Case: Advocates for Human Rights v. Noem

0:26-cv-00749 | U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

Filed Date: Jan. 26, 2026

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Case Summary

Advocates for Human Rights (AHR) is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit organization headquartered in Minneapolis. AHR’s Immigration Legal Services Program (ILS) provides free legal representation to low-income immigrants in the upper Midwest, including asylum seekers, individuals in detention, unaccompanied children, and trafficking survivors. On January 27, an anonymous woman, L.H.M., arrived at the offices of the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program in Bloomington, Minnesota, for a che…

Advocates for Human Rights (AHR) is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit organization headquartered in Minneapolis. AHR’s Immigration Legal Services Program (ILS) provides free legal representation to low-income immigrants in the upper Midwest, including asylum seekers, individuals in detention, unaccompanied children, and trafficking survivors. On January 27, an anonymous woman, L.H.M., arrived at the offices of the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program in Bloomington, Minnesota, for a check-in as part of an Order of Supervision with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE arrested her after she entered the offices and, on information and belief, she is currently being detained by the government at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building. AHR brought suit on behalf of L.H.M. and all detainees in the Whipple Building. The plaintiff filed this complaint in the District Court of Minnesota on January 27, 2026. The case has been assigned to Judge Nancy Ellen Brasel.

AHR alleged that, since at least January 11, 2026, the government has not provided detainees at Whipple with constitutionally adequate or statutorily compliant access to counsel. Detainees claim that federal agents at Whipple, including FPS officers and at least one ICE attorney, have told attorneys for detainees that no visitation between detainees and attorneys is or has ever been permitted at Whipple. However, rooms at Whipple are specifically designated for attorney visitations. Further, detainees are either denied outgoing phone calls or are not allowed to use private phones to call counsel. On at least one occasion, an attorney visiting Whipple with permission from facility officials was threatened with arrest for moving toward the entrance. On another occasion, when a lawyer attempted to visit a client, he was confronted by six armed security personnel, one of whom said, “We’re not having a debate here—turn your car around and get the hell out of here.”

The proposed class brought their claims under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), claiming that ICE’s actions violate the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The plaintiffs pointed to numerous alleged actions that would contradict the National Detention Standards (NDS), which govern the operation of ICE detention facilities. The plaintiffs requested declaratory judgment, attorneys’ fees, and an order requiring ICE to provide detainees access to counsel. On January 28, 2026, the plaintiffs moved to certify the class and appoint class counsel.

Prior to ruling on the motion for class certification, the court granted Plaintiff's motion for a TRO on February 12, 2026. Defendants, and all those in active concert, were ordered to provide all detainees at the Federal Whipple Building with a list of free legal service providers, and written notification of the Detainee’s A-number, within one hour of their respective detention. The order was set to remain in effect until February 26, 2026.

On March 6, plaintiffs filed a motion and memorandum under seal seeking a preliminary injunction. After briefing on the matter, Judge Brasel found that the defendant's actions violated noncitizens' Fifth Amendment due process rights to meaningful access to counsel and concluded that the restrictions were excessive and not rationally related to legitimate security concerns. Consequently, the court granted the preliminary injunction, requiring the provision of written materials and free phone access within one hour of detention, real-time updates to the detainee locator system, a 72-hour hold on out-of-state transfers, and legal visitation access seven days per week. Judge Brasel also granted plaintiffs provisional certification of a narrower class than proposed, consisting of "noncitizens taken into custody by Defendants under the Immigration and Nationality Act and detained at the ERO Holding Facility at the Whipple Federal Building."

A pretrial conference is scheduled for May 18, 2026. This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Jinan Abufarha (1/30/2026)

Ben Hefter (2/20/2026)

Maddy Ligon (4/11/2026)

People

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0:26-cv-00749

Complaint

The Advocates for Human Rights et al. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security et al.

Jan. 27, 2026

Jan. 27, 2026

Complaint
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0:26-cv-00749

Order

The Advocates for Human Rights v. U.S. Department for Homeland Security

Feb. 12, 2026

Feb. 12, 2026

Order/Opinion

2026 WL 404457

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0:26-cv-00749

Preliminary Injunction Order

The Advocates for Human Rights v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026

Order/Opinion

2026 WL 850270

Docket

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Last updated April 20, 2026, 3:16 a.m.

