District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-00894

Bodepudi v. Mullin

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Case Information

Filed: January 30, 2026
Assigned to: Katherine M Menendez
Referred to: Leo I. Brisbois
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity: June 09, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 30, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12610513) filed by Vinay BODEPUDI. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet) (Twamley, Morgan) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Jan 30, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Katherine M. Menendez per 3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois. Please use case number 26-cv-894 KMM/LIB.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (kt) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
#3
Jan 30, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 1/30/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
#4
Feb 02, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#5
Feb 04, 2026
RESPONSE by Vinay Bodepudi re 4 Response . (Twamley, Morgan) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#6
Feb 05, 2026
MOTION for Leave to File Reply/Surreply filed by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Brown, Trevor) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document: MOTION
#7
Feb 06, 2026
(Text-Only) Respondents have requested leave to file a surreply. (Dkt. 6.) That request is granted. Respondents' surreply is due on or before February 27, 2026. Ordered by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 2/6/2026. (LC3) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Feb 06, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to File Reply/Surreply
#8
Feb 27, 2026
REPLY re 7 Order on Motion for Leave to File Reply/Surreply filed by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem.(Brown, Trevor) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
Main Document: REPLY
#9
Feb 27, 2026
DECLARATION of Christopher A. Campbell re 8 Reply by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Brown, Trevor) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
Main Document: DECLARATION
#10
Mar 06, 2026
(Text-Only) The Court has received adequate briefing on whether Petitioner's habeas petition is moot, but requires additional briefing on the issue of whether the award of attorney's fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act is appropriate in this case. Therefore, the Court orders the following supplemental briefing schedule. On or before March 13, 2026, Respondents shall file a supplemental brief of up to 10 pages addressing whether: (1) the Court can grant such fees; (2) Petitioner is a prevailing party; and (3) Respondents position is substantially justified. Should Petitioner wish to respond, he must file a response of up to 10 pages on or before March 20, 2026. Ordered by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 3/6/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
Mar 06, 2026
Briefing Order
#11
Mar 13, 2026
RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 10 Briefing Order,, . (Brown, Trevor) (Entered: 03/13/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#12
Mar 20, 2026
RESPONSE by Vinay Bodepudi re 11 Response, 10 Briefing Order,, . (Twamley, Morgan) (Entered: 03/20/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#13
Jun 09, 2026
Order Dismissing Case
Main Document: Order Dismissing Case
#14
Jun 09, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
Main Document: Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)