Northern District of Iowa • 1:26-cv-00215

#1

Oct 14, 2026

PRO SE PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Michael Jose Diaz-Ordaz. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Correspondence) (PSLC)(NEF to Petitioner) (ksy) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/14/2026: # 3 Sealed Exhibits) (ksy). (Entered: 10/14/2026)

#2

Oct 14, 2026

PRO SE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Petitioner Michael Jose Diaz-Ordaz. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order) (PSLC) (NEF to Petitioner) (ksy) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

Oct 14, 2026

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

Oct 14, 2026

FEE Receipt: $ 5.00, receipt number 8404 for Habeas Filing Fee by Michael Jose Diaz-Ordaz. (ksy)

#3

Oct 16, 2026

INITIAL Review Order: The Clerk of Court is directed to appoint the FPD to represent this 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. Petitioner's 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is granted. Respondents are ordered not to transfer petitioner out of this district during the pendency of these proceedings. Signed by Chief Judge CJ Williams on 10/16/2026. (cPetitioner, Copies to Respondents as directed) (jag) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#4

Oct 16, 2026

Summons Issued as to Todd Blanche, Field Office Director, Markwayne Mullin, Sheriff of Linn County (jag) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#5

Oct 19, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Respondents re 3 Initial Review Order (jag) (Entered: 10/19/2026)

#6

Oct 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Bradley Ryan Hansen on behalf of Michael Jose Diaz-Ordaz. (Hansen, Bradley) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

#7

Oct 21, 2026

PRO SE NOTICE of Change of Address by Michael Jose Diaz-Ordaz. (PSLC)(NEF to Petitioner) (klh) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

#8

Oct 22, 2026

MAIL Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Michael Jose Diaz-Ordaz which included NEF of Fee Receipt, NEF of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, and NEF of 2 Motion for TRO. Mail re-sent to Petitioner at Hardin County Correctional Center. (pac) (Entered: 10/22/2026)

#9

Oct 27, 2026

UNRESISTED MOTION for Leave to File Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Michael Jose Diaz-Ordaz. (Hansen, Bradley) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

#10

Oct 28, 2026

ORDER granting 9 Unresisted Motion for Leave to File Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Michael Jose Diaz-Ordaz. Petitioner is granted leave to file an amended petition on or before 11/2/2026; Respondents must file any response no later than fourteen (14) days after the petition is filed, and Petitioner must file any reply no later than five (5) days after the Respondent's response. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney on 10/28/2026. (jag) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

#11

Oct 29, 2026

MAIL Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Michael Jose Diaz-Ordaz which included 3 Initial Review Order. No forwarding address. (jag) (Entered: 10/29/2026)