Northern District of Iowa • 5:26-cv-04058

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Jun 29, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AIANDC-4695155.), filed by Santos Isaias Lopez Bartolon. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Tindal, Eric) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

Jun 30, 2026

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

#2

Jul 06, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Jul 06, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 2 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Collin Cannon on behalf of Santos Isaias Lopez Bartolon: Upon review of the Motion and the Certificate of Good Standing, the court finds the motion should be granted. Attorney Notice of Appearance due by 7/20/2026. Signed by Clerk on 7/6/2026. (mr) Modified to correct text on 7/7/2026 (mr). (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#4

Jul 08, 2026

INITIAL Review Order: After a Rule 4 review, this case will proceed past initial review. Clerk to serve a copy of the petition and a copy of this order to the respondent(s) in care of United States Attorney's Office NDIA. 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. Responses due by 7/22/2026. Signed by Chief Judge CJ Williams on 7/8/2026. (Serve on Respondents as directed) (ksy) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

#5

Jul 08, 2026

Summons Issued as to Todd Blanche, Field Office Director, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella, Warden. (ksy) Modified on 7/9/2026 to remove unnecessary text (rjs). (Entered: 07/08/2026)

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Jul 08, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 4 Initial Review Order. (ksy) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

#7

Jul 22, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Brandon J Gray on behalf of Todd Blanche, Field Office Director, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#8

Jul 22, 2026

RESPONSE by Todd Blanche, Field Office Director, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

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Jul 22, 2026

Seal Document

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Jul 23, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 9 Motion to File Exhibits to Respondents' Response Under Seal. Signed by United States Magistrate Judge Mark A Roberts on 07/23/2026. (ams) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

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Jul 23, 2026

NOTICE of Filing of Sealed Defendants Other Exhibit(s) re 8 Response/Reply with access to the following parties: Markwayne Mullin, Field Office Director, David Venturella, Todd Blanche, Santos Isaias Lopez Bartolon, Warden. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C) (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

Jul 23, 2026

Set Deadlines: Petitioner's Reply due 7/27/2026. (mr)

#12

Jul 27, 2026

RESPONSE by Santos Isaias Lopez Bartolon (Tindal, Eric) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

Jul 28, 2026

Case Ready for Decision