Northern District of Iowa • 1:26-cv-00145

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Jun 29, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AIANDC-4694556.), filed by Andres Antolin Fleitas Arana. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit) (Smith, Alexander) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

Jun 29, 2026

Chief Judge CJ Williams and Magistrate Judge Mark A Roberts added. No conflicts identified. (kms)

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Jul 02, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Jul 02, 2026

INITIAL Review Order: After a Rule 4 review, this case will proceed past initial review. Clerk to send a copy of the petition and a copy of this order to the respondent(s) 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 7/2/2026. (Service to AUSA as directed) (klh) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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Jul 02, 2026

Summons Issued as to Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Brian D Gardner, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (eUSA) (klh) (Main Document 4 replaced on 7/2/2026 to attached signed document) (klh). (Entered: 07/02/2026)

Jul 02, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 2 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Claire M Carmona on behalf of Petitioner, Andres Antolin Fleitas Arana: Upon review of the Motion and the Certificate of Good Standing, the court finds the motion should be granted. Attorney to register for NextGen by 7/16/2026. Attorney Notice of Appearance due by 7/16/2026. Signed by Clerk on 7/2/2026. (eCarmona) (kms)

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Jul 06, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Respondents re 3 Initial Review Order. (klh) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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Jul 16, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Brandon J Gray on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

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Jul 16, 2026

RESPONSE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

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Jul 16, 2026

Seal Document

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Jul 17, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 8 Motion to file exhibits under seal. Signed by United States Magistrate Judge Mark A Roberts on 07/17/2026. (ams) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

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Jul 17, 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, Andres Antolin Fleitas Arana, Brian D Gardner. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7) (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

Jul 17, 2026

Set Deadlines: Petitioner's Reply Brief due 7/22/2026. (kms)

Jul 22, 2026

Case Ready for Decision