Eastern District of Virginia • 1:25-cv-01916

#1

Oct 31, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10560512.), filed by Jackenson Constant. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A - Declaration, # 3 Exhibit B - NQRP Order, # 4 Exhibit C - IJ CAT Grant, # 5 Exhibit D - Release Request, # 6 Exhibit E - Custody Decision, # 7 Exhibit F - ICE Data, # 8 Exhibit G - ICE Email, # 9 Exhibit H - Jimenez Transcript, # 10 Exhibit I - Cordon Salguero Transcript, # 11 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Appelbaum, Adina) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

#2

Oct 31, 2025

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Amelia Christine Dagen and Certification of Local Counsel Adina Appelbaum Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10561680. by Jackenson Constant. (Appelbaum, Adina) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

Oct 31, 2025

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr and Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick. (Sbro, )

#3

Nov 04, 2025

ORDER granting 2 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Amelia Dagen for Jackenson Constant. Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr on 11/4/2025. (swil) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

#4

Nov 04, 2025

ORDERED that Respondents are DIRECTED to respond to the petition on or before Wednesday, November 12. 2025: and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner may reply on or before Wednesday, November 19, 2025: and it is FURTHER ORDERED that a hearing in this matter is SCHEDULED for Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr. on 11/04/2025. (jlan) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

Nov 04, 2025

Writ Hearing set for 12/3/2025 at 09:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 1000 before District Judge Rossie D. Alston Jr. (jlan)

#5

Nov 10, 2025

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICE Executed as to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241),, Acknowledgement filed by Jackenson Constant. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - USPS Confirmations, # 2 Exhibit B - Email to U.S. Attorney)(Appelbaum, Adina) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

#6

Nov 12, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Christian James Cooper on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 11/12/2025)

#7

Nov 12, 2025

Opposition to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241),, filed by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Third Country Guidance ("March Guidance"), # 2 Exhibit Declaration of James A. Mullan, # 3 Exhibit Original Judgment in United States v. Constant, # 4 Exhibit Amended Judgment in United States v. Constant, # 5 Exhibit Third Country Removal Notice to Mexico)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 11/12/2025)

#8

Nov 19, 2025

Reply to 7 Opposition, filed by Jackenson Constant. (Appelbaum, Adina) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

Dec 01, 2025

Set/Reset Hearings: Writ Hearing reset for 12/3/2025 at 10:30 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 1000 before District Judge Rossie D. Alston Jr. (Per RDA's chambers) (tarm)

#9

Dec 02, 2025

MOTION Convert Hearing to Status Conference by Jackenson Constant. (Appelbaum, Adina) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

#10

Dec 02, 2025

Waiver of re 9 MOTION Convert Hearing to Status Conference Waiver of Oral Argument by Jackenson Constant (Appelbaum, Adina) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

#11

Dec 03, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr: Matter on for Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Appearance of counsel. Petition argued and defendants to effectuate the petitioners removal to Mexico by 12/17/2025 or he will be ordered released. (Court Reporter: T. Harris)(tarm) (Entered: 12/03/2025)

#12

Dec 03, 2025

ORDER: This matter comes before the Court following the December 3, 2025 hearing on Petitioner Jackenson Constants petition for a writ of habeas corpus. During the hearing, Respondents represented that there has been action taken to initiate the process of removing Petitioner to Mexico. However, Respondents have yet to receive confirmation that Mexico would in fact receive Petitioner and did not communicate a clear timeline in which they expect Petitionersremoval to Mexico to proceed. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that on or before Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Respondents are DIRECTED to produce written notice to the Court whether Mexico has agreed to accept Petitioner for removal. Respondents are hereby WARNED that, unless its written notice confirms that Mexico has agreed to receive Petitioner for removal and provides assurances that Petitioner will be promptly removed to Mexico and thereby released from immigration detention, the Court may grant the petition. (See order for further details). Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr on 12/3/25. (yguy) (Entered: 12/04/2025)

#13

Dec 09, 2025

NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem re 12 Order,,,, (Update on Federal Respondents' Removal Efforts) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Order of Immigration Judge)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 12/09/2025)

#14

Dec 10, 2025

NOTICE by Jackenson Constant re 13 NOTICE (Appelbaum, Adina) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

#15

Dec 12, 2025

NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem re 12 Order,,,, (Update on Federal Respondents' Removal Efforts) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Order of Immigration Judge)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

#16

Dec 16, 2025

NOTICE by Jackenson Constant re 15 NOTICE Response to Respondents' Notice (Appelbaum, Adina) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

#17

Feb 02, 2026

ORDERED that Petitioner's Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus (Dkt. 1) is GRANTED; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner be RELEASED from custody no later than Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. with all his personal property; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that within 24 hours of Petitioner's arrival at the fixed address identified in his Proposed Release Plan Petitioner submit a change of address to the local Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") office and to Respondents; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that the Respondents file a notice with the Court confirming Petitioner's release. Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr on 2/2/2026. (swil) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#18

Feb 02, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT is hereby entered in accordance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 58 in favor of the Petitioner Jackenson Constant and against the Respondents Paul Perry, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem and Pamela Bondi. Entered by Clerk on 2/2/2026. (swil) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#19

Feb 04, 2026

Emergency MOTION to Stay re 17 Order,, 18 Clerk's Judgment, (and Reopen Briefing) by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#20

Feb 04, 2026

Waiver of re 19 Emergency MOTION to Stay re 17 Order,, 18 Clerk's Judgment, (and Reopen Briefing) (Waiver of Hearing) by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#21

Feb 04, 2026

ORDERED that the Motion (Dkt. 19) is GRANTED-IN-PART and DENIED-IN-PART; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that the Court's February 2, 2026 Order and Petitioner's Release is STAYED pending further briefing as set forth below; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents are DIRECTED to file any supplemental briefing on or before Friday, February 6, 2026 and to specifically address the issue of Petitioner's potential indefinite detention; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner may file any response on or before Monday, February 9, 2026; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents are DIRECTED not to remove Petitioner from this judicial District. Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr. on 02/04/2026. (jlan) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#22

Feb 06, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Anne Spavins on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem (Spavins, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#23

Feb 06, 2026

Response to 21 Order on Motion to Stay,, filed by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem. (Spavins, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#24

Feb 09, 2026

Response to 23 Response, 21 Order on Motion to Stay,, filed by Jackenson Constant. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Parsons Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B - Ruiz Declaration)(Appelbaum, Adina) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#25

Feb 11, 2026

ORDERED that the Petition (Dkt. 1) is GRANTED. ORDERED that Petitioner be RELEASED from custody no later than Friday, February 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. with all his personal property. ORDERED that, within 24 hours of Petitioner's arrival at the fixed address he has previously identified, Petitioner submit a change of address to the local ICE office and to Respondents. ORDERED that Respondents are DIRECTED to file a notice with the Court confirming Petitioner's Release. Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr on 2/11/2026. (kgall) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#26

Feb 13, 2026

NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem re 25 Order,, (Notice of Release) (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#27

Mar 19, 2026

NOTICE by Jackenson Constant Post-Release Notice (Appelbaum, Adina) (Entered: 03/19/2026)