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Filed: June 14, 2026
Assigned to:
Nancy Ellen Brasel
Referred to:
David T. Schultz
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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September 04, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 14, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Karen Venice Bryan on behalf of Ruben Castillo-Renteria. (Bryan, Karen) (Entered: 06/14/2026)
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NOTICE
#2
Jun 14, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13039036) filed by Ruben Castillo-Renteria. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Ex. A. E-filed Comp Warrant, # 2 Exhibit(s) Ex. B. Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) Case Details (Register of Actions), # 3 Exhibit(s) Ex. C. Court Clerk Minutes, # 4 Exhibit(s) Ex. D. Form I-213, Record of Deportable/Inadmissible Alien, # 5 Exhibit(s) Ex. E. Notice to Appear, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Bryan, Karen) (Entered: 06/14/2026)
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PETITION
#3
Jun 15, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Nancy E. Brasel per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Please use case number 26-cv-2950 NEB/DTS.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ACH) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
#4
Jun 15, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Pedro Del Valle, IV on behalf of David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Del Valle, Pedro) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
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NOTICE
#5
Jun 16, 2026
ORDER FOR PARTY TO FILE DOCUMENT/RESPOND TO COURT. Signed by Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz on 6/16/2026. (SB) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
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Order for Party to File Document/Respond to Court
#6
Jun 17, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. To ensure access to counsel, Respondents are PROHIBITED from transferring Petitioner to another district without at least 24 hours prior notice to the Court and opposing counsel. Ordered by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 6/17/2026. (KMW) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
Jun 17, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#7
Jun 22, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Del Valle, Pedro) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
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RESPONSE
#8
Jun 22, 2026
DECLARATION of Deportation Officer Ivan Sabin re 7 Response to Habeas Petition by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin . (Attachments: # 1 Ex. A, # 2 Ex. B, # 3 Ex. C, # 4 Ex. D)(Del Valle, Pedro) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
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DECLARATION
#9
Jun 25, 2026
REPLY re 5 Order to Party File Document/Respond to Court filed by Ruben Castillo-Renteria.(Bryan, Karen) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
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REPLY
#10
Jul 28, 2026
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 2 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Ruben Castillo-Renteria. Signed by Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz on 7/28/2026. (SB) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
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REPORT
#11
Aug 02, 2026
OBJECTION TO 10 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION filed by David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin.(Del Valle, Pedro) (Entered: 08/02/2026)
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OBJECTION
#12
Aug 04, 2026
RESPONSE TO OBJECTION to 11 Report and Recommendation filed by Ruben Castillo-Renteria filed by Ruben Castillo-Renteria.(Bryan, Karen) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
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RESPONSE
#13
Aug 07, 2026
ORDER ACCEPTING REPORT & RECOMMENDATION. Based on the foregoing and on all the files, records, and proceedings herein, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The Report and Recommendation (ECF No. 10 ) is ACCEPTED. Respondents' Objection (ECF No. 11 ) is OVERRULED. Petitioner Ruben C.R.'s Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. [2)] is GRANTED. Respondents are ordered to release Petitioner from custody by August 10, 2026. Respondents shall file a status update with the Court acknowledging the release of Petitioner with his personal effects.LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 8/7/2026. (KMW) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
#14
Aug 07, 2026
JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(ACH) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
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Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
#15
Aug 11, 2026
STATUS REPORT by David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Del Valle, Pedro) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
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STATUS
#16
Aug 19, 2026
MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Ruben Castillo-Renteria. (DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR. Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Ex. 1. Petitioner's Sworn Declaration, # 2 Exhibit(s) Ex. 2. Counsel's Sworn Declaration, # 3 Exhibit(s) Ex. 3. Billing Statements, # 4 Exhibit(s) Ex. 4. CPI-U and Laffey Matrix, # 5 Exhibit(s) Ex. 5. Signed Assignment of Rights)(Bryan, Karen) Modified text on 8/20/2026 (BTX). (Entered: 08/19/2026)
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MOTION
#17
Aug 20, 2026
Declaration of Ruben Castillo-Renteria in Support of 16 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Ruben Castillo-Renteria.(Bryan, Karen) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
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Declaration
#18
Aug 20, 2026
Declaration of Karen Venice Bryan in Support of 16 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Ruben Castillo-Renteria.(Bryan, Karen) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
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Declaration
#19
Aug 20, 2026
EXHIBIT List re 16 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Ruben Castillo-Renteria. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 3. Billing Statements, # 2 Exhibit(s) 4. USAO Matrix and CPI-U, # 3 Exhibit(s) 5. Assignment of Rights)(Bryan, Karen) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
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EXHIBIT
#20
Sep 02, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 16 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Del Valle, Pedro) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
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MEMORANDUM
#21
Sep 04, 2026
REPLY re 20 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion filed by Ruben Castillo-Renteria.(Bryan, Karen) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
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REPLY
#22
Sep 04, 2026
EXHIBIT List re 21 Reply filed by Ruben Castillo-Renteria. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1. Amended Billing Statements)(Bryan, Karen) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
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EXHIBIT
#23
Sep 04, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 16 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Ruben Castillo-Renteria.(Bryan, Karen) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
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PROPOSED
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