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Filed: February 10, 2026
Assigned to:
Daniel M. Traynor
Referred to:
Elizabeth Cowan Wright
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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February 17, 2026
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#1
Feb 10, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12665427) filed by Carlos Romero Licona. Filer requests summons issued. (Velasquez, Kevin) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Feb 10, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Carlos Romero Licona. (Velasquez, Kevin) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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CIVIL
#3
Feb 11, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Daniel M. Traynor per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright. Please use case number 26-cv-1321 (DMT/ECW).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MKB) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
#4
Feb 11, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER SETTING EXPEDITED BRIEFING SCHEDULE: Response is due by 2/16/2026. Reply is due by 2/18/2026. Further, the Court ORDERS that Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner's detention outside of the District of Minnesota during the pendency of the Petition. Ordered by District Judge Daniel M. Traynor on 2/11/2026.(sdb) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
#5
Feb 11, 2026
(Text-Only) ADDITIONAL BRIEFING ORDER Respondents shall provide information on Petitioner's lapsed visa and any warrant issued for his arrest within 24 hours. This information may be provided by email to Petitioner's counsel and chambers. Ordered by District Judge Daniel M. Traynor on 2/11/2026. (sdb) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Feb 11, 2026
Briefing Order
#6
Feb 16, 2026
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time filed by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. Jointly signed by Plaintiff. (Brown, Trevor) Modified text on 2/17/2026 (kt). (Entered: 02/16/2026)
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Joint
#7
Feb 17, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time
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