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Filed: February 12, 2026
Assigned to:
Susan Richard Nelson
Referred to:
Leo I. Brisbois
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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March 31, 2026
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#1
Feb 12, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12676007) filed by Walter Acuna Cruz. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C, # 4 Exhibit(s) D, # 5 Exhibit(s) E, # 6 Exhibit(s) F, # 7 Exhibit(s) G, # 8 Civil Cover Sheet) (Brown, Hannah) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Feb 12, 2026
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Stacey Rogers. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12676092 filed by Walter Acuna Cruz. (Brown, Hannah) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
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MOTION
#3
Feb 12, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jerry W. Blackwell per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright. Please use case number 26-cv-1393 JWB/ECW.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (tcl) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
#4
Feb 12, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER PRECLUDING REMOVAL. Pending resolution of this matter, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondents-along with their officers, agents, employees, and all persons acting in concert with them-shall not remove, transfer, or otherwise facilitate the removal of Petitioner from the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota pending further order of this Court. If Petitioner has been removed from the District of Minnesota, Respondent must immediately return Petitioner.A briefing schedule will follow. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 2/12/2026 at 3:28 p.m. (CRD) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
#5
Feb 12, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Walter Acuna Cruz. (Rogers, Stacey) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
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MOTION
Feb 12, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#6
Feb 13, 2026
ORDER OF REASSIGNMENT OF RELATED CASES. This case is reassigned to Judge Susan Richard Nelson and Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois for all further proceedings. Judge Jerry W. Blackwell, Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright no longer assigned to case. NOTE: the new case number is 26-cv-1393 SRN/LIB. Please use this case number for all subsequent pleadings. Signed by Judge Susan Richard Nelson and Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 2/13/2026.(LTT) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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Order Reassigning Case
#7
Feb 13, 2026
BRIEFING ORDER regarding 5 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Susan Richard Nelson on 2/13/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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Briefing Order
#8
Feb 13, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER granting 2 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Stacey Rogers for Walter Acuna Cruz. Approved by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 2/13/2026. (CNO) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
#9
Feb 13, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by David R. Hackworthy on behalf of Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Joseph Edlow, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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NOTICE
#10
Feb 13, 2026
REQUEST by Walter Acuna Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s) Exh B Part 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) Exh B Part 1)(Rogers, Stacey) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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REQUEST
Feb 13, 2026
Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#11
Feb 14, 2026
RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Joseph Edlow, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 02/14/2026)
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RESPONSE
#12
Feb 14, 2026
DECLARATION of William J. Robinson re 11 Response by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Joseph Edlow, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 02/14/2026)
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DECLARATION
#13
Feb 15, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion re 5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Walter Acuna Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Rogers, Stacey) (Entered: 02/15/2026)
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Reply
Feb 16, 2026
*** Set/Reset Hearings: Evidentiary Hearing set for 3/10/2026 at 09:00 AM in Video Conference (no courtroom) before Judge Susan Richard Nelson. (ACH)
#15
Feb 17, 2026
MOTION to Expedite Unopposed Briefing Schedule filed by Walter Acuna Cruz. ATTACHMENT FILED IN ERROR - WILL REFILE - (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Meet and Confer Statement, ATTACHMENT FILED IN ERROR - WILL REFILE - # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, ATTACHMENT FILED IN ERROR - WILL REFILE -# 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B)(Rogers, Stacey) Modified text on 2/18/2026 (MMP). (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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MOTION
#16
Feb 18, 2026
MOTION for Contempt filed by Walter Acuna Cruz. ATTACHMENT FILED IN ERROR - WILL REFILE -(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s))(Rogers, Stacey) Modified text on 2/18/2026 (MMP). (Entered: 02/18/2026)
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MOTION
#17
Feb 18, 2026
MOTION to Expedite Unopposed Briefing Schedule filed by Walter Acuna Cruz. (Rogers, Stacey) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
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MOTION
#18
Feb 18, 2026
MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 17 Motion to Expedite filed by Walter Acuna Cruz.(Rogers, Stacey) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
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MEET
#19
Feb 18, 2026
EXHIBIT A re 17 MOTION to Expedite Unopposed Briefing Schedule filed by Walter Acuna Cruz.(Rogers, Stacey) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
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EXHIBIT
#20
Feb 18, 2026
EXHIBIT B re 17 MOTION to Expedite Unopposed Briefing Schedule filed by Walter Acuna Cruz.(Rogers, Stacey) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
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EXHIBIT
#22
Feb 20, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Walter Acuna Cruz. (Rogers, Stacey) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
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MOTION
#23
Feb 20, 2026
EXHIBIT A re 22 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Walter Acuna Cruz.(Rogers, Stacey) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
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EXHIBIT
#24
Feb 20, 2026
Federal Respondents' RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Contempt filed by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Joseph Edlow, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
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Federal
#25
Feb 21, 2026
Briefing Order
