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Case Information
Filed: July 22, 2026
Assigned to:
Jeffrey M. Bryan
Referred to:
David T. Schultz
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Completed: August 12, 2026
Last Activity:
August 14, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 22, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13131131) filed by Jesus Delgado Campos. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Heegaard, Joseph) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Main Document:
PETITION
#2
Jul 22, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Please use case number 26-cv-3370 JMB/DTS.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (CLK) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
#3
Jul 22, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents are ordered to file a response to each count of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 on or before July 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT, certifying the true cause and proper duration of Petitioner's confinement and showing cause as to why the writ should not be granted in this case. The response should include a reasoned memorandum of law and fact as well as any supporting documentation relating to the lawfulness of Petitioner's arrest and/or continued confinement, including the following: (1) a statement concerning immigration court jurisdiction over Petitioner; (2) a statement concerning whether Petitioner is, or may be, a class member of any pending or certified immigration class action suit; and (3) a statement concerning whether the absence of a warrant preceding Petitioner's arrest necessitates Petitioner's immediate release. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 7/22/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
#4
Jul 22, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER: The Court enters the following order to remain in place until further order of the Court or until the Court has issued a ruling on the pending Petition: (1) Respondents are temporarily restrained and enjoined from moving the Petitioner out of the District of Minnesota; (2) Respondents shall facilitate Petitioner's prompt access to counsel through private, in-person visitation or videoconference if possible (and through private telephone calls if video conferencing is not possible), to include providing Petitioner with contact information for counsel of record, permitting Petitioner to contact friends or relatives for the purpose of obtaining contact information for counsel, and the use of video conferencing equipment and software (or the use of a telephone if video conferencing is not possible); (3) Respondents shall preserve all personal belongings confiscated from Petitioner for prompt return to Petitioner upon release should the Court grant the Petition; (4) if any confiscated documentation is subject to retention by Respondents upon release, Respondents shall make certified copies of any and all such documentation; and (5) should Respondents choose to release Petitioner rather than respond, Respondents shall release Petitioner in Minnesota, without conditions, and Respondents' counsel shall thereafter file a declaration within 24 hours of release stating when and where the Petitioner was released, attaching any and all documentation concerning the Petitioners release, and affirming with supporting documentation that all property of Petitioner was returned to Petitioner upon release (or, if property is retained, state which property is retained, the legal basis for its retention, and affirm that Respondents duly provided Petitioner with certified copies of any and all immigration-related documentation). Respondents must submit each of the following three forms to affirm return of Petitioner's property: I-77, I-216, and G-589. If Petitioner's property is lost, Respondents must also submit form I-387, Report of Detainee's Missing Property. If Respondents cannot provide one or more of these forms, Respondents must address why they are unable to do so. In the event that Respondents have already transferred Petitioner out of the District of Minnesota, Respondents are ordered to return Petitioner to Minnesota as soon as possible and in any event, no later than July 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT. In addition, if Respondents have already transferred Petitioner out of the District of Minnesota, counsel for Respondents shall file a declaration on or before July 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT explaining the steps counsel has taken to ensure compliance with this Court's order that Respondents immediately return Petitioner to Minnesota. Violation of this order will result in consideration of any appropriate sanctions against the attorneys of record and the parties responsible for violating this order. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 7/22/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
#5
Jul 22, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Derek Ganzhorn on behalf of Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, David Venturella. (Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
Jul 22, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
Jul 22, 2026
Briefing Order
#6
Jul 24, 2026
RESPONSE by Todd Blanche, Joel Brott, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#7
Jul 24, 2026
DECLARATION of Steven Draves re 6 Response by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement . (Attachments: # 1 NTA, # 2 I-213, # 3 I-200, # 4 Detainer)(Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
Main Document:
DECLARATION
#8
Aug 07, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Sue Eckholm on behalf of Jesus Delgado Campos. (Eckholm, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#9
Aug 07, 2026
RESPONSE by Jesus Delgado Campos re 7 Declaration, 6 Response . (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate LR7.1)(Eckholm, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#10
Aug 12, 2026
MEMORANDUM AND OPINION: Petitioner Jesus D.'s Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. No. 1 ) is GRANTED. Respondents are ORDERED to release Petitioner Jesus D. immediately, with no conditions of release, and in any event no later than 4:00 p.m. CT on August 13, 2026. On or before 11:00 a.m. CT on August 14, 2026, counsel for Respondents shall file a letter affirming that they have released Petitioner Jesus D. On or before 11:00 a.m. August 14, 2026, counsel for Respondents shall also file a declaration pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 by an individual with personal knowledge that states when and where the Petitioner was released, attaches any and all documentation concerning the Petitioner's release, and affirms with supporting documentation that all property of Petitioner was returned to Petitioner upon release (or, if property is retained, state which property is retained, the legal basis for its retention, and affirm that Respondents duly provided Petitioner with certified copies of any and all immigration-related documentation). Respondents must submit each of the following three forms to affirm return of Petitioner's property: I-77, I-216, and G-589. If Petitioner's property is lost, Respondents must also submit form I-387, Report of Detainee's Missing Property. If Respondents cannot provide one or more of these forms, Respondents must address why they are unable to do so. Petitioner Jesus D. may move separately within 30 days of final judgment in this action to recover attorney's fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 20 U.S.C. § 2412(d). To the extent Petitioner Jesus D. seeks additional relief, the Petition is DENIED. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 8/12/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
#11
Aug 13, 2026
JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(BTX) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
Main Document:
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
#12
Aug 14, 2026
DECLARATION of Christopher Campbell re 10 Memorandum & Opinion,,,,,,, by Todd Blanche, Joel Brott, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement . (Attachments: # 1 I-71 and 589, # 2 Release)(Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document:
DECLARATION
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Blanche
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Delgado Campos
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