Eastern District of Virginia • 2:26-cv-00457

#1

May 12, 2026

PETITION, Conditionally filed for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 0.00.), filed by Harold Almendarez Arauz. (Attachments: # 1 Sealed Attachments, # 2 Envelope) (jmey) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

#2

May 12, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Harold Almendarez Arauz. (jmey) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

#3

May 12, 2026

Acknowledgment of Receipt. (jmey) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

#4

May 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Sean Douglas Jansen on behalf of Liana Castano (Jansen, Sean) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

#5

May 15, 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 Robert J. Krask for further proceedings. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order to Petitioner. Signed by District Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes on 5/15/2026. Copies mailed 5/15/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#6

May 28, 2026

ORDER of Service (2241) upon respondents. The Court hereby ORDERS that respondent file within fourteen (14) days from the date of this order an answer to the petition conforming to the requirements, where applicable to a federal prisoner, of Rule 5 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts, together with the attachments specified in Rule 5, and, if appropriate, a motion to dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert J. Krask on 5/28/2026. Copies mailed 5/28/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

#7

Jun 11, 2026

Opposition to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Liana Castano. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Jansen, Sean) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

#8

Jul 30, 2026

ORDER. The Court GRANTS IN PART respondents request to have petitioner replead the habeas petition. If petitioner contends that his petition raises additional claims, he must file an amended petition on the enclosed form by August 19, 2026. Respondents are ORDERED to respond to any amended petition within seven days of the filing of the amended petition. The Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this order and two copies of the form Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 to Almendarez Arauz and a copy of this order to counsel for respondents. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert J. Krask on 7/30/2026. Copies mailed 7/30/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for a Writ of habeas Corpus)(Vpea) (Entered: 07/30/2026)