Eastern District of Virginia • 1:26-cv-01268

#1

May 12, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Immigrant Detained for 16 Months ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10989127.), filed by Brayan R Corvera Aguilar. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Immigration Detainer Form I-247, # 2 Exhibit DHS Arrest Warrant, # 3 Exhibit Criminal Contacts Listed in I918 U Visa Application)(Lacy, Robert) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

#2

May 12, 2026

ORDERED that the Petition be and is filed; and it is further ORDERED that on or before 5:00 pm on Monday, May 18, 2026, Respondents show cause as to why the Petition should not be granted. Signed by District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 05/12/2026. SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. (Agil, ) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

May 12, 2026

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

May 12, 2026

Notice of Correction: The filing user has been notified to file the civil coversheet in re 1 Petition. (Agil, )

#3

May 13, 2026

Civil Cover Sheet re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), Habeas re: 16 month detention by Brayan R Corvera Aguilar. (Lacy, Robert) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

#4

May 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Tanzania Jaysura on behalf of Todd Blanche, Russell Hott, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Jaysura, Tanzania) Modified on 5/18/2026 to correct name (Agil, ). (Entered: 05/13/2026)

#5

May 14, 2026

First Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Sarnata Reynolds and Certification of Local Counsel Robert K. Lacy Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10995667. Immigrant Detention 2241 by Brayan R Corvera Aguilar. (Lacy, Robert) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#6

May 15, 2026

Opposition to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), Federal Respondents Notice filed by Todd Blanche, Russell Hott, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit FREX A)(Jaysura, Tanzania) Modified on 5/18/2026 to correct name (Agil, ). (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#7

May 18, 2026

ORDER granting 5 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Sarnata Reynolds for Brayan R Corvera Aguilar. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 5/18/2026. (swil) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#8

May 20, 2026

Reply to 6 Opposition, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), Reply in Support of Habeas Corpus filed by Brayan R Corvera Aguilar. (Lacy, Robert) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

#9

May 21, 2026

ORDERED that the Petition (ECF 1) is GRANTED. ORDERED that Petitioner be immediately released from custody, with all his personal property, pending his bond hearing before an immigration judge. Petitioner must live at a fixed address and provide that address to the Court and Federal Respondents within twenty-four (24) hours of the issuance of this Order. Petitioner must also appear at the bond hearing once Federal Respondents notify him of its date, time, and location. ORDERED that Federal Respondents must provide Petitioner with a standard bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). ORDERED that Federal Respondents are ENJOINED from denying Petitioner release on bond on the basis that he is subject to mandatory detention pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2). ORDERED that Federal Respondents-along with their officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, successors, and assigns, and all persons acting in concert with them-be and are ENJOINED from rearresting Petitioner unless he has committed a new violation of any federal, state, or local law, or has failed to attend any properly noticed immigration or court hearing, or pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a)(2). Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 5/21/2026. (kgall) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

#10

May 21, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT is hereby entered in accordance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 58, JUDGMENT is hereby entered in favor of petitioner Brayan R Corvera Aguilar and against the respondents Paul Perry, Russel Hott, Todd M. Lyons, Todd Blanche, and Markwayne Mullin. Entered by Clerk on 5/21/2026. (kgall) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

#11

Jun 01, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Patrick Shean on behalf of Todd Blanche, Russel Hott, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Shean, Daniel) (Entered: 06/01/2026)