District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-04012

#1

Sep 15, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13270945) filed by Ivan Fernando Morales. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Appelget, Steven) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#2

Sep 15, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge John R. Tunheim per 3rd/4th Prisoner Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko. Please use case number 26-cv-4012 (JRT/DLM).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMP) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#3

Sep 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Pedro Del Valle, IV on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Del Valle, Pedro) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#4

Sep 15, 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 . On or before 5:00 PM on 9/16/2026, Petitioner's counsel shall submit an amended petition including verification as required by 28 U.S.C. § 2242. Respondents are directed to file an answer to the amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus of Petitioner by no later than 5:00 PM on 9/17/2026. If Petitioner intends to file a reply to Respondents' answer, he must do so by no later than 3:00 PM on 9/18/2026. See Order for detail. Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 9/15/2026. (crd) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#5

Sep 16, 2026

AMENDED PETITION against Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Eric Klang, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. filed by Ivan Fernando Morales. No summons requested. (Appelget, Steven) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

#6

Sep 17, 2026

ANSWER to Complaint filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Del Valle, Pedro) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#7

Sep 17, 2026

DECLARATION of Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer Randy Langworthy re 6 Answer to Complaint by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella . (Attachments: # 1 Ex. A ("I-213"), # 2 Ex. B ("I-862"), # 3 Ex. C ("I-200"))(Del Valle, Pedro) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#8

Sep 18, 2026

REPLY re 4 Order/Notice to Attorney,,, filed by Ivan Fernando Morales. (Attachments: # 1 DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR: REFILED Exhibit(s) Declaration of John Barham)(Appelget, Steven) Modified text on 9/21/2026 (kt). (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#9

Sep 18, 2026

Declaration of John Barham filed by Ivan Fernando Morales.(Appelget, Steven) Modified text on 9/21/2026 (kt). (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#10

Sep 21, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER The Court has reviewed the submitted briefing and is aware that the parties dispute whether Petitioner received Form I-862 and Form I-200. Even if Petitioner did not receive the documentation, the Court finds there is no prejudice because Petitioner is now aware of the notice to appear for a scheduled hearing on September 23. The parties shall provide the Court an update about Petitioner's status, including the results of the hearing or whether the hearing was postponed, and if so, to what date by no later than 3:00 p.m. on September 24, 2026. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 9/21/2026. (crd) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#11

Sep 21, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Ivan Fernando Morales. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s))(Appelget, Steven) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

Sep 21, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#12

Sep 24, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. A ("Hearing Notice"))(Del Valle, Pedro) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#13

Sep 24, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Ivan Fernando Morales. (Appelget, Steven) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#14

Sep 30, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Petitioner Ivan F.M.'s Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 5 is GRANTED. Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner from custody as soon as practicable, and no later than 48 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 conditions such as location tracking devices. The parties shall provide the court with a status update concerning the status of Petitioners release by no later than 4:00 PM on October 6, 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 by no later than 5:00 PM on October 9, 2026. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 9/30/2026. (crd) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

#15

Oct 01, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Ivan Fernando Morales. (Appelget, Steven) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

#16

Oct 01, 2026

STATUS REPORT (Second) by Ivan Fernando Morales. (Appelget, Steven) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

#17

Oct 02, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER Respondents are ordered to respond to Ivan M.F.'s Status Updates (Docket Nos. 15 and 16 ) by no later than Tuesday, October 6 at 5:00 PM. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 10/2/2026. (crd) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

#18

Oct 02, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Derek Ganzhorn on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

Oct 02, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#19

Oct 06, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Eric Klang, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella . (Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#20

Oct 07, 2026

MOTION for Order to Show Cause, MOTION to Enforce Judgment filed by Ivan Fernando Morales. (Attachments: # 1DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR. Memorandum, # 2 DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR. Declaration of John Barham)(Appelget, Steven) Modified text on 10/8/2026 (CLK). (Entered: 10/07/2026)

#21

Oct 07, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER Respondents are directed to file an answer to Petitioner's Status Update 15 by no later than 12:00 PM on October 9, 2026. Respondents' answer must include a reasoned memorandum of law and fact explaining Respondents' legal position on (a) whether immediately arresting and re-detaining Petitioner violated this Court's Order Granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 10 ; (b) whether Respondents' provided meaningful release from detention; (c) why Respondents' should not be held in contempt; and (d) why Petitioner should not be released immediately, without conditions. Respondents shall also provide a status update regarding who is currently in possession of Petitioner's personal effects. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 10/7/2026. (crd) (Entered: 10/07/2026)

