District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-00646

#1

Jan 26, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12578706) filed by Mahmoud Mohammed Mohamme Elgendy. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Clark, Brian) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#2

Jan 26, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Stephen H. Locher per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins. Please use case number 26-cv-646 (SHL/SGE).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ABR) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#3

Jan 26, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Petitioner alleges that he has been granted asylum. Respondents are directed either to (a) immediately release Petitioner or (b) file an answer to Petitioner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus 1 by no later than January 28, 2026. Respondents must also immediately provide Petitioner access to necessary medications. 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 1/26/2026.(lfk) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#4

Jan 26, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jesus Cruz Rodriguez on behalf of Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#5

Jan 26, 2026

NOTICE by Mahmoud Mohammed Mohamme Elgendy of Filing Copy of Immigration Court's May 11, 2023 Decision Granting Petitioner Asylum (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A [Redacted], # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C)(Clark, Brian) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#6

Jan 26, 2026

SEALED Exhibit A re 5 Notice (Other) by Mahmoud Mohammed Mohamme Elgendy. (Clark, Brian) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#7

Jan 26, 2026

STATEMENT INSTEAD OF REDACTED DOCUMENT: Entire Document Confidential for 6 Sealed Document(s) - 6 Sealed Exhibit A . (Clark, Brian) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#8

Jan 26, 2026

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Given the updated record, the Court is unaware of any lawful basis for Petitioner to have been taken into custody. If Respondents wish to try to establish otherwise, they must present relevant evidence and authority by January 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Absent further Court Order, Respondents must release Petitioner from custody on January 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. See Order for Particulars. Signed by District Judge Stephen H Locher on 1/26/2026.(lfk) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#9

Jan 27, 2026

RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus . (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#10

Jan 27, 2026

TEXT ORDER. The Order 8 requiring Petitioner's release at 4:00 p.m. today is STAYED pending further order. Respondents are directed to provide an update by 9:00 a.m. on January 28, 2026, regarding Petitioner's location. In addition, Respondents are directed to file the Declaration of James L. Van Der Vaart referenced in their Response 9 . The Court expects to issue a substantive ruling on the merits within the next forty-eight hours. If either side wishes to provide additional information or argument for the Court's consideration, this should be filed as soon as possible. Ordered by District Judge Stephen H. Locher on 1/27/2026.(lfk) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#11

Jan 27, 2026

DECLARATION of James L. Van Der Vaart re 9 Response by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement . (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#12

Jan 27, 2026

RESPONSE by Mahmoud Mohammed Mohamme Elgendy re 9 Response, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Reply in Support of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Clark, Brian) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#13

Jan 27, 2026

DECLARATION of Brian D. Clark re 12 Response, by Mahmoud Mohammed Mohamme Elgendy In Support of Reply In Support of Petition For Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Clark, Brian) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#14

Jan 27, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement . (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#15

Jan 27, 2026

DECLARATION of Sandy Leal re 14 Letter to District Judge by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement . (Attachments: # 1 Exh. A, # 2 Exh. B)(Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

Jan 27, 2026

Order for Party to File Document/Respond to Court

#16

Jan 28, 2026

(Text-Only) Notice re: Non-Admitted AttorneyWe have received documents listing Kristie LaSalle as counsel of record. If he or she wishes to be listed as an attorney of record in this case, he or she must be admitted to the bar of the U.S. District Court of Minnesota in accordance with Local Rule 83.5 (a), (b) and (c) or temporarily admitted pro hac vice in accordance with Local Rule 83.5 (d) or (e).For more admissions information and forms, please see the Attorney Forms Section of the courts website at www.mnd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms. (ACH) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#17

Jan 29, 2026

ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. It is ordered that: 1. Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is GRANTED insofar as he seeks his release from custody. 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 drivers 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 1/29/2026.(lfk) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#18

Jan 29, 2026

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - TO BE REFILED// LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement . (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) Modified text on 2/2/2026 (LTT). (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#19

Jan 29, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement . (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#20

Jan 29, 2026

(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER: In light of Respondents' Letter to District Judge 19 confirming Petitioner's release from custody, the Court intends to close this case in seven days. If either party seeks further relief, they should file a motion to that effect no later than February 5, 2026. Ordered by District Judge Stephen H Locher on 1/29/2026.(mem) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

