District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-02265

#1

Apr 16, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12885193) filed by Ahmed Said. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Firestone, Julie) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#2

Apr 16, 2026

DECLARATION of Bethany Jewison re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Ahmed Said . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C, # 4 Exhibit(s) D)(Firestone, Julie) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#3

Apr 16, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Katherine M. Menendez per Civil (5th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko. Please use case number 26-cv-2265 KMM/DLM.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ACH) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#4

Apr 16, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Respondents are PROHIBITED from transferring Petitioner to another district without at least 24 hours prior notice to the Court and opposing counsel so that Petitioner remains able to communicate with his attorney. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 4/16/2026. (LC3) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#5

Apr 16, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Worthington Phillips on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#6

Apr 23, 2026

RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#7

Apr 23, 2026

DECLARATION of Ivan Sabin re 6 Response to Habeas Petition by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement . (Attachments: # 1 IJ Order, # 2 Warrant, # 3 I-286, # 4 I-213, # 5 Con't Detention)(Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#8

Apr 30, 2026

RESPONSE by Ahmed Said re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Reply in Support of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Firestone, Julie) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#9

May 18, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

#10

May 18, 2026

DECLARATION of Vu Cam re 9 Status Report by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement . (Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

#11

May 19, 2026

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION recommending Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 5/19/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#12

May 21, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#13

May 21, 2026

(Text-Only) Respondents have filed a 12 Motion for Extension of Time to file their objections to Magistrate Judge Micko's Report and Recommendation, which was originally due today. The deadline is STAYED to provide Petitioner an opportunity to respond to the Motion. If he wishes to do so, Petitioner must do so by 5 pm on May 22, 2026, at which point the Court will address the Motion. Ordered by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 5/21/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#14

May 21, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Ahmed Said. (Firestone, Julie) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#15

May 21, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 14 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Ahmed Said.(Firestone, Julie) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#16

May 21, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 14 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Ahmed Said.(Firestone, Julie) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#17

May 21, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER FOR PARTY TO FILE DOCUMENT/RESPOND TO COURT re 14 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Respondents are hereby ordered to file a response to Petitioner's motion for a TRO no later than 2:00 p.m. on 5/22/2026. Ordered by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 5/21/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

May 21, 2026

Order for Party to File Document/Respond to Court

May 21, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

#18

May 22, 2026

OBJECTION re 17 Order to Party File Document/Respond to Court, filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.(Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

#19

May 22, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

May 22, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

#20

May 24, 2026

Reply to Response to Motion re 14 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Ahmed Said.(Firestone, Julie) (Entered: 05/24/2026)

#21

May 24, 2026

Declaration of Robin Chandler Carr in Support of 14 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Ahmed Said.(Firestone, Julie) (Entered: 05/24/2026)

#22

May 26, 2026

(Text-Only) Respondents' 12 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. Respondents shall file their Objections to Magistrate Judge Micko's Report and Recommendation by no later than May 27, 2026 at 5 p.m. Further, the Court will hold a hearing to address the propriety of the relief requested in the habeas petition and Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The Court will be reaching out to counsel with additional information. Ordered by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 5/26/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#23

May 26, 2026

(Text-Only) NOTICE: Hearing set for 5/29/2026 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 14W (MPLS) before Judge Katherine M. Menendez. (CRD) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

May 26, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

#24

May 27, 2026

OBJECTION TO 11 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.(Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

#25

May 29, 2026

(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 5/29/2026: Oral Arguments Petition Hearing.Court Reporter: Paula RichterMinneapolis Courthouse, Courtroom 14WTime: 11:02am/11:55am12:07pm/12:11pmTotal Time: 57 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Petitioner: Julie Firestone; Bethany JewisonFor Respondents: Worthington Phillips; David Fuller PROCEEDINGS: The Court held a hearing on various outstanding issues regarding Petitioner's 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. The parties agreed that the Temporary Restraining Order entered by the Court on May 22, 2026 precluding the transfer of Petitioner outside of the United States shall remain in effect until further order of the Court, providing an opportunity for the parties to submit additional briefing on the issues discussed at the hearing and for the Court to take the briefing under advisement. The Court adopts the following agreement by the parties: On or before 6/8/2026, Petitioner shall file an amended habeas petition that includes any relevant updates on Petitioner's ongoing immigration proceedings. On or before 6/15/2026, Respondents shall file their response to the amended petition, and should also include any additional relevant updates about the ongoing proceedings. After the conclusion of supplemental briefing, the Court will determine whether a second hearing is appropriate. The Court appreciates the parties' joint efforts to move this matter forward efficiently. Ordered by Judge Katherine M. Menendez. (LC2) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#26

Jun 05, 2026

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited Hourly Transcript (within 2 hours) of 25 Petition Hearing, to Court Reporter Paula Richter. (KMO) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

Jun 05, 2026

FILED IN ERROR:TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited Hourly Transcript (within 2 hours) of 25 Petition Hearing, to Court Reporter Paula Richter. (KMO) Modified text on 6/5/2026 (KMO).

#27

Jun 08, 2026

TRANSCRIPT of Motions Hearing held on 5/29/2026 before Judge Katherine M. Menendez. (42 pages). Court Reporter: Paula Richter. 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 6/29/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/9/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/8/2026. (PKR) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#28

Jun 08, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Nadia Anguiano on behalf of Ahmed Said. (Anguiano, Nadia) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#29

Jun 08, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Coryn Rosemarie Johnson on behalf of Ahmed Said. (Johnson, Coryn) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#30

Jun 08, 2026

AMENDED PETITION against Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella, Joel Brott. filed by Ahmed Said. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) I-94, # 2 Exhibit(s) Criminal History, # 3 Exhibit(s) OSUP, # 4 Exhibit(s) Carr Declaration, # 5 Exhibit(s) Affidavit) (Johnson, Coryn) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#31

Jun 08, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Coryn Rosemarie Johnson on behalf of Ahmed Said. (Johnson, Coryn) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#32

Jun 10, 2026

RESPONSE TO OBJECTION to 24 Report and Recommendation filed by Ahmed Said. (Firestone, Julie) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#33

Jun 11, 2026

NOTICE by Ahmed Said of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Judge Schiltz Order)(Johnson, Coryn) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

#34

Jun 15, 2026

ANSWER to Complaint filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Supp. Ex. A, I-205, # 2 Supp. Ex. B, OSUP Revocation) (Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#35

Jun 17, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Ahmed Said. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) IJ Stay Order)(Johnson, Coryn) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#36

Jun 24, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER FOR PARTY TO FILE DOCUMENT/RESPOND TO COURT. Based on the Court's review of the Respondents' Answer 34 to the Amended Petition 30, the Court seeks additional input from the Petitioner concerning the Amended Petition's "Third Country Removal" claim. Therefore, Petitioner is ordered to file a reply specifically addressing the Third Country Removal claim and the arguments and issues raised regarding that claim in the Respondents' Answer 34 . Petitioner shall file the reply on or before 7/8/2026. Upon receipt of the Petitioner's reply, the Court will review the matter and determine appropriate next steps. Ordered by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 6/24/2026.(LC1) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

Jun 24, 2026

Order for Party to File Document/Respond to Court

#37

Jul 08, 2026

REPLY re 36 Order to Party File Document/Respond to Court,, Petitioner's Reply Memorandum in Support of Amended Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Ahmed Said.(Johnson, Coryn) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

#38

Jul 10, 2026

MEMORANDUM AND OPINION. The Amended Petition 30 is granted in part and remains under advisement in part. Respondents are ordered to release Petitioner by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026. See Order for additional details. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 6/10/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 07/10/2026)