Eastern District of Virginia • 1:26-cv-00187

#1

Jan 21, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Mohammad Farhad. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope) (triv) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#2

Jan 21, 2026

Acknowledgment of Receipt mailed to Mohammad Farhad, A220 280 904, Farmville Detention Center, P.O. Box N, Farmville, VA 23901. (triv) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#3

Jan 21, 2026

Filing Fee Received: $5.00, receipt number 100015111 (triv) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#4

Jan 22, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kent Pendleton Porter on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Patrick Divver, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Farmville Detention Center, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Porter, Kent) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#5

Jan 26, 2026

ORDER that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this district for any reason without this Courts permission during the pendency of this habeas action; on or before 5:00 PM on Monday, February 2, 2026, the Federal Respondents SHOW CAUSE why the Petition should not be granted. Petitioner is permitted to file a reply in support of his Petition within seven (7) days of Federal Respondents response (see Order for details). Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 01/26/26. (pmil, ) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#6

Feb 02, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Jacob Schmidt on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Patrick Divver, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Schmidt, Robert) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#7

Feb 02, 2026

Opposition to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Patrick Divver, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Charles M. Byrne)(Schmidt, Robert) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#8

Feb 02, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Patrick Divver, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re 6 Notice of Appearance, 7 Opposition, (Schmidt, Robert) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#9

Feb 11, 2026

Opposition to Respondent's Response to Order to Show Cause re 7 Opposition, filed by Mohammad Farhad. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(Sbro, ) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#10

Feb 18, 2026

ORDERED that the federal respondents file with the Court all documents relating to petitioner's immigration history by February 20, 2026. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 2/18/2026. (Sbro, ) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

#11

Feb 20, 2026

NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Patrick Divver, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re 10 Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - I-213 Issued June 7, 2021, # 2 Exhibit B - I-860 Notice of Expedited Removal Issued June 7, 2021, # 3 Exhibit C - I-867A Record of Sworn Statement in Expedited Removal Proceedings Issued June 7, 2021, # 4 Exhibit D - Order of Release on Recognizance Issued June 29, 2021, # 5 Exhibit E - I-213 Issued July 17, 2025, # 6 Exhibit F - I-870 Credible Fear Determination Issued July 17, 2025, # 7 Exhibit G - Credible Fear Interview Notes, # 8 Exhibit I - Immigration Judge Order of Removal Issued October 29, 2025, # 9 Exhibit J - Notice of Appeal Filed November 28, 2025, # 10 Exhibit K - BIA Receipt of Appeal Dated December 15, 2025)(Schmidt, Robert) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#12

Feb 22, 2026

EXHIBIT H - Notice to Appear Issued July 17, 2025 by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Patrick Divver, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem.. (Schmidt, Robert) (Entered: 02/22/2026)

#13

Feb 23, 2026

Petitioner's Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Mohammad Farhad. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(dvanm) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#14

Mar 05, 2026

ORDER Granting the Petition (ECF 1), and it is hereby ORDERED that to the extent that Petitioner seeks release from detention, Petitioner files 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; and it is further 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)(1); and it is further 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. (see order for details) Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 3/5/2026. (dvanm) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#15

Mar 05, 2026

Clerk's Judgment is hereby entered in accordance with Rule 58 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in favor of the Petitioner, Mohammad Farhad, and against the Respondents, Patrick Divver, Farmville Detention Center, Kristi Noem, Todd Lyons, Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, and Executive Office for Immigration Review. Entered by Clerk on 3/5/2026. (dvanm) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#16

Mar 19, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Schmidt, Robert) (Entered: 03/19/2026)