District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-03541

#1

Aug 06, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13172819) filed by NELSON EDUARDO TOAPANTA NINASUNTA. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit(s) Exhibit D, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet) (Metelska, Magdalena) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#2

Aug 06, 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 Douglas L. Micko. Please use case number 26-cv-3541.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (BTX) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#3

Aug 07, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Carl Berry on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J Venturella. (Berry, Carl) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

#4

Aug 07, 2026

ORDER. If Petitioner is being detained in Minnesota, 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 . 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 9, 2026, certifying the true cause and proper duration of Petitioner's confinement and showing cause why the writ should not be granted in this case. If Petitioner intends to file a reply to Respondents' answer, he must do so by no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 10, 2026. Thereafter, no further submissions from either party will be permitted, except as authorized by Court order. Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 8/7/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

#5

Aug 09, 2026

RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J Venturella. (Berry, Carl) (Entered: 08/09/2026)

#6

Aug 09, 2026

DECLARATION of Deportation Officer WILLIAM J. ROBINSON re 5 Response to Habeas Petition by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J Venturella . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Berry, Carl) (Entered: 08/09/2026)

#7

Aug 10, 2026

TRAVERSE by Nelson Eduardo Toapanta Ninasunta. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit E, # 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit F)(Metelska, Magdalena) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#8

Aug 10, 2026

LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate by Nelson Eduardo Toapanta Ninasunta re 7 Traverse (Metelska, Magdalena) Modified text on 8/11/2026 (ABR). (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#9

Aug 12, 2026

ORDER Within 24 hours of this Order, Respondents shall provide further information on the timing of the issuance of Petitioner's Notice to Appear; of the issuance of Petitioner's Form I 200, Warrant of Arrest; and of Petitioner's detention on August 4, 2026. If Respondents are unable to timely provide further information about the timing of the issuance of either Petitioner's Notice to Appear or Form I 200, Respondents shall release immediately Petitioner from custody with all personal effects and without any new conditions. Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 8/12/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#10

Aug 13, 2026

RESPONSE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J Venturella re 9 Order/Notice to Attorney,, . (Berry, Carl) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#11

Aug 13, 2026

First MOTION for Leave to File Reply/Surreplyand Proposed Response to Respondents' Response to Order filed by Nelson Eduardo Toapanta Ninasunta. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate Compliance Certificate)(Metelska, Magdalena) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#12

Aug 14, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING IN PART PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS 1 . Petitioner Nelson E.T.N.'s Motion for Leave to Respond to Respondents Response to Order 11 is GRANTED. Petitioner Nelson E.T.N.'s Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is GRANTED IN PART. Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner from custody as soon as practicable, and no later than 24 hours from the filing of this Order. Respondents must release Petitioner with all personal effects, such as driver's licenses, passports, or immigration documents, and without any new conditions. Respondents must also coordinate with Petitioner's counsel to ensure safe release. The parties shall provide the Court with a status update concerning the status of Petitioner's release by no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 17, 2026. Further, the parties shall advise the Court 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 8/14/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#13

Aug 17, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J Venturella. (Berry, Carl) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#14

Aug 17, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Nelson Eduardo Toapanta Ninasunta. (Metelska, Magdalena) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#15

Aug 19, 2026

STATUS REPORT Second by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J Venturella. (Berry, Carl) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#16

Aug 20, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER Per 15 Respondents' Status Report, the Petitioner is ordered to confirm return of all property or to provide a list to the Court specifying the missing items by no later than 3:00 PM on 8/21/2026. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 8/20/2026.(crd) Modified text on 8/20/2026 (crd). (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#17

Aug 20, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Nelson Eduardo Toapanta Ninasunta. (Metelska, Magdalena) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

Aug 20, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#18

Aug 21, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER DISMISSING CASE The Court's Memorandum and Order 12 has been satisfied. This case is closed. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 8/21/2026. (crd) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

Aug 21, 2026

Order Dismissing Case

#19

Aug 24, 2026

JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(MMG) (Entered: 08/24/2026)