District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-02940

#1

Jun 12, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13038449) filed by Mario Perez Rivera. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Mulholland, Evan) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

#2

Jun 12, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jerry W. Blackwell per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster. Please use case number 26-cv-02940 (JWB/DJF).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (BTX) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

#3

Jun 15, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER PRECLUDING REMOVAL. Pending resolution of this matter, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondents-along with their officers, agents, employees, and all persons acting in concert with them-shall not remove, transfer, or otherwise facilitate the removal of Petitioner from the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota pending further order of this Court. If Petitioner has been removed from the District of Minnesota, Respondent must immediately return Petitioner. A briefing schedule will follow. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 6/15/2026 at 8:53 a.m. (CRD) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#4

Jun 15, 2026

ORDER FOR RESPONSE AND ENJOINING REMOVAL FROM THE STATE. (See Order for Complete Details.) Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 6/15/2026 at 8:53 a.m. (CRD) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#5

Jun 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Worthington Phillips on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

Jun 15, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#6

Jun 17, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 4 Order/Notice to Attorney filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#7

Jun 17, 2026

(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER: Respondents' request for an Extension of Time (Doc. No. 6 ) is GRANTED. Respondents' Response is due on or before 3:00 p.m. on June 18, 2026. Any reply by Petitioner remains due on or before June 22, 2026. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 6/17/2026 at 12:47 p.m. (CRD) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

Jun 17, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

#8

Jun 18, 2026

RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#9

Jun 18, 2026

DECLARATION of Angela Minner re 8 Response to Habeas Petition by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella . (Attachments: # 1 Ex. A, I-200, # 2 Ex. B, NTA, # 3 Ex. C, I-213)(Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#10

Jun 19, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Luke Norquist on behalf of Mario Alberto Perez Rivera. (Norquist, Luke) (Entered: 06/19/2026)

#11

Jun 19, 2026

REPLY re 4 Order/Notice to Attorney filed by Mario Alberto Perez Rivera.(Mulholland, Evan) (Entered: 06/19/2026)

#12

Jun 29, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. The June 15, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 4) is EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until July 13, 2026 at 8:53 a.m., unless extended by further court order. Petitioner raises colorable claims to relief, and his removal from Minnesota would frustrate the Court's ability to adjudicate those claims. Under these circumstances, maintaining the TRO is justified. This Order does not resolve any pending claims other than to maintain the status quo pending final adjudication. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 6/29/2026. (LC3) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

Jun 29, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#13

Jul 13, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. The June 15, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 4), extended on June 29, 2026 (Doc. No. 12), is further EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until July 27, 2026 at 8:53 a.m., unless extended by further court order. Petitioner raises colorable claims to relief, and his removal from Minnesota would frustrate the Court's ability to adjudicate those claims. Under these circumstances, maintaining the TRO is justified. This Order does not resolve any pending claims other than to maintain the status quo pending final adjudication. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 7/13/2026. (LC3) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

Jul 13, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#14

Jul 27, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. The June 15, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 4), extended on June 29, 2026 (Doc. No. 12) and July 13, 2026 (Doc. No. 13), is further EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until August 10, 2026 at 8:53 a.m., unless extended by further court order. Petitioner raises colorable claims to relief, and his removal from Minnesota would frustrate the Court's ability to adjudicate those claims. Under these circumstances, maintaining the TRO is justified. This Order does not resolve any pending claims other than to maintain the status quo pending final adjudication. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 7/27/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

Jul 27, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#15

Aug 10, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. The June 15, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 4), extended on June 29, 2026 (Doc. No. 12), July 13, 2026 (Doc. No. 13), and July 27, 2026 (Doc. No. 14), is further EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until August 24, 2026 at 8:53 a.m., unless extended by further court order. Petitioner raises colorable claims to relief, and his removal from Minnesota would frustrate the Court's ability to adjudicate those claims. Under these circumstances, maintaining the TRO is justified. This Order does not resolve any pending claims other than to maintain the status quo pending final adjudication. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 8/10/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

Aug 10, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#16

Aug 24, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. The June 15, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 4), extended on June 29, 2026 (Doc. No. 12), July 13, 2026 (Doc. No. 13), July 27, 2026 (Doc. No. 14), and August 10, 2026 (Doc. No. 15), is further EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until September 7, 2026 at 8:53 a.m., unless extended by further court order. Petitioner raises colorable claims to relief, and his removal from Minnesota would frustrate the Court's ability to adjudicate those claims. Under these circumstances, maintaining the TRO is justified. This Order does not resolve any pending claims other than to maintain the status quo pending final adjudication. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 8/24/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

Aug 24, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#17

Sep 07, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. The June 15, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 4), extended on June 29, 2026 (Doc. No. 12), July 13, 2026 (Doc. No. 13), July 27, 2026 (Doc. No. 14), August 10, 2026 (Doc. No. 15), and August 24, 2026 (Doc. No. 16) is further EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until September 21, 2026 at 8:53 a.m., unless extended by further court order. Petitioner raises colorable claims to relief, and his removal from Minnesota would frustrate the Court's ability to adjudicate those claims. Under these circumstances, maintaining the TRO is justified. This Order does not resolve any pending claims other than to maintain the status quo pending final adjudication. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 9/7/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 09/07/2026)

Sep 07, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#18

Sep 09, 2026

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR. MOTION to DISSOLVE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER re 3 Order/Notice to Attorney,, 4 Order/Notice to Attorney filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Phillips, Worthington) Modified text on 9/10/2026 (BTX). (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#19

Sep 09, 2026

DECLARATION of DEPORTATION OFFICER JAMES VANDERVAART re 18 MOTION to DISSOLVE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER re 3 Order/Notice to Attorney,, 4 Order/Notice to Attorney by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella . (Attachments: # 1 Ex. A)(Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#20

Sep 09, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 18 MOTION to DISSOLVE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER re 3 Order/Notice to Attorney,, 4 Order/Notice to Attorney filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella.(Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#21

Sep 10, 2026

MOTION TO DISSOLVE TRO re 3 Order/Notice to Attorney,, 4 Order/Notice to Attorney filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#22

Sep 10, 2026

BRIEF re 21 MOTION TO DISSOLVE TRO re 3 Order/Notice to Attorney,, 4 Order/Notice to Attorney filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella.(Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#23

Sep 10, 2026

ORDER on Motion to Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order 21 . (See Order for details.) Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 9/10/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#24

Sep 21, 2026

(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER: On September 9, 2026, Respondents represented that Petitioner has a final order of removal and removal to Mexico was significantly likely in the reasonably foreseeable future because Mexico does not require formal travel documents for repatriation and removals to Mexico occur approximately twice a week. On or before September 23, 2026, the parties must file an update stating whether Petitioner has been removed to Mexico and whether this matter is now moot. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 9/21/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

Sep 21, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#25

Sep 23, 2026

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR-REFILED AT 26 . STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Phillips, Worthington) Modified text on 9/24/2026 (MKB). (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#26

Sep 23, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#27

Sep 24, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. Respondents have filed a letter indicating that Petitioner has been removed and released from custody pursuant to a final removal order. (Doc. No. 26.) Accordingly, this matter is DISMISSED AS MOOT. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 9/24/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#28

Sep 24, 2026

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY SUBSTITUTION for Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

Sep 24, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney