District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-00504

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Jan 21, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12557056) filed by Maria Angelica Pizha Huerta. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet civil cover sheet) (Peterson, Nancy) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

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Jan 21, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty. Please use case number 26-cv-504 (JMB/JFD).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (BTX) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

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Jan 21, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents are ordered to file an answer to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 on or before January 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT, certifying the true cause and proper duration of Petitioner's confinement and showing cause as to why the writ should not be granted in this case. The response should include a reasoned memorandum of law and fact addressing each count of the Petition, as well as any supporting documentation that may be needed to establish the lawfulness of Petitioner's arrest and/or continued confinement. No reply will be permitted, and the Court will decide the Petition without a hearing and based on the written submissions. Further, Respondents are temporarily restrained and enjoined from moving the Petitioner out of the District of Minnesota until the Court has issued a ruling on the pending Petition. Violation of this order will result in consideration of any appropriate sanctions against the attorneys of record and the parties responsible for violating this order. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 1/21/2026. (HCMH) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

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Jan 21, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jesus Cruz Rodriguez on behalf of David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

Jan 21, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

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Jan 22, 2026

RESPONSE by David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

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Jan 23, 2026

Memorandum & Opinion

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Jan 23, 2026

Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)

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Jan 27, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: On January 23, 2026, the Court ordered Respondents to release Petitioner and to provide the Court with a letter affirming that Petitioner was released from custody in accordance with this Order by January 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. 6 . No letter has been filed. Respondents are hereby ORDERED to file a letter by 4:00 p.m. today, January 27, 2026, affirming that Petitioner was released from custody in accordance with this Order. Counsel shall also file a declaration pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 by an individual with personal knowledge that states when and where the Petitioner was released, attaches any and all relevant documentation concerning the Petitioner's release, and affirms that all property of Petitioner was returned to Petitioner upon release. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 1/27/2026. (GLB) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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Jan 27, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

Jan 27, 2026

Order to Show Cause

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Jan 28, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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Feb 20, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Respondents have failed to establish clearly that Petitioner was released without conditions, thereby violating the Court's Order(s) requiring release without conditions. On or before February 25, at 11:00 a.m. CT., Respondents are ORDERED to file a declaration pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 by an individual with personal knowledge confirming that Petitioner was released without conditions and attaching documentation of that fact. Acceptable documentation of release without conditions includes the form filed in Case No. 26-CV-1157 at Doc. No. 11-1. Alternatively, the declaration may confirm that any conditions of release have since been rescinded and attaching documentation of that fact. Acceptable documentation of rescission of conditions includes the form filed in Case No. 26-CV-751 at Doc. No. 16-1. To address any future noncompliance with this Order, the Court will consider imposition of coercive monetary penalties and any other measures within the Court's authority. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/20/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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Feb 20, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Respondents have failed to comply with the Court's Order(s) requiring Respondents to return all property of Petitioner or with the Court's Order(s) requiring Respondents to affirm that all property of Petitioner was returned to Petitioner. Respondents or their agent(s) are ORDERED to immediately return all property of Petitioner in their possession, custody, or control to Petitioner's counsel. If Respondents or their agents confiscated any documentation from Petitioner that is subject to retention by Respondents or their agent(s) after Petitioner's release, Respondents or their agent(s) shall immediately make certified copies of any and all such documentation and provide the certified copies to Petitioner's counsel. On or before February 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT., Respondents are ORDERED to file a declaration by an individual with personal knowledge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 confirming that all property of Petitioner was returned to Petitioner and attaching documentation of that fact. If any confiscated documentation was subject to retention by Respondents or their agent(s) after release, the declaration shall identify each item that was retained and confirm that Respondents have provided certified copies of any and all such documentation to Petitioner or Petitioner's counsel. To address any future noncompliance with this Order, the Court will consider imposition of coercive monetary penalties and any other measures within the Court's authority. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/20/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

Feb 20, 2026

Order to Show Cause

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Feb 24, 2026

STATUS REPORT by David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

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Feb 26, 2026

Order to Show Cause

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Feb 26, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: If Respondents filed an unredacted I-830 Form in response to the Court's February 20, 2026 Order, Respondents must withdraw and replace that document with a redacted version of that document by no later than February 27, 2026. In the re-filed redacted version, Petitioner's personal information - including telephone number and home address - must be redacted. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/26/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

Feb 26, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

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Mar 02, 2026

STATUS REPORT Second by David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER/NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Contempt hearing set for March 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3B has been moved to Courtroom 7D (STP) before Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 3/2/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

Mar 02, 2026

Order/Notice of Hearing/Deadlines (Setting/Resetting)

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Mar 03, 2026

(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 3/3/2026: Show Cause Hearing.Court Reporter: Nancy MeyerSt. Paul Courthouse, Courtroom 7DTime: 10:21 am - 11:07 am; 11:36am - 11:57 am1:37 pm - 2:05 pm; 2:20 pm - 3:33 pm3:49 pm - 4:41 pm; 4:47 pm - 5:38 pmTotal Time: 4 hours 31 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Nancy Alaine PetersonFor Defendant(s): Daniel Rosen, David Fuller Defendant Witness: Tauria Rich, David Fuller, Daniel Rosen. Exhibits Retained by Court PROCEEDINGS: No order to follow. (CRD) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

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Mar 05, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: During the consolidated contempt hearing on March 3, 2026, Respondents' counsel represented to the Court that the parties had reached a stipulation by which Petitioner agreed that no outstanding issues remain on the issue of un-returned property. Petitioner shall file a declaration on or before March 6, 2026 verifying whether such an agreement has been reached with Respondents. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 3/5/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

Mar 05, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

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Mar 06, 2026

First DECLARATION of Nancy Alaine Peterson by Maria Angelica Pizha Huerta . (Peterson, Nancy) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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Mar 09, 2026

TRANSCRIPT of Contempt Hearing held on 3/3/2026 before Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan. (201 pages). Court Reporter: Nancy J. Meyer. 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 3/30/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/9/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/8/2026. (njm) (Entered: 03/09/2026)