District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-02789

#1

May 29, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13001695) filed by Kao Xiong. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#2

May 29, 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 David T. Schultz. Please use case number 26-cv-2789 JWB/DTS.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMG) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#3

May 29, 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 5/29/2026 at 10:31 a.m. (CRD) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#4

May 29, 2026

ORDER FOR RESPONSE AND ENJOINING REMOVAL FROM THE STATE. (See Order for Complete Details.) Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 5/29/2026 at 10:31 a.m. (CRD) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#5

May 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Sweeney on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Sweeney, Joshua) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

May 29, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#6

Jun 02, 2026

RESPONSE re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin.(Sweeney, Joshua) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

#7

Jun 02, 2026

DECLARATION of Deportation Officer William J. Robinson re 6 Response by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H)(Sweeney, Joshua) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

#8

Jun 04, 2026

MEMORANDUM re 6 Response (Reply Brief) filed by Kao Xiong. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

#9

Jun 09, 2026

NOTICE by Kao Xiong of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(Suitor, Daniel) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

#10

Jun 12, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. The May 29, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 4) is EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until June 26, 2026 at 10:31 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 6/12/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

Jun 12, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#11

Jun 26, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. The May 29, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 4) is EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until July 10, 2026 at 10:31 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 6/26/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

#12

Jun 26, 2026

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY SUBSTITUTION for Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

Jun 26, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#13

Jul 10, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. The May 29, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 4) is EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until July 24, 2026 at 10:31 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 7/10/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

Jul 10, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#14

Jul 24, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. The May 29, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 4) is EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until August 7, 2026 at 10:31 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 7/24/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

Jul 24, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#15

Jul 28, 2026

MOTION MOTION TO DISSOLVE re 3 Order/Notice to Attorney,, 14 Order/Notice to Attorney,, TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#16

Jul 28, 2026

BRIEF re 15 MOTION MOTION TO DISSOLVE re 3 Order/Notice to Attorney,, 14 Order/Notice to Attorney,, TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#17

Jul 28, 2026

Declaration of Deportation Officer WILLIAM J. ROBINSON in Support of 15 MOTION MOTION TO DISSOLVE re 3 Order/Notice to Attorney,, 14 Order/Notice to Attorney,, TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin.(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#18

Jul 28, 2026

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 15 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin.(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

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Jul 28, 2026

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 15 MOTION MOTION TO DISSOLVE re 3 Order/Notice to Attorney,, 14 Order/Notice to Attorney,, TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER : Date and time to be determined. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

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Jul 28, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 15 MOTION MOTION TO DISSOLVE re 3 Order/Notice to Attorney,, 14 Order/Notice to Attorney,, TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin.(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#21

Jul 28, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin re 19 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 18 Meet and Confer Statement, 20 Proposed Order to Judge, 16 Brief, 15 MOTION MOTION TO DISSOLVE re 3 Order/Notice to Attorney,, 14 Order/Notice to Attorney,, TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, 17 Declaration in Support,, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE ON PROPOSED ORDER by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin re 15 MOTION MOTION TO DISSOLVE re 3 Order/Notice to Attorney,, 14 Order/Notice to Attorney,, TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#22

Jul 29, 2026

ORDER ON MOTION TO DISSOLVE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. (See Order for Complete Details.) Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 7/29/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#23

Aug 10, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. The May 29, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 4) previously extended on June 12, June 26, July 10, and July 24, 2026, is further EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until August 21, 2026 at 10:31 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 8/7/2026. (LC3) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

Aug 10, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#24

Aug 20, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin . (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#25

Aug 21, 2026

(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER. Respondents have filed a letter indicating that Petitioner has been removed pursuant to his final removal order. (Doc. No. 24 .) Accordingly, this matter is DISMISSED AS MOOT. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 8/21/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

Aug 21, 2026

Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail