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Filed: August 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Nancy Ellen Brasel
Referred to:
Leo I. Brisbois
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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September 03, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13191524) filed by Jane Doe. Filer requests summons issued. (Bortel, Angela) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Aug 13, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jane Doe. (Bortel, Angela) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
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CIVIL
#3
Aug 13, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Angela Bortel on behalf of Jane Doe. (Bortel, Angela) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
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NOTICE
#4
Aug 13, 2026
MOTION for Protective Order to proceed under pseudonym and file name and alien registration number under seal filed by Jane Doe. (Bortel, Angela) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
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MOTION
#5
Aug 13, 2026
SEALED AFFIDAVIT of Angela Bortel in SUPPORT OF 4 MOTION for Protective Order to proceed under pseudonym and file name and alien registration number under seal filed by Jane Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Sealed Exhibit A)(Bortel, Angela) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
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SEALED
#6
Aug 13, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 4 MOTION for Protective Order to proceed under pseudonym and file name and alien registration number under seal filed by Jane Doe.(Bortel, Angela) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
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PROPOSED
#7
Aug 13, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Angela Bortel in SUPPORT OF 4 MOTION for Protective Order to proceed under pseudonym and file name and alien registration number under seal REDACTED filed by Jane Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) REDACTED Exhibit A)(Bortel, Angela) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
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AFFIDAVIT
#8
Aug 13, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Jane Doe. (Bortel, Angela) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
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Emergency MOTION
#9
Aug 13, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Support re 8 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Jane Doe. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Bortel, Angela) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
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MEMORANDUM
#10
Aug 13, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 8 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Jane Doe.(Bortel, Angela) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
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PROPOSED
#11
Aug 13, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT re 8 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Jane Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) SEALED Exhibit A)(Bortel, Angela) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
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SEALED
#12
Aug 13, 2026
EXHIBIT Exhibit List with redacted exhibit re 8 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Jane Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) REDACTED Exhibit A)(Bortel, Angela) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
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EXHIBIT
#13
Aug 14, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT. This case is assigned to Judge Nancy E. Brasel and Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois. NOTE: the new case number is 26-cv-3622 NEB/LIB. Please use this case number for all subsequent pleadings. (LJG) Modified text on 8/14/2026 (LJG). (Entered: 08/14/2026)
#14
Aug 14, 2026
(Text-Only) 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 8/14/26. (KMW) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
#15
Aug 14, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT Respondents are ENJOINED from moving Petitioner outside of Minnesota until further order of the Court, so that Petitioner may consult with counsel while the Court is considering the Petition, and so that there is no risk that removal of Petitioner from Minnesota will deprive this Court of jurisdiction over the Petition. If Petitioner has already been removed from Minnesota, Respondents are ORDERED to immediately return Petitioner to Minnesota. Respondents shall file a response to the petition 1 motion for protective order 4 and emergency motion for TRO 8 by 8/17/26 and Petitioner shall file a reply by 8/18/26. Ordered by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 8/14/2026. (KMW) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
#16
Aug 14, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin E. Stein on behalf of Jane Doe. (Stein, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
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NOTICE
#17
Aug 14, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Additional Briefing Instructions. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 8/14/2026. (KMW) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
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Order to Show Cause
#18
Aug 14, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Pedro Del Valle, IV on behalf of Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J Venturella. (Del Valle, Pedro) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
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NOTICE
Aug 14, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#19
Aug 17, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J Venturella. (Del Valle, Pedro) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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RESPONSE
#20
Aug 17, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 8 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 LR 7.1 Word Count Compliance)(Del Valle, Pedro) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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MEMORANDUM
#21
Aug 17, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT Declaration of Deportation Officer Benjamin Northwood re 19 Response to Habeas Petition by Todd Blanche. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. A ("I-213"), # 2 Ex. B ("I-205"), # 3 Ex. C ("I-871"), # 4 Ex. D ("I-296"), # 5 Ex. E ("Credentials"))(Del Valle, Pedro) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
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SEALED
#22
Aug 18, 2026
Redacted Document for 21 Sealed Exhibit A - E. (Attachments: # 1 Sealed Exhibit B, # 2 Sealed Exhibit C, # 3 Sealed Exhibit D, # 4 Sealed Exhibit E)(Del Valle, Pedro) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
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Redacted
#23
Aug 18, 2026
First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply filed by Jane Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stein, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
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First
#24
Aug 18, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. For good cause shown, the Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time for Petitioner to File Reply to Respondents Answer (ECF No. 23 ) is GRANTED. Petitioner shall have until on or before 8/24/2026 to file her Reply to Respondent's Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Reply to Opposition to the Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. Ordered by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 8/18/2026. (RMM) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Aug 18, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
#25
Aug 24, 2026
REPLY re 20 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, filed by Jane Doe.(Bortel, Angela) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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REPLY
#26
Aug 24, 2026
REPLY re 17 Order to Show Cause filed by Jane Doe.(Bortel, Angela) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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REPLY
#27
Aug 26, 2026
(Text-Only) The Court is unable to determine, from the parties' prior pleadings, the factual basis underlying Petitioner's claims. Accordingly, the Court orders parties to appear in a evidentiary hearing on August 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 13W in the Minneapolis Federal Courthouse. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 8/26/26. (KMW) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
#28
Aug 26, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by David R. Hackworthy on behalf of Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J Venturella. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
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NOTICE
#29
Aug 27, 2026
(Text-Only) AMENDED NOTICE HEARING: The evidentiary hearing scheduled for 8/31/26 is hereby cancelled and stricken from the court calendar. (KMW) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
#30
Sep 03, 2026
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants. filed by Jane Doe. Filer requests summons issued. (Bortel, Angela) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
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AMENDED
#31
Sep 03, 2026
SECOND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Respondents are directed to file an answer to the First Amended Verified Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus of Petitioner by no later than September 17, 2026. Petitioner is directed to file a reply to Respondents answer by no later than September 24, 2026. After the completion of all briefing, the Court will determine whether an evidentiary hearing is necessary. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 9/3/2026. (KMW) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
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Order/Notice to Attorney
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