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1 Jan. 27, 2026

COMPLAINT against All Defendants (filing fee $ 405, receipt number AMNDC-12589274) filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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2 Jan. 27, 2026

MOTION to Proceed Under Initials filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights. (Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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3 Jan. 27, 2026

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 2 MOTION to Proceed Under Initials : Date and time to be determined. (Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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4 Jan. 27, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 2 MOTION to Proceed Under Initials filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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5 Jan. 27, 2026

Declaration of C.A. in Support of 2 MOTION to Proceed Under Initials filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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6 Jan. 27, 2026

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 2 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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7 Jan. 27, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 2 MOTION to Proceed Under Initials filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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8 Jan. 28, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Nancy E. Brasel per 3rd/4th Civil Rights list, referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko. Please use case number 26-cv-749 NEB/DLM.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (kt) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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9 Jan. 28, 2026

(Text-Only) Notice re: Non-Admitted AttorneyWe have received documents listing Jeffrey B. Dubner, Aman T. George, Mark B. Samburg, Anashua Dutta, Elena Goldstein as counsel of record. If he or she wishes to be listed as an attorney of record in this case, he or she must be admitted to the bar of the U.S. District Court of Minnesota in accordance with Local Rule 83.5 (a), (b) and (c) or temporarily admitted pro hac vice in accordance with Local Rule 83.5 (d) or (e).For more admissions information and forms, please see the Attorney Forms Section of the courts website at www.mnd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms. (kt) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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10 Jan. 28, 2026

Summons Issued as to Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Faron K. Paramore, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Protective Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (kt) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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11 Jan. 28, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Anashua Dutta. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12592115 filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights. (Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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12 Jan. 28, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Aman T. George. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12592147 filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights. (Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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13 Jan. 28, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Elena Goldstein. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12592178 filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights. (Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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14 Jan. 28, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Jeffrey B. Dubner. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12592207 filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights. (Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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15 Jan. 28, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Mark B. Samburg. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12592237 filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights. (Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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16 Jan. 28, 2026

RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. There is no parent corporation, publicly held corporation owning 10 percent or more of its stock, or any subsidiaries to report for The Advocates for Human Rights. (Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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17 Jan. 28, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights. (Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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18 Jan. 28, 2026

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested : Date and time to be determined. (Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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19 Jan. 28, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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20 Jan. 28, 2026

Declaration of Kimberly Boche in Support of 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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21 Jan. 28, 2026

Declaration of Danielle Robinson Briand in Support of 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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22 Jan. 28, 2026

Declaration of Hannah Brown in Support of 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C)(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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23 Jan. 28, 2026

Declaration of John Chitwood in Support of 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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24 Jan. 28, 2026

Declaration of Gloria Contreras Edin in Support of 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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25 Jan. 28, 2026

Declaration of Kevin Heinz in Support of 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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26 Jan. 28, 2026

Declaration of J.I.B.C. in Support of 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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27 Jan. 28, 2026

Declaration of J.J.B. in Support of 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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28 Jan. 28, 2026

Declaration of Max Keller in Support of 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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29 Jan. 28, 2026

Declaration of Kira Kelley in Support of 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C)(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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30 Jan. 28, 2026

Declaration of Cedar Weyker in Support of 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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31 Jan. 28, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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32 Jan. 28, 2026

MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights. (Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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33 Jan. 28, 2026

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 32 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel : Date and time to be determined. (Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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34 Jan. 28, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 32 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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35 Jan. 28, 2026