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Briefing Order
#26
Feb 23, 2026
RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Joseph Edlow, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Federal Respondents' Amended Response to Habeas Petition and Response to Motion for Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
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RESPONSE
#27
Feb 23, 2026
EXHIBIT A re 26 Response, filed by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Joseph Edlow, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit B)(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
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EXHIBIT
#28
Feb 23, 2026
EXHIBIT A re 26 Response, filed by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Joseph Edlow, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit B)(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
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EXHIBIT
#29
Feb 24, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Joseph Edlow, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
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STATUS
#30
Feb 24, 2026
DECLARATION of Matthew J. Warren re 29 Status Report by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Joseph Edlow, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
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DECLARATION
#31
Feb 24, 2026
DISCLOSURE OF EXPERT WITNESSES by Walter Acuna Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Expert Report)(Rogers, Stacey) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
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DISCLOSURE
#32
Feb 24, 2026
REPLY re 25 Briefing Order, filed by Walter Acuna Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Rogers, Stacey) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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REPLY
#33
Feb 25, 2026
REPLY re 22 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Walter Acuna Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Rogers, Stacey) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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REPLY
#34
Feb 26, 2026
Witness List by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Joseph Edlow, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Mike Stasko. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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Witness
#35
Feb 26, 2026
OBJECTION re 31 Disclosure of Expert Witnesses . (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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OBJECTION
#36
Feb 27, 2026
MINUTES for Evidentiary Hearing held before The Hon. Susan Richard Nelson on Friday, February 27, 2026. Court Reporter: Renee Rogge (CRD) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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MINUTES
#37
Feb 27, 2026
**TEXT ONLY** NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 22 for Temporary Restraining Order: An Evidentiary Hearing is SET for Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (CST), via electronic means (Zoom), before The Hon. Susan Richard Nelson. (CRD) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
#38
Feb 27, 2026
EXPEDITED DAILY TRANSCRIPT SERVICES REQUEST to Court Reporter Renee Rogge. (Rogers, Stacey) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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EXPEDITED
#39
Feb 27, 2026
Federal Respondents' Amended Witness List by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Mike Stasko. (Hackworthy, David) Modified text on 3/2/2026 (MMP). (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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Federal
#40
Feb 27, 2026
DECLARATION of David Hackworthy by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Joseph Edlow, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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DECLARATION
#41
Feb 28, 2026
TRANSCRIPT of Motions Hearing held on 2/27/2026 before Judge Susan Richard Nelson. (111 pages). Court Reporter: Renee Rogge. For a copy of the transcript, please file a Transcript Request under Other Filings/Other Documents.Parties have 21 days to file a Statement of Redaction. In accordance with Judicial Conference policy and Local Rule 80.1, the transcript may be released and made remotely electronically available to the public in 90 days. For further information on redaction procedures, please review Local Rule 5.5 and Case Information >Transcripts, Court Reporters and Digital Audio Recordings. Statement of Redaction due 3/23/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/31/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/29/2026. (RAR) (Entered: 02/28/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT
#42
Mar 04, 2026
STATUS REPORT on biometrics by Walter Acuna Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A)(Rogers, Stacey) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
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STATUS
#43
Mar 05, 2026
STATUS REPORT correction by Walter Acuna Cruz. (Rogers, Stacey) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
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STATUS
#44
Mar 05, 2026
MINUTES for Evidentiary Hearing held before The Hon. Susan Richard Nelson on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Court Reporter: Renee Rogge (CRD) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
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MINUTES
#45
Mar 05, 2026
EXPEDITED DAILY TRANSCRIPT SERVICES REQUEST to Court Reporter Renee Rogge. (Rogers, Stacey) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
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EXPEDITED
#46
Mar 06, 2026
TRANSCRIPT of Motions Hearing held on 3/5/2026 before Judge Susan Richard Nelson. (Continuation of 2/27/2026 hearing). (79 pages). Court Reporter: Renee Rogge. For a copy of the transcript, please file a Transcript Request under Other Filings/Other Documents.Parties have 21 days to file a Statement of Redaction. In accordance with Judicial Conference policy and Local Rule 80.1, the transcript may be released and made remotely electronically available to the public in 90 days. For further information on redaction procedures, please review Local Rule 5.5 and Case Information >Transcripts, Court Reporters and Digital Audio Recordings. Statement of Redaction due 3/27/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/6/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/4/2026. (RAR) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT
#47
Mar 06, 2026
DECLARATION of Jerome Johnson by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Joseph Edlow, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
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DECLARATION
#48
Mar 06, 2026
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited 7-Day Transcript for a COPY OF 46, 41 Transcript(s) to Court Reporter Renee Rogge. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT
#53
Mar 26, 2026
Order on Motion for Contempt AND Order on Motion for TRO
#55
Mar 31, 2026
Order Directing Clerk to Enter Judgment
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Order Directing Clerk to Enter Judgment
#56
Mar 31, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
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Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
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