Immigration Habeas Service (BKP). |
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