Eastern District of Virginia • 3:26-cv-00115

#1

Feb 11, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10778220.), filed by Adan Pop Mez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A- Detainee Locator, # 3 Exhibit B- Notice to Appear, # 4 Exhibit C- EOIR Screenshot, # 5 Exhibit D- Declaration of Jorge Artieda)(Saavedra-Sayre, Isabel) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#2

Feb 11, 2026

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Rebecca Susan Swaintek-Green and Certification of Local Counsel Isabel C. Saavedra-Sayre Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10778246. by Adan Pop Mez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Cert. of Good Standing)(Saavedra-Sayre, Isabel) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb 11, 2026

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge David J. Novak. (ewat, )

#3

Feb 12, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Holland Hambrick on behalf of Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon, Warden, Caroline Detention Facility (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#4

Feb 13, 2026

ORDER (Directing Petitioner to Submit Petition) - Petitioner is DIRECTED to submit, within eleven (11) days of the date of entry hereof, a petition complying with Rule 2 or a filing demonstrating as to why counsel should qualify as a "next friend." SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 02/13/2026. (Kski, ) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#5

Feb 17, 2026

ORDER granting 2 Motion for Pro hac vice. Rebecca Susan Swaintek-Green Appointed for Adan Pop Mez. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 2/17/2026. (ewat, ) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#6

Feb 22, 2026

AMENDED Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon, Warden, Caroline Detention Facility, filed by Adan Pop Mez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit ORR VOR, # 2 Exhibit Custody Determination, # 3 Exhibit Warrant for Arrest, # 4 Exhibit Emails with Clerk re/ MCH)(Saavedra-Sayre, Isabel) (Entered: 02/22/2026)

#7

Feb 23, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER (Directing Response to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition) - The Court hereby ORDERS that: Respondents SHALL file, by March 2, 2026 either a Notice or an explanation as to why material factual or legal differences between Ortega Miranda and this Amended Petition exist. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this district for any reason without this Court's Permission. If Petitioner has already been removed or transferred from this district, it is ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred again without this Court's permission. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 02/23/2026. Copy of Order provided to AUSA as directed. (Kski, ) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#8

Mar 02, 2026

NOTICE re 7 Order by Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon, Warden, Caroline Detention Facility (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#9

Mar 31, 2026

MOTION to Expedite Ruling on Petition by Adan Pop Mez. (Saavedra-Sayre, Isabel) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#10

Mar 31, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER (Granting 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition) - For the above reasons, the Court GRANTS Petitioner's Amended Petition, (ECF No. 6 ). The Court hereby ORDERS that: Respondents shall provide Petitioner with a bond hearing in front of anImmigration Judge pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). The Immigration Court shall provide Petitioner with the opportunity for a bond hearing before any hearing on the merits of his removal, and no later than seven (7) days from the date of entry of this Order. Respondents are ENJOINED from denying bond to Petitioner on the basis that he is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2). Respondents are ORDERED to file a status report with this Court within three (3) days after Petitioner's bond hearing and before any hearing on the merits, stating whether Petitioner has been granted bond, and, if his request for bond was denied, the reason for that denial. In the event that Petitioner is released on bond, Respondents are ENJOINED from rearresting Petitioner, unless he has committed a new violation of any federal, state, or local law. or has failed to attend any properly noticed immigration or court hearing or is subject to detention pursuant to a final order of removal. Should Petitioner be released on bond, Respondents are FURTHER ENJOINED from invoking the automatic stay provision at 8 C.F.R. § 1003.19(i)(2). It is so ORDERED. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 3/31/2026. (ewat, ) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#11

Apr 09, 2026

NOTICE by Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon, Warden, Caroline Detention Facility re 10 Order,,,,,, (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

#12

May 05, 2026

ORDER (Ordering Status Report) - The Court hereby ORDERS Petitioner to file a notice with the Court stating any reasons why this case may not be closed. If Petitioner does not file a status report by May 19, 2026, the case will be closed. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 05/05/2026. (Kski, ) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#13

May 18, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Adan Pop Mez. (Saavedra-Sayre, Isabel) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

#14

May 21, 2026

ORDER (Directing Clerk's Office to Close Case) - Petitioner's counsel informs the Court that Petitioner has been released from immigration detention and that this matter may therefore be closed. (ECF No. 13 ). For these reasons, and given the resolution of all outstanding matters in this case, the Court hereby DIRECTS the Clerk to close this matter. This case is now CLOSED. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 05/21/2026. (Kski, ) (Entered: 05/21/2026)