Eastern District of Virginia • 1:25-cv-02210

#1

Nov 26, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10614066.), filed by Carlos Nahun Giron Cedillos. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 11/26/2025)

Nov 26, 2025

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles and US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter. (swil)

#2

Dec 01, 2025

ORDERED that Petitioner shall not be removed from this jurisdiction or the United States unless and until the Court issues a contrary order. 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 tothe usages and principles of law.'"); it is further ORDERED that if Petitioner is currently outside of this Court's jurisdiction, or in the process of being transferred outside of it, he must be returned to this jurisdiction unless and until the Court issues a contrary order. ORDERED that on or before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025, Respondents SHOW CAUSE as to why the Petition should not be granted; and it is further ORDERED that on or before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025, Petitioner's counsel file with the Court a proposed release plan for the Petitioner, which must include a fixed address at which Petitioner shall reside should the Petition be granted. Petitioner's counsel shouldredact personal identifiers or file those documents under seal. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 12/1/2025. (swil) (Entered: 12/01/2025)

#3

Dec 08, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Christian James Cooper on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

#4

Dec 08, 2025

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), (and Petitioner's Proposed Release Plan) by Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

#5

Dec 08, 2025

ORDERED that the consent motion is GRANTED; it is further ORDERED that Federal Respondents shall file their response to the Petition on or before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025; and it is further ORDERED that Petitioner's counsel file with the Court a proposed release plan for the Petitioner, which must include a fixed address at which Petitioner shall reside should the Petition be granted, on or before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025 in re 4 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 12/8/2025. (swil) (Entered: 12/09/2025)

#6

Dec 15, 2025

MOTION to Seal by Carlos Nahun Giron Cedillos. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

#7

Dec 15, 2025

Memorandum in Support re 6 MOTION to Seal filed by Carlos Nahun Giron Cedillos. (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

#8

Dec 15, 2025

Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Carlos Nahun Giron Cedillos re 6 MOTION to Seal (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

#9

Dec 15, 2025

Sealed Attachment/Exhibit(s) re 6 MOTION to Seal . (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

#10

Dec 15, 2025

Opposition to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), filed by Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of James A. Mullan, # 2 Exhibit Notice of Revocation of Release, # 3 Exhibit Notice of Third Country Removal)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

#11

Dec 22, 2025

Reply to 10 Opposition, Memorandum in Support of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Carlos Nahun Giron Cedillos. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

#12

Dec 30, 2025

ORDERS as follows:1. The Court GRANTS the Motion (ECF No. 6).2. Jhony A. Garoz's letter, banking statements, and utility bill all listing their home address was properly filed under seal, and the Court will maintain them under seal according to the terms of this Order or unless the Court determines otherwise. Signed by US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter on 12/30/2025. (Dest, ) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

#13

Feb 11, 2026

ORDER that a hearing on the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) is set for 2/23/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 801 before District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 02/11/26. (pmil, ) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#14

Feb 23, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles: Writ Hearing held on 2/23/2026.Appearances of Counsel for Petitioner and Counsel for Respondents.RE: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - MATTER ARGUED AND GRANTED - PETITIONER TO BE RELEASED IMMEDIATELY/TODAY - ORDER TO ENTER.Court Reporter: T. Harris (pmil, ) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#15

Feb 23, 2026

ORDERED that the Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus (Dkt. 1) is GRANTED in part. The Petition is GRANTED as to Petitioner's claims under the Accardi doctrine. The remaining claims are DENIED and DISMISSED without prejudice; it is further ORDERED that Petitioner be immediately released from custody, with all his personal property; it is further ORDERED that Respondents-along with their officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, successors, and assigns, and all persons acting in concert with themare ENJOINED from removing Petitioner to Mexico unless and until he receives a Reasonable Fear Interview under 8 C.F.R. § 1208.31 and an immigration judge's review of any negative fear determination; ORDERED that Respondents unlawful revocation of Petitioner's Order of Supervision (OSUP) is VACATED, and the conditions of supervision under the OSUP are RESTORED; ORDERED that Respondentsalong with their officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, successors, and assigns, and all persons acting in concert with thembe 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 Patricia Tolliver Giles on 02/23/2026. (dvanm) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#16

Feb 23, 2026

Clerk's Judgment is hereby entered in accordance with Rule 58 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in favor of the Petitioner, Carlos Nahun Giron Cedillos, and against the Respondents, Kristi Noem, Todd Lyons, Pamela Bondi, Joseph Simon, and Paul Perry. Entered by Clerk on 02/23/2026. (dvanm) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#17

Feb 24, 2026

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on 2/23/2026, before Judge P. Giles, Court Reporter/Transcriber Tonia Harris, Telephone number 703-646-1438. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have thirty(30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter/transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER Redaction Request due 3/26/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/27/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/26/2026.(harris, tonia) (Entered: 02/24/2026)