Jan 29, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#21

Jan 30, 2026

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR. FILED IN WRONG CASE//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) Modified text on 1/30/2026 (ACH). (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#22

Jan 30, 2026

RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus . (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

Jan 30, 2026

Notice of Docketing Correction

Jan 30, 2026

(Text-only) NOTICE OF DOCKETING CORRECTION for 21 Order/Notice to Attorney: This was filed in the incorrect case. Please disregard. (ACH)

#23

Feb 05, 2026

MOTION for Additional Relief re 20 Order/Notice to Attorney, filed by Mahmoud Mohammed Mohamme Elgendy. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Clark, Brian) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

#24

Feb 05, 2026

SEALED Declaration of Maureen Kane Berg in Support of 23 MOTION for Additional Relief re 20 Order/Notice to Attorney, filed by Mahmoud Mohammed Mohamme Elgendy. (Attachments: # 1STRICKEN-SEE ORDER #27 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B)(Clark, Brian) Modified text on 2/9/2026 (CLK). Modified text on 2/9/2026 (CLK). (Entered: 02/05/2026)

#25

Feb 05, 2026

STATEMENT INSTEAD OF REDACTED DOCUMENT: Impracticable to Redact for 24, 23 Sealed Document(s) - 23 Sealed Motion for Additional Relief and 24 Sealed Declaration of Maureen Kane Berg in Support of Motion for Additional Relief filed by Mahmoud Mohammed Mohamme Elgendy.(Clark, Brian) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

#26

Feb 05, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re Petitioner's Motion for Additional Relief 23 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief. (Clark, Brian) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

#27

Feb 09, 2026

ORDER Granting 23 Motion For Additional Relief. It is ordered that: 1. The Order of Release on Recognizance signed by Petitioner on January 28, 2026 (ECF 24-1) is STRIKEN FROM THE RECORD and the conditions of release detailed therein are ORDERED null and void. If Respondents seek to impose new or different conditions on Petitioner's release, they must follow the appropriate pathway for imposing or modifying conditions of release for individuals on release pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1226(a). 2. Respondents are ORDERED to return Petitioner's work permit (Employment Authorization Card) to Petitioner immediately. 3. Petitioner's counsel are GRANTED until March 2, 2026, to file a petition for attorneys' fees and costs in accordance with the requirements of the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. §2412(d). See order for particulars. Signed by District Judge Stephen H. Locher on 2/9/2026. (mem) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#28

Mar 02, 2026

MOTION Motion and Memorandum in Support of Petitioner's Request for Attorneys' Fees and Expenses Under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d) filed by Mahmoud Mohammed Mohamme Elgendy. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Berg, Maureen) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#29

Mar 02, 2026

Declaration of Maureen Kane Berg in Support of 28 MOTION Motion and Memorandum in Support of Petitioner's Request for Attorneys' Fees and Expenses Under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d) filed by Mahmoud Mohammed Mohamme Elgendy. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C, # 4 Exhibit(s) D)(Berg, Maureen) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#30

Mar 02, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re Petitioner's Request for Reasonable Attorneys' Fees and Costs Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d) 28 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,. (Berg, Maureen) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#31

Mar 16, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 28 MOTION Motion and Memorandum in Support of Petitioner's Request for Attorneys' Fees and Expenses Under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d) filed by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.(Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

#32

Apr 10, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File Reply/Surreply filed by Mahmoud Mohammed Mohamme Elgendy. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate, # EXHIBIT MARKED FILED IN ERROR-DIRECTED TO REFILE. (2) Exhibit(s) Reply in Support of Petitioners Request for Attorneys Fees and Expenses Under The Equal Access To Justice Act (EAJA) 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d))(Berg, Maureen) Modified text on 4/13/2026 (MKB). (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#33

Apr 10, 2026

Declaration of Maureen Kane Berg in Support of 32 MOTION for Leave to File Reply/Surreply filed by Mahmoud Mohammed Mohamme Elgendy. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) E)(Berg, Maureen) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#34

Apr 10, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re Petitioners Request for Reasonable Attorneys Fees and Costs Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2412(D) 28 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,. (Berg, Maureen) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#35

Apr 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by David R. Hackworthy on behalf of Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#36

Sep 30, 2026

ORDER Granting in Part 28 Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act and Granting 32 Motion for Leave to File Reply/Surreply. See Order for particulars. Signed by Judge Stephen H. Locher on 9/30/2026. (mem) (Entered: 09/30/2026)