Eastern District of Virginia • 3:26-cv-00681

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Jul 16, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jaime Eliseo Santacruz Molina. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Envelope)(jenjones, ) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

#2

Jul 16, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Jaime Eliseo Santacruz Molina. (jenjones, ). (Entered: 07/16/2026)

#3

Jul 16, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Jaime Eliseo Santacruz Molina. (jenjones, ). (Entered: 07/16/2026)

#4

Jul 21, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER(Waiving Filing Fee and Serving 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition) - Upon consideration of Petitioner's proof of poverty, and the petition annexed, it is ORDERED that: Petitioner's application to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED; The filing fee is WAIVED; The petition shall be FILED; It appearing to this Court that the factual circumstances and legal issues presented in the § 2241 Petition are materially identical to those presented in other recently filed and adjudicated habeas petitions addressing the propriety of mandatory detention pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2), it is ORDERED Respondents SHALL file, within seven (7) days either a Notice indicating that the factual and legal issues presented in the petition do not differ in any material fashion from those presented in Duarte Escobar v. Noem, et al, 3:25-cv-758 (E.D. Va.), or an Opposition to the § 2241 Petition discussing the material differences between Duarte Escobar and the petition; It is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this district for any reason without this Court's permission until the Court has ruled on the § 2241 Petition. If Petitioner has already been removed or transferred from this district, it is ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred again without this Court's permission until the Court has ruled on the § 2241 Petition; Petitioner's motion for the appointment of counsel (ECF No. 3 ) is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. It is so ORDERED. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell on 7/21/2026. (Copy of Memorandum Order mailed to Petitioner.)(ewat, ) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#5

Jul 21, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Holland Hambrick on behalf of Robert Guadian, Ney Hidalgo (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#6

Jul 28, 2026

NOTICE by Robert Guadian, Ney Hidalgo re 4 Order of Prisoner Service (2241),,,,,, (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#7

Jul 31, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Chief District Judge M Hannah Lauck on 07/31/2026. (Kski, )

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Jul 31, 2026

ORDER - The Court GRANTS the Petition. (ECF No. 1 .) Respondents are DIRECTED to provide Petitioner with a copy of this Memorandum Opinion and Order. The Court ORDERS that the Immigration Court provide Petitioner with a bond hearing prior to any hearing on the merits of his removal, and no later than twenty-four (24) hours from the date of entry of this Order, or if that period falls on a weekend, on the next business day. The Court further ORDERS that at that hearing. Respondents SHALL bear the burden of showing that Petitioner is a danger or a flight risk by clear and convincing evidence. Respondents are ENJOINED from denying bond to Petitioner on the basis that he is detained. Respondents are ORDERED to file a status report with this Court within three (3) days after Petitioner's bond hearing, stating whether Petitioner has been granted bond, and, if his request for bond was denied, the reason for that denial. Simply stating that Petitioner's request for bond was denied because he was deemed a "flight risk" or a "danger to the community," without more, is insufficient. In the event that Petitioner is released on bond, Respondents 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 is subject to detention pursuant to a final order of removal. Should Petitioner be released on bond, Respondents are FURTHER ENJOINED from invoking the automatic stay provision. Unless a party seeks additional relief within seven (7) days from the filing of the post- bond-hearing status report, the Court will order that this case be CLOSED. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by Chief District Judge M Hannah Lauck on 07/31/2026. Copy of Memorandum Opinion and Order mailed to Petitioner. (Kski, ) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#9

Aug 05, 2026

NOTICE by Robert Guadian, Ney Hidalgo re 8 Order,,,,,,, (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/05/2026)