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Case Information
Filed: July 08, 2026
Assigned to:
Katherine M Menendez
Referred to:
John F. Docherty
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: July 22, 2026
Last Activity:
July 23, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 08, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13098127) filed by Kou Vue. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) NTA, # 2 Exhibit(s) EOIR Automated Case Status, # 3 Exhibit(s) Pardon Certificate, # 4 Exhibit(s) ICE Locator, # 5 Exhibit(s) Order dismissing habeas - KHANG_Fong, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Moua, Mai) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Jul 08, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Katherine M. Menendez per 3rd/4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty. Please use case number 26-cv-3209 KMM/JFD.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMG) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
#3
Jul 08, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Respondents are PROHIBITED from transferring Petitioner out of the District of Minnesota without at least 24 hours prior notice to the Court and opposing counsel so that Petitioner remains able to communicate with his attorney. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 7/8/2026.(LC3) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
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Order to Show Cause
#4
Jul 09, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Worthington Phillips on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
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NOTICE
#5
Jul 15, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
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RESPONSE
#6
Jul 16, 2026
(Text-Only) Respondents have informed the Court that Mr. V. has been released from ICE custody on July 15, 2026. They argue that his release moots the Petition. On or before July 20, 2026, Mr. V. must file a letter confirming his release and presenting his position on if the Petition is now moot. Ordered by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 7/16/2026.(LC3) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Jul 16, 2026
Order for Party to File Document/Respond to Court
#7
Jul 20, 2026
LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Kou Vue (Moua, Mai) Modified text on 7/21/2026 (kt). (Entered: 07/20/2026)
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LETTER
#8
Jul 22, 2026
(Text-Only) Petitioner Kou V. was released from Respondents' custody on July 15, 2026. The parties agree that the Petition is now moot. The Court therefore denies the 1 Petition as moot and dismisses the action. Let judgment be entered accordingly. Ordered by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 7/22/2026.(LC3) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Jul 22, 2026
Order Dismissing Case
#9
Jul 23, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
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Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
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