Eastern District of Virginia • 1:26-cv-00552

#1

Feb 24, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10806259.), filed by Michael Rodolfo MURILLO-MEJIA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(O'Brien, Shawn) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#2

Feb 24, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Sean Douglas Jansen on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Donnovan Wright (Jansen, Sean) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

Feb 24, 2026

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema and Magistrate Judge Lindsey R. Vaala. (Sbro, )

#3

Feb 25, 2026

ORDERED that petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this district for any reason without this Court's permission. ORDERED that on or before 5:00 PM on March 4, 2026, the federal respondents file either a Notice indicating that the factual and legal issues presented in this Petition do not differin 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 Cinta 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 habeasproceeding 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 March 11, 2026. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 2/25/2026. (kgall) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#4

Mar 04, 2026

Opposition to 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 1)(Jansen, Sean) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#5

Mar 17, 2026

ORDERED that by March 25, 2026, petitioner file either a reply to the federalrespondents' opposition explaining why he remains entitled to a § 1226(a) bond hearing or an amended petition explaining why Mejia is entitled to release from custody despite the final order of removal entered against him. If petitioner fails to respond, the Petition will be denied without prejudice for failure to prosecute. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 3/17/2026. (swil) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#6

Mar 23, 2026

AMENDED Petition FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS against Pamela Bondi, Jeff Crawford, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Donnovan Wright, filed by Michael Rodolfo Murillo-Mejia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(O'Brien, Shawn) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#7

Mar 24, 2026

ORDER that respondents file a renewed opposition by 5:00 PM on 03/30/2026. Respondents must attach to their opposition all documents related to (1) petitioner's immigration history and (2) their efforts to effectuate petitioner's removal. Any documents containing petitioner's personal identifiers may be filed under seal without leave of court; any reply is due by 5:00 PM on 04/03/2026. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 03/24/26. (pmil, ) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#8

Mar 30, 2026

Opposition to 6 Amended Petition, filed by Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Donnovan Wright. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit FREX 1, # 2 Exhibit FREX 2)(Jansen, Sean) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#9

Apr 03, 2026

Reply to Respondents' Opposition re 8 Opposition, filed by Michael Rodolfo Murillo-Mejia. (O'Brien, Shawn). Modified text to link document on 4/10/2026 (Dest). (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#10

Apr 15, 2026

ORDERED that Murillo-Mejias Amended Petition, [Dkt. No. 6], be and is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. (see order for details) Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 4/15/2026. (dvanm) (Entered: 04/15/2026)