Northern District of Iowa • 1:26-cv-00132

#1

Jun 08, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AIANDC-4682581.), filed by Jose A. Cruz Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7) (Cummings, Amy) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

Jun 09, 2026

Chief Judge CJ Williams and Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney added. No conflicts identified. (jlh)

#2

Jun 11, 2026

INITIAL Review Order: After a Rule 4 review, this case will proceed past initial review. The Clerk of Court is directed to serve, via certified mail, the summons, a copy of the petition, along with a copy of this order, to the respondents in care of the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Iowa. Respondents shall file an answer and response to the petition within 14 days of this order. Petitioner may file a reply within 5 days after the answer is filed. The Court will then determine whether a hearing or additional briefing is necessary. Signed by Chief Judge CJ Williams on 6/11/2026. (copy w/ summons and petition to respondents as directed) (rjs) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

#3

Jun 11, 2026

Summons Issued as to Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Daren Margolin, Dave McDaniel, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella, Nick Whitmore. (cUSA) (rjs) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

#4

Jun 12, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 2 Initial Review Order 3 Summons. (rjs) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

#5

Jun 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Brandon J Gray on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Daren Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

#6

Jun 25, 2026

RESPONSE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Daren Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

#7

Jun 25, 2026

Seal Document

#8

Jun 25, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 7 Motion to Seal Document Exhibits to Response filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Daren Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. Respondent must link the sealed exhibits to 6 Response. Respondent shall contact the Clerk of Court for any assistance that may be required to accomplish the filing instructions set out in this Order. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney on 06/25/2026. (jll) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

#9

Jun 25, 2026

NOTICE of Filing of Sealed Defendants Other Exhibit(s) re 6 Response/Reply with access to the following parties: Daren Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, David Venturella, Jose A Cruz Flores, Dave McDaniel, Nick Whitmore. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G) (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

Jun 25, 2026

Set Deadline: Petitioner's Reply Brief due 6/30/2026. (jlh)

#10

Jun 30, 2026

REPLY BRIEF to filed by Jose A Cruz Flores. (Cummings, Amy) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

#11

Jul 01, 2026

CASE Ready for Decision re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. All briefs have been filed. (jlh) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

Jul 01, 2026

Case Ready for Decision