Northern District of Iowa • 1:26-cv-00136

#1

Jun 15, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AIANDC-4686868.), filed by Jorge Martinez Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit) (Smith, Alexander) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#2

Jun 15, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File Exhibits Under Seal by Petitioner Jorge Martinez Martinez. (Smith, Alexander) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

Jun 16, 2026

Judge Leonard T Strand and Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney added. No conflicts identified. (mr)

#3

Jun 18, 2026

INITIAL Review Order: The Clerk of Court is directed to serve 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. Martinez Martinez's 2 Motion for Leave to File Exhibits Under Seal is granted. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 6/18/2026. (Copies to Respondents as directed) (jag) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#4

Jun 18, 2026

Summons Issued as to Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Brian Gardner, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella (jag) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#5

Jun 18, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Respondents re 3 Initial Review Order (jag) (Main Document 5 replaced on 6/18/2026) (jag). Modified to correct date on 6/18/2026 (jag). (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#6

Jul 02, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Brandon J Gray on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#7

Jul 02, 2026

RESPONSE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#8

Jul 02, 2026

Seal Document

#9

Jul 02, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 8 Motion to Seal Document Exhibits to Response filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. The sealed exhibits filed by Respondents must be linked to 7 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 07/02/2026. (jll) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#10

Jul 06, 2026

NOTICE of Filing of Sealed Defendants Other Exhibit(s) re 7 Response/Reply with access to the following parties: David Venturella, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Easterwood, Brian Gardner, Jorge Martinez Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E) (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

Jul 06, 2026

Set Deadlines: Petitioners Reply Brief due 7/10/2026. (mr)

#11

Jul 07, 2026

Leave to File Overlength Brief

#12

Jul 07, 2026

ORDER granting 11 Motion for Leave to File Overlength Brief. For briefs relating to habeas corpus applications, the limit on page length does not apply. See LR 7(h). The court, however, finds it most efficient to grant the motion. The Clerk of Court will detach and docket the Petitioner's brief. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney on 7/7/2026. (jag) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#13

Jul 07, 2026

PETITIONER'S Reply Brief by Jorge Martinez Martinez (jag) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#14

Jul 07, 2026

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

Jul 07, 2026

Case Ready for Decision