Eastern District of Virginia • 2:26-cv-00319

#1

Mar 30, 2026

PETITION, Conditionally filed (SUBJECT TO DEFECT) for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 0.00.), filed by Mohammad Najim Amini. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jmey) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#2

Mar 30, 2026

Acknowledgment of Receipt. (jmey) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#3

Mar 31, 2026

REFERRAL ORDER. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) and (B), this matter is hereby REFERRED to United States Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller for further proceedings. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Referral Order to Petitioner. Signed by District Judge Rebecca Beach Smith on 3/31/2026. Copies mailed 3/31/2026. (Vpea) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#4

Apr 02, 2026

ORDER. It is ORDERED that within 30 days from the date of this Order, Petitioner must accomplish one of the following actions: Remit $5.00 as a filing fee to the Clerk of this Court, or Complete and submit to the Clerk of this Court an "Affidavit in Support of Request to Proceed in Forma Pauperis." The petition shall remain CONDITIONALLY FILED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to mail to Petitioner a copy of this Order, along with two copies of the above-mentioned form, with the case number affixed. Petitioner is DIRECTED to complete and file one copy of the form with the court and to retain the other copy for his records. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller on 4/2/2026. Copies mailed 4/2/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit in Support of Request to Proceed in forma Pauperis) (jmey) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#5

Apr 28, 2026

Habeas Filing fee: $ 5.00, receipt number 300009897 (Lgar, ) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#6

Apr 29, 2026

ORDER. The Court hereby ORDERS that within 30 days of the date of this Order, Respondents must file an answer to the Petition, together with any applicable attachments referenced in Rule 5 of the § 2254 Rules, and if appropriate, a motion to dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller on 4/29/2026. Copies mailed 4/29/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

#7

May 28, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by John Eliot Beerbower on behalf of Liana Castano (Beerbower, John) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

#8

May 29, 2026

Opposition to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Liana Castano. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Byrne Declaration)(Beerbower, John) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#9

Jun 01, 2026

NOTICE re 8 Opposition. Petitioner is ADVISED that Petitioner is entitled to file a response opposing the motion within fourteen (14) days of the filing date of this Notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller. Copies mailed 6/1/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

#13

Sep 15, 2026

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Mohammad Najim Amini. Objections to R&R Deadline 9/29/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller on 9/15/2026. Copies mailed 9/15/2026. (jmey) Modified on 9/18/2026 to edit docket text. (jmey)

#14

Oct 07, 2026

FINAL ORDER. It is ORDERED that the Court does hereby ADOPT and APPROVE the findings and recommendations set forth in 13 Report and Recommendations. The 1 Petition is GRANTED. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner be RELEASED from custody under the terms of supervision set forth by DHS. Signed by District Judge Rebecca Beach Smith on 10/7/2026. Copies mailed 10/7/2026. (jmey)