Eastern District of Virginia • 1:26-cv-02191

#1

Jul 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-11163997.), filed by Mohammed Mustapha Gonja. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Order)(Kelley, Connor) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#2

Jul 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Connor James Kelley on behalf of Mohammed Mustapha Gonja (Kelley, Connor) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

Jul 20, 2026

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff and Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick. (Jarb, )

#3

Jul 21, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Stephanie Savino on behalf of Jeffrey Crawford (Savino, Stephanie) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#4

Jul 21, 2026

ORDERED that the Petition be and is filed; and it is further ORDERED that on or before 5:00 pm on Friday, July 24, 2026, Respondents show cause as to why the Petition should not be granted; and it is further ORDERED that any Reply by Petitioner shall be filed by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, July 28, 2026; and it is further ORDERED that Petitioner shall not be removed from this judicial district for any reason without this Court's permission during the pendency of this habeas action. Signed by District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 7/21/2026. (Jarb, ) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#5

Jul 24, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Jeffrey Crawford. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Savino, Stephanie) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#6

Jul 24, 2026

Opposition to 5 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply filed by Mohammed Mustapha Gonja. (Kelley, Connor) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#7

Jul 24, 2026

ORDER that Federal Respondents' 5 Motion for Enlargement of Time is GRANTED; Federal Respondents shall respond to Petitioner's petition (Dkt. 1) no later than 5:00 p.m. on 07/27/2026. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 07/24/26. (pmil, ) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#8

Jul 27, 2026

Response in Opposition to Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jeffrey Crawford. (Attachments: # 1 March Guidance, # 2 ERO Declaration, # 3 RMD Declaration, # 4 NTA, # 5 IJ Decision, # 6 Diplomatic Note, # 7 I-213)(Savino, Stephanie) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

#9

Jul 28, 2026

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Mohammed Mustapha Gonja. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kelley, Connor) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#10

Jul 28, 2026

ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. ORDERED that Petitioner shall file his reply to Federal Respondents' response no later than 5:00 pm on July 31, 2026. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 7/28/2026. (lcre, ) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#11

Jul 31, 2026

Reply to 8 Response, to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Mohammed Mustapha Gonja. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Mohammed Mustapha Gonja)(Kelley, Connor) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#12

Aug 06, 2026

ORDERED that the Petition is GRANTED. ORDERED that Federal Respondents immediately release Petitioner with all his personal property. ORDERED that Federal Respondents' and any of Federal Respondents officers, agents, servants, employees, and attorneys, as well as other person acting in concert, are ENJOINED from re-detaining Petitioner without notice and an informal hearing to afford him an opportunity to respond to the reasons for revocation stated in the notice (See Order for Details). Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 8/6/2026. (lcre, ) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#13

Aug 06, 2026

Rule 58 Judgment. Signed by Clerk on 8/6/2026. (lcre, ) (Entered: 08/06/2026)