Northern District of Iowa • 5:26-cv-04003
Gines Laguardia v. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Case Information
Filed: January 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Leonard Terry Strand
Referred to:
Kelly K.E. Mahoney
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: February 17, 2026
Last Activity:
February 17, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 16, 2026
PRO SE PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Juan Carlos Gines Laguardia. (Attachment(s) added on 1/16/2026: # 1 Sealed Attachments, # 2 Unredacted Petition) (PSLC)(NEF to Petitioner) (ksy). (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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PRO
#2
Jan 16, 2026
PRO SE MOTION to Expedite re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Juan Carlos Gines Laguardia. (PSLC)(NEF to Petitioner) (ksy) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Miscellaneous Relief
#3
Jan 16, 2026
PRO SE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Petitioner Juan Carlos Gines Laguardia. (PSLC)(NEF to Petitioner) (ksy) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
Jan 16, 2026
Judge Leonard T Strand and Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney added. No conflicts identified. (ksy)
#4
Jan 20, 2026
INITIAL Review Order: Clerk to send a copy of the petition, the summons 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. Maria Gutierrez Laguardia may file a reply within 5 days after the answer and response is filed. The court will then determine whether a hearing or additional briefing is necessary. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 1/20/2026. (Copies to USAO as directed)(Copy to Petitioners) (ksy) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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INITIAL
#5
Jan 20, 2026
Summons Issued as to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Woodbury County Jail ****PLEASE MAKE COPIES OF SUMMONS FOR EACH DEFENDANT AND FILL IN REMAINING INFORMATION****. (Attachments: # 1 New Habeas Case Packet)(Copy to USAO)(Copy to Petitioners) (ksy) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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Summons
#6
Jan 21, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 4 Initial Review Order to File and Serve. (Copy to Petitioners) (ksy) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#7
Jan 27, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Julia Adams on behalf of Woodbury County Jail. (Adams, Julia) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
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NOTICE
Feb 02, 2026
FEE Receipt: $ 5.00, receipt number 6985 for Habeas Filing Fee by Juan Carlos Gines Laguardia. (NEF to Petitioners) (ksy)
#8
Feb 03, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Brandon J Gray on behalf of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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NOTICE
#9
Feb 03, 2026
RESPONSE by Immigration and Customs Enforcement re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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RESPONSE
#10
Feb 03, 2026
Seal Document
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Seal Document
#11
Feb 04, 2026
Leave to File
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Leave to File
#12
Feb 04, 2026
TEXT ORDER granting 10 Motion to Seal Exhibits to Response filed by Respondent Immigration and Customs Enforcement. When filed, the sealed exhibits should link to the previously filed Response and Doc. 9 . The Respondent filer should contact the Clerk of Court for any assistance with the filing instructions set out in this order. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney on 02/04/2026. (jll) Modified on 2/4/2026 to show service to Plaintiffs. (ksy) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
#13
Feb 04, 2026
NOTICE of Filing of Sealed Defendants Other Exhibit(s) re 9 Response/Reply with access to the following parties: Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Juan Carlos Gines Laguardia, Maria D Gutierrez Laguardia, Woodbury County Jail. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B) (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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NOTICE
#14
Feb 04, 2026
ORDER granting 11 Motion for Leave to Join Co-Respondent's Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondent Woodbury County Jail. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 2/4/2026. (Copy to Petitioners) (jlh) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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ORDER
Feb 04, 2026
Set Deadlines as to 10 Motion to Seal Document. Petitioner's Replies due by 2/9/2026. (NEF to Petitioners) (ksy)
#15
Feb 05, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Immigration and Customs Enforcement re 13 Notice of Filing of Sealed Exhibits . (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#16
Feb 10, 2026
PRO SE REPLY by Juan Carlos Gines Laguardia, Maria D Gutierrez Laguardia to 9 Response to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (PSLC) (NEF to Petitioners) (jag) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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PRO
#17
Feb 11, 2026
CASE Ready for Decision 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (ksy) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Feb 11, 2026
Case Ready for Decision
#18
Feb 17, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. Laguardia's 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is denied. LaGuardia's 2 motion expedite and 3 motion for temporary restraining order are denied as moot. Judgment shall enter in favor of respondents and against Laguardia. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 2/17/2026. (cPetitioner) (jag)
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MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. Laguardia's 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is denied. LaGuardia's 2 motion expedite and 3 motion for temporary restraining order are denied as moot. Judgment shall enter in favor of respondents and against Laguardia. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 2/17/2026. (cPetitioner) (jag)
#19
Feb 17, 2026
JUDGMENT in favor of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Woodbury County Jail against Maria D Gutierrez Laguardia: Petition for Habeas Corpus Relief pursuant to 28 USC 2241 is denied. Judgment is entered in favor of Respondents in this case. Signed by Clerk on 2/17/2026. (cPetitioner) (jag) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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JUDGMENT
Parties
Gines Laguardia
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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