Eastern District of Virginia • 3:26-cv-00051

#1

Jan 21, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Carlos David Guinac Vasquez. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(jenjones, ) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#2

Jan 21, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Carlos David Guinac Vasquez. (jenjones, ) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#3

Feb 03, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Holland Hambrick on behalf of Jeffrey Crawford, Russell Hott (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#4

Feb 05, 2026

***VACATED per ECF 5 *** - MEMORANDUM ORDER (Serving 28 U.S.C. §2241 Petition) - It is ORDERED that: Respondent shall file a responsive pleading within sixty (60) days of the receipt of this Memorandum Order; Service shall be made upon Respondent by electronically transmitting a copy of this Memorandum Order and the petition, with the petition to the United States Attorney for this District and to the Attorney General of the United States at Washington, D.C.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell on 2/5/2026. (Copy mailed to Petitioner.) (jenjones, ) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

#5

Feb 06, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER (Vacating Prior Memorandum Order and Serving 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition) it is ORDERED that: The Memorandum Order entered previously on February 5, 2026 (ECF NO. 1 ) is VACATED. Petitioner is GRANTED leave to proceed in forma pauperis. The petition shall be FILED. Respondents SHALL file, within seven days of the filing of a compliant petition, either a Notice indicating that the factual and legal issues presented in the compliant petition do not differ in any material fashion from those presented in Duarte Escobar v. Noem, et al., or an Opposition to the Petition discussing the material differences between Duarte Escobar and the compliant petition. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. It is so ORDERED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell on 2/6/2026. (Copy of Memorandum Order sent to AUSA and mailed to petitioner as directed.) (jenjones, ) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#6

Feb 13, 2026

NOTICE by Jeffrey Crawford, Russell Hott re 5 Order of Prisoner Service (2241),,, (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#7

Feb 20, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER (Directing the Government to Respond) - Petitioner has submitted a petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. By Memorandum Order entered on February 6, 2026, the Court directed Respondents "with seven days of the filing of a compliant petition" to file an appropriate response. (ECF No. 5, at 1.) Because it appears the petition before the Court complies with all of the relevant rules, Respondents are DIRECTED to file their response within seven (7) days of the date of entry hereof. It is so ORDERED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell on 2/20/2026. (jenjones, ) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#8

Feb 23, 2026

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Carlos David Guinac Vasquez. (ewat, ) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#9

Feb 24, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER (Directing the Government to Respond) - Petitioner has submitted a petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. On February 23, 2026, the Memorandum Order entered on February 5, 2026 was returned by the United States Postal Service marked -"RETURN TO SENDER" and "UNABLE TO FORWARD." (ECF No. 8, at 5.) Within seven (7) days of the date of entry hereof, the Government is DIRECTED to inform the Court as to Petitioner's current location and when he was moved from the place of his detention at the time he initially filed his 28 U.S.C. § 2241 petition. No further response is required from Respondents at this time. It is so ORDERED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell on 2/24/2026. (Copy of Memorandum Order mailed to Petitioner.)(ewat, ) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#10

Feb 25, 2026

Response to 9 Order,,, filed by Jeffrey Crawford, Russell Hott. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#11

Feb 25, 2026

NOTICE by Jeffrey Crawford, Russell Hott re 7 Order,, 5 Order of Prisoner Service (2241),,, (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#12

Mar 23, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by Chief District Judge M Hannah Lauck on 3/23/2026. (jenjones, )

#13

Mar 23, 2026

***VACATED Per ECF 16 *** - ORDER - For the reasons stated in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion, the Court GRANTS Petitioner Carlos David Guinac Vasquez's Petition. (ECF No. 1 .) Respondents are ORDERED to provide Mr. Guinac Vasquez with a bond hearing in front of an Immigration Judge pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). The Court ORDERS that the Immigration Court provide Mr. Guinac Vasquez with a bond hearing prior to any hearing on the merits of his removal, and no later than three (3) days from the date of entry of this Order. The Court further ORDERS that, at that hearing, Respondents SHALL bear the burden of showing that Petitioner is a danger or a flight risk by clear and convincing evidence. Respondents are ENJOINED from denying bond to Mr. Guinac Vasquez on the basis that he is detained. SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. It is SO ORDERED. Signed by Chief District Judge M Hannah Lauck on 3/23/2026. (Copy of Memorandum Opinion and Order mailed to pro se Petitioner.) (jenjones, ) Modified on 3/27/2026 (jenjones, ). (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#14

Mar 23, 2026

MOTION to Vacate 13 Order,,, by Jeffrey Crawford, Russell Hott. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#15

Mar 23, 2026

NOTICE by Jeffrey Crawford, Russell Hott re 14 MOTION to Vacate 13 Order,,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#16

Mar 27, 2026

ORDER - Upon consideration of the Motion, and it appearing to the Court that Mr. Guinac Vasquez's request for reliefprovision of a bond hearing or release from custody (see ECF No. 1, at 8)is now moot, the Court GRANTS the Motion. (ECF No. 14 .) The Court's March 23, 2026 Order requiring Respondents to provide Mr. Guinac Vasquez a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226, (ECF No. 13 ), is VACATED. Because Mr. Guinac Vasquez seeks no additional relief, his Petition is MOOT. The Clerk is DIRECTED to close the case. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. It is SO ORDERED. Signed by Chief District Judge M Hannah Lauck on 3/27/2026. (jenjones, ) (Entered: 03/27/2026)