District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-01275

#1

Feb 10, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12659710) filed by Carlos Andres Freire Altamirano. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Declaration of Susanne Gad, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Soskin, Ellen) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#2

Feb 10, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois. Please use case number 26-1275.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (slw) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#3

Feb 10, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents are ordered to file a response to each count of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 on or before February 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT, certifying the true cause and proper duration of Petitioner's confinement and showing cause as to why the writ should not be granted in this case. The response should include a reasoned memorandum of law and fact as well as any supporting documentation relating to the lawfulness of Petitioner's arrest and/or continued confinement, including the following: (1) a statement concerning immigration court jurisdiction over Petitioner; (2) a statement concerning whether Petitioner belongs to a class of persons currently detained pending removal or deportation; and (3) a statement concerning whether the absence of a warrant preceding Petitioner's arrest necessitates Petitioner's immediate release. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/10/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#4

Feb 10, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: The Court enters the following order to remain in place until further order of the Court or until the Court has issued a ruling on the pending Petition: (1) Respondents are temporarily restrained and enjoined from moving the Petitioner out of the District of Minnesota; (2) Respondents shall facilitate Petitioners prompt access to counsel through private, in person visitation or videoconference if possible (and through private telephone calls if video conferencing is not possible), to include providing Petitioner with contact information for counsel of record, permitting Petitioner to contact friends or relatives for the purpose of obtaining contact information for counsel, and the use of video conferencing equipment and software (or the use of a telephone if video conferencing is not possible); (3) Respondents shall preserve all personal belongings confiscated from Petitioner for prompt return to Petitioner upon release should the Court grant the Petition; (4) if any confiscated documentation is subject to retention by Respondents upon release, Respondents shall make certified copies of any and all such documentation; and (5) should Respondents choose to release Petitioner rather than respond, Respondents shall release Petitioner in Minnesota, without conditions, and Respondents counsel shall thereafter file a declaration within 24 hours of release stating when and where the Petitioner was released, attaching any and all documentation concerning the Petitioner's release, and affirming that all property of Petitioner was returned to Petitioner upon release (or, if property is retained, state which property is retained, the legal basis for its retention, and affirm that Respondents duly provided Petitioner with certified copies of any and all immigration-related documentation). In the event that Respondents have already transferred Petitioner out of the District of Minnesota, Respondents are ordered to return Petitioner to Minnesota as soon as possible and in any event, no later than February 12, at 11:00 a.m. CT. Respondents further ordered to file a declaration on or before February 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CT pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 by an individual with personal knowledge that includes the following: (1) a list of all officers and employees of Respondents who authorized Petitioner's transfer outside of the District of Minnesota; (2) the time and date when the decision was made to transfer Petitioner outside of the District; (3) the specific basis for transferring Petitioner outside the District; (4) a list of all officers and employees of Respondents who carried out the transportation orders, including any and all persons who accompanied Petitioner; (5) the precise date and time for all interstate transportation of Petitioner, including any transport logs and passenger manifests as well as records of communications with private airlines or contractors; (6) all directives, guidance, and memoranda sent from or received by any named Respondent concerning transportation of detained persons out of Minnesota since December 1, 2025; and (7) a detailed explanation of what specific efforts Respondents have taken to return Petitioner to Minnesota as ordered by the Court. In addition, if Respondents have already transferred Petitioner out of the District of Minnesota, counsel for Respondents shall file a declaration on or before February 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT explaining the steps taken to ensure compliance with this Court's order that Respondents immediately return Petitioner to Minnesota. Violation of this order will result in consideration of any appropriate sanctions against the attorneys of record and the parties responsible for violating this order. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/10/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

Feb 10, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#5

Feb 12, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jesus Cruz Rodriguez on behalf of Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Field Office Director for San Antonio Field Office, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rose Thompson. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#6

Feb 12, 2026

RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Field Office Director for San Antonio Field Office, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rose Thompson re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#7

Feb 12, 2026

DECLARATION of Tauria Rich re 6 Response by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Field Office Director for San Antonio Field Office, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rose Thompson . (Attachments: # 1 Detention History)(Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#8

Feb 12, 2026

(Text Only) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Respondents are in violation of the Court's Order 4 requiring them to file a declaration on or before February 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT by an individual with personal knowledge that includes information about Petitioner's transfer. By February 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT Respondents shall file a declaration pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 by an individual with personal knowledge that includes the following: (1) a list of all officers and employees of Respondents who authorized Petitioner's transfer outside of the District of Minnesota; (2) the time and date when the decision was made to transfer Petitioner outside of the District; (3) the specific basis for transferring Petitioner outside the District; (4) a list of all officers and employees of Respondents who carried out the transportation orders, including any and all persons who accompanied Petitioner; (5) the precise date and time for all interstate transportation of Petitioner, including any transport logs and passenger manifests as well as records of communications with private airlines or contractors; (6) all directives, guidance, and memoranda sent from or received by any named Respondent concerning transportation of detained persons out of Minnesota since December 1, 2025; and (7) a detailed explanation of what specific efforts Respondents have taken to return Petitioner to Minnesota as ordered by the Court. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/12/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#9

