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Case Information
Filed: January 25, 2026
Assigned to:
John R. Tunheim
Referred to:
David T. Schultz
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Completed: June 09, 2026
Last Activity:
June 10, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 25, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12576308) filed by S. M.. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Drake, E) (Entered: 01/25/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Jan 25, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge John R. Tunheim per Civil Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Please use case number 26-cv-639 JRT/DTS.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (LJG) (Entered: 01/25/2026)
#3
Jan 25, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Enjoining Transfer out of Minnesota and Protecting Client Identity - Expedited Handling Requested filed by S. M.. (Attachments: DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR//# 1 Notice of Hearing, DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR//# 2 Proposed Order)(Drake, E) Modified text on 1/26/2026 (ACH). (Entered: 01/25/2026)
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MOTION
#4
Jan 26, 2026
ORDER Respondents are ENJOINED from removing, transferring, or otherwise facilitating the removal of Petitioner from the District of Minnesota. Respondents are directed to file an answer to the petition for a writ of habeas corpus of petitioner by no later than 5:00 p.m. January 28, 2026. Petitioner must file by no later than 2:00 p.m. on January 26, 2026, either a reasoned memorandum of law establishing that use of her initials rather than her name is appropriate or, alternatively, she must file an amended petition using her name rather than her initials. If Petitioner intends to file a reply to Respondents' answer, she must do so by no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 29, 2026. Thereafter, no further submissions from either party will be permitted, except as authorized by Court order. See Order for details. Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 1/26/2026. (LIA) Modified text on 1/27/2026 (LIA). (Main Document 4 replaced on 1/27/2026) (kt). (Entered: 01/26/2026)
#5
Jan 26, 2026
NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Enjoining Transfer out of Minnesota and Protecting Client Identity - Expedited Handling Requested : Date and time to be determined. (Drake, E) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
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NOTICE
#6
Jan 26, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Enjoining Transfer out of Minnesota and Protecting Client Identity - Expedited Handling Requested filed by S.M..(Drake, E) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
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PROPOSED
#7
Jan 26, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by David W Fuller on behalf of Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
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NOTICE
#8
Jan 26, 2026
MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by S.M.. (Attachments: DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR//# 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion)(Drake, E) Modified text on 1/26/2026 (ACH). (Entered: 01/26/2026)
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MOTION
#9
Jan 26, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 8 MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by S.M..(Drake, E) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
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PROPOSED
#10
Jan 26, 2026
SEALED Petitioner Identifying Information Per Order of the Court re 4 Order/Notice to Attorney,,, by S.M. Plaintiff-Petitioner. (Drake, E) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
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SEALED
#11
Jan 26, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Support re 8 MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym and to Seal filed by S.M.. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Drake, E) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
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MEMORANDUM
#12
Jan 27, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Larry E. LaTarte on behalf of S.M.. (LaTarte, Larry) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
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NOTICE
#13
Jan 27, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Andy Taylor on behalf of S.M.. (Taylor, Andy) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
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NOTICE
#14
Jan 27, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by William Michael MacKinnon Morrow on behalf of S.M.. (MacKinnon Morrow, William) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
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NOTICE
#15
Jan 28, 2026
RESPONSE by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus . (Fuller, David) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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RESPONSE
#16
Jan 29, 2026
RESPONSE by S.M. re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Petitioner's Reply to Respondents' Answer to Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus). (LaTarte, Larry) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
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RESPONSE
#17
Jan 29, 2026
DECLARATION of Susan Raufer re 16 Response by S.M. in Support of Petitioner's Reply to Respondents' Answer to Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (LaTarte, Larry) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
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DECLARATION
#18
Feb 01, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: Petitioner S.M.'s Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is GRANTED. Respondents shall TRANSPORT Petitioner to Minnesota and RELEASE Petitioner from custody immediately. Petitioner's release in Minnesota must occur no later than 5:00 PM on February 2, 2026. If Petitioner is being detained in Minnesota, Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner from custody as soon as practicable, and no later than 5:00 PM on February 2, 2026. The parties shall provide the Court with a status update concerning the status of Petitioner's release by no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 3, 2026. Respondents must separately file a status update on the docket in this case and shall not merely rely on docket filings in U.H.A. v. Bondi, Civ. No. 26-417. Motion for TRO 3 is DENIED as moot. Petitioner's Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym 8 is GRANTED. See Order for details. Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 2/1/2026. (crd) (Entered: 02/01/2026)
#19
