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Filed: April 10, 2026
Assigned to:
Arenda Lauretta Wright Allen
Referred to:
Douglas E. Miller
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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July 28, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 10, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Conditionally Filed (Filing fee $ 0.00) filed by Kelwing Portillo Amaya. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(Vpea) (Main Document 1 replaced on 4/10/2026) (Vpea, ). (Entered: 04/10/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Apr 10, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Kelwing Portillo Amaya. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(Vpea) (Main Document 2 replaced on 4/10/2026) (Vpea, ). (Entered: 04/10/2026)
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MOTION
#3
Apr 10, 2026
Acknowledgment of Receipt. (Vpea) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
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Acknowledgment
#4
Apr 20, 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. Signed by District Judge Arenda L. Wright Allen on 4/20/2026. Copies mailed 4/20/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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REFERRAL
#5
Apr 21, 2026
ORDER. The Court GRANTS 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma Pauperis and it is ORDERED that that within 14 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 4/21/2026. Copies mailed 4/21/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
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ORDER.
#6
Apr 21, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew J. Mezger on behalf of Russell Hott (Mezger, Matthew) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
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NOTICE
#7
Apr 21, 2026
NOTICE by Russell Hott re 6 Notice of Appearance of Corrected Notice of Appearance Due to Error in Certificate of Service (Mezger, Matthew) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
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NOTICE
#13
May 04, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge by Kelwing Portillo Amaya. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jmey) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
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CONSENT
#8
May 05, 2026
MOTION to Dismiss by Russell Hott. (Mezger, Matthew) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
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MOTION
#9
May 05, 2026
Memorandum in Support re 8 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Russell Hott. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit FREX 1)(Mezger, Matthew) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
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Memorandum
#10
May 05, 2026
Waiver of Hearing by Russell Hott (Mezger, Matthew) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
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Waiver
#11
May 05, 2026
Response to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) in Opposition filed by Russell Hott. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit FREX 1)(Mezger, Matthew) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
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Response
#12
May 06, 2026
NOTICE re 8 MOTION to Dismiss . 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. (jmey) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
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NOTICE
#14
May 11, 2026
ORDER. If Respondent wishes to consent, the form should be filed not later than May 26,2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller on 5/11/2026. Copies mailed 5/11/2026.(jmey) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document:
ORDER.
#15
May 28, 2026
CONSENT to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge by Kelwing Portillo Amaya. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment, # 2 Envelope, # 3 Copy sent to Newport News Received 5/29/2026) (jmey) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
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CONSENT
#17
Jul 28, 2026
Final Order. It is so ORDERED that the Report and Recommendations 16 is Adopted. Respondent's Motion to Dismiss 8 is hereby DENIED and Petition 1 is Granted in Part and Denied in Part. It is FURTHER ORDERED that within fourteen (1 4) days of the date of this Order Petitioner be provided with a constitutionally compliant, standard bond hearing before an Immigration Judge pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). Respondents are DIRECTED to file a status report within three (3) days of the bond hearing. The Clerk shall mail a copy of this Final Order to Petitioner and provide an electronic copy to counsel for Respondents. Signed by District Judge Arenda L Wright Allen on 7/28/2026. Copies mailed 7/28/2026. (Vpea)
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Final Order. It is so ORDERED that the Report and Recommendations 16 is Adopted. Respondent's Motion to Dismiss 8 is hereby DENIED and Petition 1 is Granted in Part and Denied in Part. It is FURTHER ORDERED that within fourteen (1 4) days of the date of this Order Petitioner be provided with a constitutionally compliant, standard bond hearing before an Immigration Judge pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). Respondents are DIRECTED to file a status report within three (3) days
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