Eastern District of Virginia • 1:25-cv-02016

#1

Nov 11, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing Fee $5 receipt number AVAEDC-10579953), filed by Emerson J. Temaj-Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit)(Artieda, Jorge) (Main Document 1 replaced with corrected (party) version on 11/12/2025 at attorney request) (triv). (Entered: 11/11/2025)

Nov 12, 2025

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr. and Magistrate Judge Ivan D. Davis. (triv)

#2

Nov 13, 2025

ORDERED that Petitioner is DIRECTED to SUBMIT supplemental briefing on or before Monday. November 17, 2025, on whether there is a case or controversy and the ripeness of this habeas petition given that Petitioner has indicated that a hearing is scheduled before an immigration judge on Monday. December 1, 2025; and it is FURTHER ORDERED Respondents are DIRECTED to respond to the petition on or before Monday. November 24, 2025: and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner may reply on or before Monday. December 1, 2025; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that the Court will schedule a hearing on this matter, if necessary, after the completion of briefing. Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr on 11/13/2025. (swil) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

#3

Nov 14, 2025

Brief in Support to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF filed by Emerson Javier Temaj-Lopez. (Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

#4

Nov 17, 2025

AFFIDAVIT re 3 Brief in Support Affidavit by Petitioner's Immigration Lawyer in Support of Supplemental Brief by Emerson Javier Temaj-Lopez. (Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

#5

Nov 17, 2025

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Emergency Motion TRO by Emerson Javier Temaj-Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

#6

Nov 17, 2025

Waiver of re 5 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Emergency Motion TRO Waiver Oral Argument TRO by Emerson Javier Temaj-Lopez (Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

#7

Nov 17, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Christian James Cooper on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

#8

Nov 17, 2025

ORDERED that Respondents and Respondents' officers, agents, servants, employees, and attorneys, as well as other persons acting in concert with them are hereby ENJOINED from removing the Petitioner from this judicial district for at least FOURTEEN (14) DAYS to permit the Parties to complete briefing in this matter. 28 U.S.C. § 1651; F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 603 (1966) ("The All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651(a), empowers the federal courts to 'issue all writs necessary or appropriate in aid of their respective jurisdictions and agreeable to the usages and principles of law.'"). Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr on 11/17/2025. (swil) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

#9

Nov 24, 2025

Opposition to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), filed by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of James A. Mullan)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 11/24/2025)

#10

Nov 25, 2025

First MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Pending Habeas Proceedings by Emerson Javier Temaj-Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

#11

Nov 25, 2025

ORDERED that the Motion (Dkt. 10) is GRANTED-IN-PART and DENIED-IN-PART; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this District for any reason without this Court's permission while the habeas petition is pending. Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr on 11/25/2025. (swil) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

#12

Nov 29, 2025

Reply to 9 Opposition REPLY TO GOVERNMENT'S OPPOSITION filed by Emerson Javier Temaj-Lopez. (Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 11/29/2025)

#13

Dec 10, 2025

ORDERED that the Petition (Dkt. 1) is GRANTED, and it is hereby ORDERED that Petitioner be provided with a bond hearing by an Immigration Judge pursuant to8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within seven days of this order; and it is further ORDERED that Respondents are ENJOINED from denying bond to Petitioner on the basis that he is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2); and it is further ORDERED that in the event Petitioner is released on bond by an Immigration Judge, Respondents are ENJOINED from rearresting Petitioner, unless (1) he has committed violation of any federal, slate, or local law, (2) he has failed to attend any properly noticed immigration or court hearing, (3) he is subject to detention pursuant to a final order of removal (4) the order granting bond is vacated or revoked on a ground other than that Petitioner is detained a new, or under § 1225(b)(2) (see Order for further details). Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr on 12/10/2025. (swil) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

#14

Dec 16, 2025

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem. (Barghaan, Dennis) (Entered: 12/16/2025)