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Filed: January 27, 2026
Assigned to:
Stephen H. Locher
Referred to:
Shannon G. Elkins
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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February 12, 2026
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#1
Jan 27, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12588165) filed by Maria Magdalena GUAMAN PINGUIL. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Mostaghimi, Sherene) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
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Emergency PETITION
#2
Jan 27, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Stephen H. Locher per 3rd/4th Prisoner Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins. Please use case number 26-cv-734 (SHL/SGE).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMP) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
#3
Jan 27, 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 1/27/2026.(lfk) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
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Order to Show Cause
#4
Jan 30, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Friedrich A. P. Siekert on behalf of Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Siekert, Friedrich) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
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NOTICE
#5
Jan 30, 2026
RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Siekert, Friedrich) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
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RESPONSE
#6
Feb 01, 2026
ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. It is ordered that: 1. Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is GRANTED. 2. If Petitioner is in Minnesota, Respondents must immediately release her from custody. If Petitioner is not in Minnesota, Respondents must return her to Minnesota within twenty-four hours and then immediately release her from custody. Respondents shall release Petitioner with all of her personal effects, including purse/wallet, driver's license, immigration papers, passport, cell phones, and keys. 3. Within three days of the date of this Order, the Parties shall confirm that Petitioner has been released as required by this Order. See Order for particulars. Signed by District Judge Stephen H Locher on 2/1/2026.(mem) (Entered: 02/01/2026)
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Order/Notice to Attorney
#7
Feb 05, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Contempt filed by Maria Magdalena Guaman Pinguil. (Mostaghimi, Sherene) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
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Emergency MOTION
#8
Feb 05, 2026
Order to Show Cause
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Order to Show Cause
#9
Feb 06, 2026
DECLARATION of Friedrich A.P. Siekert in Response to Order to Show Cause and Notice of Release by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Siekert, Friedrich) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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DECLARATION
#10
Feb 06, 2026
First Declaration of Sherene Mostaghimi in Support of 7 Emergency MOTION for Contempt filed by Maria Magdalena Guaman Pinguil.(Mostaghimi, Sherene) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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First
#11
Feb 09, 2026
(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER: On February 1, 2026, the Court granted Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and ordered that she be immediately released. (ECF 6.) As of February 6, 2026, Petitioner's counsel reports that Petitioner was released on February 5, 2026, but Immigration and Customs Enforcement did not return Petitioner's cell phone, keys, passport, work authorization card, social security card, wallet, and backpack. (ECF 10.) The Court reiterates and ORDERS that Respondents must immediately return to Petitioner all of her personal effects, specifically including those listed above. One or both parties shall file a status report on or before February 12, 2026, confirming whether Petitioners personal property has been returned to her. Ordered by District Judge Stephen H. Locher on 2/9/2026.(lfk) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
Feb 09, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#12
Feb 12, 2026
DECLARATION of Friedrich A.P.Siekert re 11 Order/Notice to Attorney,,, by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Siekert, Friedrich) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
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DECLARATION
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