District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-01429

#1

Feb 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12682285) filed by Riky Alexis Morales Lopez. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Rissman, Joshua) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#2

Feb 13, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Judge John R. Tunheim per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Judge John F. Docherty. Please use case number 26-cv-1429 JRT/JFD.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (mkr) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#3

Feb 13, 2026

ORDER If Petitioner is being detained in Minnesota, Respondents are ENJOINED from removing, transferring, or otherwise facilitating the removal of Petitioner from the District of Minnesota until the Court issues an order on the pending Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . If Petitioner has already been removed from Minnesota, Respondents are ORDERED to immediately return Petitioner to Minnesota. Respondents are directed to file an answer to the petition for a writ of habeas corpus of Petitioner Riky A.M.L. by no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 15, 2026. If Petitioner intends to file a reply to Respondents' answer, he must do so by no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 16, 2026. Thereafter, no further submissions from either party will be permitted, except as authorized by Court order. See Order for detail. Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 2/13/2026. (crd) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#4

Feb 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Isihara on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 02/15/2026)

#5

Feb 15, 2026

RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 02/15/2026)

#6

Feb 16, 2026

REPLY by Riky Alexis Morales Lopez re 5 Response to Habeas Petition. (Rissman, Joshua) Modified text on 2/17/2026 (kt). (Entered: 02/16/2026)

#7

Feb 17, 2026

Memorandum & Opinion

#8

Feb 20, 2026

STATUS REPORT Petitioner's Status Report by Riky Alexis Morales Lopez. (Rissman, Joshua) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#9

Feb 20, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#10

Mar 02, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: The record before the Court demonstrates that Respondents have failed to comply with the Court's Order requiring Respondents to return all property of 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 March 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.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. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 3/2/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

Mar 02, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#11

Mar 03, 2026

Order to Show Cause

#12

Mar 04, 2026

DECLARATION of Richard Pryd by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#13

Mar 04, 2026

NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 11 Order to Show Cause, (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Tauria Rich)(Fuller, David) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#14

Mar 05, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(Fuller, David) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#17

Mar 05, 2026

(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge John R. Tunheim on 3/5/2026: Show Cause Hearing.Court Reporter: Rachel BraunMinneapolis Courthouse, Courtroom 14ETime: 2:04 pm3:43 pmTotal Time: 01:39APPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Claire Glenn; Larry LaTarte; Andy Taylor; Mary Kaczorek; Laura Farley; Luke Grundman; Paschal Nwokocha; Joshua RissmanFor Defendant(s): Daniel Rosen; David Fuller; David Hackworthy; Tauria Rich; Laura Trosen No Exhibits were used. PROCEEDINGS: Matter taken under advisement. (CRD) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

#15

Mar 06, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(Fuller, David) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#16

Mar 06, 2026

Memorandum & Opinion

#18

Mar 10, 2026

TRANSCRIPT of Show Cause Hearing held on 3/5/2026 before Judge John R. Tunheim. (72 pages). Court Reporter: Rachel Braun. 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 3/31/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/10/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/8/2026. (RCB) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#19

Mar 18, 2026

NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem Status Update (Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#20

Mar 30, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. The Court's March 6 Order set a hearing for 2:00 p.m. on April 6, 2026, to address the status of Petitioners' claims and, if necessary, impose civil contempt and daily civil fines until full compliance is achieved. The parties shall, by 12:00 p.m. on Friday April 3, 2026, file a status update indicating whether the April 6 hearing is necessary in regard to their case. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 3/30/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

Mar 30, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

Apr 03, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney