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Case Information
Filed: January 30, 2026
Assigned to:
Stephen H. Locher
Referred to:
David T. Schultz
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Completed: March 25, 2026
Last Activity:
March 25, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 30, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12610039) filed by Antonio Vasquez Hernandez. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Errata Declaration of Cameron Giebink, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Giebink, Cameron) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
#2
Jan 30, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Stephen H Loche per 3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Please use case number 26-cv-889 SHL/DTS.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (kt) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
#3
Jan 30, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Respondents are directed to file an answer to Petitioner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus by no later than February 3, 2026. If Petitioner intends to file a reply to Respondents' answer, Petitioner must do so by no later than February 5, 2026. See Order for particulars. Signed by District Judge Stephen H Locher on 1/30/2026.(mem) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause
#4
Feb 02, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Jesus Cruz Rodriguez on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, David Easterwood, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K. Margolin, Kristi Noem. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#5
Feb 03, 2026
RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, David Easterwood, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K. Margolin, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
#6
Feb 04, 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. 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 purse/wallet, 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 2/4/2026.(mem) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
#7
Feb 07, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, David Easterwood, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K. Margolin, Kristi Noem. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/07/2026)
Main Document:
STATUS
#8
Mar 24, 2026
(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER: In light of the information provided in 7 Status Update, the Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in favor of Petitioner and close this case. Ordered by Judge Stephen H. Locher on 3/24/2026.(mem) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Mar 24, 2026
Order Directing Clerk to Enter Judgment
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