Northern District of Iowa • 1:26-cv-00143

#1

Jun 23, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AIANDC-4692292.), filed by Aliaksandr Filatau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit) (Smith, Alexander) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Jun 24, 2026

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

#2

Jun 26, 2026

INITIAL Review Order: After a Rule 4 review, this case will be allowed to proceed past initial review. Clerk to send a copy of the summons, petition, and a copy of this order to the respondent(s) in care of 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. Filatau may file a reply within 5 days after the answer and response is filed. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 6/26/2026. (Service to AUSA as directed) (kms) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

#3

Jun 26, 2026

Summons Issued as to Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Brian Gardner, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (eUSA) (kms) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

#4

Jun 26, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Brian Gardner, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (kms) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

#5

Jul 10, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Brandon J Gray on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#6

Jul 10, 2026

RESPONSE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#7

Jul 10, 2026

Seal Document

#8

Jul 12, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 7 Motion to Seal Document. Respondent may file its exhibits in response to petition for writ of habeas corpus under seal. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 7/12/26. (djs) (Entered: 07/12/2026)

#9

Jul 13, 2026

NOTICE of Filing of Sealed Defendants Other Exhibit(s) re 6 Response/Reply with access to the following parties: David Venturella, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Easterwood, Aliaksandr Filatau, Brian Gardner. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C) (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

Jul 13, 2026

Set Deadline as to : Petitioner's Replies due by 7/15/2026. (ksy)

#10

Jul 15, 2026

Leave to File Overlength Brief

#11

Jul 15, 2026

ORDER granting 10 Motion for leave to file overlength reply brief. The Clerk of Court is directed to docket the reply brief submitted with the motion (Doc. 10 -1). Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 7/15/2026. (rjs) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

#12

Jul 15, 2026

PETITIONER'S Reply Brief re 6 Response to 1 Petition by Aliaksandr Filatau. (rjs) Modified text and link on 7/16/2026 (ksy). (Entered: 07/15/2026)

#13

Jul 15, 2026

CASE Ready for Decision re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus: All briefs have been filed and deadlines have passed. Signed by Clerk on 7/15/2026. (rjs) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

Jul 15, 2026

Case Ready for Decision

#14

Jul 24, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents are ordered to release Filatau immediately, subject to the conditions (if any) with which he was required to comply immediately prior to his re-detention. If respondents wish to re-detain Filatau pending his removal proceedings, they must provide Filatau with sufficient notice and a hearing before an immigration judge. At such a hearing, respondents will be required to prove by clear and convincing evidence that Filatau poses a flight risk or danger to the community. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 7/24/2026. (jag) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#15

Jul 24, 2026

JUDGMENT on Habeas Corpus Petition: Petition for Habeas Corpus Relief pursuant to 28 USC 2241 is granted. Judgment is entered in favor of Petitioner in this case. Signed by Clerk on 7/24/2026. (jag) (Entered: 07/24/2026)