Eastern District of Virginia • 2:26-cv-00526

#1

May 29, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5.00.), filed by Teodoro Velasquez Benitez. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jmey) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/2/2026: # 2 Receipt) (jmey, ). (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#2

May 29, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Teodoro Velasquez Benitez. (jmey) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#3

May 29, 2026

Acknowledgment of Receipt. (jmey) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#4

Jun 05, 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 Lawrence R. Leonard for further proceedings. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order to Petitioner. Signed by District Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes on 6/5/2026. Copies mailed 6/5/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#5

Jun 11, 2026

ORDER. Petitioner's 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, is Dismissed as Moot. The Respondent shall file within 30 days from the date of this Order an answer, and the Petitioner may file a response to Respondent's answer within 21 days after receipt. Service shall be made upon Respondent in accordance with the Agreement on Acceptance of Service. Copies mailed 6.11.26. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lawrence R. Leonard on 6/11/26. (ptom) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/11/2026: # 1 Sample Certificate of Service) (ptom). (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/12/2026: # 2 Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge Form) (Vpea). Modified on 6/12/2026 (Vpea). (Entered: 06/11/2026)

#6

Jul 10, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by William Chang on behalf of Liana Castano (Chang, William) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#7

Jul 10, 2026

Opposition to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Liana Castano. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Richardson Decl., # 2 Exhibit OSUP Revocation, # 3 Exhibit Notice of Removal)(Chang, William) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#8

Jul 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Shawnna Yashar on behalf of Teodoro Velasquez Benitez (Yashar, Shawnna) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#9

Jul 29, 2026

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Clyde Mathis Brazeal and Certification of Local Counsel Shawnna M. Yashar Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-11190531. by Teodoro Velasquez Benitez. (Yashar, Shawnna) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

Jul 29, 2026

Notice of Correction re 9 Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Clyde Mathis Brazeal and Certification of Local Counsel Shawnna M. Yashar Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-11190531. Counsel is advised that the application must list as least one other federal district court that the applicant is admitted to. Additionally, the box stating "I am a full-time employee of the United States of America..." should not be checked for the applicant. Please refile with the corrections listed. Counsel does not need to pay another fee. (alet, )

#10

Jul 30, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) /Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply by Teodoro Velasquez Benitez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Yashar, Shawnna) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

#11

Jul 31, 2026

ORDER Granting 10 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply. It is hereby ORDERED that Petitioner's Unopposed Motion is GRANTED, and the deadline for Petitioner to file his Reply is extended to August 14, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lawrence R. Leonard on 7/31/2026. (Vpea) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#12

Aug 14, 2026

Reply to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Teodoro Velasquez Benitez. (Yashar, Shawnna) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#13

Aug 21, 2026

ORDER re 12 Reply to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Teodoro Velasquez Benitez. Respondents are ORDERED to file a supplemental response addressing whether there was a lawful basis for revoking Petitioners OSUP pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 241.13(i)(2). Respondents' supplemental response shall be no more than three (3) pages and shall be filed within six (6) days of the date of this Order. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order to all counsel of record. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lawrence R. Leonard on 8/21/2026. (Vpea) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#14

Aug 27, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Darica Fenner on behalf of Liana Castano (Fenner, Darica) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#15

Aug 27, 2026

Response to 13 Order,, Supplemental Response filed by Liana Castano. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit FREX 1 Supp. Declaration)(Fenner, Darica) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#16

Sep 04, 2026

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Objections to R&R due by 9/18/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lawrence R. Leonard on 9/4/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

#17

Sep 22, 2026

FINAL ORDER. It is ORDERED that that the 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus is GRANTED. Petitioner shall be RELEASED from custody immediately. Respondents are ORDERED to file a status report within 24 hours of compliance with this Order. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner's Order of Supervision be RESTORED immediately, not to be revoked unless done so in compliance with the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 241.13. Respondents are ENJOINED from redetaining Petitioner except upon a showing of sufficient changed circumstances with respect to the prospects for removal to a qualifying consenting country. Signed by District Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes on 9/22/2026. Copies mailed 9/22/2026. (jmey)