Fernandez Rodriguez v. Easterwood et al
Petitioner: Samuel Fernandez Rodriguez
Respondent: David Easterwood, Kristi Noem, Todd Lyons, Pam Bondi and Ryan Shea
Case Number: 0:2026cv00945
Filed: February 2, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Presiding Judge: Michael J Davis
Referring Judge: David T Schultz
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 25, 2026 Filing 12 JUDGMENT (Attachments: #1 Civil Notice - appeal)(MMP)
February 25, 2026 (Text-only) NOTICE OF DOCKETING CORRECTION - DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - re: #11 Judgment and REFILED AT #12 Judgment.(MMP)
February 23, 2026 Filing 11 DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - REFILED - JUDGMENT (Attachments: #1 Civil Notice - appeal)(MMP) Modified text on 2/25/2026 (MMP).
February 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER DISMISSING WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner Samuel F. R.'s Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus #1 is DISMISSED without prejudice. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 2/22/2026.(CRD)
February 16, 2026 Filing 9 STATUS REPORT by Samuel Fernandez Rodriguez. (Brown, Evan)
February 15, 2026 Filing 8 JUDGMENT (Attachments: #1 Civil Notice - appeal)(MMG)
February 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER GRANTING WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. Petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus #1 is GRANTED as follows: a. Respondents are ordered to immediately release Petitioner on his own recognizance and without conditions; and b. Respondents are ordered to immediately return all Petitioner's personal items that were taken from him when he was detained in substantially the same condition as when the items were taken, including his work permit, driver's license, and any other seized documents or property lawfully issued to him. 2. Within 48 hours of the date of the filing of this Order, Respondents are ordered to file a status update with the Court reporting on their compliance with this Order. 3. Any motion for attorney fees and costs pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act must be filed within 21 days of entry of judgment in this matter, along with a well-reasoned memorandum of authorities explaining why an award of fees and costs is warranted. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 2/15/2026.(CRD)
February 6, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by Evan Grant Brown on behalf of Samuel Fernandez Rodriguez. (Brown, Evan)
February 4, 2026 Filing 5 RESPONSE by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Isihara, Matthew)
February 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Samuel Fernandez Rodriguez. Respondents' Show Cause Response due by 2/4/2026. Petitioner's Reply due by 2/6/2026 Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 2/2/2026.(CRD)
February 2, 2026 Filing 3 EXHIBIT A re #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Samuel Fernandez Rodriguez. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) B)(Contreras Edin, Gloria)
February 2, 2026 Filing 2 (Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Michael J. Davis per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Please use case number 26-cv-945 MJD/DTS.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a #Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ACH)
February 2, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12617351) filed by Samuel Fernandez Rodriguez. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Contreras Edin, Gloria)

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Petitioner: Samuel Fernandez Rodriguez
Represented By: Gloria Leticia Contreras Edin
Represented By: Evan Grant Brown
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Respondent: David Easterwood
Represented By: Ana H Voss
Represented By: Matthew Isihara
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Respondent: Kristi Noem
Represented By: Ana H Voss
Represented By: Matthew Isihara
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Respondent: Todd Lyons
Represented By: Ana H Voss
Represented By: Matthew Isihara
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Respondent: Pam Bondi
Represented By: Ana H Voss
Represented By: Matthew Isihara
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Respondent: Ryan Shea
Represented By: David John Walker
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