District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-03191

#1

Jul 06, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas CorpusYader C.A. (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13092391) filed by Yader Wilfredo Cortez Andino. 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 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Woods, Kimberley) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#2

Jul 06, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kimberley Woods on behalf of Yader Wilfredo Cortez Andino. (Woods, Kimberley) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#3

Jul 07, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jerry W. Blackwell per Civil (6th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright. Please use case number 26-cv-3191 (JWB/ECW).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MKB) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#4

Jul 07, 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 7/7/2026 at 9:25 a.m. (CRD) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#5

Jul 07, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Carl Berry on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Berry, Carl) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#6

Jul 07, 2026

ORDER FOR RESPONSE AND ENJOINING REMOVAL FROM THE STATE. (See Order for Complete Details.) Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 7/7/2026 at 9:25 a.m. (CRD) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

Jul 07, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#7

Jul 09, 2026

RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Berry, Carl) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

#8

Jul 09, 2026

DECLARATION of Deportation Officer Cameron P. Holmes 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)(Berry, Carl) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

#9

Jul 11, 2026

RESPONSE by Yader Wilfredo Cortez Andino re 6 Order/Notice to Attorney, 7 Response to Habeas Petition Petitioner's Response. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exh. 7 EAD)(Woods, Kimberley) (Entered: 07/11/2026)

#10

Jul 21, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. The July 7, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 6), is EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until August 4, 2026 at 9:25 a.m., unless extended by further court order. Petitioner raises colorable claims to relief, and 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 7/21/2026. (LC3) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

Jul 21, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#11

Aug 04, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. The July 7, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 6), as further extended on July 21, 2026 (Doc. No. 10), is EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until August 18, 2026 at 9:25 a.m., unless extended by further court order. Petitioner raises colorable claims to relief, and 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 8/4/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

Aug 04, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#12

Aug 18, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. The July 7, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 6), as extended on July 21, 2026 (Doc. No. 10), and on August 4, 2026 (Doc. No. 11), is further EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until September 1, 2026 at 9:25 a.m., unless extended by further court order. Petitioner raises colorable claims to relief, and 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 8/18/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

Aug 18, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#13

Sep 01, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. The July 7, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 6), as extended on July 21, 2026 (Doc. No. 10), on August 4, 2026 (Doc. No. 11), and on August 18, 2026 (Doc. No. 12), is further EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until September 15, 2026 at 9:25 a.m., unless extended by further court order. Petitioner raises colorable claims to relief, and 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 9/1/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

Sep 01, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#14

Sep 14, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE/SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL filed by Yader Wilfredo Cortez Andino. (Molliver, Danielle) Modified text on 9/15/2026 (kt). (Entered: 09/14/2026)

#15

Sep 15, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. The July 7, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 6), as extended on July 21, 2026 (Doc. No. 10), on August 4, 2026 (Doc. No. 11), on August 18, 2026 (Doc. No. 12), and on September 1, 2026 (Doc. No. 13), is further EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until September 29, 2026 at 9:25 a.m., unless extended by further court order. Petitioner raises colorable claims to relief, and 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 9/15/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

Sep 15, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#16

Sep 16, 2026

Emergency MOTION to Expedite filed by Yader Wilfredo Cortez Andino. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Molliver, Danielle) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

#17

Sep 29, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. The July 7, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from removing Petitioner from Minnesota (Doc. No. 6), as extended on July 21, 2026 (Doc. No. 10), on August 4, 2026 (Doc. No. 11), on August 18, 2026 (Doc. No. 12), on September 1, 2026 (Doc. No. 13), and on September 15, 2026 (Doc. No. 15) is further EXTENDED for good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2) until October 13, 2026 at 9:25 a.m., unless extended by further court order. Petitioner raises colorable claims to relief, and 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 9/29/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

Sep 29, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#18

Sep 30, 2026

ORDER ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. (See Order for Complete Details.) Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 9/30/2026 at 4:40 p.m. (CRD) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

#19

Oct 01, 2026

JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(MMG) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

#20

Oct 05, 2026

First MOTION to Enforce Judgment Urgent filed by Yader Wilfredo Cortez Andino. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Declaration)(Molliver, Danielle) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#21

Oct 05, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. Respondents were ordered to immediately release Petitioner from custody in Minnesota and to confirm the time, date, and location of Petitioners release within 48 hours. Respondents have not done so. Respondents must comply with the Courts order immediately, and must file a letter no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 5, 2026, showing cause why they should not be held in contempt for violating the Courts order requiring an update within 48 hours of the ordered release.In addition, Petitioner has now filed a Motion to Enforce Judgment. (Doc. No. 20.) Respondents must file a response to Petitioner's motion and show cause why the motion should not be granted. Respondents' response must be filed by October 7, 2026. Any reply by Petitioner must be filed by October 9, 2026. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 10/5/2026. (LC1) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#22

Oct 05, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Berry, Carl) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#23

Oct 05, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella . (Berry, Carl) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#24

Oct 05, 2026

EXHIBIT I-200 re 23 Letter to District Judge filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Berry, Carl) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

Oct 05, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#25

Oct 09, 2026

STATUS REPORT re: Released by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Berry, Carl) (Entered: 10/09/2026)