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Case Information
Filed: July 30, 2026
Assigned to:
John R. Tunheim
Referred to:
Elizabeth Cowan Wright
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Completed: August 24, 2026
Last Activity:
August 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 30, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13152246) filed by Enrique Fuentes Gutirrez. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (Dugan, James) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Jul 30, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge John R. Tunheim per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright. Please use case number 26-cv-3457 JRT/ECW.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ACH) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
#3
Jul 30, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Derek Ganzhorn on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
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NOTICE
#4
Aug 03, 2026
ORDER: Respondents are ENJOINED from removing, transferring, or otherwise facilitating the removal of Petitioner from the District of Minnesota until the Court issues an order on the pending Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . If Petitioner has already been removed from Minnesota, Respondents are ORDERED to immediately return Petitioner to Minnesota. Respondents are directed to file an answer to the petition for a writ of habeas corpus of Petitioner by no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 5, 2026. If Petitioner intends to file a reply to Respondents' answer, they must do so by no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 7, 2026. See Order for detail. Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 8/3/2026. (crd) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
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Order/Notice to Attorney
#5
Aug 05, 2026
RESPONSE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, Ryan Shea, David J. Venturella re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
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RESPONSE
#6
Aug 05, 2026
DECLARATION of Angela Minner re 5 Response by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella . (Attachments: # 1 I-213 2023, # 2 I-213 2026, # 3 NTA, # 4 I-200)(Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
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DECLARATION
#7
Aug 07, 2026
REPLY re 4 Order/Notice to Attorney,, filed by Enrique Fuentes Gutirrez.(Dugan, James) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
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REPLY
#8
Aug 13, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING IN PART PETITION FOR HABEAS CORPUS 1 . Petitioner's detention is governed by 8 U.S.C. § 1226 and his continued detention without an individualized bond hearing violates his rights under the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. Respondents shall provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing within seven (7) days of the date of this Order, with at least 48 hours advance notice to counsel, in which both parties will be allowed to present evidence and argument about whether Petitioner is a danger to the community and presents a flight risk if not detained; Petitioner shall be afforded all proceedings and rights provided by § 1226 and its corresponding regulations. If Respondents do not provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing as required herein, Petitioner must be immediately released from detention. By 5:00 P.M. on August 21, 2026, the parties shall provide the Court with a status update concerning the results of any bond hearing conducted pursuant to this Order, or if no bond hearing was held, advise the Court regarding Petitioner's release. Further, the parties shall advise the Court at that time whether any additional proceedings in this matter are required and submit any proposals for the scope of further litigation. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 8/13/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
#9
Aug 20, 2026
LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella . (Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
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LETTER
#10
Aug 24, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER DISMISSING CASE The Court's Memorandum Opinion and Order 8 has been satisfied. This Case is closed. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 8/24/2026. (crd) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
#11
Aug 24, 2026
JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(ABR) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
Aug 24, 2026
Order Dismissing Case
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Blanche
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Fuentes Gutirrez
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