District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-01438

Cortes Snchez v. Bondi

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Case Information

Filed: February 13, 2026
Assigned to: Donovan W. Frank
Referred to: Dulce J. Foster
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity: February 21, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 14, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12684293) filed by Jouquin Cortes Snchez. Filer requests summons issued. (Keziah, Perry) (Entered: 02/14/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Feb 14, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jouquin Cortes Snchez. (Keziah, Perry) (Entered: 02/14/2026)
Main Document: CIVIL
#3
Feb 14, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Donovan W. Frank per Civil Habeas - Alien Detainee list, referred to Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster. Please use case number 26-cv-1438 DWF/DJF.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (LJG) (Entered: 02/14/2026)
#4
Feb 14, 2026
ORDER: Respondents are directed to file an answer to the Petition (Doc. No. 1 ) by February 17, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CT. If Petitioner intends to file a reply to Respondents' answer, he must do so by February 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CT. Respondents, or any other person, entity, or agency of the government, or anyone acting in concert with Respondents or the government, are ENJOINED from moving Petitioner from the District of Minnesota during the pendency of this action. If Petitioner has already been moved from Minnesota, Respondents are ORDERED to immediately return Petitioner to Minnesota. Judge Nancy E. Brasel entered a Temporary Restraining Order on February 12, 2026, in Advocates for Human Rights v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, No. 26-cv-749 (the TRO). The requirements of the TRO apply to this case. Accordingly, Respondents must, among other things, ensure that Petitioner has telephone and in-person access to counsel, as outlined in the TRO. Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 2/14/2026. (See Order for Specifics.) (LJL) (Entered: 02/14/2026)
Main Document: Order/Notice to Attorney
#8
Feb 20, 2026
Memorandum & Opinion
Main Document: Memorandum & Opinion
#9
Feb 21, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
Main Document: Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)

Parties

Bondi
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Cortes Snchez
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