Northern District of Iowa • 5:26-cv-04054

#1

Jun 18, 2026

PRO SE MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Ernesto Rodriguez Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 2241 Petition) (PSLC) (NEF to Petitioner) (jlh) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#2

Jun 18, 2026

SEALED PRO SE MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Petitioner Ernesto Rodriguez Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Financial Affidavit) (PSLC) (NEF to Petitioner) (jlh) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

Jun 18, 2026

Judge Leonard T Strand and Magistrate Judge Mark A Roberts added. No conflicts identified. (jlh)

#3

Jul 01, 2026

INITIAL Review Order: Petitioner is given 30 days from the date of this order to either pay the $5.00 filing fee or file an amended motion to proceed in forma pauperis. The FPD is hereby appointed to represent Petitioner. The Clerk's office 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 and response is filed. The court will then determine whether a hearing or additional briefing is necessary. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 7/1/2026. (Copy to Petitioner and Respondents w/Summons and Petition as directed) (rjs) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

#4

Jul 01, 2026

Summons Issued as to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (rjs) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

Jul 01, 2026

***Attorney Bradley Ryan Hansen for Ernesto Rodriguez Martinez added pursuant to the CJA Panel Administrator under the direction of Judge Leonard T Strand. (rjs)

#5

Jul 02, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 1 -1 Petition, 3 Initial Review Order, and 4 Summons. (rjs) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#6

Jul 06, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Bradley Ryan Hansen on behalf of Ernesto Rodriguez Martinez. (Hansen, Bradley) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#7

Jul 14, 2026

UNRESISTED MOTION for Leave to File Amended Petition or Supplement by Petitioner Ernesto Rodriguez Martinez. (Hansen, Bradley) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#8

Jul 14, 2026

ORDER granting 7 Motion for Leave to File Amended Petition or Supplement by Ernesto Rodriguez Martinez. Petitioner will have until 7/20/2026, to file an amended or supplemental petition. The government's response to the amended petition is due 8/3/2026 and any reply will be due 8/10/2026. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 7/14/2026. (rjs) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#9

Jul 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Brandon J Gray on behalf of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

#10

Jul 20, 2026

SUPPLEMENT to 1 Pro Se Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis by Petitioner Ernesto Rodriguez Martinez (Attachments: # 1 Woodbury County Jail Account Information) (Hansen, Bradley) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#11

Jul 20, 2026

SUPPLEMENT to 1 -1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Ernesto Rodriguez Martinez (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E) (Hansen, Bradley) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#12

Jul 24, 2026

ORDER re 10 Supplement filed by Ernesto Rodriguez Martinez: Rodriguez Martinez's supplement (Doc. 10 ) is not certified by an appropriate official and does not show his average monthly account balance or average monthly deposits. Rodriguez Martinez will be given a final 30 days from the date of this order to either pay the $5.00 filing fee or file an amended motion to proceed in forma pauperis that includes a certified copy of his prison trust fund statement or institutional equivalent. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 7/23/2026. (kms) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#13

Jul 24, 2026

PRO SE PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Ernesto Rodriguez Martinez. (kms) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#16

Aug 03, 2026

RESPONSE by Immigration and Customs Enforcement re 13 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 11 Supplement/Addendum. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#17

Aug 03, 2026

MOTION to Seal Document Exhibits to Respondent's Response by Respondent Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#18

Aug 04, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 17 Motion to File Exhibits to Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under seal. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 8/4/26. (djs) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#19

Aug 04, 2026

NOTICE of Filing of Sealed Defendants Other Exhibit(s) re 16 Response (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B) (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#20

Aug 04, 2026

REPLY BRIEF to 1 Pro Se Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis. filed by Ernesto Rodriguez Martinez. (Hansen, Bradley) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#21

Aug 05, 2026

AMENDED MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Ernesto Rodriguez Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Inmate Account and Assets) (Hansen, Bradley) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#22

Aug 06, 2026

ORDER re 20 Reply Brief filed by Ernesto Rodriguez Martinez. Respondent is directed to file a response to the reply on or before 8/13/2026. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 8/6/2026. (jlh) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#23

Aug 06, 2026

ORDER granting 21 Amended Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. The 13 petition that was previously deemed provisionally filed is now properly filed. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 8/6/2026. (jag) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#24

Aug 13, 2026

SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE by Immigration and Customs Enforcement re 20 Reply Brief. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#25

Aug 13, 2026

CASE Ready for Decision re 13 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. All briefs have been filed. (jag) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

Aug 13, 2026

Case Ready for Decision

#26

Aug 17, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER granting 11 Supplemental Petition for Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Ernesto Rodriguez Martinez. Respondent is ordered to provide Rodriguez Martinez with a bond hearing within 14 days of this order, at which it will have the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that his continued detention is justified. If respondent does not provide the ordered hearing within 14 days, then Rodriguez Martinez must be released from detention under the same conditions he was under immediately before his April 2026 detention. The requirement that Rodriguez Martinez receive a bond hearing within 14 days is conditioned on his removal order not becoming administratively final before then. If the removal order becomes administratively final before the 14-day period, or if his detention otherwise becomes controlled by 8 U.S.C. § 1231, respondent will no longer be required to provide such a hearing. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 8/17/2026. (rjs) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#27

Aug 17, 2026

JUDGMENT on Habeas Corpus Petition: Petition for Habeas Corpus Relief pursuant to 28 USC 2241 is granted. Signed by Clerk on 8/17/2026. (rjs) (Entered: 08/17/2026)