District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-01407

#1

Feb 12, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12678015) filed by Noel Guzman Garcia Gonzales. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Schellack, Jason) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#2

Feb 13, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge John R. Tunheim per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty. Please use case number 26cv1407 JRT/JFD.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (JME) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#3

Feb 13, 2026

ORDER If Petitioner is being detained in Minnesota, Respondents are ENJOINED from removing, transferring, or otherwise facilitating the removal of Petitioner from the District of Minnesota until the Court issues an order on the pending Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . If Petitioner has already been removed from Minnesota, Respondents are ORDERED to immediately return Petitioner to Minnesota. Respondents are directed to file an answer to the petition for a writ of habeas corpus by no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 16, 2026. If Petitioner intends to file a reply to Respondents' answer, he must do so by no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 17, 2026. Thereafter, no further submissions from either party will be permitted, except as authorized by Court order. See Order for detail. Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 2/13/2026. (crd) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#4

Feb 16, 2026

RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Brown, Trevor) (Entered: 02/16/2026)

#5

Feb 16, 2026

REPLY re 3 Order/Notice to Attorney,,, filed by Noel Guzman Garcia Gonzales.(Schellack, Jason) (Entered: 02/16/2026)

#6

Feb 18, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Petitioner Noel G.G.G.'s Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is GRANTED. If Petitioner is being detained outside of Minnesota, Respondents shall TRANSPORT Petitioner to Minnesota and RELEASE Petitioner from custody immediately. Petitioner's release in Minnesota must occur no later than 48 hours after the filing of this Order. If Petitioner is being detained in Minnesota, Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner from custody as soon as practicable, and no later than 48 hours from the filing of this Order. Both parties shall provide the Court with a status update concerning the status of Petitioner's release by no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 21, 2026. Further, the parties shall advise the Court whether any additional proceedings in this matter are required and submit any proposals for the scope of further litigation. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 2/18/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

#7

Feb 19, 2026

NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem Status Update (Brown, Trevor) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

#8

Feb 20, 2026

NOTICE by Noel Guzman Garcia Gonzales Status Update (Schellack, Jason) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#9

Mar 02, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: The record before the Court demonstrates that Respondents have failed to comply with the Court's Order requiring Respondents to return all property of 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 March 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.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. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 3/2/2026. (CRD) Modified text on 3/2/2026 (CRD). (Entered: 03/02/2026)

Mar 02, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#10

Mar 03, 2026

ORDER The Court will hold a hearing 3/5/2026 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) before Judge John R. Tunheim. The parties shall present a status update regarding Petitioner's property and any conditions imposed on their release. See Order for details. Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 3/3/2026. (crd) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

#11

Mar 03, 2026

DECLARATION of Christopher A. Campbell re 9 Order/Notice to Attorney,,,,,, by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Brown, Trevor) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

#12

Mar 04, 2026

STIPULATION by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. Jointly Signed by Noel Guzman Garcia Gonzales. (Brown, Trevor) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#13

Mar 04, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Based on the declaration 11 and stipulation 12 of the parties that all conditions of release have been rescinded, all demanded property has been returned, and there are no other outstanding issues for the Court to address, the contempt hearing currently scheduled for March 5, 2026 is CANCELLED with respect to this matter. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 3/4/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#14

Mar 04, 2026

(Text-Only) NOTICE of Cancelation of Hearing: Contempt Hearing 3/5/2026 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) before Judge John R. Tunheim is CANCELLED. (CRD) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

Mar 04, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#15

Mar 05, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER The Court's Memorandum Opinion and Order 6 and Order to Show Cause 9 have been satisfied. This case is dismissed. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 3/5/2026. (crd) Modified text on 3/6/2026 (crd). (Entered: 03/05/2026)

Mar 05, 2026

Order Dismissing Case