Southern District of Iowa • 4:26-cv-00173

#1

Apr 14, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by pro se petitioner Navdeep Singh Navdeep Singh. (KLF) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#2

Apr 14, 2026

NOTICE by Clerk acknowledging receipt of complaint filed by a pro se party. (Copy mailed to pro se party) (KLF) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#3

Apr 14, 2026

ORDER - On or before April 17, 2026, the respondents shall file a statement with the Court explaining the petitioner's current place of detention. The Clerk of the Court shall set a case management deadline for April 17, 2026. Ordered by Senior Judge John M. Gerrard. Copy mailed to pro se party. (KLF)

#4

Apr 15, 2026

Response/Resistance to Motion

#5

Apr 15, 2026

ORDER - The Clerk of the Court immediately effect transfer of this case to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. Ordered by Senior Judge John M. Gerrard. Copy mailed to pro se party. (MKR)

#6

Apr 15, 2026

Case Transferred In - District Transfer

Apr 15, 2026

Case transferred to District of United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. Original electronic file sent. (MKR)

Apr 15, 2026

Case Transferred In - District Transfer

Apr 15, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Apr 15, 2026

Judge Stephen H. Locher and Magistrate Judge William P. Kelly added. (kjw)

#7

Apr 16, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#8

Apr 17, 2026

Order (Seal Entry Optional)

#9

May 05, 2026

AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Navdeep Singh Navdeep Singh.(Smith, Alexander) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#10

May 05, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander Smith on behalf of Navdeep Singh Navdeep Singh (Smith, Alexander) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#11

May 05, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File Out of Time by Navdeep Singh Navdeep Singh.Motions referred to William P. Kelly. Responses due by 5/19/2026. (Smith, Alexander) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#12

May 05, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5995020 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Navdeep Singh Navdeep Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Kaur, Gurpreet) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#13

May 05, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 12 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Gurpreet Kaur. Signed by Magistrate Judge William P. Kelly on 5/5/2026. (btg) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

May 05, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

#14

May 06, 2026

ORDER granting 11 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Out of Time. See Order for particulars. Signed by Magistrate Judge William P. Kelly on 5/6/2026. (djs) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

#15

May 08, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Respondents are directed to file an answer to Petitioner's amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus by no later than May 12, 2026. If Petitioner intends to file a reply to Respondents' answer, Petitioner must do so by no later than May 14, 2026. Respondents are ENJOINED from moving Petitioner outside of Iowa until further order of the Court so that Petitioner may consult with counsel while the Court is considering the petition and to avoid any risk that removal of Petitioner from Iowa will deprive this Court of jurisdiction. See Order for particulars. Signed by Judge Stephen H. Locher on 5/8/2026. (woc) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#16

May 08, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Craig P. Gaumer on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States Attorney General, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Gaumer, Craig) (Entered: 05/08/2026)