Feb 12, 2026

Memorandum & Opinion

Feb 12, 2026

Order to Show Cause

#10

Feb 13, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Field Office Director for San Antonio Field Office, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rose Thompson. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#11

Feb 13, 2026

DECLARATION of Tauria Rich re 10 Status Report by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Field Office Director for San Antonio Field Office, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rose Thompson . (Attachments: # 1 Detention History)(Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#12

Feb 13, 2026

JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(ACH) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#13

Feb 13, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Field Office Director for San Antonio Field Office, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rose Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Exh. A)(Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#14

Feb 20, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Respondents have failed to establish clearly that Petitioner was released without conditions, thereby violating the Court's Order(s) requiring release without conditions. On or before February 25, at 11:00 a.m. CT., Respondents are ORDERED to file a declaration pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 by an individual with personal knowledge confirming that Petitioner was released without conditions and attaching documentation of that fact. Acceptable documentation of release without conditions includes the form filed in Case No. 26-CV-1157 at Doc. No. 11-1. Alternatively, the declaration may confirm that any conditions of release have since been rescinded and attaching documentation of that fact. Acceptable documentation of rescission of conditions includes the form filed in Case No. 26-CV-751 at Doc. No. 16-1. To address any future noncompliance with this Order, the Court will consider imposition of coercive monetary penalties and any other measures within the Court's authority. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/20/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#15

Feb 20, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Respondents have failed to comply with the Court's Order(s) requiring Respondents to return all property of Petitioner or with the Court's Order(s) requiring Respondents to affirm that all property of Petitioner was returned to Petitioner. Respondents or their agent(s) are ORDERED to immediately return all property of Petitioner in their possession, custody, or control to Petitioner's counsel. If Respondents or their agents confiscated any documentation from Petitioner that is subject to retention by Respondents or their agent(s) after Petitioner's release, Respondents or their agent(s) shall immediately make certified copies of any and all such documentation and provide the certified copies to Petitioner's counsel. On or before February 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT., Respondents are ORDERED to file a declaration by an individual with personal knowledge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 confirming that all property of Petitioner was returned to Petitioner and attaching documentation of that fact. If any confiscated documentation was subject to retention by Respondents or their agent(s) after release, the declaration shall identify each item that was retained and confirm that Respondents have provided certified copies of any and all such documentation to Petitioner or Petitioner's counsel. To address any future noncompliance with this Order, the Court will consider imposition of coercive monetary penalties and any other measures within the Court's authority. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/20/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

Feb 20, 2026

Order to Show Cause

#16

Feb 24, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Field Office Director for San Antonio Field Office, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rose Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Order of Release w/o conditions)(Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#17

Feb 26, 2026

Order to Show Cause

#18

Feb 26, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: If Respondents filed an unredacted I-830 Form in response to the Court's February 20, 2026 Order, Respondents must withdraw and replace that document with a redacted version of that document by no later than February 27, 2026. In the re-filed redacted version, Petitioner's personal information - including telephone number and home address - must be redacted. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 2/26/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

Feb 26, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#19

Mar 02, 2026

STATUS REPORT Second by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Field Office Director for San Antonio Field Office, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rose Thompson. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#20

Mar 02, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER/NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Contempt hearing set for March 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3B has been moved to Courtroom 7D (STP) before Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 3/2/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

Mar 02, 2026

Order/Notice of Hearing/Deadlines (Setting/Resetting)

#27

Mar 30, 2026

(Text-Only) CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: 1. The attorneys of record shall appear at a status conference on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in Courtroom 3B of the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and United States Courthouse, 316 N. Robert Street, St. Paul, Minnesota. 2. Should the parties file a written stipulation prior to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, affirming that all property has been returned to that petitioner, the Court will consider canceling the status conference. 3. In the event that Respondents claim any of Petitioner's property has been lost, the Court will consider canceling the status conference if the parties file a written stipulation prior to 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, that includes the following five components: (1) a full list of the property at issue, including Forms I-77, I-216, and G-589 for that petitioner; (2) an acknowledgment of Respondents' inability to locate the property in question; (3) an acknowledgement that there are no additional steps Respondents can take to locate the property in question; (4) an agreement that Respondents will, on or before May 13, 2026, compensate Petitioner for the value of the lost property; and (5) if applicable, an agreement that Respondents will, on or before May 13, 2026, replace or provide certified copies of lost work authorization or other documents issued by the federal government.4. On or before 11:00 a.m. on April 6, 2026, Respondents shall submit supplemental briefing on the following questions:A. Does the holding regarding the availability of compensatory damages in Coleman v. Espy, 986 F.2d 1184 (8th Cir. 1993) apply in habeas actions brought by non-citizen detainees? B. Does the holding of Coleman or any other case preclude the Court from imposing a fine pursuant to its authority to impose criminal contempt sanctions? Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 3/30/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

Mar 30, 2026

Order/Notice of Hearing/Deadlines (Setting/Resetting)

Apr 10, 2026

Order Cancelling Deadline & Hearing