Northern District of Iowa • 1:26-cv-00104
Al-Abbasy v. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Filed: May 01, 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 (Federal)
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Last Activity:
May 14, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 01, 2026
PRO SE MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Mohammad AL-Abbasy. (Attachments: # 1 2241 Petition) (PSLC) (NEF to Petitioner) (rjs) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis
May 01, 2026
Judge Leonard T Strand and Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney added. No conflicts identified. (rjs)
#2
May 12, 2026
PRO SE PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Mohammad Al-Abbasy. (klh) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
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PRO
#3
May 12, 2026
INITIAL Review Order: Al-Abbasy has 30 days from the date of this order to either pay the $5.00 filing fee or file an amended motion to proceed in forma pauperis that includes a copy of his prison trust fund statement or institutional equivalent. If he does not file an amended motion or pay the filing fee, this case will be dismissed. After a Rule 4 review, this case will be allowed to proceed past initial review. The Clerk's office 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 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. Al-Abbasy 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. Amended Pleadings due by 6/11/2026. Responses due by 5/26/2026. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 5/12/2026. (cPetitioner w/ IFP motion) (Copies to Respondents as directed) (klh) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
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INITIAL
#4
May 12, 2026
Summons Issued as to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (klh) (Main Document 4 replaced on 5/12/2026 due to clerical error) (klh) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
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Summons
#5
May 13, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 3 Initial Review Order to File and Serve in 2241-2254 Case. (klh) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#6
May 14, 2026
MAIL Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Mohammad Al-Abbasy which included 1 Pro Se Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis NEF: No forwarding address. (rjs) (Entered: 05/14/2026)
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MAIL
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