District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-01250

#1

Feb 09, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas CorpusSeeking Expedited Processing Under 28 USC 1657 (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12654964) filed by Choeurm Chy. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Ratkowski, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#2

Feb 09, 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 Leo I. Brisbois. Please use case number 26-1250 JMB/LIB.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (tcl) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#3

Feb 09, 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 2/9/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

Feb 09, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#4

Feb 11, 2026

RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#5

Feb 11, 2026

MEMORANDUM AND OPINION: Choeurm C.'s Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. No. 1 ) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents are ORDERED to release Petitioner from custody immediately in Minnesota subject to the conditions of his prior Order of Supervision, and in any event 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 released from custody in Minnesota subject to the conditions of his prior Order of Supervision 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. Respondents are prohibited from arresting or re-detaining Choeurm C. related to any immigration proceedings without first complying with all regulations that, as set forth above, apply to a decision to revoke orders of supervision. To the extent Petitioner seeks relief beyond an order requiring release or an order requiring a bond hearing, the Petition is DENIED. Choeurm C. may move separately within 30 days of final judgment in this action to recover attorney's fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d). LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/11/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#6

Feb 11, 2026

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

#7

Feb 12, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Contempt, Emergency MOTION to Enforce Judgment filed by Choeurm Chy. (Ratkowski, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#8

Feb 12, 2026

Declaration of Nicole Smith in Support of 7 Emergency MOTION for Contempt Emergency MOTION to Enforce Judgment filed by Choeurm Chy.(Ratkowski, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#9

Feb 12, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 7 Emergency MOTION for Contempt Emergency MOTION to Enforce Judgment filed by Choeurm Chy.(Ratkowski, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#10

Feb 13, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Detention Record)(Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#11

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)

#12

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

#13

Feb 24, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 I-830)(Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#14

Feb 24, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: On February 13, 2026, Respondents filed a Status Report 10 confirming the release of Petitioner at 11:30 p.m. CT on February 12, 2026. In light of Petitioner's release, Petitioner's Emergency Motion for Contempt 7 is denied as moot. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/24/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

Feb 24, 2026

Order on Motion for Contempt AND Order on Motion to Enforce Judgment

#15

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)

#16

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

#17

Mar 02, 2026

STATUS REPORT Second by Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#18

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)

#19

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): Nicholas RatkowskiFor 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)

#20

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)