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Case Information
Filed: September 18, 2026
Assigned to:
Michael James Davis
Referred to:
David T. Schultz
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Completed: October 19, 2026
Last Activity:
October 19, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 18, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13283141) filed by Eddy Orlando PURUNCAJAS GOMEZ. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Steen, Solomon) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Sep 21, 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 David T. Schultz. Please use case number 26-cv-4058 (MJD/DTS).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMP) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
#3
Sep 21, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents' Show Cause Response due by 9/25/2026. Petitioner's Reply due by 10/1/2026. Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 9/21/2026.(CRD) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
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Order to Show Cause
#4
Sep 21, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Derek Ganzhorn on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
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NOTICE
#5
Sep 25, 2026
RESPONSE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, Eric Tollefson, David J. Venturella re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
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RESPONSE
#6
Sep 25, 2026
DECLARATION of William Robinson re 5 Response by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella . (Attachments: # 1 I-213, # 2 I-200, # 3 Notice to Appear)(Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
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DECLARATION
#7
Sep 25, 2026
DECLARATION of DEREK GANZHORN re 5 Response by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella . (Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
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DECLARATION
#8
Sep 25, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT I-589 re 7 Declaration by FEDERAL RESPONDENTS. (Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
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SEALED
#9
Sep 25, 2026
STATEMENT INSTEAD OF REDACTED DOCUMENT: Impracticable to Redact for 8 Sealed Document(s) - 8 Sealed Exhibit I-589 . (Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
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STATEMENT
#10
Oct 01, 2026
REPLY re 3 Order to Show Cause filed by Eddy Orlando Puruncajas Gomez. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Steen, Solomon) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
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REPLY
#11
Oct 14, 2026
ORDER GRANTING IN PART PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. The Court GRANTS Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 as follows: a. Respondents are ordered to arrange for the immediate release of Petitioner into Minnesota at a safe time and in a safe place that is communicated at least two (2) hours in advance to Petitioner's counsel; b. Respondents are ordered to immediately return all Petitioner's personal items that were taken from him when he was detained in substantially the same condition as when the items were taken during his arrest, such as his driver's license, immigration papers, passport, cell phone, and keys; c. Petitioner shall be released on his own recognizance, subject to only those conditions as specified in his previous OREC; and 2. Respondents are ordered to confirm Petitioner's release from custody as well as the Respondents compliance with the rest of the Courts Order within forty-eight (48) hours from the date of this Order. 3. 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 10/14/2026.(CRD) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
#12
Oct 14, 2026
JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(ACH) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
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Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
#13
Oct 15, 2026
LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, Eric Tollefson, David J. Venturella . (Attachments: # 1 I-220A)(Ganzhorn, Derek) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
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LETTER
#14
Oct 19, 2026
ORDER DISMISSING PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner Eddy P.G.'s Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is DISMISSED without prejudice. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 10/19/2026.(CRD) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
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Order Dismissing Case
#15
Oct 19, 2026
JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(ACH) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
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Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
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