Completed
Case Information
Filed: January 29, 2026
Assigned to:
John M. Gerrard
Referred to:
Shannon G. Elkins
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Completed: February 02, 2026
Last Activity:
March 20, 2026
Parties:
View All Parties →
Docket Entries
#1
Jan 29, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12601952) filed by Mery Viviana Chimbo Viracucha. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (Nguyen, Khanh) Modified text on 1/29/2026 (LTT). (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document:
First
#2
Jan 29, 2026
NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for Mery Viviana Chimbo Viracucha. (Nguyen, Khanh) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#3
Jan 29, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge John M. Gerrard per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins. Please use case number 26-cv-831 JMG/SGE.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (LTT) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
#4
Jan 29, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: The respondents shall, on or before February 2, 2026, make a return certifying the true cause and proper duration of the petitioner's detention and showing cause why the writ should not be granted. The petitioner may reply in support of the petition on or before February 4, 2026. The respondents are enjoined from removing the petitioner from the United States and from the District of Minnesota until further order of the Court. If the petitioner has already been removed from Minnesota, the respondents are ordered to immediately return the petitioner to Minnesota. Signed by Senior District Judge John M. Gerrard on 1/29/2026. (DCD) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause
#5
Jan 30, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#6
Feb 02, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
Main Document:
Response to Habeas Petition
#8
Feb 02, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
Main Document:
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
#9
Feb 04, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document:
STATUS
#10
Feb 05, 2026
STATUS REPORT Status Update and Request for Return of Items by Mery Viviana Chimbo Viracucha. (Nguyen, Khanh) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document:
STATUS
#11
Feb 05, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER FOR PARTY TO FILE DOCUMENT/RESPOND TO COURT: The government shall respond to the petitioner's request for return of property 10 on or before February 9, 2026. Ordered by Senior District Judge John M. Gerrard on 2/5/2026. (DCD) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Feb 05, 2026
Order for Party to File Document/Respond to Court
#12
Feb 09, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
Main Document:
STATUS
#17
Mar 13, 2026
Order Referring All Motions to Magistrate Judge
Mar 17, 2026
Order/Notice of Hearing/Deadlines (Setting/Resetting)
Mar 20, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
Mar 20, 2026
Order Cancelling Deadline & Hearing
Parties
Party
Party
Party
Party
Party
Attorney
Attorney
Attorney
Attorney
Firm