District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-01104

Vacacela Ortega v. Noem

Terminated

Case Information

Filed: February 05, 2026
Assigned to: Patrick Joseph Schiltz
Referred to: Shannon G. Elkins
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Terminated: February 08, 2026
Last Activity: February 09, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 05, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas CorpusPetition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 with Request for Injunctive Relief Requiring Respondents to Return Petitioner to this Jurisdiction and Grant her Immediate Release Following a Warrantless Arrest (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12640252) filed by Yeni Maritza Vacacela Ortega. No summons requested. (Engebretson, Rachel) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Feb 05, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem filed by Yeni Maritza Vacacela Ortega. (Engebretson, Rachel) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document: CIVIL
#3
Feb 05, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins. Please use case number 26-cv-1104 (PJS/SGE).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ABR) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
#4
Feb 05, 2026
Amended PETITION for Writ of Habeas CorpusCAPTION CORRECTION: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 with Request for Injunctive Relief Requiring Respondents to Return Petitioner to this Jurisdiction and Grant her Immediate Release Following a Warrantless Arrest (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12640324) filed by Yeni Maritza Vacacela Ortega. No summons requested. (Engebretson, Rachel) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document: Amended
#5
Feb 05, 2026
ORDER. Respondents' answer is due no later than February 8. Respondents are ENJOINED from moving petitioner outside of Minnesota until further order of the Court, so that petitioner may consult with counsel while the Court is considering the amended petition, and so that there is no risk that removal of petitioner from Minnesota will deprive this Court of jurisdiction over the amended petition. If petitioner has already been removed from Minnesota, respondents are ORDERED to immediately return petitioner to Minnesota. Signed by Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 2/5/2026.(LC1) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Main Document: Order/Notice to Attorney
#6
Feb 08, 2026
RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/08/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#7
Feb 08, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
Main Document: Order/Notice to Attorney
#8
Feb 09, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
Main Document: Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
#9
Feb 09, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
Main Document: Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)

Parties

Noem
Party
Vacacela Ortega
Party