Northern District of Iowa • 5:26-cv-04059

#1

Jun 29, 2026

PRO SE MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Jefferson Alejandro Diaz Hernandez. (Attachments: # 1 2241 Petition) (PSLC) (NEF to Petitioner) (jlh) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#2

Jun 29, 2026

SEALED PRO SE MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Petitioner Jefferson Alejandro Diaz Hernandez. (Attachments: # 1 CJA 23 Financial Affidavit) (PSLC) (NEF to Petitioner) (jlh) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

Jun 29, 2026

Judge Leonard T Strand and Magistrate Judge Mark A Roberts added. No conflicts identified. (jlh)

#3

Jul 02, 2026

INITIAL Review Order: Petitioner will be given 30 days from the date of this order to pay the fee or file an amended motion to proceed in forma pauperis. FPD is appointed to represent petitioner. The Clerk of Court is directed to serve 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. Petitioner may file a reply within 5 days after the answer is filed. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 7/2/2026. (Copy to Petitioner and to Respondents as directed) (jlh) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#4

Jul 02, 2026

Summons Issued as to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (jlh) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

Jul 02, 2026

***Attorney Bradley Ryan Hansen for Jefferson Alejandro Diaz Hernandez added pursuant to the CJA Panel Administrator under the direction of Judge Leonard T Strand. (jlh)

#5

Jul 06, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 3 Initial Review Order (jlh) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#6

Jul 06, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Bradley Ryan Hansen on behalf of Jefferson Alejandro Diaz Hernandez. (Hansen, Bradley) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#7

Jul 14, 2026

UNRESISTED MOTION for Leave to File Amended Petition or Supplement by Petitioner Jefferson Alejandro Diaz Hernandez. (Hansen, Bradley) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#8

Jul 14, 2026

ORDER granting 7 Unresisted Motion for Leave to File Amended Petition or Supplement filed by Jefferson Alejandro Diaz Hernandez. Petitioner will have until 7/20/2026, to file an amended or supplemental petition. The government's response to the amended petition is due 8/3/2026, and any reply will be due 8/10/2026. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 7/14/2026. (jag) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#9

Jul 20, 2026

SUPPLEMENT to 1 Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis by Petitioner Jefferson Alejandro Diaz Hernandez (Attachments: # 1 Woodbury County Jail Account Information) (Hansen, Bradley) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#10

Jul 20, 2026

SUPPLEMENT to 1 Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis by Petitioner Jefferson Alejandro Diaz Hernandez (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G) (Hansen, Bradley) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#11

Jul 22, 2026

ORDER re 9 Supplement filed by Jefferson Alejandro Diaz Hernandez: Diaz Hernandez's supplement is not certified by an appropriate official and does not show his average monthly account balance or average monthly deposits. Diaz Hernandez will be given a final 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 certified copy of his prison trust fund statement or institutional equivalent. In addition, the Clerk's office is directed to provisionally file the 28 U.S.C. § 2241 petition for a writ of habeas corpus (Doc 1-1). Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 7/23/2026. (Standard in forma pauperis form to Petitioner) (pac) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#12

Jul 22, 2026

PRO SE PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jefferson Alejandro Diaz Hernandez. (pac) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#15

Aug 03, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Brandon J Gray on behalf of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#16

Aug 03, 2026

RESPONSE by Immigration and Customs Enforcement re 10 Supplement/Addendum, 12 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#17

Aug 03, 2026

MOTION to Seal Document Exhibits to Response by Respondent Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#18

Aug 04, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 17 Motion to File Exhibits to Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under seal. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 8/4/26. (djs) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#19

Aug 04, 2026

NOTICE of Filing of Sealed Defendants Other Exhibit(s) re 16 Response/Reply with access to the following parties: Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Jefferson Alejandro Diaz Hernandez. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8) (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

Aug 06, 2026

Filing Fee: $ 5.00, receipt number 830 (klh)

#20

Aug 07, 2026

REPLY BRIEF to 1 Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis. filed by Jefferson Alejandro Diaz Hernandez. (Hansen, Bradley) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

Aug 14, 2026

Case Ready for Decision