Case: Gibson v. Bondi

0:26-cv-00172 | U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

Filed Date: Jan. 12, 2026

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary, while we research the case.) In this habeas corpus case, a U.S. District Judge in the District of Minnesota issued a January 17, 2026, order that held that federal agents violated the United States Constitution when they entered a residence without consent and without a judge-signed warrant. 

People

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Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Brown, Trevor (Minnesota)

Prokosch, Marc (Minnesota)

Rodriguez, Juventino Meza. (Minnesota)

Voss, Ana H (Minnesota)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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0:26-cv-00172

Amended Order

Jan. 17, 2026

Jan. 17, 2026

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72130038/gibson-v-bondi/

Last updated Jan. 25, 2026, 2:51 p.m.

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PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12516532) filed by Garrison William Gibson. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit(s) Declaration, # 3 Exhibit(s) OSUP order, # 4 Exhibit(s) video link) (Prokosch, Marc) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

Jan. 12, 2026

Jan. 12, 2026

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(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan per 3rd/4th Prisoner list, referred to Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster. Please use case number 26-cv-172 (JMB/DJF).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMP) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

Jan. 12, 2026

Jan. 12, 2026

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(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents are ordered to file an answer to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 on or before January 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT, certifying the true cause and proper duration of Petitioner's confinement and showing cause as to why the writ should not be granted in this case. The response should include a reasoned memorandum of law and fact addressing each count of the Petition, as well as any supporting documentation that may be needed to establish the lawfulness of Petitioner's arrest and/or continued confinement. No reply will be permitted, and the Court will decide the Petition without a hearing and based on the written submissions. Further, Respondents are temporarily restrained and enjoined from moving the Petitioner out of the District of Minnesota until the Court has issued a ruling on the pending Petition. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 1/12/2026. (GLB) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

Jan. 12, 2026

Jan. 12, 2026

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AMENDED PETITION against Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. filed by Garrison William Gibson. No summons requested. (Prokosch, Marc) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

Jan. 12, 2026

Jan. 12, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Trevor Brown on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Brown, Trevor) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

Jan. 12, 2026

Jan. 12, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

Jan. 12, 2026

Jan. 12, 2026

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MEMORANDUM AND OPINION: Petitioners Amended Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. No. 4 ) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Respondents are ORDERED to release Petitioner from custody immediately, subject to and in accordance with the conditions in his preexisting Order of Supervision dated July 2, 2021. On or before 4:00 p.m. CT on January 16, 2026, Respondents shall provide the Court with a status update affirming that Petitioner was released from custody in accordance with this Order. Garrison G. may move separately within 30 days of final judgment in this action to recover attorneys fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d). As to other forms of relief requested, the Petition is DENIED. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 1/15/2026. (GLB) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

Jan. 15, 2026

Jan. 15, 2026

RECAP
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NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem Status Update (Brown, Trevor) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

Jan. 16, 2026

Jan. 16, 2026

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JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(ACH) (Entered: 01/17/2026)

1 Civil Notice - appeal

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Jan. 17, 2026

Jan. 17, 2026

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STATUS REPORT of events post-release by Garrison William Gibson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Declaration of Garrison Gibson)(Prokosch, Marc) (Entered: 01/17/2026)

Jan. 17, 2026

Jan. 17, 2026

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Petitioner Garrison G.'s Amended Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. No. 4 ) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. See Amended Order for details. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 1/17/2026. (HCMH)

Jan. 17, 2026

Jan. 17, 2026

Clearinghouse
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AMENDED JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(ACH) (Entered: 01/17/2026)

1 Civil Notice - appeal

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Jan. 17, 2026

Jan. 17, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

Minnesota

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Policing

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 12, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of Minnesota 0:26-cv-00172