District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-01147

#1

Feb 06, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12645947) filed by Abdi Gelle Mohamed. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Index, # 2 Exhibit(s) A, # 3 Exhibit(s) B, # 4 Exhibit(s) C, # 5 Exhibit(s) D, # 6 Exhibit(s) E, # 7 Exhibit(s) F, # 8 Civil Cover Sheet) (Bruning, John) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#2

Feb 06, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan per Civil (5th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright. Please use case number 0:26-cv-01147-JMB-ECW.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (KLS) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#3

Feb 06, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents are ordered to file a response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 on or before February 9, 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 9, 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 2/6/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

Feb 06, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#4

Feb 09, 2026

RESPONSE by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#5

Feb 09, 2026

STRICKEN PER ORDER 8 ON 2/12/2026. DECLARATION of James L. Van Der Vaart re 4 Response by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C, # 4 Exhibit(s) D, # 5 Exhibit(s) E)(Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) Modified text on 2/12/2026 (ABR). (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#6

Feb 09, 2026

(Text Only) ORDER: Petitioner shall file a Reply to Respondents' answer 4 by February 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CST. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/9/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

Feb 09, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#7

Feb 10, 2026

REPLY re 6 Order/Notice to Attorney filed by Abdi Gelle Mohamed. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Bruning, John) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#8

Feb 12, 2026

MEMORANDUM AND OPINION: The Petition (Doc. No. 1 ) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents' untimely Declaration (Doc. No. 5 ) in support of their Response is hereby STRICKEN. Respondents are ORDERED to return Petitioner to the custody of Minnesota Department of Human Services Forensic Mental Health Program, subject to and in accordance with the conditions in his preexisting Order of Supervision, no later than 4:00 p.m. CST on February 12, 2026. On or before 11:00 a.m. CT on February 13, 2026, counsel for Respondents shall file a letter affirming that Petitioner was remanded to state custody in accordance with this Order. Counsel shall also file a declaration on or before 11:00 a.m. CT on February 13, 2026, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 by an individual with personal knowledge that states when and where the Petitioner was returned to state custody, attaches any and all documentation concerning the Petitioner's return to state custody, and affirms that all property of Petitioner was returned to Petitioner upon his return to state custody (or, if property is retained, state which property is retained, the legal basis for its retention, and affirm that Respondents duly provided Petitioner with certified copies of any and all immigration-related documentation). 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 13, 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 return to state custody, the Petition is DENIED. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/12/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#9

Feb 12, 2026

JUDGMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(kdr) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#10

Feb 13, 2026

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR. STATUS REPORT by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) Modified text on 2/13/2026 (ABR). (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#11

Feb 13, 2026

STATUS REPORT by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#12

Feb 13, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Abdi Gelle Mohamed. (Bruning, John) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#13

Feb 13, 2026

(Text Only) ORDER: Respondents shall file a status update on February 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CST. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/13/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#14

Feb 13, 2026

REQUEST extension of time by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#15

Feb 13, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents' request for extension of time 14 is GRANTED. Respondents shall file a status update on February 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. CST. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/13/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Feb 13, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

Feb 13, 2026

Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail

#16

Feb 17, 2026

STATUS REPORT by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#17

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

#18

Feb 24, 2026

STATUS REPORT by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#19

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)

#20

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

#21

Mar 02, 2026

STATUS REPORT Second by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#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

(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): John BrowningFor 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)

#25

Mar 05, 2026

DECLARATION of John Bruning re 24 Order/Notice to Attorney, by Abdi Gelle Mohamed Confirming No Outstanding Property Issues. (Bruning, John) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

Mar 05, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#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)

#27

May 13, 2026

MOTION for Attorney Fees under EAJA filed by Abdi Gelle Mohamed. (Bruning, John) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

#28

May 13, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 27 MOTION for Attorney Fees under EAJA filed by Abdi Gelle Mohamed. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Bruning, John) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

#29

May 13, 2026

Declaration of John Bruning in Support of 27 MOTION for Attorney Fees under EAJA filed by Abdi Gelle Mohamed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Fee Log)(Bruning, John) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

#30

May 14, 2026

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY SUBSTITUTION for David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#31

May 27, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 27 MOTION for Attorney Fees under EAJA filed by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin.(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 05/27/2026)