District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-00974

Chiqui Paredes v. Bondi

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Case Information

Filed: February 02, 2026
Assigned to: Stephen H. Locher
Referred to: David T. Schultz
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: March 25, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 02, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12620205) filed by Cristbal Vinicio Chiqui Paredes. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Volkman, Taylor) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Feb 02, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Stephen H. Locher per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Please use case number 26-cv-974 SHL/DTS.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ACH) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
#3
Feb 02, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Respondents are directed to file an answer to Petitioner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus 1 by no later than February 5, 2026. If Petitioner intends to file a reply to Respondents' answer, Petitioner must do so by no later than February 9, 2026. See Order for particulars. Signed by District Judge Stephen H Locher on 2/2/2026.(lfk) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
#4
Feb 05, 2026
RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus . (Voss, Ana) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#5
Feb 05, 2026
RESPONSE re 4 Response, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Reply In Support of Petition For Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Cristobal Vinicio Chiqui Paredes.(Volkman, Taylor) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#6
Feb 06, 2026
ORDER GRANTING VERIFIED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. It is ordered that: 1. Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is GRANTED. 2. If Petitioner is in Minnesota, Respondents must immediately release him from custody. If Petitioner is not in Minnesota, Respondents must return him to Minnesota within twenty-four hours and then immediately release him from custody. Respondents shall release Petitioner with all of his personal effects, including but not limited to purse/wallet, driver's license, immigration papers, passport, cell phones, and keys. 3. Within three days of the date of this Order, the Parties shall confirm that Petitioner has been released as required by this Order. See order for particulars. Signed by District Judge Stephen H Locher on 2/6/2026.(mem) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Main Document: Order/Notice to Attorney
#7
Feb 06, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Isihara on behalf of Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#8
Feb 09, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#9
Feb 09, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
Mar 24, 2026
Order Directing Clerk to Enter Judgment
#12
Mar 25, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
Main Document: Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)

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Bondi
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Chiqui Paredes
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