Active
Case Information
Filed: May 01, 2026
Assigned to:
John R. Tunheim
Referred to:
Elizabeth Cowan Wright
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Active
Last Activity:
June 11, 2026
Parties:
View All Parties →
Docket Entries
#1
May 01, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12928371) filed by Richard Rodriguez Soriano. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
Main Document:
PETITION
#2
May 04, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge John R. Tunheim per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright. Please use case number 26-cv-2451 (JRT/ECW).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MKB) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
#3
May 05, 2026
ORDER If Petitioner is being detained in Minnesota, Respondents are ENJOINED from removing, transferring, or otherwise facilitating the removal of Petitioner from the District of Minnesota until the Court issues an order on the pending Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 . Respondents are directed to file an answer to the petition for a writ of habeas corpus of Petitioner by no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 7, 2026. If Petitioner intends to file a reply to Respondents' answer, he must do so by no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 8, 2026. See Order for detail. Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 5/5/2026. (crd) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
Main Document:
Order/Notice to Attorney
#4
May 05, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Sweeney on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Sweeney, Joshua) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#5
May 07, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Sweeney, Joshua) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#6
May 07, 2026
DECLARATION of Deportation Officer Steven Draves re 5 Response to Habeas Petition by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Sweeney, Joshua) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
Main Document:
DECLARATION
#7
May 08, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Richard Rodriguez Soriano. (Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#8
May 12, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondents shall file an additional response by 5/13/2026, at 5:00 p.m. addressing Petitioner's contention that he was not subject to a final order of removal when he was transferred to Nicaragua. Furthermore, the Court will hold a hearing on 5/15/2026 at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) before Judge John R. Tunheim regarding the Petition for Habeas Corpus 1 . Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 5/12/2026. (crd) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
May 12, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
May 12, 2026
ENTRY FILED IN ERROR. Conference set for 5/15/2026 at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) before Judge John R. Tunheim. (crd) Modified text on 5/13/2026 (MMG).
#9
May 13, 2026
RESPONSE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin re 8 Order/Notice to Attorney, SUPPLEMENTAL. (Sweeney, Joshua) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
May 13, 2026
*** Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 5/15/2026 at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) before Judge John R. Tunheim. (MMG)
#10
May 14, 2026
(Text-Only) NOTICE of Cancelation & Resetting of Hearing: Status Conference now set for 5/15/2026 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) before Judge John R. Tunheim. TIME CHANGE ONLY (crd) (Entered: 05/14/2026)
#11
May 15, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Trevor Brown on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Brown, Trevor) (Entered: 05/15/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#12
May 15, 2026
(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge John R. Tunheim on 5/15/2026: Status Conference.Court Reporter: Rachel BraunMinneapolis Courthouse, Courtroom 14ETime: 11:14 AM11:49 AMTotal Time: 35 min.APPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Kira Aakre KelleyFor Defendant(s): Joshua Sweeney; Trevor Brown PROCEEDINGS: Discussion regarding case status. Evidentiary hearing to be scheduled. No separate order will be issued. (crd) (Entered: 05/15/2026)
May 15, 2026
*** Set/Reset Hearings: Evidentiary Hearing set for 5/27/2026 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) before Judge John R. Tunheim. (crd)
#13
May 18, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER At the May 27, 2026 evidentiary hearing, the parties shall present evidence regarding: (1) whether Petitioner waived his right to appeal the April 29, 2026 removal order, including but not limited to a transcript or video of the hearing before the immigration judge; (2) whether Petitioner's arrest and the alleged entry into Petitioner's home were conducted pursuant to a valid warrant; (3) whether the preliminary injunction in case number 26-cv-749 was complied with during Petitioner's detention; and (4) other matters relevant to the Court's ruling on the petition 1 . Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 5/18/2026. (crd) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
May 18, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#14
May 20, 2026
STIPULATION as to submission deadlines by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. Jointly Signed by Richard R.S.. (Sweeney, Joshua) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
Main Document:
STIPULATION
#15
May 21, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER: The parties Joint Stipulation 14 is granted in part. The parties shall file exhibit lists by 5:00 PM on May 22, 2026. The informal letter briefs are due by 12:00 PM on May 26, 2026. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 5/21/2026. (crd) (Entered: 05/21/2026)
May 21, 2026
Order on Stipulation
#16
May 22, 2026
EXHIBIT List re 15 Order on Stipulation, filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Sweeney, Joshua) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
Main Document:
EXHIBIT
#17
May 22, 2026
EXHIBIT List re 12 Status Conference,, filed by Richard Rodriguez Soriano. (Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
Main Document:
EXHIBIT
#18
May 26, 2026
BRIEF re 15 Order on Stipulation, Informal Letter Brief. (Kelley, Kira) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
Main Document:
BRIEF
#19
May 26, 2026
BRIEF re 15 Order on Stipulation, Informal Letter Brief. (Sweeney, Joshua) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
Main Document:
BRIEF
#20
May 26, 2026
Supplemental DECLARATION of Deportation Officer WILLIAM J. ROBINSON re 19 Brief, 16 Exhibit/Exhibit List by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin . (Attachments: # 1 Supp. Ex. 1, # 2 Supp. Ex. 2, # 3 Supp. Ex. 3, # 4 Supp. Ex. 4, # 5 Supp. Ex. 5, # 6 Supp. Ex. 6, # 7 Supp. Ex. 7)(Sweeney, Joshua) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
Main Document:
Supplemental
#21
May 27, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by David R. Hackworthy on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#24
Jun 11, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
Main Document:
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
Parties
Party
Party
Party
Party
Attorney
Attorney
Attorney
Attorney
Attorney
Firm