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Case Information
Filed: January 19, 2026
Assigned to:
Eric Christian Tostrud
Referred to:
Elsa M. Bullard
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:1651 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Terminated: January 26, 2026
Last Activity:
February 05, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 19, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12548065) filed by Fernando Gutierrez Torres. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Dhawan-Maloney, Evangeline) (Entered: 01/19/2026)
#2
Jan 19, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Eric C. Tostrud per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard. Please use case number 26-cv-445 ECT/EMB.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ACH) (Entered: 01/19/2026)
#3
Jan 20, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Fernando Gutierrez Torres. (Dhawan-Maloney, Evangeline) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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MOTION
#4
Jan 20, 2026
Declaration of Maria Fernanda Gutierrez Moreno in Support of 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Fernando Gutierrez Torres.(Dhawan-Maloney, Evangeline) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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Declaration
#5
Jan 20, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Support re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Fernando Gutierrez Torres.(Dhawan-Maloney, Evangeline) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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MEMORANDUM
#6
Jan 20, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Fernando Gutierrez Torres.(Dhawan-Maloney, Evangeline) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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PROPOSED
#7
Jan 20, 2026
BRIEFING ORDER re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . Respondents are hereby ENJOINED from moving Petitioner from the District of Minnesota during the pendency of his Petition. See Order for dates and details. Signed by Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 1/20/2026.(RMM) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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Briefing Order
#8
Jan 21, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Jesus Cruz Rodriguez on behalf of Peter Berg, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Samuel J. Olson. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
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NOTICE
#9
Jan 22, 2026
RESPONSE by Peter Berg, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Samuel J. Olson re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
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RESPONSE
#10
Jan 22, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Ronnie Santana on behalf of Fernando Gutierrez Torres. (Santana, Ronnie) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
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NOTICE
#11
Jan 23, 2026
ORDER FOR PARTY TO FILE DOCUMENT/RESPOND TO COURT. Respondents shall file a status report in this action by no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 23, 2026, identifying Fernando's present location and the schedule for his return to the District of Minnesota. Absent Respondents' assurance that Fernando will be returned to the District of Minnesota before 11:59 p.m. on January 24, 2026, an Order to Show Cause will issue, scheduling a hearing at which Respondents' counsel and the ICE official(s) responsible for Fernando's departure from Minnesota, in contravention of the Courts January 20, 2026 Order, will be ordered to attend. Signed by Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 1/23/2026.(RMM) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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Order for Party to File Document/Respond to Court
#12
Jan 23, 2026
LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Peter Berg, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Samuel J. Olson Status Update. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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LETTER
#14
Jan 25, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
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Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
#15
Jan 28, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause, MOTION for Sanctions filed by Fernando Gutierrez Torres. (Santana, Ronnie) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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MOTION
#16
Jan 28, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Support re 15 MOTION for Order to Show Cause MOTION for Sanctions filed by Fernando Gutierrez Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Compliance)(Santana, Ronnie) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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MEMORANDUM
#17
Jan 28, 2026
DECLARATION of Fernando Gutierrez Torres by Fernando Gutierrez Torres . (Santana, Ronnie) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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DECLARATION
#18
Jan 28, 2026
Declaration of Evangeline Dhawan-Maloney in Support of 15 MOTION for Order to Show Cause MOTION for Sanctions filed by Fernando Gutierrez Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(Santana, Ronnie) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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Declaration
#19
Jan 28, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 15 MOTION for Order to Show Cause MOTION for Sanctions filed by Fernando Gutierrez Torres.(Santana, Ronnie) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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PROPOSED
#20
Jan 29, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER FOR PARTY TO FILE DOCUMENT/RESPOND TO COURT re 15 MOTION for an Order to Show Cause and Request for Compensatory Sanctions. Respondents shall respond to the Motion for an Order to Show Cause and Request for Compensatory Sanctions on or before 2/5/2026. Petitioner may file a reply on or before 2/12/2026. Once the motion is fully briefed a decision will be made as to whether a hearing will be held. Ordered by Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 1/29/2026.(RMM) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Jan 29, 2026
Order for Party to File Document/Respond to Court
#21
Feb 05, 2026
LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Peter Berg, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Samuel J. Olson . (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
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LETTER
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