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Case Information
Filed: January 26, 2026
Assigned to:
Jeffrey M. Bryan
Referred to:
Leo I. Brisbois
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Completed: January 28, 2026
Last Activity:
April 10, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 26, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12582439) filed by Yussuf Ibrahim Mohamed. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s)) (Abdulahi, Abdinasir) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
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PETITION
#2
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 Leo I. Brisbois. Please use case number 26-cv-680 JMB/LIB.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMG) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
#3
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)
#4
Jan 26, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Yussuf Ibrahim Mohamed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate, # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s))(Abdulahi, Abdinasir) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
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MOTION
Jan 26, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#5
Jan 28, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Julie T Le on behalf of Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump. (Le, Julie) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#6
Jan 28, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump. (Le, Julie) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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RESPONSE
#7
Jan 28, 2026
MEMORANDUM AND OPINION: The Petition (Doc. No. 1 ) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part, as follows: Respondents are ORDERED to release Petitioner from custody immediately in Minnesota, and in any event no later than 4:00 p.m. CST 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 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 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. 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)
#8
Jan 29, 2026
JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(kt) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
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Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
#9
Jan 30, 2026
FILED IN ERROR. (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. 7 . Counsel for Respondents shall file the update with all necessary documentation by January 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 1/30/2026. (GLB) Modified text on 1/30/2026 (CLK). (Entered: 01/30/2026)
#10
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. 7 . 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)
Jan 30, 2026
Order to Show Cause
#11
Jan 31, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump. (Le, Julie) (Entered: 01/31/2026)
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STATUS
#12
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)
#13
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
#14
Feb 24, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by David R. Hackworthy on behalf of Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#15
Feb 25, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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STATUS
#16
Feb 25, 2026
DECLARATION of Richard Pryd re 15 Status Report by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump . (Attachments: WITHDRAWN PER 20 . # 1 Exhibit(s) I-830)(Hackworthy, David) Modified text on 2/27/2026 (ACH). (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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DECLARATION
#17
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)
#18
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)
#19
Feb 26, 2026
DECLARATION of Mohamed Y Ibrahim re 17 Order to Show Cause by Yussuf Ibrahim Mohamed . (Abdulahi, Abdinasir) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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DECLARATION
Feb 26, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#20
Feb 27, 2026
NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump to Withdraw Document ECF No. 16-1 (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#21
Feb 27, 2026
EXHIBIT A re 16 Declaration filed by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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EXHIBIT
#22
Mar 02, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER/NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Contempt hearing set for March 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3B has been moved to Courtroom 7D (STP) before Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 3/2/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/02/2026)
Mar 02, 2026
Order/Notice of Hearing/Deadlines (Setting/Resetting)
#23
Mar 03, 2026
Second DECLARATION of Richard Pryd by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump . (Fuller, David) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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Second
#24
Mar 03, 2026
(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 3/3/2026: Show Cause Hearing.Court Reporter: Nancy MeyerSt. Paul Courthouse, Courtroom 7DTime: 10:21 am - 11:07 am; 11:36am - 11:57 am1:37 pm - 2:05 pm; 2:20 pm - 3:33 pm3:49 pm - 4:41 pm; 4:47 pm - 5:38 pmTotal Time: 4 hours 31 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Abdinasir AbdulahiFor Defendant(s): Daniel Rosen, David Fuller Defendant Witness: Tauria Rich, David Fuller, Daniel Rosen. Exhibits Retained by Court PROCEEDINGS: Written order to follow. (CRD) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
#25
Mar 05, 2026
DECLARATION of Tauria Rich by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump . (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A, # 2 Attachment B)(Fuller, David) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
Main Document:
DECLARATION
#26
Mar 09, 2026
TRANSCRIPT of Contempt Hearing held on 3/3/2026 before Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan. (201 pages). Court Reporter: Nancy J. Meyer. 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. (njm) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT
#27
Mar 30, 2026
(Text-Only) CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: 1. The attorneys of record shall appear at a status conference on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in Courtroom 3B of the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and United States Courthouse, 316 N. Robert Street, St. Paul, Minnesota. 2. Should the parties file a written stipulation prior to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, affirming that all property has been returned to that petitioner, the Court will consider canceling the status conference. 3. In the event that Respondents claim any of Petitioner's property has been lost, the Court will consider canceling the status conference if the parties file a written stipulation prior to 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, that includes the following five components: (1) a full list of the property at issue, including Forms I-77, I-216, and G-589 for that petitioner; (2) an acknowledgment of Respondents' inability to locate the property in question; (3) an acknowledgement that there are no additional steps Respondents can take to locate the property in question; (4) an agreement that Respondents will, on or before May 13, 2026, compensate Petitioner for the value of the lost property; and (5) if applicable, an agreement that Respondents will, on or before May 13, 2026, replace or provide certified copies of lost work authorization or other documents issued by the federal government.4. On or before 11:00 a.m. on April 6, 2026, Respondents shall submit supplemental briefing on the following questions:A. Does the holding regarding the availability of compensatory damages in Coleman v. Espy, 986 F.2d 1184 (8th Cir. 1993) apply in habeas actions brought by non-citizen detainees? B. Does the holding of Coleman or any other case preclude the Court from imposing a fine pursuant to its authority to impose criminal contempt sanctions? Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 3/30/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
Mar 30, 2026
Order/Notice of Hearing/Deadlines (Setting/Resetting)
#28
Apr 06, 2026
BRIEF re 27 Order/Notice of Setting/Resetting Hearings/Deadlines,,,,,,, . (Fuller, David) (Entered: 04/06/2026)
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BRIEF
#29
Apr 10, 2026
STIPULATION of Parties by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump. Jointly Signed by Yussuf Ibrahim Mohamed. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
Main Document:
STIPULATION
#30
Apr 10, 2026
DECLARATION of Ralph Ferguson by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump . (Fuller, David) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
Main Document:
DECLARATION
#31
Apr 10, 2026
DECLARATION of Steven Draves by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 The Second G-589)(Fuller, David) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
Main Document:
DECLARATION
#32
Apr 10, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER: Due to the Joint Stipulation 29, which states that all property taken by Respondents during Petitioner's detention has been returned and there are no outstanding issues, the status conference scheduled for April 13, 2026, is CANCELLED as to this case. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 4/10/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
Apr 10, 2026
Order Cancelling Deadline & Hearing
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