District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-01744

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Mar 04, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12756854) filed by Thai Van Dinh. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 1, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Eckholm, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

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Mar 05, 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 Douglas L. Micko. Please use case number 26-cv-1744 JMB/DLM.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ACH) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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Mar 05, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents are ordered to file a response to each count of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 on or before March 9, 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 relating to the lawfulness of Petitioner's arrest and/or continued confinement, including the following: (1) a statement concerning immigration court jurisdiction over Petitioner; (2) a statement concerning whether Petitioner belongs to a class of persons currently detained pending removal or deportation; and (3) a statement concerning whether the absence of a warrant preceding Petitioner's arrest necessitates Petitioner's immediate release. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 3/5/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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Mar 05, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: The Court enters the following order to remain in place until further order of the Court or until the Court has issued a ruling on the pending Petition: (1) Respondents are temporarily restrained and enjoined from moving the Petitioner out of the District of Minnesota; (2) Respondents shall facilitate Petitioner's prompt access to counsel through private, in-person visitation or videoconference if possible (and through private telephone calls if video conferencing is not possible), to include providing Petitioner with contact information for counsel of record, permitting Petitioner to contact friends or relatives for the purpose of obtaining contact information for counsel, and the use of video conferencing equipment and software (or the use of a telephone if video conferencing is not possible); (3) Respondents shall preserve all personal belongings confiscated from Petitioner for prompt return to Petitioner upon release should the Court grant the Petition; (4) if any confiscated documentation is subject to retention by Respondents upon release, Respondents shall make certified copies of any and all such documentation; and (5) should Respondents choose to release Petitioner rather than respond, Respondents shall release Petitioner in Minnesota, without conditions, and Respondents counsel shall thereafter file a declaration within 24 hours of release stating when and where the Petitioner was released, attaching any and all documentation concerning the Petitioners release, and affirming 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). In the event that Respondents have already transferred Petitioner out of the District of Minnesota, Respondents are ordered to return Petitioner to Minnesota as soon as possible and in any event, no later than March 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT. Respondents further ordered to file a declaration on or before March 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT 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. In addition, if Respondents have already transferred Petitioner out of the District of Minnesota, counsel for Respondents shall file a declaration on or before March 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT explaining the steps counsel has taken to ensure compliance with this Court's order that Respondents immediately return Petitioner to Minnesota. 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 3/5/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

Mar 05, 2026

Briefing Order

Mar 05, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

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Mar 09, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jesus Cruz Rodriguez on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

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Mar 09, 2026

RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

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Mar 09, 2026

DECLARATION of DO William J. Robinson re 6 Response by Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement . (Attachments: # 1 Informal Interview, # 2 OSUP Revocation, # 3 NTA, # 4 Original OSUP, # 5 IJ Order)(Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

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Mar 09, 2026

MEMORANDUM AND OPINION: Petitioner Thai D.'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. CT on March 10, 2026. On or before 11:00 a.m. CT on March 11, 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 March 11, 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 March 11, 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 Thai D. 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. Thai D. 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). Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 3/9/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

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Mar 09, 2026

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

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Mar 11, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A - Detention History)(Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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Mar 12, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Although Respondents' Status Update 10 states that Respondents' counsel confirmed with Petitioner's counsel that Petitioner is not missing any property as a result of his detention, Respondents have not provided any supporting documentation. On or before March 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., Respondents are ORDERED to file a joint stipulation indicating that Petitioner is not missing any property. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 3/12/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

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Mar 12, 2026

STIPULATION Joint by Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement. Jointly Signed by Thai Van Dinh,. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

Mar 12, 2026

Order for Party to File Document/Respond to Court