Eastern District of Virginia • 3:26-cv-00149

#1

Feb 25, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Halmar Alexis Lizama Henriquez. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Envelope). (sbea) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#2

Feb 25, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Halmar Alexis Lizama Henriquez. (Attachment: # 1 Envelope). (sbea) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#3

Feb 26, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Holland Hambrick on behalf of Jeffrey Crawford, Russell Hott (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#4

Mar 05, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER (Waiving Filing Fee and Serving 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition) - Petitioner, a federal detainee, submitted a petition pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 challenging his continued detention. It is ORDER.ED that: Petitioner's application to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED; The filing fee is WAIVED; The petition shall be FILED; Respondent shall file a responsive pleading within sixty (60) days of the receipt of this Memorandum Order; Respondents SHALL file, within eleven (11) days of date of entry hereof. 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 beenremoved or transferred from this district, it is ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred again without this Court's permission. It is so ORDERED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell on 3/5/2026. Order was mailed to the petitioner and distributed as directed. (sbea) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#5

Mar 16, 2026

NOTICE (Response) by Jeffrey Crawford, Russell Hott re: 4 Memorandum Order (Hambrick, Jonathan). Modified on 3/17/2026. (sbea) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

#6

Apr 10, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER (Granting 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition) - Petitioner Halmar Alexis Lizama Henriquez ("Petitioner"), proceeding pro se, an alien who is present in the United States without admission, filed a Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241, (ECF No. 1 ("Petition" or "Pet.")), challenging the lawfulness of his detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE"). The Court GRANTS the Petition as to Ground One. The Court ORDERS Respondents to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing before an Immigration Judge pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226. The Court hereby ORDERS that: Respondents shall provide Petitioner with a bond hearing in front of an Immigration 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 Petitioners 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. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 4/10/2026. Memorandum Order was mailed to the petitioner. (sbea) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#7

Apr 20, 2026

NOTICE Regarding Petitioner's Bond Hearing by Jeffrey Crawford, Russell Hott re: 6 Memorandum Order (Hambrick, Jonathan). Modified on 4/20/2026. (sbea) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

#8

Apr 30, 2026

ORDER (Ordering Status Report) - On April 17, 2026, the Court entered an Order granting Petitioner Halmar Alexis Lizama Henriquez's ("Petitioner") Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 1 ("Petition" or "Pet.")) and ordering Respondents to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing in front of an Immigration Judge within seven (7) days of the Court's Order's issuance, (ECF No. 6 ). Respondents filed a notice with the Court on April 20, 2026, confirming that a bond hearing was held for Petitioner on April 15, 2026, at which Petitioner was denied bond as a flight risk and a danger to the community, (ECF No. 7 at 1). Given the resolution of all outstanding matters in this case, the Court hereby ORDERS Petitioner to file a notice with the Court stating any reasons why this case should not be closed. If Petitioner does not file a status report by May 12, 2026, the Court will close this case. It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 4/30/2026. (sbea) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#9

May 28, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER (Dismissing Action) - This matter comes before the Court on its own initiative. On April 10, 2026, the Court entered an Order granting Petitioner Halmar Alexis Lizama Henriquez's ("Petitioner") Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 1 ("Petition" or "Pet.")) and ordering Respondents to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing in front of an Immigration Judge within seven (7) days of the Court's Order's issuance, (ECF No. 6 ). The Court warned Petitioner that if he did not file a status report by May 12, 2026, the Court would close this case. Petitioner has not responded to the April 30, 2026 Memorandum Order. Accordingly, the action will be DISMISSED. Should Petitioner desire to appeal, a written notice of appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Court within sixty (60) days of the date of entry hereof. Failure to file a notice of appeal within that period may result in the loss of the right to appeal. The Clerk is hereby DIRECTED to enter a final appealable Judgment in a Civil Case in favor of Petitioner as a separate entry on the docket. It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 5/28/2026. Memorandum Order was mailed to the petitioner. (sbea) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

#10

May 28, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT in favor of the Respondents, Jeffrey Crawford, ICA - Farmville Detention Center and Russell Hott, ICE, Washington Field Office. Signed by Clerk on 5/28/2026. Judgment was mailed to the petitioner. (sbea) (Entered: 05/28/2026)