Terminated
Case Information
Filed: January 11, 2026
Assigned to:
Jerry W. Blackwell
Referred to:
John F. Docherty
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Terminated: January 15, 2026
Last Activity:
February 05, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 11, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12516067) filed by Oscar Olvidio Tot-Choc. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 01/11/2026)
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Emergency PETITION
#2
Jan 12, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jerry W. Blackwell per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner) list, referred to Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty. Please use case number 26-cv-167 JWB/JFD.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ACH) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
#3
Jan 12, 2026
ORDER. (See Order for Complete Details.) Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/12/2026. (DMD) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
#4
Jan 12, 2026
(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER. The Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. No. 1) is withdrawn from referral to Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/12/2026. (DMD) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Jan 12, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#5
Jan 14, 2026
RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Voss, Ana) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
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RESPONSE
#7
Jan 15, 2026
(Text-Only) Notice re: Non-Admitted AttorneyWe have received documents listing Julie Le as counsel of record. If he or she wishes to be listed as an attorney of record in this case, he or she must be admitted to the bar of the U.S. District Court of Minnesota in accordance with Local Rule 83.5 (a), (b) and (c) or temporarily admitted pro hac vice in accordance with Local Rule 83.5 (d) or (e).For more admissions information and forms, please see the Attorney Forms Section of the courts website at www.mnd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms. (kt) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
#8
Jan 16, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
#9
Jan 19, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. Respondents were ordered to immediately release Petitioner from custody in Minnesota and to confirm the time, date, and location of Petitioners release within 48 hours. Respondents have not done so. Respondents must comply with the Courts order immediately, and must file a letter no later than 3:00 p.m. on January 19, 2026, showing cause why they should not be held in contempt for violating the Courts order. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/19/2026. (DMM) (Entered: 01/19/2026)
#10
Jan 19, 2026
LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Voss, Ana) (Entered: 01/19/2026)
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LETTER
Jan 19, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#11
Jan 20, 2026
(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER. Respondents state that Petitioner is scheduled for return and release in Minnesota on January 20, 2026. Respondents must file an update by end of day January 21, 2026, stating the status of Petitioner's release. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/20/2026. (DMD) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
Jan 20, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#12
Jan 21, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Kira Aakre Kelley on behalf of Oscar Olvidio Tot-Choc. (Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#13
Jan 21, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Kira Aakre Kelley on behalf of Oscar Olvidio Tot-Choc. (Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
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NOTICE
#14
Jan 21, 2026
MOTION for Contempt filed by Oscar Olvidio Tot-Choc. (Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document:
MOTION
#15
Jan 21, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Support re 14 MOTION for Contempt filed by Oscar Olvidio Tot-Choc. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document:
MEMORANDUM
#16
Jan 21, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Oscar Olvidio Tot-Choc. (Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document:
MOTION
#17
Jan 21, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Support re 16 MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Oscar Olvidio Tot-Choc. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document:
MEMORANDUM
#18
Jan 21, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Kira Kelley in SUPPORT OF 14 MOTION for Contempt, 16 MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Oscar Olvidio Tot-Choc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s))(Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
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AFFIDAVIT
#19
Jan 21, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Kimberly Boche in SUPPORT OF 14 MOTION for Contempt, 16 MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Oscar Olvidio Tot-Choc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s))(Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document:
AFFIDAVIT
#20
Jan 21, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Mayra Chasi-Chiluisa in SUPPORT OF 14 MOTION for Contempt, 16 MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Oscar Olvidio Tot-Choc.(Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
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AFFIDAVIT
#21
Jan 21, 2026
MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 14 Motion for Contempt, 16 Motion for Order to Show Cause filed by Oscar Olvidio Tot-Choc.(Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
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MEET
#22
Jan 21, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 14 MOTION for Contempt, 16 MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Oscar Olvidio Tot-Choc.(Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
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PROPOSED
#23
Jan 21, 2026
NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 16 MOTION for Order to Show Cause, 14 MOTION for Contempt : Motion Hearing set for 1/22/2026 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 7A (STP) before Judge Jerry W. Blackwell. (Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#24
Jan 21, 2026
ORDER FOR WRITTEN RESPONSE AND CONTINUATION OF HEARING. (See Order for Complete Details. Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/21/2026. (DMD) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
#25
Jan 21, 2026
(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER. The hearing scheduled for January 22, 2026, on Petitioner's Motion for Contempt and Motion to Show Cause is CONTINUED. By separate Order, Respondents have been directed to file a written response addressing the factual basis for the representation that Petitioner was scheduled to return to Minnesota on January 20, 2026, on a flight from El Paso, when he in fact remains in ICE custody in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This Court will decide whether a hearing is necessary after reviewing the Government's response. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/21/2026. (DMD) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Jan 21, 2026
Order/Notice of Hearing/Deadlines (Setting/Resetting)
#26
Jan 22, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood. (Voss, Ana) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
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RESPONSE
#27
Jan 26, 2026
(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER. Respondents provided a response on January 22, 2026, stating that Petitioner was in New Mexico and was awaiting return on the 24th. Respondents must file an update by 4:00 p.m. on January 27, 2026, confirming the time, date, and location of Petitioner's release. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/26/2026. (DMD) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Jan 26, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#28
Jan 28, 2026
SEALED ORDER. (See Order for Complete Details.) Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/28/2026. (DMD) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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Order/Notice to Attorney
#29
Jan 28, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#30
Jan 28, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
Jan 28, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#31
Jan 29, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
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Order/Notice to Attorney
#32
Feb 02, 2026
ORDER FOR SHOW CAUSE HEARING. Show Cause Hearing set for 2/3/2026 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 7A (STP) before Judge Jerry W. Blackwell. (See Order for Complete Details.) Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 2/2/2026.(CLK) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
#33
Feb 03, 2026
DECLARATION of JULIE T. LE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document:
DECLARATION
#34
Feb 03, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood. (Voss, Ana) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#35
Feb 03, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by David W Fuller on behalf of Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#36
Feb 03, 2026
(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 2/3/2026: Show Cause Hearing.Court Reporter: Erin DrostSt. Paul Courthouse, Courtroom 7ATime: 1:30 p.m. - 1:47 p.m.Total Time: 17 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Kira Aakre Kelley; Irina VaynermanFor Defendant(s): Julie T. Le; Ana H. Voss No Exhibits were used. PROCEEDINGS: Matter taken under advisement. (CRD) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
#37
Feb 03, 2026
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited Daily Transcript (by 8am following day) of 36 Show Cause Hearing, to Court Reporter Erin Drost. (KMO) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT
#38
Feb 03, 2026
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited Daily Transcript (by 8am following day) for a COPY OF TRANSCRIPT 36 Show Cause Hearing,, to Court Reporter Erin Drost. (Walcker, Chelsea) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT
#39
Feb 04, 2026
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited Hourly Transcript (within 2 hours) of 36 Show Cause Hearing, to Court Reporter Erin Drost. (KMO) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document:
TRANSCRIPT
#40
Feb 04, 2026
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited Hourly Transcript (within 2 hours) of 36 Show Cause Hearing, to Court Reporter Erin Drost. (ACO) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT
#41
Feb 04, 2026
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for a 30-Day Transcript of 36 Show Cause Hearing, to Court Reporter Erin Drost. (ACO) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT
#42
Feb 04, 2026
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited 7-Day Transcript of 36 Show Cause Hearing, to Court Reporter Erin Drost. (ACO) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT
#43
Feb 04, 2026
TRANSCRIPT of Show Cause Hearing held on 2/3/2026 before Judge Jerry W. Blackwell. (46 pages). Court Reporter: Erin Drost. For a copy of the transcript, please file a Transcript Request under Other Filings/Other Documents.Parties have 21 days to file a Statement of Redaction. In accordance with Judicial Conference policy and Local Rule 80.1, the transcript may be released and made remotely electronically available to the public in 90 days. For further information on redaction procedures, please review Local Rule 5.5 and Case Information >Transcripts, Court Reporters and Digital Audio Recordings. Statement of Redaction due 2/25/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/9/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/5/2026. (EDD) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document:
TRANSCRIPT
#44
Feb 04, 2026
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited Hourly Transcript (within 2 hours) of 36 Show Cause Hearing, to Court Reporter Erin Drost. (KMO) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document:
TRANSCRIPT
#45
Feb 05, 2026
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited 3-Day Transcript for a COPY OF 43 Transcript(s) to Court Reporter Erin Drost. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT
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