District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-02366

Garcia Diaz v. Blanche

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Case Information

Filed: April 26, 2026
Assigned to: Jerry W. Blackwell
Referred to: Elsa M. Bullard
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Completed: July 27, 2026
Last Activity: August 03, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 26, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12909029) filed by Bryan Alexander Garcia Diaz. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Nikolai, Mary) (Entered: 04/26/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Apr 27, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jerry W. Blackwell per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard. Please use case number 26-cv-2366 (JWB/EMB).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ABR) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
#3
Apr 27, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER PRECLUDING REMOVAL. Pending resolution of this matter, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondents-along with their officers, agents, employees, and all persons acting in concert with them-shall not remove, transfer, or otherwise facilitate the removal of Petitioner from the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota pending further order of this Court. If Petitioner has been removed from the District of Minnesota, Respondent must immediately return Petitioner.A briefing schedule will follow. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 4/27/2026 at 9:14 a.m. (CRD) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
#4
Apr 27, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Jaymarie Arlene Miranda on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Miranda, Jaymarie) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#5
Apr 27, 2026
ORDER FOR RESPONSE AND ENJOINING REMOVAL FROM THE STATE. (See Order for Complete Details.) Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 4/27/2026 at 9:14 a.m. (CRD) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: Order/Notice to Attorney
Apr 27, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#6
Apr 29, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Miranda, Jaymarie) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#7
Apr 29, 2026
DECLARATION of Deportation Officer ANGELA MINNER re 6 Response to Habeas Petition by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Miranda, Jaymarie) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document: DECLARATION
#8
May 01, 2026
RESPONSE by Bryan Alexander Garcia Diaz re 6 Response to Habeas Petition Petitioner's Reply to Federal Respondents' Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Nikolai, Mary) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#9
May 11, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. The April 27, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 5) is EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until May 25, 2026 at 9:14 a.m., unless extended by further court order. Petitioner raises colorable claims to relief, and his removal from Minnesota would frustrate the Court's ability to adjudicate those claims. Under these circumstances, maintaining the TRO is justified. This Order does not resolve any pending claims other than to maintain the status quo pending final adjudication. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 5/11/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
May 11, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#10
May 22, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. The April 27, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 5) is EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until June 8, 2026 at 9:14 a.m., unless extended by further court order. Petitioner raises colorable claims to relief, and his removal from Minnesota would frustrate the Court's ability to adjudicate those claims. Under these circumstances, maintaining the TRO is justified. This Order does not resolve any pending claims other than to maintain the status quo pending final adjudication. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 5/22/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
May 22, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#11
Jun 08, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. The April 27, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 5) is EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until June 22, 2026 at 9:14 a.m., unless extended by further court order. Petitioner raises colorable claims to relief, and his removal from Minnesota would frustrate the Court's ability to adjudicate those claims. Under these circumstances, maintaining the TRO is justified. This Order does not resolve any pending claims other than to maintain the status quo pending final adjudication. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 6/8/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Jun 08, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#12
Jun 22, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. The April 27, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 5) is EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until July 6, 2026 at 9:14 a.m., unless extended by further court order. Petitioner raises colorable claims to relief, and his removal from Minnesota would frustrate the Court's ability to adjudicate those claims. Under these circumstances, maintaining the TRO is justified. This Order does not resolve any pending claims other than to maintain the status quo pending final adjudication. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 6/22/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Jun 22, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#13
Jul 06, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. The April 27, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 5) is EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until July 20, 2026 at 9:14 a.m., unless extended by further court order. Petitioner raises colorable claims to relief, and his removal from Minnesota would frustrate the Court's ability to adjudicate those claims. Under these circumstances, maintaining the TRO is justified. This Order does not resolve any pending claims other than to maintain the status quo pending final adjudication. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 7/6/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
Jul 06, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#14
Jul 21, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. The April 27, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 5) is EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until August 3, 2026 at 9:14 a.m., unless extended by further court order. Petitioner raises colorable claims to relief, and his removal from Minnesota would frustrate the Court's ability to adjudicate those claims. Under these circumstances, maintaining the TRO is justified. This Order does not resolve any pending claims other than to maintain the status quo pending final adjudication. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 7/21/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Jul 21, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#15
Jul 27, 2026
NOTICE OF ATTORNEY SUBSTITUTION for Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#16
Jul 27, 2026
Memorandum & Opinion
Main Document: Memorandum & Opinion
#17
Jul 28, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
Main Document: Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
#18
Jul 28, 2026
LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin . (Attachments: # 1 IJ Removal Order)(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document: LETTER
#19
Jul 28, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
Main Document: Order/Notice to Attorney
#20
Jul 30, 2026
STIPULATION of Dismissal by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. Jointly Signed by Bryan Alexander Garcia Diaz. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: STIPULATION
#21
Jul 30, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 20 Stipulation of Dismissal. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: PROPOSED
#22
Jul 31, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
Main Document: Order/Notice to Attorney
#23
Aug 03, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
Main Document: Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)