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Filed: January 30, 2026
Assigned to:
Michael James Davis
Referred to:
John F. Docherty
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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February 14, 2026
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#1
Jan 30, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12610341) filed by Joana Jeanty. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C, # 4 Exhibit(s) D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet) (Mockenhaupt, Matthew) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
#2
Jan 30, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Michael J. Davis per 3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty. Please use case number 26-cv-892 MJD/JFD.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (kt) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
#3
Jan 31, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Joana Jeanty. Respondents' Show Cause Response due by 2/2/2026. Petitioner's Reply due by 2/4/2026. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 1/31/2026.(CRD) (Entered: 01/31/2026)
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Order to Show Cause
#4
Feb 02, 2026
RESPONSE by Pamela Jo Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Eric Tollefson re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Le, Julie) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
#5
Feb 03, 2026
REPLY re 3 Order to Show Cause, filed by Joana Jeanty.(Mockenhaupt, Matthew) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
#6
Feb 04, 2026
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Signed by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 2/4/2026. (LC1)
#7
Feb 08, 2026
ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION AND GRANTING WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. The Court ADOPTS the Report and Recommendation of United States Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty dated February 4, 2026 [Doc. 6]. 2.Petitioner Joan a J.s Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus [Doc. 1] is GRANTED as follows: A. Respondents are ordered to immediately release Petitioner Joana J. from detention into Minnesota; B. Respondents are ordered to return Petitioners work permit, drivers lic ense, and any other seized documents, property, or effects seized during her arrest; and C. Respondents are required to confirm Petitioners release from custody within twenty-four (24) hours from the date of this Order. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY.(Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 2/8/2026.(LC2)
#8
Feb 09, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
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Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
#12
Feb 14, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
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