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 32 Motion to Certify Class filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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36 Jan. 28, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 32 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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37 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 35 Meet and Confer Statement, 27 Declaration in Support, 23 Declaration in Support, 21 Declaration in Support, 33 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 32 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel, 18 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 29 Declaration in Support, 20 Declaration in Support, 36 Proposed Order to Judge, 25 Declaration in Support, 34 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 28 Declaration in Support, 30 Declaration in Support, 31 Proposed Order to Judge, 26 Declaration in Support, 22 Declaration in Support, 19 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 24 Declaration in Support, 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested upon Daniel N. Rosen (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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38 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 7 Proposed Order to Judge, 6 Meet and Confer Statement, 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 5 Declaration in Support, 3 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 10 Summons Issued, 1 Complaint, 2 MOTION to Proceed Under Initials upon Daniel N. Rosen (Driscoll, Devin) Modified text on 1/29/2026 (LTT). (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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39 Jan. 29, 2026

BRIEFING ORDER re: 17 Motion for TRO and 32 Motion to Certify Class. Defendants have been served in this case, and the Court is converting Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b) 17 to a Motion for Preliminary Injunction under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a). Response briefs due by 12:00 p.m. on 2/3/2026. Reply briefs due by 6:00 p.m. on 2/4/2026. Motion Hearing set for 2/6/2026 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 13W (MPLS) before Judge Nancy E. Brasel. See Order for additional deadlines and specifics. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 1/29/2026.(RMM) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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40 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 35 Meet and Confer Statement, 27 Declaration in Support, 23 Declaration in Support, 21 Declaration in Support, 33 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 32 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel, 18 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 29 Declaration in Support, 20 Declaration in Support, 36 Proposed Order to Judge, 25 Declaration in Support, 34 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 28 Declaration in Support, 30 Declaration in Support, 31 Proposed Order to Judge, 26 Declaration in Support, 22 Declaration in Support, 19 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 24 Declaration in Support, 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested upon Marcos Charles (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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41 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 35 Meet and Confer Statement, 27 Declaration in Support, 23 Declaration in Support, 21 Declaration in Support, 33 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 32 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel, 18 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 29 Declaration in Support, 20 Declaration in Support, 36 Proposed Order to Judge, 25 Declaration in Support, 34 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 28 Declaration in Support, 30 Declaration in Support, 31 Proposed Order to Judge, 26 Declaration in Support, 22 Declaration in Support, 19 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 24 Declaration in Support, 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested upon David Easterwood, Acting Field Office Director for the St. Paul Field Office of the Enforcement and Removal Operations Division of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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42 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 35 Meet and Confer Statement, 27 Declaration in Support, 23 Declaration in Support, 21 Declaration in Support, 33 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 32 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel, 18 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 29 Declaration in Support, 20 Declaration in Support, 36 Proposed Order to Judge, 25 Declaration in Support, 34 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 28 Declaration in Support, 30 Declaration in Support, 31 Proposed Order to Judge, 26 Declaration in Support, 22 Declaration in Support, 19 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 24 Declaration in Support, 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested upon David Easterwood, Acting Field Office Director for the St. Paul Field Office of the Enforcement and Removal Operations Division of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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43 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 35 Meet and Confer Statement, 27 Declaration in Support, 23 Declaration in Support, 21 Declaration in Support, 33 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 32 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel, 18 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 29 Declaration in Support, 20 Declaration in Support, 36 Proposed Order to Judge, 25 Declaration in Support, 34 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 28 Declaration in Support, 30 Declaration in Support, 31 Proposed Order to Judge, 26 Declaration in Support, 22 Declaration in Support, 19 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 24 Declaration in Support, 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested upon Todd Lyons, Acting Director of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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44 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 35 Meet and Confer Statement, 27 Declaration in Support, 23 Declaration in Support, 21 Declaration in Support, 33 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 32 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel, 18 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 29 Declaration in Support, 20 Declaration in Support, 36 Proposed Order to Judge, 25 Declaration in Support, 34 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 28 Declaration in Support, 30 Declaration in Support, 31 Proposed Order to Judge, 26 Declaration in Support, 22 Declaration in Support, 19 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 24 Declaration in Support, 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested upon Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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45 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 35 Meet and Confer Statement, 27 Declaration in Support, 23 Declaration in Support, 21 Declaration in Support, 33 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 32 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel, 18 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 29 Declaration in Support, 20 Declaration in Support, 36 Proposed Order to Judge, 25 Declaration in Support, 34 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 28 Declaration in Support, 30 Declaration in Support, 31 Proposed Order to Judge, 26 Declaration in Support, 22 Declaration in Support, 19 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 24 Declaration in Support, 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested upon the Office of General Counsel