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Case Information
Filed: May 30, 2026
Assigned to:
Michael James Davis
Referred to:
Douglas L. Micko
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Completed: July 09, 2026
Last Activity:
July 10, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
May 30, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13005037) filed by Nelson Alberto Sanchez. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 05/30/2026)
Main Document:
PETITION
#2
Jun 01, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Michael J. Davis per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko. Please use case number 26-cv-2797 MJD/DLM.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ACH) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
#3
Jun 01, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Nelson Alberto Sanchez. Respondents' Show Cause Response due by 6/5/2026. Petitioner's Reply due by 6/11/2026. Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 6/1/2026.(CRD) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause
#4
Jun 01, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Carl Berry on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Berry, Carl) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
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NOTICE
#5
Jun 05, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Berry, Carl) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
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RESPONSE
#6
Jun 05, 2026
DECLARATION of Deportation Officer IVAN SABIN re 5 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, # 5 Exhibit E)(Berry, Carl) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
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DECLARATION
#7
Jun 12, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Nelson Alberto Sanchez. (Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
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RESPONSE
#8
Jun 12, 2026
AFFIDAVIT in Support re 7 Response to Order to Show Cause . (Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
Main Document:
AFFIDAVIT
#9
Jun 24, 2026
(Text-Only) NOTICE: Evidentiary Hearing set for 6/29/2026 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 13E (MPLS) before Judge Michael J. Davis. (CRD) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
#10
Jun 24, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by David R. Hackworthy on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
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NOTICE
#11
Jun 25, 2026
(Text-Only) NOTICE of Rescheduling of Evidentiary Hearing: Evidentiary Hearing rescheduled for 6/29/2026 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 13E (MPLS) before Judge Michael J. Davis. PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE ONLY. (CRD) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
#12
Jun 26, 2026
MOTION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum filed by Nelson Alberto Sanchez. (Kelley, Kira) Motion un-termed on 6/26/2026 (BTX). (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document:
MOTION
#13
Jun 26, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 12 MOTION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum filed by Nelson Alberto Sanchez.(Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
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PROPOSED
#14
Jun 26, 2026
STIPULATION on Evidence RE: 11 by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. Jointly Signed by Nelson A. Sanchez. (Berry, Carl) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
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STIPULATION
#15
Jun 26, 2026
Order on Motion for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum
#16
Jun 26, 2026
Order on Motion for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum
#17
Jun 29, 2026
(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Michael J. Davis on 6/29/2026: Evidentiary Hearing.Court Reporter: Paula RichterMinneapolis Courthouse, Courtroom 13ETime: 10:38 AM11:55 AMTotal Time: 1 hour and 17 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Petitioner: Kira Aakre Kelley, Climate Defense Project; Daniel P. SuitorFor Respondents: Carl Berry, United States Attorney's Office; David R. Hackworthy, United States Attorneys OfficePetitioner Witness: Nelson Alberto Sanchez. Defendant Witness: John Haase. Exhibits Retained by CourtPetitioner's Exhibit(s): 1 and 2. Respondents' Exhibit(s): 1 and 2. PROCEEDINGS: Matter taken under advisement. (CRD) Modified text on 6/29/2026 (CRD). (Entered: 06/29/2026)
#18
Jul 01, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#19
Jul 01, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
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Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
#20
Jul 01, 2026
LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella . (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
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LETTER
#21
Jul 08, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Bond Order)(Berry, Carl) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
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STATUS
#23
Jul 10, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
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Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
Parties
Blanche
Party
Sanchez
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