Terminated
Case Information
Filed: January 26, 2026
Assigned to:
Jerry W. Blackwell
Referred to:
Elsa M. Bullard
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Terminated: January 27, 2026
Last Activity:
February 04, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 26, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas CorpusExpedited Handling Requested (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12577908) filed by Juan Valentin A.C.. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
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Emergency PETITION
#2
Jan 26, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jerry W. Blackwell per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard. Please use case number 26-cv-645 JWB/EMB.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (mkr) Modified text on 1/26/2026 (mkr). (Entered: 01/26/2026)
#3
Jan 26, 2026
ORDER FOR RESPONSE AND ENJOINING REMOVAL FROM THE STATE. (See Order for Complete Details.) Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/26/2026. (DMD) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
#4
Jan 26, 2026
(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER/NOTICE TO ATTORNEY. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the pending Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. No. 1) is no longer referred to Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/26/2026. (DMD) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Jan 26, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#5
Jan 27, 2026
RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Le, Julie) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
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Response
#6
Jan 27, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Julie T Le on behalf of Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Le, Julie) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
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Notice of Appearance
#8
Jan 28, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
#9
Jan 30, 2026
(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER. On January 27, 2026, 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. (Doc. No. 7.) Respondents have not done so. Respondents must comply with the Court's order immediately and file a letter no later than 3:00 p.m. on January 30, 2026, showing cause why they should not be held in contempt for violating the Court's order. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/30/2026 at 10:26 a.m. (DMD) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Jan 30, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#10
Feb 01, 2026
LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Le, Julie) (Entered: 02/01/2026)
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Letter to District Judge
#12
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: 2:08 p.m. - 2:16 p.m.Total Time: 8 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Kira Aakre KelleyFor Defendant(s): Julie T. Le; Ana H. Voss No Exhibits were used. PROCEEDINGS: Matter taken under advisement. (CRD) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
#13
Feb 04, 2026
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited Hourly Transcript (within 2 hours) of 12 Show Cause Hearing, to Court Reporter Erin Drost. (ACO) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT
#14
Feb 04, 2026
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited Hourly Transcript (within 2 hours) of 12 Show Cause Hearing, to Court Reporter Erin Drost. (KMO) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT
#15
Feb 04, 2026
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited 7-Day Transcript of 12 Show Cause Hearing, to Court Reporter Erin Drost. (ACO) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT
#16
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)
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TRANSCRIPT
#17
Feb 04, 2026
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited Hourly Transcript (within 2 hours) of 12 Show Cause Hearing, to Court Reporter Erin Drost. (KMO) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT
#18
Feb 04, 2026
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for a 30-Day Transcript for a COPY OF 16 Transcript(s) to Court Reporter Erin Drost. (ACO) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT
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