District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-00659

Duenas Alonso v. Easterwood

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Case Information

Filed: January 26, 2026
Assigned to: Jeffrey M. Bryan
Referred to: Douglas L. Micko
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Completed: January 28, 2026
Last Activity: March 02, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 26, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12580492) filed by Daniel Duenas Alonso. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Contreras Edin, Gloria) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Jan 26, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Daniel Duenas Alonso. (Contreras Edin, Gloria) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document: Emergency MOTION
#3
Jan 26, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan per 3rd/4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko. Please use case number 26-cv-659 JMB/DLM.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMG) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
#4
Jan 26, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents are ordered to file an answer to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 on or before January 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT, certifying the true cause and proper duration of Petitioner's confinement and showing cause as to why the writ should not be granted in this case. The response should include a reasoned memorandum of law and fact as well as any supporting documentation that may be needed to establish the lawfulness of Petitioner's arrest and/or continued confinement, including a response to each count of the Petition, a response concerning whether immigration judges lack jurisdiction over Petitioner, and a response concerning whether the absence of a warrant preceding Petitioner's arrest necessitates Petitioner's immediate release. No reply will be permitted, and the Court will decide the Petition without a hearing and based on the written submissions. Further, Respondents are temporarily restrained and enjoined from moving the Petitioner out of the District of Minnesota until the Court has issued a ruling on the pending Petition. Violation of this order will result in consideration of any appropriate sanctions against the attorneys of record and the parties responsible for violating this order. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 1/26/2026. (GLB) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
#5
Jan 26, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Support re 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Daniel Duenas Alonso.(Contreras Edin, Gloria) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document: MEMORANDUM
#6
Jan 26, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Daniel Duenas Alonso.(Contreras Edin, Gloria) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document: PROPOSED
Jan 26, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#7
Jan 27, 2026
LR7.1/LR72.2 WORD COUNT COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE by Daniel Duenas Alonso re 5 Memorandum in Support of Motion filed by Daniel Duenas Alonso.(Contreras Edin, Gloria) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document: LR7.1/LR72.2
#8
Jan 27, 2026
EXHIBIT List re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Daniel Duenas Alonso. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(Contreras Edin, Gloria) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document: EXHIBIT
#9
Jan 28, 2026
STRICKEN AS UNTIMELY PER 10 (Text Only) ORDER. RESPONSE by Pam Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Voss, Ana) Modified text on 1/28/2026 (ACH). (Entered: 01/28/2026)
Main Document: Response
#10
Jan 28, 2026
(Text Only) ORDER: Respondents' Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 9 was filed after the Court's deadline 4 and accordingly shall be STRICKEN from the record as untimely. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 1/28/2026. (GLB) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
#11
Jan 28, 2026
MEMORANDUM AND OPINION: The Petition (Doc. No. 1 ) is GRANTED as follows: Respondents are ORDERED to release Petitioner from custody in Minnesota immediately, and in any event no later than 4:00 p.m. CT on January 29, 2026. On or before 11:00 a.m. CT on January 30, 2026, counsel for Respondents shall file a letter affirming that Petitioner was released from custody in accordance with this Order. Counsel shall also, on or before 11:00 a.m. CT on January 30, 2026, file a declaration pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 by an individual with personal knowledge that states when and where the Petitioner was released, attaches any and all relevant documentation concerning the Petitioner's release, and affirms that all property of Petitioner was returned to Petitioner upon release. If Petitioner was transferred out of Minnesota prior to the Court's Order granting the Petition, counsel shall also, on or before 11:00 a.m. CT on January 30, 2026, file a declaration pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 by an individual with personal knowledge that includes the following: (a) the name or names of any individual or individuals who authorized Petitioner's transfer outside of Minnesota; (b) the basis for the transfer; (c) the time and date when that decision was made; (d) the time and date when Petitioner was moved; and (e) what efforts Respondents took to return Petitioner to Minnesota as ordered by the Court. Petitioner may move separately within 30 days of final judgment in this action to recover attorney's fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 20 U.S.C. § 2412(d). To the extent Petitioner seeks relief beyond an order requiring release or an order requiring a bond hearing, the Petition is DENIED. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 1/28/2026. (GLB) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
Main Document: Memorandum & Opinion
#12
Jan 28, 2026
JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(jak) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
Main Document: Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
Jan 28, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#13
Jan 30, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Respondents did not comply with this Court's Order requiring them to provide the Court with a status update by January 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. 11 . Counsel for Respondents shall file the update with all necessary documentation by February 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 1/30/2026. (GLB) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
