Terminated
Case Information
Filed: January 27, 2026
Assigned to:
Donovan W. Frank
Referred to:
Dulce J. Foster
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Terminated: January 30, 2026
Last Activity:
February 06, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 27, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12588745) filed by JOSE GREGORIO ALFARO MEDINA. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Boulette, M.) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Jan 27, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by JOSE GREGORIO ALFARO MEDINA. (Boulette, M.) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
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MOTION
#3
Jan 27, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Donovan W. Frank per 3rd/4th Prisoner Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster. Please use case number 26-cv-743 (DWF/DJF).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMP) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
#4
Jan 27, 2026
ORDER: Petitioner's motion for order to show cause (Doc. No. 2 ) is GRANTED consistent with this Order. Respondents are directed to file an answer to the Petition (Doc. No. 1 ) by January 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CT. If Petitioner intends to file a reply to Respondents answer, he must do so by January 31, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CT. Respondents, or any other person, entity, or agency of the government, or anyone acting in concert with Respondents or the government, are ENJOINED from moving Petitioner from the District of Minnesota during the pendency of this action. If Petitioner has already been moved from Minnesota, Respondents are ORDERED to immediately return Petitioner to Minnesota. Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 1/27/2026. (las) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
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Order on Motion to Show Cause
#5
Jan 28, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Julie T Le on behalf of Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Le, Julie) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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NOTICE
#6
Jan 29, 2026
RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus . (Le, Julie) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
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Response
#7
Jan 30, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#9
Jan 30, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
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Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
#10
Feb 04, 2026
ORDER: Respondents must file a letter no later than 2 p.m. CT on February 5, 2026, confirming that Petitioner was released and, if not, the reasons for Petitioner's continued detention, and the schedule for his release. Absent assurance that Petitioner will be released by 3 p.m. CT on February 5, 2026, the Court will issue an order to show cause why Respondents should not be held in contempt, and a contempt hearing shall be scheduled. Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 2/4/2026.(las) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
#11
Feb 05, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by David R. Hackworthy on behalf of Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
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NOTICE
#12
Feb 05, 2026
LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Jose Gregorio Alfaro Medina . (Boulette, M.) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
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LETTER
#13
Feb 05, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
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STATUS
#14
Feb 06, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
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Order/Notice to Attorney
#15
Feb 06, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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STATUS
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