for the United States Federal Protective Service (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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46 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 35 Meet and Confer Statement, 27 Declaration in Support, 23 Declaration in Support, 21 Declaration in Support, 33 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 32 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel, 18 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 29 Declaration in Support, 20 Declaration in Support, 36 Proposed Order to Judge, 25 Declaration in Support, 34 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 28 Declaration in Support, 30 Declaration in Support, 31 Proposed Order to Judge, 26 Declaration in Support, 22 Declaration in Support, 19 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 24 Declaration in Support, 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested upon the Office of the General Counsel of the United States Department of Homeland Security (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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47 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 35 Meet and Confer Statement, 27 Declaration in Support, 23 Declaration in Support, 21 Declaration in Support, 33 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 32 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel, 18 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 29 Declaration in Support, 20 Declaration in Support, 36 Proposed Order to Judge, 25 Declaration in Support, 34 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 28 Declaration in Support, 30 Declaration in Support, 31 Proposed Order to Judge, 26 Declaration in Support, 22 Declaration in Support, 19 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 24 Declaration in Support, 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested upon the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor for the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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48 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 35 Meet and Confer Statement, 27 Declaration in Support, 23 Declaration in Support, 21 Declaration in Support, 33 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 32 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel, 18 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 29 Declaration in Support, 20 Declaration in Support, 36 Proposed Order to Judge, 25 Declaration in Support, 34 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 28 Declaration in Support, 30 Declaration in Support, 31 Proposed Order to Judge, 26 Declaration in Support, 22 Declaration in Support, 19 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 24 Declaration in Support, 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested upon Faron K. Paramore, Director of the United States Federal Protective Service (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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49 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 7 Proposed Order to Judge, 6 Meet and Confer Statement, 1 Complaint, 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 5 Declaration in Support, 3 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 10 Summons Issued, 2 MOTION to Proceed Under Initials upon Pamela J. Bondi, Attorney General of the United States (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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50 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 7 Proposed Order to Judge, 6 Meet and Confer Statement, 1 Complaint, 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 5 Declaration in Support, 3 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 10 Summons Issued, 2 MOTION to Proceed Under Initials upon Marcos Charles, Acting Executive Director of the Division of Enforcement and Removal Operations for the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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51 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 7 Proposed Order to Judge, 6 Meet and Confer Statement, 1 Complaint, 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 5 Declaration in Support, 3 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 10 Summons Issued, 2 MOTION to Proceed Under Initials upon David Easterwood, Acting Field Office Director for the St. Paul Field Office of the Enforcement and Removal Operations Division of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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52 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 7 Proposed Order to Judge, 6 Meet and Confer Statement, 1 Complaint, 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 5 Declaration in Support, 3 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 10 Summons Issued, 2 MOTION to Proceed Under Initials upon Jolene Ann Lauria, Assistant Attorney General for Administration of the United States (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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53 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 7 Proposed Order to Judge, 6 Meet and Confer Statement, 1 Complaint, 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 5 Declaration in Support, 3 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 10 Summons Issued, 2 MOTION to Proceed Under Initials upon Todd Lyons, Acting Director of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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54 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 7 Proposed Order to Judge, 6 Meet and Confer Statement, 1 Complaint, 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 5 Declaration in Support, 3 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 10 Summons Issued, 2 MOTION to Proceed Under Initials upon Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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55 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 7 Proposed Order to Judge, 6 Meet and Confer Statement, 1 Complaint, 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 5 Declaration in Support, 3 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 10 Summons Issued, 2 MOTION to Proceed Under Initials upon the Office of General Counsel for the United States Federal Protective Service (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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56 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 7 Proposed Order to Judge, 6 Meet and Confer Statement, 1 Complaint, 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 5 Declaration in Support, 3 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 10 Summons Issued, 2 MOTION to Proceed Under Initials upon the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor for the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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57 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 7 Proposed Order to Judge, 6 Meet and Confer Statement, 1 Complaint, 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 5 Declaration in Support, 3 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 10 Summons Issued, 2 MOTION to Proceed Under Initials upon Faron K. Paramore, Director of the United States Federal Protective Service (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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58 Jan. 29, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights re 7 Proposed Order to Judge, 6 Meet and Confer Statement, 1 Complaint, 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 5 Declaration in Support, 3 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 10 Summons Issued, 2 MOTION to Proceed Under Initials upon David Easterwood, Acting Field Office Director for the St. Paul Field Office of the Enforcement and Removal Operations Division of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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59 Jan. 30, 2026

