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Filed: May 15, 2026
Assigned to:
Leonard Terry Strand
Referred to:
Mark A. Roberts
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
June 29, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 15, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AIANDC-4668025.), filed by Abdirisak Mohamed Hirey. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit) (Smith, Alexander) (Entered: 05/15/2026)
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PETITION
May 15, 2026
Judge Leonard T Strand and Magistrate Judge Mark A Roberts added. No conflicts identified. (kms)
#2
Jun 05, 2026
INITIAL Review Order: 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. Hirey may file a reply within 5 days after the answer and response is filed. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 6/5/2026. (Copies to Respondents as directed) (ksy) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
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INITIAL
#3
Jun 05, 2026
Summons Issued as to Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Chad Sheehan. (ksy) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
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Summons
#4
Jun 05, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 2 Initial Review Order. (ksy) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#5
Jun 18, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Brandon J Gray on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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NOTICE
#6
Jun 18, 2026
RESPONSE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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RESPONSE
#7
Jun 18, 2026
Seal Document
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Seal Document
#8
Jun 22, 2026
TEXT ORDER granting 7 Motion to Seal Document. Government may file its exhibits to response to petition for writ of habeas corpus under seal. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 6/22/26. (djs) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
Jun 22, 2026
Set Deadlines: Petitioner's Reply Brief due 6/29/2026. (kms)
#9
Jun 23, 2026
NOTICE of Filing of Sealed Defendants Other Exhibit(s) re 6 Response/Reply with access to the following parties: Todd Lyons, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Easterwood, Abdirisak Mohamed Hirey, Chad Sheehan. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C) (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
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NOTICE
#10
Jun 23, 2026
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
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Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
#11
Jun 23, 2026
TEXT ORDER granting 10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply. Petitioner's Reply Brief is now due 6/24/2026. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 6/23/26. (djs) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
#12
Jun 24, 2026
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
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Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
#13
Jun 25, 2026
TEXT ORDER granting 12 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply. Petitioner's Reply Brief due 6/26/2026. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 6/25/26. (djs) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
#14
Jun 26, 2026
Leave to File Overlength Brief
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Leave to File Overlength Brief
#15
Jun 29, 2026
ORDER granting 14 Motion for Leave to File Overlength Brief: The Clerk of Court is directed to docket the reply brief submitted with the motion. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 6/29/2026. (pac) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document:
ORDER
#16
Jun 29, 2026
PETITIONER'S Reply Brief re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Abdirisak Mohamed Hirey. (pac) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
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PETITIONER'S
#17
Jun 29, 2026
CASE Ready for Decision re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. All briefs have been filed. (pac) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Jun 29, 2026
Case Ready for Decision
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Hirey
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Mullin
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