#14
Jan 30, 2026
Emergency MOTION to Compel filed by Daniel Duenas Alonso. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(Contreras Edin, Gloria) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document: Emergency MOTION
Jan 30, 2026
Order to Show Cause
#15
Jan 31, 2026
NOTICE by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem Notice of Release (Siekert, Friedrich) (Entered: 01/31/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#16
Feb 02, 2026
REQUEST for Extension of Time by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Siekert, Friedrich) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
Main Document: REQUEST
#17
Feb 02, 2026
(Text Only) ORDER: In light of Respondents' status update that Petitioner has been released in Minnesota 15, Petitioner's Emergency Motion to Compel 14 is DENIED as moot. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/2/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
#18
Feb 02, 2026
(Text Only) ORDER: Respondents' Request for Extension of Time 16 is GRANTED, to the extent that they shall now have until February 3, 2026, at 4 p.m. CST to provide the declarations and documentation required in accordance with the Court's Order 11 . Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/2/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
Feb 02, 2026
Order on Motion to Compel
Feb 02, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#19
Feb 03, 2026
DECLARATION of Tauria Rich by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Siekert, Friedrich) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document: Declaration
#20
Feb 03, 2026
DECLARATION of Deportation Officer William J. Robinson by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(Siekert, Friedrich) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document: Declaration
#21
Feb 20, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Respondents have failed to establish clearly that Petitioner was released without conditions, thereby violating the Court's Order(s) requiring release without conditions. On or before February 25, at 11:00 a.m. CT., Respondents are ORDERED to file a declaration pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 by an individual with personal knowledge confirming that Petitioner was released without conditions and attaching documentation of that fact. Acceptable documentation of release without conditions includes the form filed in Case No. 26-CV-1157 at Doc. No. 11-1. Alternatively, the declaration may confirm that any conditions of release have since been rescinded and attaching documentation of that fact. Acceptable documentation of rescission of conditions includes the form filed in Case No. 26-CV-751 at Doc. No. 16-1. To address any future noncompliance with this Order, the Court will consider imposition of coercive monetary penalties and any other measures within the Court's authority. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/20/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
#22
Feb 20, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Respondents have failed to comply with the Court's Order(s) requiring Respondents to return all property of Petitioner or with the Court's Order(s) requiring Respondents to affirm that all property of Petitioner was returned to Petitioner. Respondents or their agent(s) are ORDERED to immediately return all property of Petitioner in their possession, custody, or control to Petitioner's counsel. If Respondents or their agents confiscated any documentation from Petitioner that is subject to retention by Respondents or their agent(s) after Petitioner's release, Respondents or their agent(s) shall immediately make certified copies of any and all such documentation and provide the certified copies to Petitioner's counsel. On or before February 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT., Respondents are ORDERED to file a declaration by an individual with personal knowledge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 confirming that all property of Petitioner was returned to Petitioner and attaching documentation of that fact. If any confiscated documentation was subject to retention by Respondents or their agent(s) after release, the declaration shall identify each item that was retained and confirm that Respondents have provided certified copies of any and all such documentation to Petitioner or Petitioner's counsel. To address any future noncompliance with this Order, the Court will consider imposition of coercive monetary penalties and any other measures within the Court's authority. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/20/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
Feb 20, 2026
Order to Show Cause
#23
Feb 25, 2026
STATUS REPORT IN RESPONSE TO COURTS FEBRUARY 20, 2026ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Siekert, Friedrich) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
Main Document: STATUS
#24
Feb 25, 2026
DECLARATION of Richard Pryd re 23 Status Report by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Siekert, Friedrich) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
Main Document: DECLARATION
#25
Feb 26, 2026
ORDER SCHEDULING CONTEMPT HEARING: Hearing is set for 3/3/2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3B (STP) before Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan. See Order for further specifics. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/26/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
#26
Feb 26, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER: If Respondents filed an unredacted I-830 Form in response to the Court's February 20, 2026 Order, Respondents must withdraw and replace that document with a redacted version of that document by no later than February 27, 2026. In the re-filed redacted version, Petitioner's personal information - including telephone number and home address - must be redacted. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/26/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
#27
Feb 26, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Evan Grant Brown on behalf of Daniel Duenas Alonso. (Brown, Evan) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
Feb 26, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
Mar 02, 2026
Order/Notice of Hearing/Deadlines (Setting/Resetting)