Eastern District of Virginia • 1:26-cv-00029

#1

Jan 06, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10687278.), filed by Walter Joel Silva-Argueta. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit)(Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

#2

Jan 06, 2026

EXHIBIT in support of Petition for Habeas Corpus by Walter Joel Silva-Argueta.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit)(Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

Jan 06, 2026

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr and US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter. (Dest)

#3

Jan 07, 2026

AMENDED Petition Habeas Corpus against Pamela Bondi, Jeff Crawford, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem, filed by Walter Joel Silva-Argueta. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit DHS Untimely Appeal, # 2 Proposed Order New)(Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

#4

Jan 07, 2026

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order EMERGENCY by Walter Joel Silva-Argueta. (Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

#5

Jan 07, 2026

Waiver of re 4 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order EMERGENCY by Walter Joel Silva-Argueta (Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

#6

Jan 07, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Christian James Cooper on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

#7

Jan 07, 2026

Memorandum in Support re 4 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order EMERGENCY filed by Walter Joel Silva-Argueta. (Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

#8

Jan 08, 2026

First MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Exhibits by Walter Joel Silva-Argueta. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

#9

Jan 08, 2026

ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this District for any reason without this Courts permission; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that on or before Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Federal Respondents are DIRECTED to file a Response to the Motion; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioners shall file a Reply in further support of the Motion on or before Friday, January 16, 2026 (see Order for further details). Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr on 1/8/2026. (Dest) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

#10

Jan 13, 2026

Opposition to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 4 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order EMERGENCY, 3 Amended Petition filed by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Charles M. Byrne, # 2 Exhibit DHS Notice of Appeal, # 3 Exhibit Rejection Notice, # 4 Exhibit BIA Notice accepting appeal)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

#11

Jan 13, 2026

Notice of Hearing Date set for January 21, 2026 re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 4 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order EMERGENCY, 3 Amended Petition (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

Jan 14, 2026

Motion Hearing set for 1/21/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 1000 before District Judge Rossie D. Alston Jr. as to 1 First Petition for Writ, 3 Amended Petition, and 4 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order EMERGENCY. (dzir)

#12

Jan 16, 2026

Reply to 4 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order EMERGENCY, 3 Amended Petition, 10 Opposition, REPLY TO GOVERNMENT'S OPPOSITION filed by Walter Joel Silva-Argueta. (Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#13

Jan 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Jacob Schmidt on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem (Schmidt, Robert) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#14

Jan 20, 2026

ORDER that Petitioner is DIRECTED to FILE supplemental briefing on or before Friday, January 23, 2026, on whether this Court has jurisdiction to hear this matter; and it is FURTHER ORDERED Respondents are DIRECTED to respond to Petitioner's position on or before Wednesday, January 28, 2026; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner may reply on or before Friday, January 30, 2026; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that the hearing set in this matter for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. is CANCELED, and the Court will schedule a hearing on this matter, if necessary, after the completion of briefing. Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr on 1/20/25. (tarm) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#15

Jan 22, 2026

Petitioner's Supplemental BRIEF on Jurisdiction by Walter Joel Silva-Argueta. (Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#16

Jan 28, 2026

Response to 15 Brief - Petitioner filed by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem. (Schmidt, Robert) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#17

Feb 07, 2026

Notice of Hearing Date 2/25/26 re 16 Response (Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 02/07/2026)

#18

Feb 11, 2026

ORDERED that the Petition (Dkt. 1) is GRANTED-IN-PART and DENIED-IN-PART. ORDERED that the Petition is DENIED insofar as it seeks to rely on or seeks a determination of Petitioner's LPR status. ORDERED that the Petition is GRANTED insofar as it seeks a determination that Petitioner is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). ORDERED that the TRO Motion (Dkt. 4) is DENIED. ORDERED that the First Motion for Leave (Dkt. 8) is GRANTED. ORDERED that Petitioner be provided with a bond hearing by an Immigration Judge pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within seven days of this Order. ORDERED that Respondents are ENJOINED from denying bond to Petitioner on the basis that he is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2). ORDERED that in the event Petitioner is released on bond by an Immigration Judge, Respondents are ENJOINED from rearresting Petitioner, unless (1) he has committed a new violation of any federal, state, or local law, (2) he has failed to attend any properly noticed immigration or court hearing, (3) he is subject to detention pursuant to a final order of removal, or (4) the order granting bond is vacated or revoked on a ground other than that Petitioner is detained under § 1225(b)(2) (see Order for details). Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr on 2/11/2026. (kgall) (Entered: 02/11/2026)