Eastern District of Virginia • 1:26-cv-00923

#1

Apr 04, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10897458.), filed by Douglas Salvador Mendoza Gutierrez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet civil cover sheet)(Bhargava, Inderjit) (Entered: 04/04/2026)

Apr 04, 2026

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff and Magistrate Judge Lindsey R. Vaala. (swil)

#2

Apr 09, 2026

ORDERED that the Petition (ECF 1) is DENIED without prejudice as to Petitioner's ability to file an amended petition that properly asserts why he is entitled to release from immigration custody. See id. at *9; Jin Jiang v. Lyons, et al, ECF 9, No. 1:26-cv-450-LMB-WBP (E.D. Va. Mar. 9, 2026) ("To evaluate whether petitioner is lawfully detained, counsel must provide the Court with a factually accurate habeas petition, a feasible request for relief, and citations to legal authority that support that request"). Signed by District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 04/09/2026. See Order for further details. (triv) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

#3

Apr 09, 2026

AMENDED Petition against Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Paul Perry, Joseph Simon, filed by Douglas Salvador Mendoza Gutierrez.(Bhargava, Inderjit) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

#4

Apr 10, 2026

ORDERED that the Amended Petition be, and is, filed. ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this district for any reason without this Court's permission during the pendency of this habeas action. ORDERED that on or before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, the Federal Respondents SHOW CAUSE why the Amended Petition should not be granted. Thereafter, Petitioner may file a reply in support of his Amended Petition on or before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 4/10/2026. (lcre, ) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#5

Apr 17, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Christian James Cooper on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Joseph Simon (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#6

Apr 17, 2026

MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Response as to 3 AMENDED Petition by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Joseph Simon. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cooper, Christian) Modified on 4/17/2026 (triv). (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#7

Apr 17, 2026

NOTICE of Waiver(of Hearing) re 6 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 3 Amended Petition by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Joseph Simon (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#8

Apr 17, 2026

ORDER granting 6 MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Response. ORDERED that Defendants file their answer or first responsive pleading on or before Friday, April 24, 2026. Signed by District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 04/17/2026. (triv) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#9

Apr 24, 2026

Opposition to 3 Amended Petition filed by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Joseph Simon. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Third Country Guidance, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Charles M. Byrne, # 3 Exhibit Removal Order, # 4 Exhibit Notice of Third Country Removal, # 5 Exhibit Example of Third Country Fear Notice)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#10

Apr 24, 2026

First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Douglas Salvador Mendoza Gutierrez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Bhargava, Inderjit) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#11

Apr 24, 2026

Waiver of Oral Argument by Douglas Salvador Mendoza Gutierrez (Bhargava, Inderjit) Modified on 4/27/2026 to update docket text (wgar, ). (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#12

Apr 28, 2026

Reply in Support of Habeas Petition filed by Douglas Salvador Mendoza Gutierrez. (Bhargava, Inderjit) Modified text on 4/29/2026 (triv). (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#13

May 11, 2026

ORDERED that on or before Thursday, May 14, 2026, the parties shall inform the Court of the circumstances and authority for Petitioner's release from immigration custody following the Immigration Judge's final order of removal and grant of CAT withholding on August 27, 2024, including whether Petitioner was issued an Order of Supervision and any information regarding revocation of any such Order. The parties shall include in their filings any documents pertinent to such Petitioner's release. Signed by District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 05/11/2026. (Agil, ) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

#14

May 13, 2026

Response to 13 Order of Prisoner Service (2241) filed by Douglas Salvador Mendoza Gutierrez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Order of Supervision Documents, # 2 Exhibit Consent Motion for Granting CAT)(Bhargava, Inderjit) Modified on 5/18/2026 to correct text (Agil, ). (Entered: 05/13/2026)

#15

May 14, 2026

NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Joseph Simon re 13 Order of Prisoner Service (2241),, (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#16

May 22, 2026

ORDERED that the Amended Petition (ECF 3) is GRANTED. ORDERED that Federal Respondents shall immediately RELEASE Petitioner from detention with all of his personal property subject to the terms of his prior parole. ORDERED that Federal Respondents-along with their officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, successors, and assigns, and all persons acting in concert with them-are ENJOINED from redetaining petitioner unless his parole is lawfully revoked in a manner consistent with 8 C.F.R. § 212.5(e). ORDERED that in the event that Petitioner expresses a fear of removal to Mexico, Federal Respondents-along with their officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, successors, and assigns, and all persons acting in concert with them-are ENJOINED from removing Petitioner from this judicial district and the continental United States unless (1) he has first received review by an immigration judge, pursuant to 8 C.F.R. §§ 208.31, 1208.31, of a USCIS asylum officers negative determination regarding whether he has a reasonable fear of persecution or torture if removed to Mexico; and (2) all other requirements of 8 C.F.R. §§ 208.31, 1208.31 have been satisfied. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 5/22/2026. (kgall) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

#17

May 22, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT is hereby entered in accordance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 58, JUDGMENT is hereby entered in favor of petitioner Douglas Salvador Mendoza Gutierre and against the respondents Todd M. Lyons, Joseph Simon, Markwayne Mullin, Pamela Bondi, and Paul Perry. Entered by Clerk on 5/22/2026. (kgall) (Entered: 05/22/2026)