District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-03860

#1

Sep 01, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13239691) filed by Ying Thao. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 1, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Moua, Mai) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

#2

Sep 02, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Nancy E. Brasel per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard. Please use case number 26-cv-3860 NEB/EMB.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (CLK) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#3

Sep 02, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. 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 9/2/26. (KMW) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#4

Sep 02, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Derek Ganzhorn on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David Venturella. (Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#5

Sep 02, 2026

ORDER. Respondents are directed to file an answer to the petition for a writ of habeas corpus of Petitioner by no later than September 9, 2026. If Petitioner intends to file a reply to Respondents' answer, Petitioner must do so by no later than September 16, 2026. Further, Respondents are TEMPORARILY ENJOINED from moving Petitioner out of the United States until further notice from the Court to ensure that Petitioner has an opportunity to adjudicate his claims for relief. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 9/2/2026. (KMW) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

Sep 02, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#6

Sep 03, 2026

Brief in Support of Motion to Dissolve re 5 Order/Notice to Attorney filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David Venturella. (Ganzhorn, Derek) Modified text on 9/3/2026 (MMG). (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#7

Sep 03, 2026

Declaration of DEPORTATION OFFICER WILLIAM J. ROBINSON in Support of 6 MOTION to DISSOLVE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER re 5 Order/Notice to Attorney,, filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David Venturella.(Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#8

Sep 04, 2026

Corrected MOTION to DISSOLVE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David Venturella. (Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

#9

Sep 04, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. Respondents filed a Motion to Dissolve the Temporary Restraining Order (ECF no. 8 ) with the Court. In their brief in support of the motion, it discusses the flight plans for Petitioner's deportation. The Court reminds the parties of the order at ECF No. 5 stating Petitioner should not be moved outside the United States during this pending litigation. An abbreviated briefing schedule is in place to handle this petition expeditiously. Ordered by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 9/4/2026. (KMW) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

Sep 04, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#10

Sep 09, 2026

RESPONSE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David Venturella re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#11

Sep 09, 2026

DECLARATION of James VanDerVaart re 10 Response by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David Venturella . (Attachments: # 1 I-213, # 2 I-205, # 3 I-200, # 4 Notice to Appear, # 5 Removal Order)(Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#12

Sep 15, 2026

REPLY re 5 Order/Notice to Attorney,, .(Moua, Mai) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#13

Sep 16, 2026

NOTICE by Ying Thao (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) ICE Locator)(Moua, Mai) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

#14

Sep 17, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Ying Thao. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) ICE Locator)(Moua, Mai) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#15

Sep 17, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. Petitioner shall file a response to Respondents' corrected motion to dissolve the retraining order (ECF No. 8 ) and Respondents shall file a respone to the motion for temporary restraining order (ECF No. 14 ) on or before 9/21/26. Ordered by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 9/17/2026. (KMW) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

Sep 17, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#16

Sep 21, 2026

REPLY re 8 Corrected MOTION to DISSOLVE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by Ying Thao. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) DVD v DHS Order Sep 18 2026, # 2 Exhibit(s) AP News Article)(Moua, Mai) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#17

Sep 21, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by David R. Hackworthy on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David Venturella. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#18

Sep 21, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 14 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David Venturella.(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#19

Sep 29, 2026

ORDER ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. Based on the foregoing and on all the files, records, and proceedings herein, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) is GRANTED in part. Respondents are ENJOINED FROM removing Petitioner to a third country without notice and a meaningful opportunity to assert a fear-based claim before an immigration judge. If Respondents determine that Petitioner does not state a reasonable fear of removal to the third country, then Respondents must allow Petitioner 15 days to file a motion to reopen his removal proceedings before removing him. Any remaining claims in the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) are DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 9/29/2026. (KMW)(KMW) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

#20

Sep 29, 2026

JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(BTX) (Entered: 09/29/2026)