Eastern District of Virginia • 1:26-cv-00499

#1

Feb 19, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10796326.), filed by Francisco RODRIGUEZ DELGADO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(O'Brien, Shawn) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

#2

Feb 19, 2026

ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this District for any reason without this Court's permission for the duration of this habeas case. ORDERED that on or before 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 24, 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 Ceba Cinta v. Noem, et al., 1:25-cv-1818 (E.D. Va.), or an Opposition to the Petition discussing the material differences between Ceba Cina and this Petition. ORDERED that, if the Federal Respondents file a Notice that there are no material differences between this Petition and Ceba Cinta, each of the substantive filings in that habeas proceeding will be incorporated into this habeas proceeding, and this Court will issue a ruling without further filings from the parties. ORDERED that, if the Federal Respondents file an Opposition to the Petition, Petitioner shall file any reply in further support of the Petition on or before 5:00 PM on Friday, February 27, 2026. Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr on 2/19/2026. (kgall) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

#3

Feb 19, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew J. Mezger on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Donnovan Wright (Mezger, Matthew) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

Feb 19, 2026

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr and Magistrate Judge Lindsey R. Vaala. (swil)

#4

Feb 24, 2026

Response to 2 Order,,,, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Donnovan Wright. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit FREX 01)(Mezger, Matthew) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#5

Feb 25, 2026

ORDER that the Petition (Dkt. 1) is GRANTED, and it is hereby ORDERED that Petitioner be provided with a bond hearing by an Immigration Judge pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within seven days of this order; and it is further ORDERED that Respondents are ENJOINED from denying bond to Petitioner on the basis that he is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2). Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr. on 02/25/2026. See Order for further details. (triv) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#6

Mar 10, 2026

NOTICE (Proposed Briefing Schedule), filed by Francisco Rodriguez Delgado (O'Brien, Shawn) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#7

Mar 11, 2026

ORDERED that the Court ADOPTS and DIRECTS the parties to abide by the following schedule: Petitioner's Opening Brief- March 20, 2026 Respondents' Opposition - April 3, 2026 Petitioner's Reply - April 10, 2026 If the Court deems a hearing necessary, one will be held on April 22, 2026 at 11 a.m. Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr on 3/11/2026. (swil) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

#8

Mar 20, 2026

Brief in Support of the Zadvydas issue raised in the Petition for Habeas Corpus filed by Francisco Rodriguez Delgado. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(O'Brien, Shawn) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#9

Apr 03, 2026

Response to 8 Brief in Support in Opposition filed by Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Donnovan Wright. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit FREX 01)(Mezger, Matthew) (Entered: 04/03/2026)