Northern District of Iowa • 5:26-cv-04072

#1

Aug 12, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Akot Marko Riak. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Financial Affidavit (26-AO-0003-P)) (Hansen, Bradley) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

Aug 13, 2026

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

#2

Aug 14, 2026

INITIAL Review Order: Petitioner will be given 30 days from the date of this order to either pay the $5.00 filing fee or file a motion to proceed in forma pauperis. 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 Attorneys Office for the Northern District of Iowa. Respondents have 14 days to file an answer and response to the petition. Petitioner may file a reply within 5 days after the answer is filed. Signed by Chief Judge CJ Williams on 8/14/2026. (Copy to Respondents as directed) (mr) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#3

Aug 14, 2026

Summons Issued as to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (mr) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#4

Aug 14, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Akot Marko Riak. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Inmate Account and Assets) (Hansen, Bradley) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#5

Aug 26, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Immigration and Customs Enforcement re 2 Initial Review Order. (mr) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#6

Aug 28, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Brandon J Gray on behalf of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#7

Aug 28, 2026

RESPONSE by Immigration and Customs Enforcement re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#8

Aug 28, 2026

MOTION to Seal Document (Exhibits to Response) by Respondent Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#9

Aug 31, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 8 Motion to Seal Document (Exhibits to 13 Response) filed by Respondent Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The sealed exhibits must link to 13 Response. Respondent may contact the Clerk of Court for any assistance that may be required to accomplish the filing instructions set out in this order. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney on 08/31/2026. (jll) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#10

Aug 31, 2026

NOTICE of Filing of Sealed Defendants Other Exhibit(s) re 7 Response/Reply with access to the following parties: Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Akot Marko Riak. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C) (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

Aug 31, 2026

Set Deadline: Petitioner's Reply Brief due 9/2/2026. (jlh)

#11

Sep 02, 2026

Dismiss