District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-00572

#1

Jan 22, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12567059) filed by Jose Bonilla Sosa. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet civil cover sheet) (Wilson, David) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#2

Jan 23, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Stephen H. Locher per 3rd/4th Prisoner Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Please use case number 26-cv-572 (SHL/DTS).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMP) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#3

Jan 23, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Respondents are directed to file an answer to Petitioner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus 1 by no later than January 28, 2026. If Petitioner intends to file a reply to Respondents' answer, Petitioner must do so by no later than January 30, 2026. See Order for particulars. Signed by District Judge Stephen H Locher on 1/23/2026.(mem) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#4

Jan 23, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Julie T Le on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, David Easterwood, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K. Margolin, Kristi Noem. (Le, Julie) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#5

Jan 30, 2026

ORDER GRANTING VERIFIED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. It is ordered that: 1. Petitioner's Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is GRANTED. 2. If Petitioner is in Minnesota, Respondents must immediately release him from custody. If Petitioner is not in Minnesota, Respondents must return him to Minnesota within twenty-four hours and then immediately release him from custody. Respondents shall release Petitioner with all of his personal effects, including driver's license, immigration papers, passport, cell phones, and keys. 3. Within three days of the date of this Order, the Parties shall confirm that Petitioner has been released as required by this Order. See Order for particulars. Signed by District Judge Stephen H Locher on 1/30/2026.(mem) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#6

Feb 05, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by David R. Hackworthy on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, David Easterwood, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K. Margolin, Kristi Noem. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

#7

Feb 05, 2026

(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER: Pursuant to the Court's Order 5 dated January 30, 2026, the Parties were ordered to file a notice on or before February 2, 2026, confirming Petitioner's release. Nothing has been filed. The Court reminds the parties of this obligation and directs one or both sides to file the requisite notice on or before February 6, 2026. Ordered by District Judge Stephen H Locher on 2/5/2026.(mem) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

Feb 05, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#8

Mar 03, 2026

(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER: In light of the Parties' failure to file the directed notices or seek additional relief from the Court, the Court presumes Respondents have fully complied with the 5 Order Granting Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The Court directs the Clerk of Court to enter judgment in favor of Petitioner and close this case. Ordered by Judge Stephen H. Locher on 3/3/2026.(mem) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

Mar 03, 2026

Order Directing Clerk to Enter Judgment

#9

Mar 04, 2026

JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(jak) (Entered: 03/04/2026)