Feb 02, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
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STATUS
#20
Feb 03, 2026
STATUS REPORT by S.M.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1 (Notice to Appear), # 2 Exhibit(s) 2 (Order of Release))(LaTarte, Larry) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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STATUS
#21
Feb 03, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER The Court finds that Respondents violated the Court's order dated February 1, 2026 18 which ordered that Petitioner be released with her personal effects and without conditions. It has been brought to the Court's attention that Petitioner has been released without all her personal effects and with conditions, including being subject to removal proceedings as well as ICE's Alternatives to Detention Program. Accordingly, Respondents are hereby ordered to remove Petitioner's conditions of release immediately. Within 48 hours of this Order, the parties shall file a notice with the Court addressing whether Petitioner's conditions of release have been removed. The Court expects that this Order will be complied with in all respects. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 2/3/2026. (crd) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Feb 03, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#22
Feb 05, 2026
STATUS REPORT by S.M.. (LaTarte, Larry) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
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STATUS
#23
Feb 05, 2026
STATUS REPORT SUPPLEMENTAL by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
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STATUS
#24
Feb 17, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. The Court hereby orders the parties to submit a letter by February 25, 2026 addressing (1) the status of the return of Petitioner's personal effects, (2) the apparent vaccination that Respondents provided to Petitioner, and (3) the Court's authority to invalidate a Notice to Appear issued in connection with Petitioners release. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 2/17/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Feb 17, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#25
Feb 25, 2026
STATUS REPORT by S.M.. (LaTarte, Larry) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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STATUS
#26
Feb 25, 2026
LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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LETTER
#27
Mar 03, 2026
ORDER The Court will hold a hearing 3/5/2026 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) before Judge John R. Tunheim. The parties shall present a status update regarding Petitioner's property and any conditions imposed on their release. See Order for details. Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 3/3/2026. (crd) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
#28
Mar 04, 2026
NOTICE by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 27 Order to Show Cause, (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Tauria Rich)(Fuller, David) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
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NOTICE
#29
Mar 05, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(Fuller, David) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
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STATUS
#30
Mar 05, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. The Court hereby orders the parties to submit supplemental briefing, not to exceed ten pages, double-spaced, by March 13, 2026, addressing the Court's authority to invalidate a Notice to Appear that was issued three days before the Court ordered Petitioner to be released without conditions. The Court notes that the Notice to Appear was issued after the Court issued the scheduling order in this matter. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 3/5/2026. (crd) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
#33
Mar 05, 2026
(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge John R. Tunheim on 3/5/2026: Show Cause Hearing.Court Reporter: Rachel BraunMinneapolis Courthouse, Courtroom 14ETime: 2:04 pm3:43 pmTotal Time: 01:39APPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Claire Glenn; Larry LaTarte; Andy Taylor; Mary Kaczorek; Laura Farley; Luke Grundman; Paschal Nwokocha; Joshua RissmanFor Defendant(s): Daniel Rosen; David Fuller; David Hackworthy; Tauria Rich; Laura Trosen No Exhibits were used. PROCEEDINGS: Matter taken under advisement. (CRD) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Mar 05, 2026
Briefing Order
#31
Mar 06, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(Fuller, David) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
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STATUS
#32
Mar 06, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER pursuant to the Court's 3/5/2026 hearing. See Order for details. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 3/6/2026. (crd) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
#34
Mar 09, 2026
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited Daily Transcript (by 8am following day) of 33 Show Cause Hearing,, to Court Reporter Rachel Braun. (MacKinnon Morrow, William) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT
#35
Mar 09, 2026
TRANSCRIPT of Show Cause Hearing held on 3/5/2026 before Judge John R. Tunheim. (72 pages). Court Reporter: Rachel Braun. For a copy of the transcript, please file a Transcript Request under Other Filings/Other Documents.Parties have 21 days to file a Statement of Redaction. In accordance with Judicial Conference policy and Local Rule 80.1, the transcript may be released and made remotely electronically available to the public in 90 days. For further information on redaction procedures, please review Local Rule 5.5 and Case Information >Transcripts, Court Reporters and Digital Audio Recordings. Statement of Redaction due 3/30/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/9/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/8/2026. (RCB) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT
#36
Mar 13, 2026
STATUS REPORT Supplemental Status Report and Joint Request for Extension by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 03/13/2026)
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STATUS
#37
Mar 16, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER The Court hereby grants the parties' joint request for a one-week extension to submit supplemental briefing 36 . Accordingly, supplemental briefing shall be due on March 20, 2026, unless the parties jointly request another extension pending the immigration judge's ruling on ICE's Motion to Dismiss the Notice to Appear. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 3/16/2026. (crd) (Entered: 03/16/2026)
Mar 16, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#38
