Eastern District of Virginia • 3:26-cv-00156

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Feb 26, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10814424.), filed by Eric Noe Lopez Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Davis, Kathy) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

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Feb 26, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kathy Rebecca Davis on behalf of Eric Noe Lopez Martinez (Davis, Kathy) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

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Feb 26, 2026

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Eric Noe Lopez Martinez. (Davis, Kathy) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

Feb 26, 2026

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

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Mar 02, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Holland Hambrick on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Jeffrey Crawford, Todd Lyons, Daren Margolin, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Mar 02, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support of 2241 Petition 1 by Eric Noe Lopez Martinez. (Davis, Kathy) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Mar 03, 2026

ORDER (Directing Response to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition; Denying Show Cause Request) - The Court notes that the Petition contains a request that this Court issue an Order to Show Cause directing Respondents to respond to the petition within three days. (Pet. at 11 ). The Court DENIES this request. The Court hereby ORDERS that: Respondents SHALL file, no later than March 10, 2026, either a Notice or an explanation as to why material factual or legal differences between Ortega Miranda and this 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 03/03/2026. Copy of Order electronically transmitted to AUSA. (Kski, ) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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Mar 10, 2026

NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, Jeffrey Crawford, Todd Lyons, Daren Margolin, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon re 6 Order of Prisoner Service (2241),,, (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

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Mar 20, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER (Granting 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition) - The Court hereby ORDERS that: 1. 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. 2. Respondents are ENJOINED from denying bond to Petitioner on the basis that he is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2). 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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). SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 03/20/2026. (Kski, ) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

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Mar 27, 2026

NOTICE re 8 Order by Pamela Bondi, Jeffrey Crawford, Todd Lyons, Daren Margolin, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

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May 04, 2026

ORDER (Ordering Status Report) - The Court hereby ORDERS Petitioner to file a status report with the Court stating any reasons why this case may not be closed. If Petitioner does not file a status report by May 18, 2026, the case will be closed. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 05/04/2026. (Kski, ) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

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May 18, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Eric Noe Lopez Martinez. (Davis, Kathy) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

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Jun 02, 2026

MOTION to Enforce Judgment by Eric Noe Lopez Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit)(Davis, Kathy) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

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Jun 04, 2026

ORDER (Directing Response to Motion to Enforce Judgment) - Respondents are DIRECTED to file a responsive pleading within seven (7) days of the issuance of this Order. Rule 7(E) of the Local Rules for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia shall not apply to this action. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 06/04/2026. (Kski, ) (Entered: 06/04/2026)