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 on Motion for Extension of Time

May 21, 2026

Order for Party to File Document/Respond to Court

#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)