Mar 20, 2026
STATUS REPORT Second Supplemental Status Report and Joint Request for Extension by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 03/20/2026)
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STATUS
#39
Mar 23, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER The Court hereby grants the parties' joint request for a one-week extension to submit supplemental briefing 38 . Accordingly, supplemental briefing shall be due on March 27, 2026, unless the parties jointly request another extension pending the immigration judge's ruling on ICE's Motion to Dismiss the Notice to Appear. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 3/23/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
Mar 23, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#40
Mar 27, 2026
STATUS REPORT Third Status Report and Joint Request for Extension by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
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STATUS
#41
Mar 30, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. The Court's March 6 Order set a hearing for 2:00 p.m. on April 6, 2026, to address the status of Petitioners' claims and, if necessary, impose civil contempt and daily civil fines until full compliance is achieved. The parties shall, by 12:00 p.m. on Friday April 3, 2026, file a status update indicating whether the April 6 hearing is necessary in regard to their case. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 3/30/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
#42
Mar 30, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. The Court hereby grants the parties' joint request for a one-week extension to submit supplemental briefing 40 . Accordingly, supplemental briefing shall be due on April 3, 2026, unless the parties jointly request another extension pending the immigration judge's ruling on ICE's Motion to Dismiss the Notice to Appear. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 3/30/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
Mar 30, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#43
Apr 03, 2026
DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR-TO BE REFILED. STATUS REPORT and Agreed Request for Continuance by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Fuller, David) Modified text on 4/3/2026 (MMG). (Entered: 04/03/2026)
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DOCUMENT
#44
Apr 03, 2026
STATUS REPORT and Unopposed Request for Continuance by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 04/03/2026)
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STATUS
#45
Apr 03, 2026
DECLARATION of Ralph Ferguson re 44 Status Report by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Fuller, David) (Entered: 04/03/2026)
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DECLARATION
#46
Apr 03, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER In light of Respondents' unopposed request for continuance, it is hereby ordered that the hearing scheduled in this case for April 6, 2026 is continued until Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00 pm. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 4/3/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 04/03/2026)
Apr 03, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
Apr 06, 2026
*** Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 5/4/2026 at 04:00 PM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) before Judge John R. Tunheim. (ACH)
#47
Apr 29, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall file a status update on the docket by 12:00 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026, regarding whether the hearing presently scheduled for May 4, 2026, is still necessary. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 4/29/2026. (crd) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Apr 29, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#48
May 01, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
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STATUS
#49
May 01, 2026
(Text-Only) NOTICE: Status Conference set for 5/4/2026 at 04:00 PM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) CONFIRMED before Judge John R. Tunheim. (CRD) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
#50
May 04, 2026
(Text-Only) NOTICE of Cancelation of Hearing: 49 (Text-Only) NOTICE: Status Conference set for 5/4/2026 at 04:00 PM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) CANCELED before Judge John R. Tunheim. (CRD). The parties have agreed that today's Status Conference is not necessary. (CRD) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
#51
May 05, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER In light of the parties' representations that the May 4, 2026 status conference is not needed, that hearing has been canceled. The parties shall submit a status update to the Court once payment is received but, in no event, no later than noon on May 29, 2026. To ensure that all Petitioners have an opportunity to be heard by the Court, the Court will reserve time for a hearing and a further status update on 6/1/2026 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) before Judge John R. Tunheim. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 5/5/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
May 05, 2026
Order/Notice of Hearing/Deadlines (Setting/Resetting)
#52
May 08, 2026
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited 14-Day Transcript for a COPY OF 35 Transcript(s) to Court Reporter Rachel Braun. (KMO) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT
#53
May 29, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by David R. Hackworthy on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
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NOTICE
#54
May 29, 2026
STATUS REPORT - JOINT by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. Jointly signed by Petitioner. (Hackworthy, David) Modified text on 6/1/2026 (kt). (Entered: 05/29/2026)
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STATUS
#55
May 29, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. Pursuant to the parties' joint status report 54, the hearing scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2026, is CANCELLED. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 5/29/2026. (crd) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
May 29, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#56
Jun 09, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Civil Cases 26-639, 26-778, and 26-1429 shall be closed. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 6/8/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
#57
Jun 10, 2026
JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(MMG) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
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Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
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