District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-01914

#1

Mar 17, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas CorpusRequest Expedited Processing (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12799491) filed by Segundo Guillermo Ruiz-Coronel. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit(s) Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit(s) Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit(s) Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit(s) Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit(s) Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit(s) Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit(s) Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit(s) Exhibit K, # 12 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Ramos Nieves, Iris) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#2

Mar 18, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins. Please use case number 26-cv-1914 JMB/SGE.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ACH) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#3

Mar 18, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents are ordered to file a response to each count of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 on or before March 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT, certifying the true cause and proper duration of Petitioner's confinement and showing cause as to why the writ should not be granted in this case. The response should include a reasoned memorandum of law and fact as well as any supporting documentation relating to the lawfulness of Petitioner's arrest and/or continued confinement, including the following: (1) a statement concerning immigration court jurisdiction over Petitioner; (2) a statement concerning whether Petitioner belongs to a class of persons currently detained pending removal or deportation; and (3) a statement concerning whether the absence of a warrant preceding Petitioner's arrest necessitates Petitioner's immediate release. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 3/18/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#4

Mar 18, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: The Court enters the following order to remain in place until further order of the Court or until the Court has issued a ruling on the pending Petition: (1) Respondents are temporarily restrained and enjoined from moving the Petitioner out of the District of Minnesota; (2) Respondents shall facilitate Petitioner's prompt access to counsel through private, in-person visitation or videoconference if possible (and through private telephone calls if video conferencing is not possible), to include providing Petitioner with contact information for counsel of record, permitting Petitioner to contact friends or relatives for the purpose of obtaining contact information for counsel, and the use of video conferencing equipment and software (or the use of a telephone if video conferencing is not possible); (3) Respondents shall preserve all personal belongings confiscated from Petitioner for prompt return to Petitioner upon release should the Court grant the Petition; (4) if any confiscated documentation is subject to retention by Respondents upon release, Respondents shall make certified copies of any and all such documentation; and (5) should Respondents choose to release Petitioner rather than respond, Respondents shall release Petitioner in Minnesota, without conditions, and Respondents counsel shall thereafter file a declaration within 24 hours of release stating when and where the Petitioner was released, attaching any and all documentation concerning the Petitioner's release, and affirming that all property of Petitioner was returned to Petitioner upon release (or, if property is retained, state which property is retained, the legal basis for its retention, and affirm that Respondents duly provided Petitioner with certified copies of any and all immigration-related documentation). In the event that Respondents have already transferred Petitioner out of the District of Minnesota, Respondents are ordered to return Petitioner to Minnesota as soon as possible and in any event, no later than March 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT. Respondents further ordered to file a declaration on or before March 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 by an individual with personal knowledge that includes the following: (1) a list of all officers and employees of Respondents who authorized Petitioner's transfer outside of the District of Minnesota; (2) the time and date when the decision was made to transfer Petitioner outside of the District; (3) the specific basis for transferring Petitioner outside the District; (4) a list of all officers and employees of Respondents who carried out the transportation orders, including any and all persons who accompanied Petitioner; (5) the precise date and time for all interstate transportation of Petitioner, including any transport logs and passenger manifests as well as records of communications with private airlines or contractors; (6) all directives, guidance, and memoranda sent from or received by any named Respondent concerning transportation of detained persons out of Minnesota since December 1, 2025; and (7) a detailed explanation of what specific efforts Respondents have taken to return Petitioner to Minnesota as ordered by the Court. If Respondents never transported Petitioner out of the District of Minnesota, the declaration should confirm that fact. In addition, if Respondents have already transferred Petitioner out of the District of Minnesota, counsel for Respondents shall file a declaration on or before March 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT explaining the steps counsel has taken to ensure compliance with this Court's order that Respondents immediately return Petitioner to Minnesota. Violation of this order will result in consideration of any appropriate sanctions against the attorneys of record and the parties responsible for violating this order. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 3/18/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#5

Mar 18, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Isihara on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, David Easterwood, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K. Margolin. (Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