SUMMONS Returned Executed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights. U.S. Department of Homeland Security served on 1/28/2026, answer due 2/18/2026. (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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60 Jan. 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by David W Fuller on behalf of Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Faron K. Paramore, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Protective Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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61 Feb. 2, 2026

Declaration of Claire Glenn in Support of 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Dougherty, Rachel) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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62 Feb. 2, 2026

Declaration of Kelsey Allen in Support of 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Dougherty, Rachel) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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63 Feb. 2, 2026

Declaration of Ryan Young in Support of 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Dougherty, Rachel) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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64 Feb. 2, 2026

Declaration of Steven John Quam in Support of 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Dougherty, Rachel) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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65 Feb. 2, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responses to Plaintiffs' Motions for a Preliminary Injunction and for Provisional Class Certification filed by Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Faron K. Paramore, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Protective Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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66 Feb. 3, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 65 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants' responses to the pending motions is extended to 2/3/26 at 6:00 p.m. Plaintiffs' reply briefs are due 2/5/26 at 12:00 p.m. Ordered by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 2/3/2026. (KMW) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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67 Feb. 3, 2026

Declaration of O. in Support of 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Dougherty, Rachel) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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68 Feb. 3, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 14 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Jeffrey B. Dubner for L.H.M., and, for The Advocates for Human Rights.; and, granting 15 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Mark B. Samburg for L.H.M., and, for The Advocates for Human Rights. Approved by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 2/3/2026. (CNO) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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69 Feb. 3, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 12 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Aman Tewari George for L.H.M. and, for The Advocates for Human Rights. Approved by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 2/3/2026. (CNO) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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70 Feb. 3, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Faron K. Paramore, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Protective Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.(Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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71 Feb. 3, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 32 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel filed by Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Faron K. Paramore, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Protective Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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72 Feb. 3, 2026

DECLARATION of Assistant Field Office Director Michael Bottjen re 71 Response in Opposition to Motion, by Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Faron K. Paramore, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Protective Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement . (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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Feb. 3, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Feb. 3, 2026

Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

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Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

73 Feb. 4, 2026

LETTER to Request Permission to Exceed Word/Line Limits for Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

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74 Feb. 4, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER in Response to 73 Letter to Request Permission to Exceed Word/Line Limits. Plaintiffs' request to exceed the word count limit for their reply memorandum in support of their motion for temporary restraining order is GRANTED. Plaintiffs may have up to an additional 1000 words for their reply brief. Ordered by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 2/4/2026. (KMW) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

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Feb. 4, 2026

Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail

75 Feb. 5, 2026

Reply to Response to Motion re 32 MOTION to Certify Class and Appointment of Class Counsel filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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76 Feb. 5, 2026

Reply to Response to Motion re 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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77 Feb. 5, 2026

Declaration of L.H.M. in Support of 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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78 Feb. 5, 2026

ORDER. Friday's mediation session, which shall be held if Judge Boylan deems it necessary, shall be attended in person by a representative of the Defendant with authority to bind Defendants' actions in Minnesota that are the subject of the Complaint. In addition, regardless of whether Judge Boylan holds a Friday mediation session, the 2:00 p.m. hearing on the motion for injunctive relief shall be attended in person by a representative of the Defendants with authority to bind Defendants' actions in Minnesota that are the subject of the Complaint. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 2/5/2026. (KMW) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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79 Feb. 6, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 13 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Elena Goldstein for L.H.M., and, for The Advocates for Human Rights. Approved by Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko on 2/6/2026. (CNO) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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80 Feb. 6, 2026

