District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-00778

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Jan 28, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12593414) filed by Christian Alexander Sun Chajon. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Kaczorek, Mary) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#2

Jan 28, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge John R. Tunheim per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois. Please use case number 26cv778 JRT/LIB.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (JME) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

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Feb 02, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Feb 02, 2026

Response

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Feb 03, 2026

Memorandum

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Feb 06, 2026

Memorandum & Opinion

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Feb 09, 2026

NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, Mary De Anda-Ybarra, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem Status Update (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

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Feb 11, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER Respondents have indicated that Petitioner has been released. Petitioner is directed to file an update no later than 5:00 pm on February 13, 2026, indicating if there is any reason why the Court should not close this matter. If no update is received by the deadline, the Court will close this matter. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 2/11/2026. (crd) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb 11, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#10

Feb 13, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Christian Alexander Sun Chajon . (Kaczorek, Mary) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: The record before the Court demonstrates that Respondents have failed to comply with the Court's Order requiring Respondents to return all property of 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 March 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.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. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 3/2/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

Mar 02, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

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Mar 03, 2026

Order to Show Cause

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Mar 04, 2026

STATUS REPORT Second by Pamela Bondi, Mary De Anda-Ybarra, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 SF95-7, # 3 I-387)(Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

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Mar 04, 2026

RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, Mary De Anda-Ybarra, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden re 12 Order to Show Cause, . (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Tauria Rich)(Fuller, David) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

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Mar 05, 2026

(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge John R. Tunheim on 3/5/2026: Show Cause Hearing.Court Reporter: Rachel BraunMinneapolis Courthouse, Courtroom 14ETime: 2:04 pm3:43 pmTotal Time: 01:39APPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Claire Glenn; Larry LaTarte; Andy Taylor; Mary Kaczorek; Laura Farley; Luke Grundman; Paschal Nwokocha; Joshua RissmanFor Defendant(s): Daniel Rosen; David Fuller; David Hackworthy; Tauria Rich; Laura Trosen No Exhibits were used. PROCEEDINGS: Matter taken under advisement. (CRD) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

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Mar 06, 2026

Memorandum & Opinion

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Mar 10, 2026

TRANSCRIPT of Show Cause Hearing held on 3/5/2026 before Judge John R. Tunheim. (72 pages). Court Reporter: Rachel Braun. 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 3/31/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/10/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/8/2026. (RCB) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

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Mar 11, 2026

STATUS REPORT Third by Pamela Bondi, Mary De Anda-Ybarra, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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Mar 12, 2026

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited 7-Day Transcript for a COPY OF 17 Transcript(s) to Court Reporter Rachel Braun. (Kaczorek, Mary) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

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Mar 17, 2026

REQUEST for Extension Given Lapse in Appropriations by Pamela Bondi, Mary De Anda-Ybarra, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

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Mar 19, 2026

Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail

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Mar 30, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. The Court's March 6 Order set a hearing for 2:00 p.m. on April 6, 2026, to address the status of Petitioners' claims and, if necessary, impose civil contempt and daily civil fines until full compliance is achieved. The parties shall, by 12:00 p.m. on Friday April 3, 2026, file a status update indicating whether the April 6 hearing is necessary in regard to their case. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 3/30/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

Mar 30, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#23

Apr 03, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Christian Alexander Sun Chajon. (Kaczorek, Mary) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#24

Apr 03, 2026

STATUS REPORT and Agreed Request for Continuance by Pamela Bondi, Mary De Anda-Ybarra, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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Apr 03, 2026

DECLARATION of Ralph Ferguson re 24 Status Report by Pamela Bondi, Mary De Anda-Ybarra, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden . (Fuller, David) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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Apr 03, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER In light of Respondents' unopposed request for continuance, it is hereby ordered that the hearing scheduled in this case for April 6, 2026 is continued until Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00 pm. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 4/3/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

Apr 03, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#27

Apr 06, 2026

NOTICE of Withdrawal as Attorney (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

Apr 06, 2026

*** Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 5/4/2026 at 04:00 PM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) before Judge John R. Tunheim. (ACH)

#28

Apr 29, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall file a status update on the docket by 12:00 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026, regarding whether the hearing presently scheduled for May 4, 2026, is still necessary. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 4/29/2026. (crd) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

Apr 29, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#29

May 01, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Christian Alexander Sun Chajon. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s))(Kaczorek, Mary) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#30

May 01, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Warden. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#31

May 01, 2026

(Text-Only) NOTICE: Status Conference set for 5/4/2026 at 04:00 PM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) CONFIRMED before Judge John R. Tunheim. (CRD) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#32

May 04, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Christian Alexander Sun Chajon. (Kaczorek, Mary) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#33

May 04, 2026

(Text-Only) NOTICE of Cancelation of Hearing: 31 (Text-Only) NOTICE: Status Conference set for 5/4/2026 at 04:00 PM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) CANCELED before Judge John R. Tunheim. (CRD). The parties have agreed that today's Status Conference is not necessary. (CRD) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#34

May 05, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER In light of the parties' representations that the May 4, 2026 status conference is not needed, that hearing has been canceled. The parties shall submit a status update to the Court once payment is received but, in no event, no later than noon on May 29, 2026. To ensure that all Petitioners have an opportunity to be heard by the Court, the Court will reserve time for a hearing and a further status update on 6/1/2026 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) before Judge John R. Tunheim. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 5/5/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

May 05, 2026

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

#35

May 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by David R. Hackworthy on behalf of Todd Blanche, Mary De Anda-Ybarra, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Warden. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

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May 29, 2026

STATUS REPORT - JOINT by Todd Blanche, Mary De Anda-Ybarra, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Warden. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#37

May 29, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. Pursuant to the parties' joint status report 36, the hearing scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2026, is CANCELLED. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 5/29/2026. (crd) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

May 29, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney