District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-01210

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Feb 08, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12649178) filed by Jor Yang. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 02/08/2026)

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Feb 08, 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 Dulce J. Foster. Please use case number 26-cv-01210.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MSK) (Entered: 02/08/2026)

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Feb 08, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents are ordered to file a response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 on or before February 11, 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 11, 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 2/8/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/08/2026)

Feb 08, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

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Feb 11, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jesus Cruz Rodriguez on behalf of David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

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Feb 11, 2026

RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

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Feb 11, 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, subject to and in accordance with the conditions in his preexisting Order of Supervision, no later than 4:00 p.m. CST on February12, 2026. On or before 11:00 a.m. CT on February 13, 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 13, 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 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 release or an order requiring a bond hearing, the Petition is DENIED. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/11/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

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Feb 11, 2026

JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(jak) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

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Feb 12, 2026

STATUS REPORT by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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Feb 13, 2026

(Text Only) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Although Respondents' Counsel affirmed that Petitioner was released in Minnesota 8, Respondents failed to comply with the Court's order that Petitioner be released on or before 4:00 p.m. on February 12, 2026. In addition to this failure to comply, Respondents have not complied with the Court's Orders 6 requiring them to provide documentation of Petitioner's release, affirm that Petitioner was released without conditions, and that all property of Petitioner was returned to him upon release (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). Respondents shall file a status update providing the Court with this information by no later than February 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CST. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/13/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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Feb 13, 2026

STATUS REPORT Second by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Detention Records, # 2 Exhibit(s) OSUP)(Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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Feb 13, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: The Court's February 11, 2026 Order instructed Respondents to file a declaration if Petitioner was transferred out of Minnesota 6 . It is not clear whether Petitioner was ever transferred. If Respondents transferred Petitioner outside of the District of Minnesota, by February 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT Respondents shall file a declaration pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 by an individual with personal knowledge that includes the following: (1) a list of all officers and employees of Respondents who authorized Petitioner's transfer outside of the District of Minnesota; (2) the time and date when the decision was made to transfer Petitioner outside of the District; (3) the specific basis for transferring Petitioner outside the District; (4) a list of all officers and employees of Respondents who carried out the transportation orders, including any and all persons who accompanied Petitioner; (5) the precise date and time for all interstate transportation of Petitioner, including any transport logs and passenger manifests as well as records of communications with private airlines or contractors; (6) all directives, guidance, and memoranda sent from or received by any named Respondent concerning transportation of detained persons out of Minnesota since December 1, 2025; and (7) a detailed explanation of what specific efforts Respondents have taken to return Petitioner to Minnesota as ordered by the Court. If Respondents never transported Petitioner out of the District of Minnesota, the declaration should confirm that fact. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/13/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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Feb 13, 2026

STATUS REPORT by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exh. A)(Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Feb 13, 2026

Order to Show Cause

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

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Feb 24, 2026

DECLARATION of Richard Pryd re 14 Status Report by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (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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Mar 02, 2026

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

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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)

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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): Daniel SuitorFor 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)

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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)

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Mar 12, 2026

MOTION for Attorney Fees under the EAJA filed by Jor Yang. (Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

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Mar 12, 2026

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 22 MOTION for Attorney Fees under the EAJA : Date and time to be determined. (Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

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Mar 12, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 22 MOTION for Attorney Fees under the EAJA filed by Jor Yang. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate Certificate of Compliance)(Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

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Mar 12, 2026

Declaration of Daniel P. Suitor in Support of 22 MOTION for Attorney Fees under the EAJA filed by Jor Yang. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C, # 4 Exhibit(s) D, # 5 Exhibit(s) E, # 6 Exhibit(s) F, # 7 Exhibit(s) G, # 8 Exhibit(s) H)(Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

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Mar 12, 2026

Declaration of Petitioner Jor Y. in Support of 22 MOTION for Attorney Fees under the EAJA filed by Jor Yang.(Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

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Mar 12, 2026

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 22 Motion for Attorney Fees filed by Jor Yang.(Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

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Mar 12, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 22 MOTION for Attorney Fees under the EAJA filed by Jor Yang.(Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

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Mar 13, 2026

(Text-Only) BRIEFING ORDER: Respondents may file a response to Petitioner's motion for attorneys' fees 22 on or before March 20, 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 3/13/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

Mar 13, 2026

Briefing Order

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Mar 20, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 22 MOTION for Attorney Fees under the EAJA filed by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem.(Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

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Apr 05, 2026

NOTICE by Jor Yang re 22 MOTION for Attorney Fees under the EAJA (Notice of Supplemental Authority) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 04/05/2026)

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Apr 06, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by David R. Hackworthy on behalf of David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

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Aug 07, 2026

ORDER: Petitioner Jor Y.'s Motion for Attorney's Fees 22 is GRANTED. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 8/7/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

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Aug 21, 2026

ORDER OF REASSIGNMENT OF RELATED CASES that Case No. 26-cv-3722 NEB/EMB is reassigned to Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan and Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel and Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 8/21/2026.(CLK) (Entered: 08/21/2026)