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Filed: January 28, 2026
Assigned to:
Stephen H. Locher
Referred to:
Elizabeth Cowan Wright
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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February 09, 2026
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#1
Jan 28, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Luis Fernando Gonzalez. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Bruning, John) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Jan 28, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Stephen H Locher per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright. Please use case number 26-cv-759 SHL/ECW.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ACH) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
#3
Jan 28, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Respondents are directed to file an answer to Petitioner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus 1 by no later than January 30, 2026. If Petitioner intends to file a reply to Respondents' answer, Petitioner must do so by no later than February 2, 2026. See Order for particulars. Signed by District Judge Stephen H Locher on 1/28/2026.(lfk) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
#4
Jan 28, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Jesus Cruz Rodriguez on behalf of David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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NOTICE
#5
Jan 28, 2026
RECEIPT number AMNDC-0001370 in the amount of $5 issued to John R. Bruning. (ACH) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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RECEIPT
#6
Jan 29, 2026
LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Luis Fernando Gonzalez re transfer out of Minnesota in violation of order. (Bruning, John) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
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LETTER
#7
Jan 30, 2026
ORDER: On January 28, 2026, the Court issued an Order setting a briefing schedule and enjoining Respondents from moving Petitioner outside of Minnesota. This Court has been notified that Respondents nonetheless transferred Petitioner out of the state, in apparent violation of the Order. Respondents are hereby ORDERED to return Petitioner to Minnesota within twenty-four hours. Respondents must provide written notice to the Court when this requirement has been satisfied. Signed by District Judge Stephen H Locher on 1/30/2026.(mem) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
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#8
Jan 30, 2026
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#9
Feb 01, 2026
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#10
Feb 03, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
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#12
Feb 09, 2026
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