District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-04219

Gavarrete Cartagena v. Easterwood

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Case Information

Filed: September 30, 2026
Assigned to: Nancy Ellen Brasel
Referred to: John F. Docherty
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Completed: October 14, 2026
Last Activity: October 14, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Sep 30, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13312614) filed by Juan Angel Gavarrete Cartagena. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Cover page, # 2 Exhibit(s) Ex. A, # 3 Exhibit(s) Ex. B, # 4 Exhibit(s) Ex. C, # 5 Exhibit(s) Ex. D, # 6 Exhibit(s) Ex. E, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Metelska, Magdalena) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
Main Document: First
#2
Sep 30, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Nancy E. Brasel per 3rd/4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty. Please use case number 26-cv-4219 NEB/JFD.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMG) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
#3
Sep 30, 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 9/30/2026. (KMW) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
#4
Sep 30, 2026
SHOW CAUSE ORDER. Respondents shall file an answer to the petition by 10/7/26 and Petitioner's reply brief is due 10/14/26. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 9/30/2026. (KMW) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
Main Document: Order/Notice to Attorney
Sep 30, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#5
Oct 01, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Carl Berry on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Berry, Carl) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#6
Oct 07, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Berry, Carl) (Entered: 10/07/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#7
Oct 07, 2026
DECLARATION of James Vandervaart re 6 Response to Habeas Petition by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Form I-213, # 2 Exhibit B - Notice to Appear, # 3 Exhibit C - Grant of Voluntary Departure, # 4 Exhibit D - Form I-200, # 5 Exhibit E - Form I-247A)(Berry, Carl) (Entered: 10/07/2026)
Main Document: DECLARATION
#8
Oct 13, 2026
REPLY re 6 Response to Habeas Petition by Juan Angel Gavarrete Cartagena. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List, # 2 Ex. F)(Metelska, Magdalena) Modified text on 10/14/2026 (kt). Modified text on 10/14/2026 (kt). (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document: REPLY
#9
Oct 13, 2026
LR 7.1 Word Count Compliance Certificate re 8 Traverse filed by Juan Angel Gavarrete Cartagena. (Metelska, Magdalena) Modified text on 10/14/2026 (kt). (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document: LR
#10
Oct 14, 2026
EXHIBIT List re 8 Traverse filed by Juan Angel Gavarrete Cartagena. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Ex F)(Metelska, Magdalena) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document: EXHIBIT
#11
Oct 14, 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: Petitioner Juan Angel G.C.'s Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) is GRANTED. Respondents are ORDERED to release Petitioner from custody by 4:00 PM on October 16, 2026. Respondents are ORDERED to file a status update with the Court acknowledging the release of Petitioner. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 10/14/2026. (KMW) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document: Order/Notice to Attorney
#12
Oct 14, 2026
JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(kt) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document: Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)