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Case Information
Filed: May 01, 2026
Assigned to:
Jerry W. Blackwell
Referred to:
Shannon G. Elkins
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: July 24, 2026
Last Activity:
August 13, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 01, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12928217) filed by Rafael Delgado Cervantez. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet CCS) (Eckholm, Elizabeth) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
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PETITION
#2
May 04, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jerry W. Blackwell per 3rd/4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins. Please use case number 26-cv-2449 JWB/SGE.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMG) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
#3
May 04, 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 5/4/2026 at 8:59 a.m. (CRD) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
#4
May 04, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Worthington Phillips on behalf of Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement. (Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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NOTICE
#5
May 04, 2026
ORDER FOR RESPONSE AND ENJOINING REMOVAL FROM THE STATE. (See Order for Complete Details.) Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 5/4/2026 at 8:59 a.m. (CRD) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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Order/Notice to Attorney
May 04, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#6
May 06, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement. (Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
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RESPONSE
#7
May 06, 2026
DECLARATION of Christopher Campbell re 6 Response to Habeas Petition, by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement . (Attachments: # 1 Warrant, # 2 I-213, # 3 NTA, # 4 Rights Advisement)(Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
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DECLARATION
#8
May 08, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 5 Order/Notice to Attorney filed by Rafael Delgado Cervantez. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Proposed Order)(Eckholm, Elizabeth) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
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MOTION
#9
May 08, 2026
(Text-Only) Petitioner's Unopposed Motion for Extension (Doc. No. 8) is GRANTED. Any reply by Petitioner must be filed by Monday, May 11, 2026. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 5/8/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
May 08, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
#10
May 11, 2026
EXHIBIT List re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 6 Response to Habeas Petition, filed by Rafael Delgado Cervantez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Placeholder for B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C, # 4 Exhibit(s) D) PORTABLE MEDIA CONVENTIONALLY FILED IN CLERKS OFFICE ON 5/11/2026. (Eckholm, Elizabeth) Modified text on 5/11/2026 (CLK). (Entered: 05/11/2026)
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EXHIBIT
#11
May 11, 2026
REPLY TO RESPONSE TO 6 HABEAS PETITION by Rafael Delgado Cervantez . (Eckholm, Elizabeth) Modified text on 5/11/2026 (kt). (Entered: 05/11/2026)
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REPLY
#12
May 18, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. The May 4, 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 1, 2026 at 8:59 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 5/18/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
#13
May 18, 2026
MOTION for Leave to File Reply/Surreply filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement. (Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
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MOTION
#14
May 18, 2026
(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER. Respondents' request to file a two page surreply by no later than May 20, 2026 (Doc. No. 13) is GRANTED. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 5/18/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
May 18, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
May 18, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to File Reply/Surreply
#15
May 19, 2026
REPLY re 14 Order on Motion for Leave to File Reply/Surreply filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement.(Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
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REPLY
#16
Jun 01, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. The May 4, 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 15, 2026 at 8:59 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 6/1/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
Jun 01, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#17
Jun 15, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. The May 4, 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 29, 2026 at 8:59 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 6/15/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
Jun 15, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#18
Jun 18, 2026
NOTICE by Rafael Delgado Cervantez of Status Update (Eckholm, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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NOTICE
#19
Jun 29, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. The May 4, 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 13, 2026 at 8:59 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 6/29/2026. (LC3) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Jun 29, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#20
Jun 30, 2026
MOTION to Expedite Decision Unopposed by Respondents filed by Rafael Delgado Cervantez. (Eckholm, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
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MOTION
#21
Jul 13, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. The May 4, 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 27, 2026 at 8:59 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 7/13/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Jul 13, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#22
Jul 15, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Rafael Delgado Cervantez. (Eckholm, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Main Document:
MOTION
#23
Jul 15, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Support re 22 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Rafael Delgado Cervantez. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate LR 7.1)(Eckholm, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Main Document:
MEMORANDUM
#24
Jul 15, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 22 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Rafael Delgado Cervantez.(Eckholm, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
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PROPOSED
#25
Jul 15, 2026
NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 22 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested : Date and time to be determined. (Eckholm, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
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NOTICE
#26
Jul 23, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER IN RESPONSE TO EMAIL REQUEST. Petitioner's email request for a briefing schedule on the TRO motion is DENIED. A ruling on the Petition is anticipated to be issued before briefing on the TRO would be complete. No further submissions or requests relating to the TRO motion are permitted. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 7/23/2026 at 8:25 a.m. (CRD) (Entered: 07/23/2026)
Jul 23, 2026
Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail
#27
Jul 24, 2026
ORDER ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. (See Order for Complete Details.) Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 7/24/2026 at 3:24 p.m. (CRD) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
#28
Jul 24, 2026
JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(kt) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
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Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
#29
Jul 29, 2026
Emergency MOTION to Enforce Judgment filed by Rafael Delgado Cervantez. (Ratkowski, Nicholas) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document:
Emergency MOTION
#30
Jul 29, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Support re 29 Emergency MOTION to Enforce Judgment filed by Rafael Delgado Cervantez. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Ratkowski, Nicholas) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
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MEMORANDUM
#31
Jul 29, 2026
Declaration of Nico Ratkowski in Support of 29 Emergency MOTION to Enforce Judgment filed by Rafael Delgado Cervantez.(Ratkowski, Nicholas) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
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Declaration
#32
Jul 29, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 29 Emergency MOTION to Enforce Judgment filed by Rafael Delgado Cervantez.(Ratkowski, Nicholas) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
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PROPOSED
#33
Jul 30, 2026
(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER. Respondents must file their response to Petitioner's emergency motion (Doc. No. 29 ) by no later than August 3, 2026. Petitioner may file a reply by no later than August 6, 2026. The motion will be decided on the papers unless ordered otherwise. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 7/30/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Jul 30, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#34
Aug 03, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Bond Order)(Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
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STATUS
#35
Aug 03, 2026
RESPONSE in Opposition re 29 Emergency MOTION to Enforce Judgment filed by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement.(Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
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RESPONSE
#36
Aug 06, 2026
REPLY re 35 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Rafael Delgado Cervantez.(Ratkowski, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
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REPLY
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