District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-00722

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Jan 27, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12587838) filed by Francisco Zamora Guasco. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Phillips, Timothy) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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Jan 27, 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-722 (JMB/DLM).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMP) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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Jan 27, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents are ordered to file a response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 on or before January 29, 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 statement concerning immigration court 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. If Petitioner has already been removed from Minnesota, respondents are ORDERED to immediately return Petitioner to Minnesota as soon as possible and in any event no later than January 29, 2026. 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 1/27/2026. (GLB) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

Jan 27, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

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Jan 28, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by David W Fuller on behalf of Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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Jan 29, 2026

ORDER OF RECUSAL. Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko recused. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright for all further proceedings. NOTE: the new case number is 26-cv-722 (JMB/ECW). Please use this case number for all subsequent pleadings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 1/28/2026.(MMP) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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Jan 29, 2026

STRICKEN PER ORDER 7 . RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus . (Fuller, David) Modified text on 1/29/2026 (CLK). (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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Jan 29, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents' Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. No. 6 ) was filed after the Court's deadline (see Doc. No. 3 ) and accordingly shall be STRICKEN from the record as untimely. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 1/29/2026. (GLB) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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Jan 29, 2026

MEMORANDUM AND OPINION: The Petition (Doc. No. 1 ) is GRANTED. Respondents are ORDERED to release Petitioner from custody immediately in Minnesota without conditions, 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 all of the terms of this Order. Counsel shall also file a declaration on or before 11:00 a.m. CT on January 30, 2026, 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 (or, if property is retained, state which property and the legal basis for retention). Because Petitioner was transferred out of Minnesota prior to the Court's Order granting the Petition, counsel shall also file a declaration on or before 11:00 a.m. CT on January 30, 2026, 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. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 1/29/2026. (GLB) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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Jan 29, 2026

JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(CLK) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

Jan 29, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

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Jan 30, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Fuller, David) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

ORDER: The requests in Respondents' January 30, 2026 letter (Doc. No. 10 ) are GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents' request for leave to file a motion to reconsider pursuant to D. Minn. L.R. 7.1(j) is DENIED. Respondents' request for an extension of time to comply with Paragraph 2 on page 8 of the January 29, 2026 Order (Doc. No. 8 ) is GRANTED in part. That deadline is extended to February 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 1/30/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Feb 02, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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Feb 02, 2026

DECLARATION of David W. Fuller re 12 Status Report by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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Feb 02, 2026

DECLARATION of Tauria Rich re 12 Status Report by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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Feb 05, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Respondents have not complied with the Court's Order 8 requiring them to affirm that Petitioner was released without conditions. Respondents shall file a status update providing the Court with this information by no later than February 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CST. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/5/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

Feb 05, 2026

Order to Show Cause

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Feb 06, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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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

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Feb 24, 2026

STATUS REPORT IN RESPONSE TO COURTS FEBRUARY 20, 2026 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

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Feb 24, 2026

DECLARATION of Richard Pryd re 18 Status Report by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Attachments: WITHDRAWN PER 22 . # 1 Exhibit A)(Fuller, David) Modified text on 2/27/2026 (ACH). (Entered: 02/24/2026)

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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)

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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)

Feb 26, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

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Feb 27, 2026

NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem to Withdraw Document ECF No. 19-1 (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

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Feb 27, 2026

EXHIBIT A re 19 Declaration filed by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

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Mar 01, 2026

STIPULATION by Francisco Zamora Guasco. Jointly Signed by Francisco Zamora Guasco, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Todd M. Lyons, and David Easterwood. (Phillips, Timothy) (Entered: 03/01/2026)

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Mar 01, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 24 Stipulation. (Phillips, Timothy) (Entered: 03/01/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs filed by Francisco Zamora Guasco. (Phillips, Timothy) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 26 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs filed by Francisco Zamora Guasco. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Phillips, Timothy) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 26 Motion for Attorney Fees filed by Francisco Zamora Guasco.(Phillips, Timothy) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

Declaration of Tim Phillips in Support of 26 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs filed by Francisco Zamora Guasco. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3, # 4 Exhibit(s) 4, # 5 Exhibit(s) 5, # 6 Exhibit(s) 6)(Phillips, Timothy) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

Declaration of Francisco Zamora Guasco in Support of 26 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs filed by Francisco Zamora Guasco.(Phillips, Timothy) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 26 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs filed by Francisco Zamora Guasco.(Phillips, Timothy) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 26 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs : Date and time to be determined. (Phillips, Timothy) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

(Text-Only) BRIEFING ORDER: Respondents may file a response to Petitioner's motion for attorneys' fees 26 on or before March 6, 2026. Petitioner shall not file a reply brief unless directed by the Court. The Court will not hold a hearing and will decide the motion on the papers. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 3/2/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Due to the Petitioner's confirmation that all property taken by Respondents during Petitioner's detention has been returned, the consolidated contempt hearing scheduled for March 3, 2026 is CANCELLED as to this case. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 3/2/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

Mar 02, 2026

Order Cancelling Deadline & Hearing

Mar 02, 2026

Briefing Order

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Mar 06, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Petitioner's Motion for Attorney Fees and Costs filed by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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Mar 09, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents' motion for an extension of time to respond to Petitioner's motion for EAJA fees 35 is GRANTED. Respondents shall file their response to Petitioner's motion on or before March 11, 2026. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 3/9/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

Mar 09, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

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Mar 11, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 26 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs filed by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Fuller, David) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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Aug 07, 2026

ORDER: Petitioner Francisco Z.'s Motion for Attorney Fees 26 is GRANTED. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 8/7/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 08/07/2026)