(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 2/6/2026: Oral Arguments Motion Hearing.Court Reporter: Renee RoggeMinneapolis Courthouse, Courtroom 13WTime: 2:01 p.m./3:13 p.m.Total Time: 1 Hour & 12 MinutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Jeffrey Dubner; Rachel Dougherty; Kim Boche; Aman George; Alethea Huyser; Devin DriscollFor Defendant(s): Christina Parascandola; Andrew Abrams; David Fuller; Tori Rich PROCEEDINGS: The Court held Oral Argument and will take the matters under advisement. If the parties have not reached agreement by Thursday, February 12 at 5 p.m. CST, the Court will issue a ruling. (CRD) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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81 Feb. 6, 2026

ORDER. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 2/6/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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Feb. 6, 2026

Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

82 Feb. 8, 2026

Emergency MOTION Clarify Scope of Inspection of Whipple Building re 81 Order/Notice to Attorney filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights. (Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 02/08/2026)

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83 Feb. 8, 2026

Declaration of Alethea M. Huyser in Support of 82 Emergency MOTION Clarify Scope of Inspection of Whipple Building re 81 Order/Notice to Attorney filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A - Correspondence Regarding Inspection)(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 02/08/2026)

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84 Feb. 8, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 82 Emergency MOTION Clarify Scope of Inspection of Whipple Building re 81 Order/Notice to Attorney filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 02/08/2026)

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85 Feb. 8, 2026

ORDER on 82 Motion. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 2/8/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/08/2026)

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86 Feb. 9, 2026

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited Hourly Transcript (within 2 hours) of 80 Motion Hearing, to Court Reporter Renee Rogge. (ACO) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

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87 Feb. 9, 2026

TRANSCRIPT of Motions Hearing held on 2/6/2026 before Judge Nancy E. Brasel. (56 pages). Court Reporter: Renee Rogge. For a copy of the transcript, please file a Transcript Request under Other Filings/Other Documents.Parties have 21 days to file a Statement of Redaction. In accordance with Judicial Conference policy and Local Rule 80.1, the transcript may be released and made remotely electronically available to the public in 90 days. For further information on redaction procedures, please review Local Rule 5.5 and Case Information >Transcripts, Court Reporters and Digital Audio Recordings. Statement of Redaction due 3/2/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/12/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/11/2026. (RAR) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

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88 Feb. 9, 2026

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for an Expedited Daily Transcript (by 8am following day) for a COPY OF 87 Transcript(s) to Court Reporter Renee Rogge. (Severson, Margaret) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

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89 Feb. 10, 2026

Declaration of Hanne Sandison in Support of 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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90 Feb. 10, 2026

Declaration of Kimberly Boche in Support of 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights.(Driscoll, Devin) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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91 Feb. 11, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Christina Parascandola on behalf of All Defendants. (Parascandola, Christina) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

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92 Feb. 12, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time out of time to file declaration filed by Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Faron K. Paramore, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Protective Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s))(Parascandola, Christina) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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93 Feb. 12, 2026

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 92 Motion for Extension of Time (General), filed by Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Faron K. Paramore, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Protective Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s))(Parascandola, Christina) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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94 Feb. 12, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 92 MOTION for Extension of Time out of time to file declaration filed by L.H.M., The Advocates for Human Rights. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Huyser, Alethea) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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95 Feb. 12, 2026

ORDER: Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 17 ) is GRANTED IN PART. See Order for specifics. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 2/12/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (RMM) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Minnesota

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Operation Metro Surge

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 26, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

This is a class action on on behalf of detainee L.H.M. and all individuals held at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Federal

Kristi Noem

Todd Lyons

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Other Dockets:

District of Minnesota 0:26-cv-00749

Special Case Type(s):

Habeas

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Habeas

Relief Granted:

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

General/Misc.:

Access to lawyers or judicial system

Immigration/Border:

Detention - conditions

Detention - procedures

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