Mar 18, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

Mar 18, 2026

Briefing Order

#6

Mar 20, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time Request for Extension filed by Pamela Bondi, Joel Brott, Department of Homeland Security, David Easterwood, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K. Margolin, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s))(Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#7

Mar 20, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents' Motion for Extension of Time 6 is GRANTED. Respondents shall file a response by 11:59 p.m. on March 20, 2026. Petitioner shall file a reply on or before March 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 3/20/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#8

Mar 20, 2026

RESPONSE re 7 Order on Motion for Extension of Time, Response filed by Pamela Bondi, Joel Brott, Department of Homeland Security, David Easterwood, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K. Margolin, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#9

Mar 20, 2026

NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, Joel Brott, Department of Homeland Security, David Easterwood, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K. Margolin, Kristi Noem re 8 Response, Status Update (Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

Mar 20, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

#10

Mar 24, 2026

Petitioner's Reply to Government's RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Segundo Guillermo Ruiz-Coronel. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit L, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit M, # 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit N, # 4 Exhibit(s) Exhibit O, # 5 Exhibit(s) Exhibit P, # 6 Exhibit(s) Exhibit Q, # 7 Exhibit(s) Exhibit R, # 8 Exhibit(s) Exhibit S, # 9 Exhibit(s) Exhibit T) (Ramos Nieves, Iris) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#11

Mar 25, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: The Petition suggests that Petitioner was released at some point between 2018 and 2019. (See Doc. No. 1 paras. 42, 43.) However, neither party has filed any documentation related to Petitioner's release at this time. The Parties are ORDERED to file any and all documentation related to Petitioner's July 2018 release from custody, and any other orders regarding detention or release, on or before 11:00 a.m. CT on March 27, 2026. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 3/25/2026.(LC1) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

Mar 25, 2026

Briefing Order

#12

Mar 26, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Segundo Guillermo Ruiz-Coronel. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit U)(Ramos Nieves, Iris) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

#13

Mar 27, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time filed by Pamela Bondi, Joel Brott, Department of Homeland Security, David Easterwood, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K. Margolin. (Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

#14

Mar 28, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents' Motion for Extension of Time 13 is GRANTED. Respondents shall file any and all documentation related to Petitioner's July 2018 release from custody, and any other orders regarding detention or release, on or before 11:00 a.m. CT on March 31, 2026. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 3/28/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 03/28/2026)

Mar 28, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

#15

Mar 31, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, David Easterwood, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K. Margolin, Kristi Noem. (Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#16

Mar 31, 2026

DECLARATION of Deportation Officer Geneva A. Balencia re 15 Status Report by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, David Easterwood, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K. Margolin, Kristi Noem . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#17

Apr 02, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents' Response 8 provides that it appears that Petitioner is subject to a final removal order. However, it is unclear whether Petitioner is, in fact, subject to a final removal order. Respondents are ORDERED to file any and all documentation clarifying whether Petitioner is subject to a final removal order on or before April 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 4/2/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

Apr 02, 2026

Order for Party to File Document/Respond to Court

#18

Apr 06, 2026

DECLARATION of Seth T. Patrin by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, David Easterwood, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K. Margolin . (Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#19

Apr 06, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, David Easterwood, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K. Margolin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s))(Isihara, Matthew) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#20

Apr 07, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by David R. Hackworthy on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, David Easterwood, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K. Margolin, Kristi Noem. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#21

Apr 09, 2026

MEMORANDUM AND OPINION: Segundo R.'s Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. No. 1 ) is DENIED. This action is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The Court STAYS this judgment pending any future Notice of Appeal and resolution of such appeal. The Court's previously ordered injunctive relief enjoining Respondents from transferring Petitioner out of the District REMAINS IN EFFECT through the time to file a Notice of Appeal of this Order, and if Petitioner appeals, through resolution of appeal. Petitioner may seek release pending appeal by filing a motion for release with or without surety pursuant to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 23(b). Petitioner should file such motion on or before April 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 4/9/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

Apr 09, 2026

Memorandum & Opinion