Eastern District of Virginia • 1:25-cv-01762

#1

Oct 13, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10519616.), filed by Byron Alberto Mejia Orozco. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit)(Kim, David) (Entered: 10/13/2025)

Oct 13, 2025

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Anthony J Trenga and Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick. (swil)

#2

Oct 15, 2025

ORDERED that Petitioner shall forthwith serve the Defendants with a copy of the Petition and this Order as soon as practicable; and it is further ORDERED that the Defendants shall file a response to the Petition within three (3) days of being served with Petitioner's action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243; and it is further ORDERED that the Defendants and any of Defendants' officers, agents, servants, employees, and attorneys, as well as other person acting in concert with them, be, and the same hereby are ENJOINED from removing the Petitioner from this judicial district pending further order of the Court. Signed by District Judge Anthony J Trenga on 10/15/2025. (swil) (Entered: 10/15/2025)

#3

Oct 20, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Anne Spavins on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Spavins, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

#4

Oct 20, 2025

Opposition to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Spavins, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

#5

Nov 07, 2025

ORDERED that Respondents provide Petitioner with a bond hearing before an immigration judge pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within seven days of the date of this Order; and it is further ORDERED that if Petitioner is granted bond by an Immigration Judge, Respondents are ENJOINED from denying bond to Petitioner, or from invoking the automatic stay provision pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 1003.19(i)(2); and it is further ORDERED that Respondents file a status report with this Court within 3 days of the bond hearing, stating whether Petitioner has been granted bond, and, if his request for bond was denied, the reasons for that denial; and it is further ORDERED that Respondents and all persons acting in concert with them, be and 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. Signed by District Judge Anthony J. Trenga on 11/7/2025. (dzir) (Entered: 11/07/2025)

#6

Nov 18, 2025

NOTICE Regarding Petitioner's Bond Hearing/STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Barghaan, Dennis) (Entered: 11/18/2025)

#7

Nov 21, 2025

NOTICE Regarding Petitioner's Bond Hearing by Byron Alberto Mejia Orozco in re 5 ORDER (Kim, David) (Entered: 11/21/2025)

#8

Nov 21, 2025

MOTION to Enforce the Court's Order by Byron Alberto Mejia Orozco. (Kim, David) (Entered: 11/21/2025)

Nov 21, 2025

Notice of Correction in re 8 MOTION to Enforce the Court's Order. The filing user is notified to file a Notice of Hearing Date or a Waiver of Oral Argument. (triv)

#9

Nov 22, 2025

ORDERED that the parties appear before the Court for a hearing on the Motion on November 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 900. Signed by District Judge Anthony J. Trenga on 11/22/2025. (jlan) (Entered: 11/22/2025)

Nov 22, 2025

Motion Hearing set for 11/25/2025 at 02:00 PM in Alexandria Courtroom 900 before District Judge Anthony J. Trenga as to 8 MOTION to Enforce Judgment. (jlan)

#10

Nov 24, 2025

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Ishan Anand and Certification of Local Counsel David Sung Won Kim Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10605982. by Byron Alberto Mejia Orozco. (Attachments: # 1 pro hac vice application)(Kim, David) (Entered: 11/24/2025)

#11

Nov 24, 2025

ORDER granting 10 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Ishan Anand for Byron Alberto Mejia Orozco. Signed by District Judge Anthony J Trenga on 11/24/2025. (swil) (Entered: 11/24/2025)

#12

Nov 24, 2025

MOTION to Excuse Absence of the Local Counsel in re 9 ORDER, by Byron Alberto Mejia Orozco. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Kim, David) Modified text to reflect document title on 11/24/2025 (triv). (Entered: 11/24/2025)

#13

Nov 24, 2025

MOTION to Appear via Video Conferencing in re 9 ORDER, by Byron Alberto Mejia Orozco. (Kim, David) Modified text to reflect document title on 11/24/2025 (triv). (Entered: 11/24/2025)

#14

Nov 24, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Christian James Cooper on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 11/24/2025)

#15

Nov 24, 2025

ORDERED that the Motions [Doc. Nos. 12, 13] be, and the same hereby are, DENIED; and it is further ORDERED that the Motion hearing, currently set for November 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., be CONTINUED to December 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 900; and it is further ORDERED that Respondents file any opposition to the Petitioner's Motion to Enforce the Courts Order, [Doc. No 8], by Friday, November 28, 2025. Signed by District Judge Anthony J. Trenga on 11/24/2025. (jlan) (Entered: 11/24/2025)

Nov 24, 2025

Motion Hearing reset for 12/1/2025 at 02:00 PM in Alexandria Courtroom 900 before District Judge Anthony J Trenga as to 8 MOTION to Enforce Judgment. (jlan)

#16

Nov 26, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Kirstin O'Connor on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Russell Hott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (O'Connor, Kirstin) (Entered: 11/26/2025)

#17

Nov 26, 2025

Opposition to 8 MOTION to Enforce the Court's Order filed by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Russell Hott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (O'Connor, Kirstin) (Entered: 11/26/2025)

#18

Nov 26, 2025

Memorandum of Law on the Legal Standard for Flight Risk filed by Byron Alberto Mejia Orozco. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Kim, David) (Entered: 11/26/2025)

#19

Nov 26, 2025

ORDER - Before the Court is Petitioner's Motion to Enforce the Court's Order, [Doc. No. 8], scheduled for a hearing on December 1, 2025, in light of which, the parties are directed to be prepared to discuss their respective positions concerning the application to the Motion of the Fourth Circuits holding in Miranda v. Garland that 8 U.S.C. § 1226(e) does not deprive the federal courts of jurisdiction to review what factors an immigration judge must consider when it conducts a bond hearing in order to comply with constitutional requirements. 34 F.4th 338 (4th Cir. 2022). Signed by District Judge Anthony J Trenga on 11/26/2025. (swil) (Entered: 11/26/2025)

#20

Dec 01, 2025

ORDER granting 8 MOTION to Enforce the Court's Order. ORDERED that within 3 days of this Order, the Respondents either release Petitioner or provide him with an individualized bond hearing consistent with this Order; and that if a bond hearing is provided, Respondents notify this Court within 24 hours of that decision and if bond is denied, the reasons for that denial of bond. Signed by District Judge Anthony J. Trenga on 12/01/2025. See Order for further details. (triv) (Entered: 12/01/2025)

#21

Dec 01, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Anthony J. Trenga: Motion Hearing held on 12/1/2025 re 8 MOTION to Enforce Judgment filed by Byron Alberto Mejia Orozco. Counsel appeared for Plaintiff and Defendant. Motion argued and taken under advisement. Order entered. (Court Reporter R. Montgomery)(dzir) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

#22

Dec 04, 2025

STATUS REPORT/NOTICE Regarding Petitioner's Bond Hearing by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Russell Hott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Barghaan, Dennis) (Entered: 12/04/2025)

#23

Jan 06, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 5 Order,,, by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Russell Hott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Barghaan, Dennis) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

#24

Jan 07, 2026

Transmission of Notice of Appeal to US Court of Appeals re 23 Notice of Appeal (All case opening forms, plus the transcript guidelines, may be obtained from the Fourth Circuit's website at www.ca4.uscourts.gov) (dvanm, ) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

#25

Jan 08, 2026

USCA 4th Circuit Case Number 26-6052, Case Manager S. Batchleor for 23 Notice of Appeal, filed by Kristi Noem, Department of Homeland Security, Russell Hott, Todd M. Lyons, Pamela Bondi. (Dest) (Entered: 01/09/2026)