District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-03817

#1

Aug 28, 2026

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR: REFILED First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13231533) filed by Santiago Flores Bravo. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Molliver, Danielle) Modified text on 8/28/2026 (kt). (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#2

Aug 28, 2026

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR: REFILED First MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Santiago Flores Bravo. (Molliver, Danielle) Modified text on 8/28/2026 (kt). (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#3

Aug 28, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13231839) filed by Santiago Flores Bravo. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Molliver, Danielle) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#4

Aug 28, 2026

MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Santiago Flores Bravo. (Molliver, Danielle) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#5

Aug 28, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Santiago Flores Bravo. (Molliver, Danielle). Added MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on 8/31/2026 (ABR). (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#6

Aug 28, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Michael J. Davis per 3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins. Please use case number 26-cv-3817 MJD/SGE.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (kt) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#7

Aug 28, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. Petitioner's Motion for an Order to Show Cause 4 is GRANTED as follows: a. Respondents are directed to file an answer to the petition for a writ of habeas corpus of Petitioner by no later than September 2, 2026, certifying the true cause and proper duration of Petitioners confinement and showing cause why the writ should not be granted in this case. b. Respondents answer should include: i. Such affidavits and exhibits as are needed to establish the lawfulness and correct duration of Petitioners detention in light of the issues raised in the habeas petition; ii A reasoned memorandum of law and fact explaining Respondents' legal position on Petitioner's claims; iii. Respondents' recommendation on whether an evidentiary hearing should be conducted; and c. If Petitioner intends to file a reply to Respondents' answer, he must do so by no later than September 5, 2026. Thereafter, no further submissions from either party will be permitted, except as authorized by Court order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT: 2. Petitioner is currently in custody within the District of Minnesota and therefore jurisdiction has attached to this matter. a. That jurisdiction is not defeated by any subsequent decision by Respondents to transfer Petitioner to another state. b. Habeas jurisdiction turns on custody and control, not on the Government's unilateral post-filing movement of the detainee. c. The position that jurisdiction lies exclusively in the district to which Respondents transfer a petitioner would permit the Government to determine the forum for judicial review through its own logistics. Federal courts may not be divested of jurisdiction in that manner. 3. Petitioner's Request for a Temporary Restraining Order 5 is GRANTED IN PART insofar as: a. Respondents are enjoined from removing Petitioner from the District of Minnesota until a final decision is made on the habeas petition. b. If Petitioner has already been removed from Minnesota, Respondents are ordered to immediately return Petitioner to Minnesota. 4. In the event of an unforeseen circumstance or contingency, and with 72 hours' notice, Respondents may apply to the Court for permission to move Petitioner. Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 8/28/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#8

Aug 31, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Carl Berry on behalf of Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella, David Easterwood. (Berry, Carl) Modified text on 8/31/2026 (ABR). (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#9

Sep 02, 2026

RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Berry, Carl) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#10

Sep 02, 2026

DECLARATION of DEPORTATION OFFICER XIONG LEE re 9 Response to Habeas Petition by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella . (Attachments: # 1 Ex. A, # 2 Ex. B, # 3 Ex. C)(Berry, Carl) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#11

Sep 14, 2026

ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 3 is GRANTED IN PART as follows: 1. Respondents are ordered to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing within one week after the issuance of this Order; 2. Respondents are ordered to file notice of such bond hearing directly with the Court within two (2) hours of its scheduling; 3. Notice of the bond hearing must give Petitioner and/or his counsel a reasonable time to prepare; 4. The Immigration Judge is prohibited from denying the opportunity for a bond hearing based on a purported lack of jurisdiction; 5. If a bond hearing takes place that results in Petitioner's release, Respondents are ordered to: a. Release Petitioner into Minnesota; b. At a safe time and place communicated at least two (2) hours in advance to Petitioners counsel; and c. With all of Petitioner's personal effects in Respondents' possession, such as Petitioner's drivers license, immigration papers, passport, cell phone, keys; 6. If a bond hearing does not take place within one week, Respondents are ordered to immediately release Petitioner from custody into Minnesota with the same conditions of release described in paragraph 5; 7. Within 48 hours of the conclusion of the bond hearing or Respondent' decision to release Petitioner from custody, Respondents must file a status report with the Court detailing the results of the Bond Hearing or its actions related to release; and 8. Any motion for attorney fees and costs pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act must be filed within 21 days of entry of judgment in this matter, along with a well-reasoned memorandum of authorities explaining why an award of fees and costs is warranted. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 9/14/2026.(CRD) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

#12

Sep 14, 2026

JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(ABR) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

#13

Sep 14, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Berry, Carl) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

#14

Sep 16, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. A)(Berry, Carl) (Entered: 09/16/2026)