Southern District of West Virginia • 3:26-cv-00486

#1

Jul 31, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Wilson Leonel Perez Maradiaga, Victor Antonio Ordonez Castillo, Roni Josue Hernandez Garcia, Cesar Oniel Centeno Pastrana, Kyle Slone, Yimi Josue Mania against Kenneth Barnett, Todd Blanche, David Kluemper, Markwayne Mullin, John Rife, David Venturella pursuant to Title 28, United States Code, Section 2241. Filing Fee $5. Receipt # AWVSDC-9151957. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Proposed Summons as to David Venturella, # 7 Proposed Summons as to Markwayne Mullin, # 8 Proposed Summons as to Todd Blanche, # 9 Proposed Summons as to David Kluemper, # 10 Proposed Summons as to Kenneth Barnett, # 11 Proposed Summons as to John Rife, # 12 Civil Cover Sheet) (jsa)

#2

Jul 31, 2026

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Kenneth Barnett, Todd Blanche, David Kluemper, Markwayne Mullin, John Rife, David Venturella, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241). Summons returnable 60 days. Instructions to Counsel: This is your electronic summons. Please print as many copies of the Summons and Complaint as are necessary to effectuate service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4. See Proof of Service page of this Summons form for filing a return of service if required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(l). (Attachments: # 1 summons as to Markwayne Mullin, # 2 summons as to Todd Blanche, # 3 summons as to David Kluemper, # 4 summons as to Kenneth Barnett, # 5 summons as to John Rife) (jsa)

#3

Jul 31, 2026

STANDING ORDER IN RE: ASSIGNMENT AND REFERRAL OF CIVIL ACTIONS AND MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGES ENTERED SEPTEMBER 1, 2024. This case is referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph K. Reeder for Findings of Fact and Recommendations for disposition. (cc: counsel of record; any pro se party) (klc)

#4

Jul 31, 2026

MOTION by Cesar Oniel Centeno Pastrana, Roni Josue Hernandez Garcia, Yimi Josue Mania, Victor Antonio Ordonez Castillo, Wilson Leonel Perez Maradiaga, Kyle Slone for Immediate Order to Show Cause and Immediate Order Preventing Removal or Transfer of Petitioners Pending Disposition of Petition. (Attachment: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brown, Sarah)

#5

Jul 31, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE directing that Respondents shall file a written response to show cause as to why the Petition should not be granted by 12:00 P.M. on 8/3/2026; Petitioners shall have an opportunity to file a reply no later than 8/4/2026 at 9:00 A.M.; this matter shall be heard by this Court on 8/4/2026 at 2:00 P.M., if necessary; to the extent Respondents intend to assert that jurisdiction and/or venue in the Southern District of West Virginia is improper in this case, Respondents shall file any such objections within twenty-four hours of entry of this Order; Respondents SHALL NOT remove or facilitate the removal of Petitioners from the Southern District of West Virginia pending further order of the Court; Respondents shall afford Petitioners the opportunity to confidentially consult with counsel FORTHWITH, IMMEDIATELY, and in no event later than 7/31/2026, and shall facilitate future requests for communication within twenty-four hours of counsel's requests; upon receipt of this Order, Respondents shall promptly ensure that all of Petitioners' property seized incident to detention is accounted for and that all such property can be immediately made available to Petitioners in the event they are released; service of this Order shall be made by Petitioners on the United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia by 5:00 P.M. on 7/31/2026 and shall constitute good and sufficient service on Respondents. Signed by Judge Robert C. Chambers on 7/31/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented parties) (jsa)

#6

Jul 31, 2026

MOTION by Roni Josue Hernandez Garcia, Yimi Josue Mania, Victor Antonio Ordonez Castillo, Wilson Leonel Perez Maradiaga, Kyle Slone to Waive Certain Requirements of L.R. Gen. P. 83.02 and for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Co-Counsel (Brown, Sarah)

Jul 31, 2026

Case Assigned

Jul 31, 2026

CASE assigned to Judge Robert C. Chambers. (klc)

#7

Aug 03, 2026

ORDER granting Petitioners' 6 MOTION to Waive Certain Requirements of L.R. CIV. P. 83.6 and for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Co-Counsel. Signed by Judge Robert C. Chambers on 8/3/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented parties) (skm) (Modified text on 8/3/2026 pursuant to request of chambers) (mk).

#8

Aug 03, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Kenneth Barnett, Todd Blanche, David Kluemper, Markwayne Mullin, John Rife, David Venturella (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Lindsay, Matthew)

#9

Aug 03, 2026

MOTION by Kenneth Barnett, Todd Blanche, David Kluemper, Markwayne Mullin, John Rife, David Venturella to Extend Time to File Response/Reply as to 5 Order to Show Cause,,,,,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,,,,, to 8/3/26 at 5:00 p.m. regarding Petitioner Hernandez-Garcia (Lindsay, Matthew)

#10

Aug 03, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Kenneth Barnett, Todd Blanche, David Kluemper, Markwayne Mullin, John Rife, David Venturella (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Lindsay, Matthew)

#11

Aug 03, 2026

ORDER granting Respondents' 9 MOTION for a Brief Extension of Time to Respond, re: 5 Order to Show Cause; directing Respondents to file a response to Petitioners Hernandez-Garcia's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by 5:00 PM today, 8/3/2026. Signed by Judge Robert C. Chambers on 8/3/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented parties) (skm)

#12

Aug 03, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Kenneth Barnett, Todd Blanche, David Kluemper, Markwayne Mullin, John Rife, David Venturella (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Lindsay, Matthew)

#13

Aug 03, 2026

MOTION by Cesar Oniel Centeno Pastrana, Yimi Josue Mania, Victor Antonio Ordonez Castillo, Kyle Slone for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum. Returnable 8/4/2026 at 1:00 PM (Brown, Sarah)

Aug 03, 2026

Motions Referred

#14

Aug 04, 2026

Motion / Application / Petition to Continue

#15

Aug 04, 2026

Motion / Application / Petition for Miscellaneous Relief

#16

Aug 04, 2026

Reply to Response

#17

Aug 04, 2026

Notice (Other)

#18

Aug 04, 2026

Order on Motion / Application / Petition to Continue

#19

Aug 04, 2026

Memorandum & Opinion

#20

Aug 04, 2026

Order on Writ of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum