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Case Information
Filed: January 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Charles Joseph Williams
Referred to:
Mark A. Roberts
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
February 18, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 23, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AIANDC-4596695.), filed by Josue Zacarias Hipo Janeta. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit) (Smith, Alexander) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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PETITION
Jan 26, 2026
Chief Judge CJ Williams and Magistrate Judge Mark A Roberts added (no conflicts identified). (pac)
#2
Jan 28, 2026
INITIAL Review Order: After a Rule 4 review, this case will proceed past initial review. The Clerk of Court is directed to serve, via certified mail, 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 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 1/28/2026. (Copy of summons, petition, order to respondents) (klh) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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INITIAL
#3
Jan 28, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
#4
Jan 28, 2026
Summons Issued as to Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, David Easterwood, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, Daren Margolin, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 New Civil Case Packet) (klh) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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Summons
#5
Jan 28, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 2 Initial Review Order and 4 Summons Issued. (klh) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#6
Jan 29, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
#7
Jan 30, 2026
TEXT ORDER granting 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by David L Wilson on behalf of Petitioner Josue Zacarias Hipo Janeta: Upon review of the Motion and the Certificate of Good Standing, the court finds the motion should be granted. Attorney Wilson to file a Notice of Appearance by 2/13/2026. Signed by Clerk on 1/30/2026. (pac) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
#10
Feb 11, 2026
Seal Document
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Seal Document
Feb 18, 2026
Case Ready for Decision
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Bondi
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Hipo Janeta
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