Oct 07, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#22

Oct 08, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 20 MOTION for Order to Show Cause MOTION to Enforce Judgment filed by Ivan Fernando Morales.(Appelget, Steven) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#23

Oct 08, 2026

Declaration of John Barham in Support of 20 MOTION for Order to Show Cause MOTION to Enforce Judgment filed by Ivan Fernando Morales.(Appelget, Steven) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#24

Oct 08, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER In light of Petitioner's Emergency Motion to Enforce Order or Show Cause 20, in addition to responding to the arguments made in Petitioner's Status Update, Respondents are directed to file a response that includes a reasoned memorandum of law and fact explaining Respondents' legal position in the Motion for Order to Show Cause 20 and supporting memorandum 21 . The deadline for providing a response remains 12:00 p.m. on October 9, 2026. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 10/8/2026. (crd) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

Oct 08, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#25

Oct 09, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 20 MOTION for Order to Show Cause MOTION to Enforce Judgment filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Eric Klang, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella.(Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#26

Oct 09, 2026

DECLARATION of Javan Smith re 25 Response in Opposition to Motion by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Eric Klang, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella . (Attachments: # 1 I-213, # 2 I-200, # 3 Release Documents, # 4 Notice to Appear)(Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#27

Oct 09, 2026

Reply to Response to Motion re 20 MOTION for Order to Show Cause MOTION to Enforce Judgment and traverse filed by Ivan Fernando Morales. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Appelget, Steven) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#28

Oct 22, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Ivan Fernando Morales. (Appelget, Steven) (Entered: 10/22/2026)

#29

Oct 30, 2026

ORDER granting 20 Motion for Order to Show Cause; Enforce Judgment. Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner within 24 hours. Respondents must release Petitioner with all personal effects. The parties shall provide the court with a status update re: Petitioner's release by no later than 4:00 PM on 11/2/2026. 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 by no later than 5:00 PM on 11/5/2026. See Order for details. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 10/30/2026. (crd)

#30

Oct 30, 2026

STATUS REPORT re: transfer to louisiana by Ivan Fernando Morales. (Appelget, Steven) (Entered: 10/30/2026)

#31

Oct 30, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella . (Attachments: # 1 VD Order)(Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 10/30/2026)

#32

Oct 30, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER Respondents shall facilitate a 30 minute, attorney-client privileged call between counsel and Petitioner within 24 hours. Petitioner's counsel shall advise the court how he would like to proceed by no later than 4:00 PM on 11/2/2026. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 10/30/2026. (crd) (Entered: 10/30/2026)

Oct 30, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#33

Nov 02, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella . (Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 11/02/2026)

#34

Nov 02, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Ivan Fernando Morales. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Declaration of Steven Appelget, # 2 Exhibit(s) Declaration of John Barham)(Appelget, Steven) (Entered: 11/02/2026)

#35

Nov 02, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER Petitioner is directed to provide a response by no later than 12:00 p.m. on November 3, 2026 indicating to the Court whether Petitioner has contacted the Department of Homeland Security to request his voluntary departure be withdrawn. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 11/2/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 11/02/2026) (Entered: 11/02/2026)

Nov 02, 2026

Order to Clarify/Authorize

#36

Nov 03, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Ivan Fernando Morales. (Appelget, Steven) (Entered: 11/03/2026)

#37

Nov 03, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents shall comply with the Court's October 30 Order 29 and file a declaration no later than 12:00 p.m. noon on 11/4/2026 stating when and where Petitioner will be released. Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the United States, or transfer Petitioner anywhere other than Minnesota, until Respondents have complied with the Court's October 30 Order 29 . Respondents are directed to show cause why they should not be held in civil contempt for failing to comply with the Court's October 30 Order 29 . Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 11/3/2026. (crd) (Entered: 11/03/2026)

Nov 03, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#41

Nov 04, 2026

ORDER denying 39 Motion for TRO. Respondents must release Petitioner in Minnesota no later than 5:00 PM on 11/6/2026. Respondents shall provide the Court with a status update concerning the status of Petitioner's release no later than 5:00 PM on 11/6/2026. See Order for more detail. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 11/4/2026. (crd)