District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-00216

Sanchez v. Bondi

Terminated

Case Information

Filed: January 12, 2026
Assigned to: Jerry W. Blackwell
Referred to: Shannon G. Elkins
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 02, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jan 13, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12521366) filed by Estefany Johanna Sanchez. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Kelley, Kira) Modified text on 1/13/2026 (ABR). (Entered: 01/13/2026)
Main Document: Emergency PETITION
#2
Jan 13, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Estefany Johanna Sanchez. (Kelley, Kira) Modified text on 1/13/2026 (ABR). (Entered: 01/13/2026)
Main Document: Emergency MOTION
#3
Jan 13, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Support re 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Estefany Johanna Sanchez.(Kelley, Kira) Modified text on 1/13/2026 (ABR). (Entered: 01/13/2026)
Main Document: MEMORANDUM
#4
Jan 13, 2026
LR7.1/LR72.2 WORD COUNT COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE by Estefania Johanna Sanchez re 3 Memorandum in Support of Motion filed by Estefany Johanna Sanchez.(Kelley, Kira) Modified text on 1/13/2026 (ABR). (Entered: 01/13/2026)
Main Document: LR7.1/LR72.2
#5
Jan 13, 2026
SEALED AFFIDAVIT of Christine Harb in SUPPORT OF 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Estefany Johanna Sanchez.(Kelley, Kira) Modified text on 1/13/2026 (ABR). (Entered: 01/13/2026)
Main Document: SEALED
#6
Jan 13, 2026
STATEMENT INSTEAD OF REDACTED DOCUMENT: Entire Document Confidential for 5 Sealed Document(s) - 5 Sealed Affidavit in Support filed by Estefany Johanna Sanchez.(Kelley, Kira) Modified text on 1/13/2026 (ABR). (Entered: 01/13/2026)
Main Document: STATEMENT
#7
Jan 13, 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 Shannon G. Elkins. Please use case number 26-cv-216 (JWB/SGE).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ABR) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
#8
Jan 13, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
Main Document: Order on Motion for TRO
#9
Jan 13, 2026
Order to Show Cause
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
#10
Jan 14, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Justin Merak Page on behalf of Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Page, Justin) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#11
Jan 14, 2026
LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Page, Justin) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Main Document: LETTER
#12
Jan 14, 2026
Order/Notice of Hearing/Deadlines (Setting/Resetting)
Main Document: Order/Notice of Hearing/Deadlines (Setting/Resetting)
#13
Jan 14, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood. (Voss, Ana) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#14
Jan 15, 2026
RESPONSE re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, .(Voss, Ana) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#15
Jan 15, 2026
DECLARATION of William Robinson re 14 Response by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2)(Voss, Ana) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
Main Document: DECLARATION
#16
Jan 15, 2026
(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/15/2026: Show Cause Hearing.Court Reporter: Erin DrostSt. Paul Courthouse, Courtroom 7ATime: 9:08 am - 9:23 amTotal Time: 15 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Kira Aakre KelleyFor Defendant(s): Ana Voss; Justin Merak Page No Exhibits were used. PROCEEDINGS: No order to follow. (DMD) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
#17
Jan 15, 2026
(Text-Only) Notice re: Non-Admitted AttorneyWe have received documents listing J Cruz Rodriguez 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)
#18
Jan 15, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
Main Document: Order/Notice to Attorney
#19
Jan 17, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
Main Document: Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
#20
Jan 20, 2026
(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER: Respondents were ordered to immediately release Petitioner from custody in Minnesota and to confirm the time, date, and location of Petitioner's release within 48 hours. Respondents have not done so. Respondents must comply with the Court's order immediately, and must file a letter no later than 3:00 p.m. on January 20, 2026, showing cause why they should not be held in contempt for violating the Court's order. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/20/2026. (DMD) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
#21
Jan 20, 2026
(Text-Only) AMENDED TEXT ORDER: Respondents were ordered to immediately release Petitioner from custody in Minnesota and to confirm the time, date, and location of Petitioner's release within 48 hours. Respondents have not done so. Respondents must comply with the Court's order immediately, and must file a letter no later than 10:00 a.m. on January 21, 2026, showing cause why they should not be held in contempt for violating the Court's order. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/20/2026. (DMD) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
#22
Jan 20, 2026
LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Page, Justin) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
Main Document: LETTER
Jan 20, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#23
Feb 02, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that any reference to the Petitioners last names appearing in any transcripts in this case shall be replaced with Petitioners last name initials. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 2/2/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
Feb 02, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney