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Case Information
Filed: February 15, 2026
Assigned to:
John R. Tunheim
Referred to:
David T. Schultz
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Completed: March 02, 2026
Last Activity:
March 03, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 15, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12686162) filed by Celia Narcisa Cartuche Sarango. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Boulette, M.) (Entered: 02/15/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Feb 15, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Celia Narcisa Cartuche Sarango. (Boulette, M.) (Entered: 02/15/2026)
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MOTION
#3
Feb 15, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge John R. Tunheim per 3rd/4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Please use case number 26-cv-1447 JRT/DTS.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMG) (Entered: 02/15/2026)
#4
Feb 15, 2026
ORDER Petitioner's Motion for Order to Show Cause 2 is GRANTED in part. 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 of Petitioner Celia N.C.S. by no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 17, 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 18, 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 2/15/2026. (crd) (Entered: 02/15/2026)
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Order on Motion to Show Cause
#5
Feb 17, 2026
RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Brown, Trevor) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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RESPONSE
#6
Feb 17, 2026
REPLY re 4 Order on Motion for Order to Show Cause,,, filed by Celia Narcisa Cartuche Sarango.(Boulette, M.) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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REPLY
#7
Feb 18, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Petitioner Celia N.C.S.'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)
#8
Feb 19, 2026
NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem Status Update (Brown, Trevor) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
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NOTICE
#9
Feb 24, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. Respondents have indicated that Petitioner has been released. Petitioner is directed to file an update no later than 5:00 pm on February 26, 2026, indicating if there is any reason why the Court should not close this matter. If no update is received by the deadline, the Court will close this matter. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 2/24/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Feb 24, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#10
Feb 26, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Celia Narcisa Cartuche Sarango. (Boulette, M.) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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STATUS
#11
Mar 02, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. The Court's Memorandum and Order 7 has been satisfied. This case is dismissed. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 3/2/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/02/2026)
Mar 02, 2026
Order Dismissing Case
#12
Mar 03, 2026
JUDGMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(kdr) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
#13
Mar 03, 2026
DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR. DUPLICATE FILING. JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(ABR) Modified text on 3/3/2026 (ABR). (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
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