District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-00738

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Jan 27, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12588425) filed by Hilario Cazales Diaz. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Kaczorek, Mary) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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Jan 27, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Nancy E. Brasel per 3rd/4th Prisoner Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Please use case number 26-cv-738 (NEB/DTS).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

ORDER/NOTICE TO ATTORNEY. Respondents are ENJOINED from moving Petitioner outside of Minnesota until further order of the Court, so that Petitioner may consult with counsel while the Court is considering the Petition, and so that there is no risk that removal of Petitioner from Minnesota will deprive this Court of jurisdiction over the Petition. If Petitioner has already been removed from Minnesota, Respondents are ORDERED to immediately return Petitioner to Minnesota. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 1/27/2026. (AEW) Modified text on 1/28/2026 (ACH). (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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Jan 27, 2026

ORDER/NOTICE TO ATTORNEY. Response due by 1/29/2026. Reply due by 1/31/2026. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 1/27/2026. (AEW) Modified text on 1/28/2026 (ACH). (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#5

Jan 28, 2026

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

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Jan 29, 2026

RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus . (Le, Julie) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

MEMORANDUM Petitioner's Reply Memorandum filed by Hilario Cazales Diaz.(Kaczorek, Mary) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

DECLARATION of Eric Gruen re 7 Memorandum by Hilario Cazales Diaz . (Kaczorek, Mary) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

DECLARATION of Mary Kaczorek re 7 Memorandum by Hilario Cazales Diaz . (Kaczorek, Mary) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

The Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1) is GRANTED. The Court: a. DECLARES that Petitioner is not subject to mandatory detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2), and is instead subject to detention, if at all, pursuant to the discretionary authority of 8 U.S.C. § 1226; b. ORDERS that Respondents release Petitioner from custody in Minnesota as soon as practicable with coordination or at least two hours' advance notice to counsel, but not later than 24 hours after entry of this Order; c. ORDERS that Respondents release Petitioner in Minnesota with all his personal effects, including all personal property seized during his arrest such as, but not limited to, immigration paperwork and his work permit; d. ORDERS that, within two days of release, the Respondents shall file notice on the docket confirming that release within Minnesota has occurred; and e. ENJOINS Respondents from moving Petitioner outside of Minnesota prior to Compliance with this Order. If Petitioner has already been removed from Minnesota, Respondents are ORDERED to immediately return Petitioner to Minnesota. ORDER/NOTICE TO ATTORNEY. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 1/30/2026.(AEW) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(kt) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 31, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Le, Julie) (Entered: 01/31/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

First MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Hilario Cazales Diaz. (Kaczorek, Mary) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 13 First MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Hilario Cazales Diaz.(Kaczorek, Mary) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

Second AFFIDAVIT of Mary Kaczorek in SUPPORT OF 13 First MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Hilario Cazales Diaz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Timekeeping Records)(Kaczorek, Mary) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

First AFFIDAVIT of Hilario C.D. in SUPPORT OF 13 First MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Hilario Cazales Diaz.(Kaczorek, Mary) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

(Text-Only) BRIEFING ORDER re: 13 Motion for Attorney Fees. Response due by 3/16/2026. This motion shall be handled on the paper submissions. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 3/2/2026. (KMW) Modified text on 3/2/2026 (ACH). (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#18

Mar 02, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jesus Cruz Rodriguez on behalf of Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 13 First MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Hilario Cazales Diaz.(Kaczorek, Mary) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

Mar 02, 2026

Briefing Order

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Mar 16, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 13 First MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem.(Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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Jul 30, 2026

ORDER granting 13 Motion for Attorney Fees. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 7/30/2026. (KMW) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

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Aug 31, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by David R. Hackworthy on behalf of Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

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Aug 31, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEAL TO 8TH CIRCUIT as to 21 Order on Motion for Attorney Fees by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#24

Sep 01, 2026

TRANSMITTAL OF APPEAL LETTER TO U. S. COURT OF APPEALS, 8TH CIRCUIT, Re: Notice of Appeal to 8th Circuit 23 . (ACH) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

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Sep 01, 2026

USCA Case Number 26-2751 for 23 Notice of Appeal to 8th Circuit filed by Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, David Venturella. (MMP) (Entered: 09/01/2026)