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Filed: September 22, 2026
Assigned to:
Katherine M Menendez
Referred to:
John F. Docherty
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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October 27, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 22, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13289126) filed by David Valeriano Torres. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Sep 22, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Katherine M. Menendez per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty. Please use case number 26-cv-4091 (KMM/DJF).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MKB) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
#3
Sep 22, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Respondents' answer due by 9/29/2026. Petitioner's reply due by 10/6/2026. Respondents are prohibited from transferring Petitioner out of the District of Minnesota without at least 24 hours' prior notice to the Court and opposing counsel so that Petitioner remains able to communicate with his attorney. Signed by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 9/22/2026.(LC2) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
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Order to Show Cause
#4
Sep 23, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah Mazzie on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Mazzie, Sarah) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
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NOTICE
#8
Oct 26, 2026
MEMORANDUM AND OPINION granting 1 Petitioners Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus and requiring Respondents to release Petitioner from immigration custody immediately. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 10/26/2026. (LC1)
#9
Oct 27, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
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Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
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Valeriano Torres
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