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Filed: February 18, 2026
Assigned to:
Sarah M. Davenport
Referred to:
Kirtan K. Khalsa
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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February 20, 2026
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#1
Feb 08, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12649463) filed by Jorge Ortiz Cedillo. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Grundman, Luke) [Transferred from Minnesota on 2/18/2026.] (Entered: 02/08/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Feb 08, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Eric C. Tostrud per 3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois. Please use case number 26-cv-01214.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MSK) [Transferred from Minnesota on 2/18/2026.] (Entered: 02/08/2026)
#3
Feb 08, 2026
BRIEFING ORDER re: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . See Order for dates and details. Signed by Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 2/8/2026.(RMM) [Transferred from Minnesota on 2/18/2026.] (Entered: 02/08/2026)
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BRIEFING
#4
Feb 08, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Ann M Bildtsen on behalf of Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Bildtsen, Ann) [Transferred from Minnesota on 2/18/2026.] (Entered: 02/08/2026)
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NOTICE
#5
Feb 10, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Bildtsen, Ann) [Transferred from Minnesota on 2/18/2026.] (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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RESPONSE
#6
Feb 10, 2026
DECLARATION of Michael J. Thomas, Jr. re 5 Response to Habeas Petition by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Bildtsen, Ann) [Transferred from Minnesota on 2/18/2026.] (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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DECLARATION
#7
Feb 10, 2026
DECLARATION of Deportation Officer William J. Robinson re 5 Response to Habeas Petition by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Bildtsen, Ann) [Transferred from Minnesota on 2/18/2026.] (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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DECLARATION
#8
Feb 10, 2026
DECLARATION of Ann M. Bildtsen re 5 Response to Habeas Petition by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(Bildtsen, Ann) [Transferred from Minnesota on 2/18/2026.] (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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DECLARATION
#9
Feb 12, 2026
BRIEF re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus REPLY in Support of Petition. (Grundman, Luke) [Transferred from Minnesota on 2/18/2026.] (Entered: 02/12/2026)
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BRIEF
#10
Feb 12, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER FOR PARTY TO FILE DOCUMENT/RESPOND TO COURT re: Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . Petitioner has a bond hearing scheduled for February 13, 2026, in Milan, New Mexico. As soon as practicable after that bond hearing has concluded, Petitioner shall file a supplement to the Petition, along with any supporting documentation, describing the outcome of the bond hearing. Ordered by Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 2/12/2026.(RMM) [Transferred from Minnesota on 2/18/2026.] (Entered: 02/12/2026)
#11
Feb 17, 2026
RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 10 Order to Party File Document/Respond to Court, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Supplemental Response. (Bildtsen, Ann) [Transferred from Minnesota on 2/18/2026.] (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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RESPONSE
#12
Feb 17, 2026
Supplemental DECLARATION of Ann M. Bildtsen re 11 Response by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit B, # 2 Exhibit C)(Bildtsen, Ann) [Transferred from Minnesota on 2/18/2026.] (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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Supplemental
#13
Feb 18, 2026
OPINION AND ORDER: Petitioner Jorge C.'s Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 2/18/2026.(RMM) [Transferred from Minnesota on 2/18/2026.] (Entered: 02/18/2026)
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Memorandum Opinion
#14
Feb 18, 2026
JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(MKB) [Transferred from Minnesota on 2/18/2026.] (Entered: 02/18/2026)
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Judgment
#15
Feb 18, 2026
Case transferred in from District of Minnesota; Case Number 0:26-cv-01214. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 02/18/2026)
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Case Transferred In - District Transfer
#16
Feb 18, 2026
NOTICE: In accordance with the Standing Order, filed January 28, 2026 in 26-MC-00004-03 (Doc. 3), the Clerk of Court provides notice of completion of electronic service. A copy of the petition in this matter was provided to all federal respondents by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) using the Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system. The parties should review the Standing Order, and any further Orders entered in this matter regarding the deadline to respond to the petition. (dr)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Feb 18, 2026
United States District Judge Sarah M Davenport and United States Magistrate Judge Kirtan Khalsa assigned. (dr)
#17
Feb 19, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Shashi K Gowda on behalf of Jorge Ortiz Cedillo (Gowda, Shashi) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
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NOTICE
#18
Feb 19, 2026
ORDER by District Judge Sarah M. Davenport. The Government is enjoined from transferring Petitioner Jorge Ortiz Cedillo from the District of New Mexico while these proceedings remain pending, absent express written authorization from this Court. [THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Feb 19, 2026
Order
#19
Feb 20, 2026
Reply (when not to a motion)
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Reply (when not to a motion)
#20
Feb 20, 2026
Declaration
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Declaration
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