District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-02992

Barajas Farias v. Mullin

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Case Information

Filed: June 17, 2026
Assigned to: Nancy Ellen Brasel
Referred to: Dulce J. Foster
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: July 30, 2026
Last Activity: July 31, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jun 17, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Kimberley Woods on behalf of Sergio Barajas Farias. (Woods, Kimberley) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#2
Jun 17, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas CorpusSergio B.F. (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13048533) filed by Sergio Barajas Farias. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3, # 4 Exhibit(s) 4, # 5 Exhibit(s) 5, # 6 Exhibit(s) 6, # 7 Exhibit(s) 7, # 8 Exhibit(s) 8, # 9 Exhibit(s) 9, # 10 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Woods, Kimberley) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
Main Document: First
#3
Jun 17, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Nancy E. Brasel per 6th Prisoner Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster. Please use case number 26-cv-2992 (NEB/DJF).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMP) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
#4
Jun 17, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. To ensure access to counsel, Respondents are PROHIBITED from transferring Petitioner to another district without at least 24 hours prior notice to the Court and opposing counsel. Ordered by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 6/17/2026. (KMW) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
Jun 17, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#5
Jun 18, 2026
Order to Show Cause
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
#6
Jun 22, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Carl Berry on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Berry, Carl) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#7
Jun 26, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Berry, Carl) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#8
Jun 26, 2026
DECLARATION of Deportation Officer GENEVA SABIN re 7 Response to Habeas Petition by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(Berry, Carl) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document: DECLARATION
#9
Jul 01, 2026
RESPONSE by Sergio Barajas Farias re 7 Response to Habeas Petition Response to Respondents' Response. (Woods, Kimberley) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#10
Jul 24, 2026
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION recommending Petitioner Sergio B.F.'s Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2 be GRANTED. Respondents must file any objection to this R&R on or before July 29, 2026. Petitioner may file a response to any objections on or before July 31, 2026. See R&R for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 7/24/2026. (LC2)
Main Document: REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION recommending Petitioner Sergio B.F.'s Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2 be GRANTED. Respondents must file any objection to this R&R on or before July 29, 2026. Petitioner may file a response to any objections on or before July 31, 2026. See R&R for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 7/24/2026. (LC2)
#11
Jul 30, 2026
NO OBJECTIONS TO 10 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Non objection and request to adopt recs filed by Sergio Barajas Farias. (Woods, Kimberley) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: NO
#12
Jul 30, 2026
ORDER ACCEPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS 10 The Report and Recommendation (ECF No. 10 ) is ACCEPTED. The Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 2 ) is GRANTED. As soon as practicable, but not later than 48 hours after entry of this Order, and with coordination or at least two hours' advance notice to counsel, Respondents must release Sergio B.F. from custody in Minnesota. Respondents must release Sergio B.F. with all his personal property, such as driver's license, immigration papers, passport, cellphone, and keys. Respondents must, within 48 hours after entry of this Order, provide the Court with a status update concerning Sergio B.F.'s release. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 7/30/2026. (KMW) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: Order Adopting Report and Recommendations
#13
Jul 31, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
Main Document: Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)