District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-01403

#1

Feb 12, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12677626) filed by Kao Yang. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#2

Feb 12, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Michael J. Davis per 3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster. Please use case number 26-cv-1403 MJD/DJF.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MME) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#3

Feb 13, 2026

MEMORANDUM In Support of Petition for Habeas Corpus filed by Kao Yang. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate Petitioner's Certificate of Compliance)(Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#4

Feb 14, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Kao Yang Show Cause Response due by 2/16/2026. Reply due by 2/18/2026. Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 2/14/2026.(LC1) (Entered: 02/14/2026)

#5

Feb 16, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond for Petition filed by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/16/2026)

#6

Feb 16, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 5 MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond for Petition filed by Kao Yang. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate Petitioner's Certificate of Compliance)(Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 02/16/2026)

#7

Feb 16, 2026

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - REFILED AT DKT ENTRY 8 - ORDER denying 5 Motion for Extension of Time Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 2/16/2026. (LC1) Modified text on 2/17/2026 (MMP). (Entered: 02/16/2026)

#8

Feb 16, 2026

AMENDED ORDER denying 5 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Petition. Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 2/16/2026.(LC1) Modified text on 2/16/2026 (CRD). (Entered: 02/16/2026)

#9

Feb 17, 2026

Notice of No Reply to Response to Motion re 5 MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond for Petition filed by Kao Yang. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate Certificate of Compliance)(Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#10

Feb 17, 2026

RESPONSE by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus . (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#11

Feb 17, 2026

DECLARATION of William J. Robinson re 10 Response by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

Feb 17, 2026

(Text-only) NOTICE OF DOCKETING CORRECTION - DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - REFILED AT DKT ENTRY # 8 for 7 Order on Motion for Extension of Time (MMP)

#12

Feb 18, 2026

Reply to Response to Motion re 5 MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond for Petition filed by Kao Yang. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate Certificate of Compliance)(Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

#13

Feb 26, 2026

ORDER GRANTING WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. Petitioner Kao Y.'s Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is GRANTED as follows: a. Respondents are ordered to immediately arrange for release of Petitioner into Minnesota at a safe time and in a safe place that is communicated at least two (2) hours in advance to Petitioners counsel; b. Respondents are ordered to immediately return all of Petitioner's personal items that were taken from him when he was detained in substantially the same condition as when the items were taken, such as a driver's license, immigration papers, passports, cell phones, and keys; and c. Respondents are enjoined from imposing any conditions on Petitioner's release other than the conditions in his preexisting Order of Supervision. 2. Within 48 hours of the date of the filing of this Order, Respondents are ordered to file a status update with the Court reporting on their compliance with this Order. 3. Any motion for attorney fees and costs pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act must be filed within 21 days of entry of judgment in this matter, along with a well-reasoned memorandum of authorities explaining why an award of fees and costs is warranted. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 2/26/2026.(CRD) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#14

Feb 26, 2026

JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(LTT) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#15

Mar 03, 2026

STATUS REPORT by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Brown, Trevor) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

#16

Mar 09, 2026

ORDER DISMISSING WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner Kao Y.'s Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is DISMISSED without prejudice. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 3/9/2026.(CRD) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

#17

Mar 09, 2026

JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(MMP) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

#18

Mar 19, 2026

MOTION for Attorney Fees under the EAJA filed by Kao Yang. (Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

#19

Mar 19, 2026

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 18 MOTION for Attorney Fees under the EAJA : Date and time to be determined. (Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

#20

Mar 19, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 18 MOTION for Attorney Fees under the EAJA filed by Kao Yang. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

#21

Mar 19, 2026

Declaration of Daniel P. Suitor in Support of 18 MOTION for Attorney Fees under the EAJA filed by Kao 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: 03/19/2026)

#22

Mar 19, 2026

Declaration of Petitioner Kao Y. in Support of 18 MOTION for Attorney Fees under the EAJA filed by Kao Yang.(Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

#23

Mar 19, 2026

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 18 Motion for Attorney Fees filed by Kao Yang.(Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

#24

Mar 19, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 18 MOTION for Attorney Fees under the EAJA filed by Kao Yang.(Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

#25

Apr 05, 2026

NOTICE by Kao Yang re 18 MOTION for Attorney Fees under the EAJA (Notice of Supplemental Authority) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 04/05/2026)