District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-01237

Ecal v. Bondi

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Case Information

Filed: February 08, 2026
Assigned to: Stephen H. Locher
Referred to: Shannon G. Elkins
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity: March 03, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 08, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12650765) filed by German Coy Ecal. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Stemler, Taylor) (Entered: 02/08/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Feb 08, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem filed by German Coy Ecal. (Stemler, Taylor) (Entered: 02/08/2026)
Main Document: CIVIL
#3
Feb 08, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Stephen H. Locher per 3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins. Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (KMF) (Entered: 02/08/2026)
#4
Feb 09, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Respondents are directed to file an answer to Petitioner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus by no later than February 12, 2026. If Petitioner intends to file a reply to Respondents' answer, Petitioner must do so by no later than February 17, 2026. See Order for particulars. Signed by District Judge Stephen H. Locher on 2/9/2026.(mem) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
#5
Feb 12, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Isihara on behalf of Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#6
Feb 12, 2026
RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus . (Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#7
Feb 13, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
Main Document: Order/Notice to Attorney
#8
Feb 16, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exh. A)(Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 02/16/2026)
Main Document: STATUS
#9
Feb 17, 2026
(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER: In light of the information provided in 8 Status Report confirming Petitioner's release from custody, the Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in favor of Petitioner and close the case. Ordered by District Judge Stephen H. Locher on 2/17/2026.(mem) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
#10
Feb 17, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
Main Document: Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
Feb 17, 2026
Order Directing Clerk to Enter Judgment
#11
Mar 03, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by German Coy Ecal. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Stemler, Taylor) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
Main Document: Emergency MOTION
#12
Mar 03, 2026
Declaration of Taylor R. Stemler in Support of 11 Emergency MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by German Coy Ecal. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Stemler, Taylor) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
Main Document: Declaration
#13
Mar 03, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT 2 re 12 Declaration in Support filed by German Coy Ecal.(Stemler, Taylor) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
Main Document: SEALED
#14
Mar 03, 2026
MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 11 Motion for Order to Show Cause filed by German Coy Ecal.(Stemler, Taylor) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
Main Document: MEET
#15
Mar 03, 2026
Order on Motion to Show Cause
Main Document: Order on Motion to Show Cause

Parties

Bondi
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Ecal
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