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Filed: February 02, 2026
Assigned to:
Nancy Ellen Brasel
Referred to:
Elsa M. Bullard
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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February 10, 2026
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#1
Feb 02, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12620379) filed by Wilmer Antonio Mena Avelar. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Rossitto, Lauren) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Feb 02, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Nancy E. Brasel per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard. Please use case number 26-cv-975 NEB/EMB.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ACH) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
#3
Feb 02, 2026
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT Respondents are ENJOINED from moving Petitioner outside of Minnesota. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 2/2/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
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Order/Notice to Attorney
#4
Feb 02, 2026
Order to show cause. Response due 2/4/2026; reply due 2/6/2026. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 2/2/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
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Order/Notice to Attorney
#5
Feb 04, 2026
RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Eric Tollefson re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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RESPONSE
#6
Feb 04, 2026
NOTICE by Wilmer Antonio Mena Avelar Notice of Intent not to Submit Reply (Rossitto, Lauren) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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NOTICE
#7
Feb 06, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
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Order/Notice to Attorney
#8
Feb 06, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
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Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
#9
Feb 09, 2026
Cross MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Wilmer Antonio Mena Avelar. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Declaration of Attorney w/Exhibits)(Rossitto, Lauren) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
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Cross
#10
Feb 09, 2026
Text-Only Order. Respondents are ORDERED to respond to the Emergency Motion to Show Cause (ECF No. 9) by February 10 at 10 a.m. CST. Ordered by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 2/9/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
Feb 09, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#11
Feb 10, 2026
LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Eric Tollefson . (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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LETTER
#12
Feb 10, 2026
NOTICE by Wilmer Antonio Mena Avelar re: Petitioner's Release and Pending Motion (Rossitto, Lauren) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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NOTICE
#13
Feb 10, 2026
Text-Only Order. The Court DENIES Petitioner's Emergency Motion to Show Cause (ECF No. 9) in light of Petitioner's release. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 2/10/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
Feb 10, 2026
Order on Motion to Show Cause
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