Northern District of Iowa • 1:26-cv-00172

#1

Aug 07, 2026

PRO SE PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Nervis De Jesus Chourio Rincon. (Attachments: # 1 Duplicate Copy) (PSLC)(NEF to Petitioner) (ksy) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

Aug 07, 2026

Judge Leonard T Strand and Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney added. No conflicts identified. (ksy)

Aug 07, 2026

FEE Receipt: $ 5.00, receipt number 8009 for Habeas Filing Fee by Nervis De Jesus Chourio Rincon. (ksy)

#2

Aug 11, 2026

INITIAL Review Order: The FPD is hereby appointed to represent Chourio Rincon. The FPD is directed to file a financial affidavit on behalf of Chourio Rincon attesting to his financial eligibility for representation within 21 days of the date of this order. 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 8/11/2026. (cPetitioner, Copies to Respondents as directed) (jag) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

#3

Aug 11, 2026

Summons Issued as to Brian D Gardner, Linn County Correctional Center, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (jag) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

#4

Aug 11, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Sara Leibee on behalf of Nervis De Jesus Chourio Rincon. (Leibee, Sara) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

#5

Aug 11, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Respondents re 2 Initial Review Order (jag) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

#6

Aug 14, 2026

FINANCIAL Affidavit by Nervis De Jesus Chourio Rincon (Leibee, Sara) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#7

Aug 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Brandon J Gray on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#8

Aug 25, 2026

RESPONSE by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#9

Aug 25, 2026

MOTION to Seal Document (Exhibits to Response) by Respondents U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#10

Aug 25, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 9 Motion to Seal Document (Exhibits to Response) filed by Respondents U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The sealed exhibits must link to 8 Response. The Respondent may contact the Clerk of Court for any assistance that may be required to accomplish the filing instructions set out in this order. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney on 08/25/2026. (jll) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

Aug 26, 2026

Set Deadline: Petitioner's Reply Brief due 8/31/2026. (jlh)

#11

Aug 27, 2026

NOTICE of Filing of Sealed Defendants Other Exhibit(s) re 8 Response/Reply with access to the following parties: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Nervis De Jesus Chourio Rincon, Brian D Gardner, Linn County Correctional Center. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D) (Gray, Brandon) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#12

Aug 31, 2026

PETITIONER'S Reply Brief re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 8 Response/Reply by Nervis De Jesus Chourio Rincon (Leibee, Sara) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#13

Sep 01, 2026

CASE Ready for Decision 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. All briefs have been filed. Signed by Clerk on 9/1/2026. (jlh) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

Sep 01, 2026

Case Ready for Decision

#14

Sep 03, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents are ordered to provide Chourio Rincon with a custody review pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 241.4, of which the written notice must be initiated no later than 14 days from the date of this order. The final decision based on this custody review must not be unreasonably delayed. Signed by Judge Leonard T Strand on 9/3/2026. (jag) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#15

Sep 03, 2026

JUDGMENT on Habeas Corpus Petition: Petition for Habeas Corpus Relief pursuant to 28 USC 2241 is granted. Judgment is entered in favor of Petitioner in this case. Signed by Clerk on 9/3/2026. (jag) (Entered: 09/03/2026)