District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-00983

#1

Feb 03, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12622692) filed by George akwilefua. No summons requested. (Usumanu, Albert) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#2

Feb 03, 2026

MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by George akwilefua. (Usumanu, Albert) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#3

Feb 03, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem filed by George akwilefua. (Usumanu, Albert) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#4

Feb 03, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright. Please use case number 26-cv-983 JMB/ECW.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ACH) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#5

Feb 03, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents are ordered to file a response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 on or before February 6, 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 February 6, 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 2/3/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#6

Feb 03, 2026

RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus . (Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

Feb 03, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#7

Feb 06, 2026

MEMORANDUM AND OPINION: The Petition (Doc. No. 1 ) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. 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 February 7, 2026. On or before 11:00 a.m. CT on February 9, 2026, counsel for Respondents shall file a letter affirming that Petitioner was released from custody in Minnesota without conditions in accordance with this Order. Counsel shall also file a declaration on or before 11:00 a.m. CT on February 9, 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 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). If 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 February 9, 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. To the extent Petitioner seeks relief beyond an order requiring release or an order requiring a bond hearing, the Petition is DENIED. Petitioner's Motion for Order to Show Cause (Doc. No. 2 ) is DENIED AS MOOT. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/6/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#8

Feb 06, 2026

JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(MMP) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#9

Feb 09, 2026

NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem Status Update (Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#10

Feb 10, 2026

(Text Only) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Respondents have still not complied with the Court's Order 7 requiring them to provide documentation that Petitioner was released in Minnesota without conditions. Respondents shall have until February 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CST to provide the Court with this documentation. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/10/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

Feb 10, 2026

Order to Show Cause

#11

Feb 12, 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 February 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. 10 . Counsel for Respondents shall file the update with all necessary documentation by February 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/12/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#12

Feb 12, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Detention History)(Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

Feb 12, 2026

Order to Show Cause

#13

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)

#14

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

#15

Feb 25, 2026

STATUS REPORT IN RESPONSE TO COURTS FEBRUARY 20, 2026 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#16

Feb 25, 2026

DECLARATION of Richard Pryd re 15 Status Report by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Attachments: WITHDRAWN PER 19 . # 1 Exhibit A)(Isihara, Matthew) Modified text on 2/27/2026 (ACH). (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#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)

Feb 26, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#19

Feb 27, 2026

NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem to Withdraw Document ECF No. 16-1 (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#20

Feb 27, 2026

EXHIBIT A re 16 Declaration filed by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#21

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)

#22

Mar 03, 2026

STIPULATION on Property Return Issues by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. Jointly Signed by George Akwilefua. (Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

#23

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): Albert I UsumanuFor Defendant(s): Daniel Rosen, David Fuller Defendant Witness: Tauria Rich, David Fuller, Daniel Rosen. Exhibits Retained by Court PROCEEDINGS: No order to follow. (CRD) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#24

Mar 05, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: During the consolidated contempt hearing on March 3, 2026, Respondents' counsel represented to the Court that the parties had reached a stipulation by which Petitioner agreed that no outstanding issues remain on the issue of un-returned property. Petitioner shall file a declaration on or before March 6, 2026 verifying whether such an agreement has been reached with Respondents. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 3/5/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

Mar 05, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#25

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)