Northern District of Iowa • 5:26-cv-04056

#1

Jun 24, 2026

PRO SE MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Abner Castillo Duarte. (Attachments: # 1 Sealed CJA 23 Financial Affidavit, # 2 2241 Petition) (PSLC) (NEF to Petitioner) (jlh) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

#2

Jun 24, 2026

SEALED PRO SE MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Petitioner Abner Castillo Duarte. (PSLC) (NEF to Petitioner) (jlh) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

Jun 24, 2026

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

#3

Jul 01, 2026

INITIAL Review Order: Petitioner will be given 30 days from the date of this order to pay the fee or file an amended motion to proceed in forma pauperis. The Clerk of Court is directed to appoint the FPD to represent petitioner. 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. Signed by Chief Judge CJ Williams on 7/1/2026. (Copy to Petitioner and to Respondents as directed) (jlh) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

#4

Jul 01, 2026

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

#5

Jul 01, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 3 Initial Review Order (jlh) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

Jul 01, 2026

***Attorney Bradley Ryan Hansen for Abner Castillo Duarte added pursuant to the CJA Panel Administrator under the direction of Chief Judge CJ Williams. (jlh)

#6

Jul 06, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Bradley Ryan Hansen on behalf of Abner Castillo Duarte. (Hansen, Bradley) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#7

Jul 14, 2026

Leave to File

#8

Jul 15, 2026

ORDER granting 7 Motion for Leave to File Amended Petition or Supplement by Abner Castillo Duarte. Petitioner's amended or supplemental petition due 7/20/2026; Respondent's response due 8/3/2026; and Petitioner's reply, if any, due 8/10/2026. Signed by Chief Judge CJ Williams on 7/15/2026. (rjs) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

#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 15, 2026

Dismiss

#11

Jul 16, 2026

ORDER granting 10 Motion to Dismiss. The Court dismisses without prejudice petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus. (Doc. 1-2). The Clerk of Court is directed to close this case. Signed by Chief Judge CJ Williams on 7/16/2026. (ksy) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

#12

Jul 16, 2026

JUDGMENT on Habeas Corpus Petition: Petitioner's Petition for Habeas Corpus Relief pursuant to 28 USC 2241 is dismissed without prejudice. Judgment is entered in favor of Respondent. Signed by Clerk on 7/16/2026. (ksy) (Entered: 07/16/2026)