Eastern District of Virginia • 1:26-cv-00122

#1

Jan 15, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing Fee $5 receipt number AVAEDC-10713350), filed by Jose Orlando Argueta-Portillo. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Proposed Order)(Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#2

Jan 16, 2026

ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this district for any reason without this Court's permission during the pendency of this habeas action; and it is further ORDERED that on or before 5:00 PM on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the Federal Respondents file either a Notice indicating that the factual and legal issues presented in this Petition do not differ in any material fashion from those presented in Servellon Martinez, 1:25-cv-1792 (E.D. Va.), or an Opposition to the Petition discussing the material differences between Servellon Martinez and this Petition (See Order for further details). Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 1/16/2026. (Sbro, ) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

Jan 16, 2026

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff and Magistrate Judge Lindsey R. Vaala. (triv)

#3

Jan 21, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by John Eliot Beerbower on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Russel Hott, Kristi Noem (Beerbower, John) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#4

Jan 21, 2026

NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, Russel Hott, Kristi Noem re 2 Order,, (Beerbower, John) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#5

Jan 22, 2026

ORDERED that the Petition (ECF 1) is GRANTED. ORDERED that to the extent that Petitioner seeks release from detention, Petitioner file a motion requesting a bond hearing or custody redetermination as soon as practicable; and that Federal Respondents provide Petitioner with a standard bond hearing before an IJ pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within 7 days of the date of that motion. ORDERED that Federal 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 Federal Respondents file a status report with this Court within 3 days of the bond hearing, stating whether Petitioner has been granted bond, and, if his request for bond is denied, the reasons for that denial. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 1/22/2026. (kgall) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#6

Jan 22, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT is hereby entered in accordance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 58, JUDGMENT is hereby entered in favor of the plaintiff Jose Orlando Argueta-Portillo and against the respondents Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Paul Perry, and Russel Hott. Entered by the Clerk on 1/22/2026. (kgall) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#7

Feb 21, 2026

First MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Jose Orlando Argueta-Portillo. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Counsel, # 2 Exhibit Exh 1. Bond Decision, # 3 Exhibit Exh 2. Bond Supporting Documents, # 4 Exhibit Exh 3. Brief for Bond Hearing, # 5 Exhibit Exh 4. IJ Burman Affidavit, # 6 Exhibit Exh 5. Artieda Declaration, # 7 Proposed Order)(Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 02/21/2026)

#8

Feb 21, 2026

Memorandum in Support re 7 First MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Jose Orlando Argueta-Portillo. (Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 02/21/2026)

#9

Feb 22, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Russel Hott, Kristi Noem. (Schmidt, Robert) (Entered: 02/22/2026)

#10

Feb 23, 2026

ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this district for any reason without this Court's permission during the pendency of this Petition; it is further ORDERED that Respondents respond to the Petition by Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; it is further ORDERED that this matter is set for a hearing on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.. (see order for details) Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 2/23/2026. (dvanm) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

Feb 23, 2026

Set Hearings: Show Cause Hearing set for 2/27/2026 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 600 before District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff. (dvanm)

#11

Feb 24, 2026

Consent MOTION To File DVD Exhibit by Pamela Bondi, Russel Hott, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Beerbower, John) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#12

Feb 25, 2026

ORDER granting 11 Consent MOTION To File DVD Exhibit. ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall accept the DVD as part of the record of this case. Signed by District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 02/25/2026. (triv) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#13

Feb 25, 2026

Opposition to 7 First MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Pamela Bondi, Russel Hott, Kristi Noem. (Beerbower, John) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#14

Feb 26, 2026

Memorandum in Support re 7 First MOTION for Order to Show Cause Amended filed by Jose Orlando Argueta-Portillo. (Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#15

Feb 27, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff: Motion Hearing held on 2/27/2026. Counsel Jorge Arteida appeared on behalf of Plaintiff. Counsel John Beerbower appeared on behalf of Defendant. First MOTION for Order to Show Cause re 7 argued and GRANTED. Order to follow. (Court Reporter D. Salters.)(lcre, ) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#16

Mar 02, 2026

ORDERED that Petitioner's First Motion for Order to Show Cause re 7 is GRANTED. ORDERED that Respondents shall, within seven days of this Order, either release Petitioner or provide him with an individualized, constitutionally-complaint bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). As stated in open court and articulated in Mendez Trigueros v. Guadian, 1:26-cv-00205-ATJ-WPB (E.D. Va. Feb. 18, 2026), an individual's bond hearing fails to comport with due process where an Immigration Judge relies on considerations that would lead to anautomatic denial of bond in all cases under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). ORDERED that if a bond hearing is provided, Respondents notify this Court within threedays of the bond hearing's decision and, if bond is denied, the reasons for the denial. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 3/2/2026. (lcre, ) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#17

Mar 09, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Russel Hott, Kristi Noem. (Schmidt, Robert) (Entered: 03/09/2026)