Eastern District of Virginia • 1:25-cv-01199

#1

Jul 18, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10296646.), filed by Santos Bladimir Santiago Jimenez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A - IJ Decision, # 3 Exhibit B - SSJ Declaration, # 4 Exhibit C - Probation Email, # 5 Exhibit D - First Fear Advisal Email, # 6 Exhibit E - First Release Request, # 7 Exhibit F - Custody Determination, # 8 Exhibit G - GA Declaration, # 9 Exhibit H - Second Release Request, # 10 Exhibit I - Mexico Removal Email, # 11 Exhibit J - Doctor Letter, # 12 Exhibit K - Removal Data, # 13 Exhibit L - CS Transcript, # 14 Proposed Order Granting Release)(Appelbaum, Adina) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

Jul 18, 2025

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Anthony J Trenga and Magistrate Judge Lindsey R. Vaala. (swil)

#2

Jul 21, 2025

ORDERED that the Defendants and any of Defendants' officers, agents, servants, employees, and attorneys, as well as other person acting in concert with them, be, and the same hereby are ENJOINED from removing the Petitioner from this judicial district pending further order of the Court; and it is further ORDERED that Petitioner shall forthwith serve the Defendants with a copy of the Petition and this Order as soon as practicable; and it is further ORDERED that the Defendants shall file a response to the Petition within three (3) days of being served with Petitioner's action. Signed by District Judge Anthony J Trenga on 7/21/2025. (swil) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

#3

Jul 21, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Christian James Cooper on behalf of Pam Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

#4

Jul 21, 2025

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241),, by Pam Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

#5

Jul 21, 2025

ORDER granting 4 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply; it is further ORDERED that Federal Respondents shall file their Response to the Petition on or before July 28, 2025. Signed by District Judge Anthony J Trenga on 7/21/2025. (Dest) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

#6

Jul 28, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Samantha Hsieh on behalf of Santos Bladimir Santiago Jimenez (Hsieh, Samantha) (Entered: 07/28/2025)

#7

Jul 28, 2025

Response to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241),, (Opposition) filed by Pam Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of James Mullan, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Teresa Moore, M.D., # 3 Exhibit Notice to Appear, # 4 Exhibit Notice of Revocation of Release, # 5 Exhibit Notice to Alien of File Custody Review)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 07/28/2025)

#8

Jul 29, 2025

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICE Executed as to 2 Order,, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241),, Acknowledgement filed by Santos Bladimir Santiago Jimenez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Mail Receipts and Confirmation, # 2 Exhibit B Email to Dennis Barghaan)(Hsieh, Samantha) (Entered: 07/29/2025)

#9

Jul 31, 2025

MOTION for Leave to File Reply Brief by Santos Bladimir Santiago Jimenez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Petitioner's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Reply)(Hsieh, Samantha) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

#10

Jul 31, 2025

ORDERED that Petitioner's motion (ECF No. 9) is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that Petitioner shall file a reply brief on or before August 4, 2025. Signed by District Judge Anthony J Trenga on 7/31/2025. (swil) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

#11

Aug 04, 2025

Reply to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241),, 7 Response, filed by Santos Bladimir Santiago Jimenez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Declaration of Katharine Gordon, # 2 Exhibit B Santiago Jimenez Third Country Screening Worksheet)(Hsieh, Samantha) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

#12

Aug 05, 2025

Notice of Hearing Date set for 8/20/25 re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241),, (Hsieh, Samantha) (Entered: 08/05/2025)

#13

Aug 05, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Anne Spavins on behalf of Pam Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem (Spavins, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/05/2025)

Aug 05, 2025

Set Deadline as to 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Motion Hearing set for 8/20/2025 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 900 before District Judge Anthony J. Trenga. (triv)

#14

Aug 19, 2025

NOTICE by Pam Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem (of Submission of Supplemental Declarations) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Supplemental Declaration of James Mullen, Acting Assistant Field Office Director, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of John A. Schultz Jr., Deputy Assistant Director for the Removal Management Division, # 3 Exhibit Supplemental Declaration of Dr. Theresa Moore, M.D.)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 08/19/2025)

#15

Aug 20, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Anthony J. Trenga: Motion Hearing held on 8/20/2025 re 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Counsel appeared for Plaintiff and Defendant. Petition argued and granted. Order to follow. (Court Reporter R. Montgomery)(dzir) (Entered: 08/20/2025)

#16

Aug 20, 2025

ORDERED that the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 be, and the same hereby is, GRANTED, on the grounds that Petitioner's removal from the United States is not reasonably foreseeable and that his continued detention is in violation 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a)(6), as interpreted by Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678 (2001), and Petitioner is hereby ordered released from custody immediately, subject to the previously imposed conditions of Petitioner's July 14, 2021 Order of Supervision. Signed by District Judge Anthony J. Trenga on 8/20/2025. (dzir) (Entered: 08/20/2025)

#17

Sep 22, 2025

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on 8/20/25 ( 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus), before Judge Anthony J. Trenga. Court Reporter Rhonda Montgomery, Telephone No. 571-358-9539. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have thirty (30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after ninety (90) calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov . Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 10/22/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/24/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/22/2025.(Montgomery, Rhonda) (Entered: 09/22/2025)

#18

Mar 18, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 16 Order,, by Pam Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem. (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#19

Mar 19, 2026

Transmission of Notice of Appeal to US Court of Appeals re 18 Notice of Appeal (All case opening forms, plus the transcript guidelines, may be obtained from the Fourth Circuit's website at www.ca4.uscourts.gov) (swil) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

#20

Mar 20, 2026

USCA Case Number 26-6345 4CCA, case manager J. Neal, for 18 Notice of Appeal filed by Kristi Noem, Russell Hott, Pam Bondi. (dvanm) (Entered: 03/20/2026)