Eastern District of Virginia • 1:26-cv-02564

Mejia Hernandez v. Simon

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Case Information

Filed: August 13, 2026
Assigned to: Michael S. Nachmanoff
Referred to: Lindsey R. Vaala
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: August 19, 2026
Last Activity: August 24, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 13, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-11237933.), filed by Cristian Guadalupe MEJIA HERNANDEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ham Pong, Ashley) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
Main Document: First
Aug 13, 2026
Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff and Magistrate Judge Lindsey R. Vaala. (dvanm)
#2
Aug 14, 2026
ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this district for any reason without this Court's permission during the pendency of this habeas action. ORDERED that on or before 5:00 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the Federal Respondents file either a Notice indicating that the factual and legal issues presented in this Petition do not differ in any material fashion from those presented in Servellon Martinez v. Lyons, 1:25-cv-1792 (E.D. Va. Nov. 7, 2025), or an Opposition to the Petition discussing the material differences between Servellon Martinez and this Petition (See Order for Details). Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 8/14/2026. (lcre, ) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document: ORDERED
#3
Aug 18, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Miguel A. Morales Ortiz on behalf of Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Joseph Simon (Morales Ortiz, Miguel) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#4
Aug 18, 2026
NOTICE by Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Joseph Simon re 2 Order of Prisoner Service (2241),, (Morales Ortiz, Miguel) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#5
Aug 18, 2026
NOTICE by Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Joseph Simon re 2 Order of Prisoner Service (2241),, (Morales Ortiz, Miguel) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#6
Aug 18, 2026
ORDERED that the Petition (ECF 1) is GRANTED; it is further ORDERED that Petitioner be returned to the Eastern District of Virginia by Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 5:00 P.M., and that he, with all his personal property, be immediately released from custody. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 08/18/2026. SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. (wgar, ) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document: ORDERED
#7
Aug 19, 2026
JUDGMENT is hereby entered in favor of the Petitioner, Cristian Guadalupe Mejia Hernandez and against the Respondents Joseph Simon, Robert Guadian, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, and Todd Lyons. (Entered by Clerk on 08/19/2026 pursuant to FRCP 58) (wgar, ) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document: JUDGMENT
#8
Aug 19, 2026
CONSENT MOTION for Enlargement of Time, filed by Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Joseph Simon. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Morales Ortiz, Miguel) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT
#9
Aug 20, 2026
ORDER granting 8 CONSENT MOTION for Enlargement of Time, and it is hereby ORDERED that Petitioner be returned to the Eastern District of Virginia by Friday, August 21, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 8/20/2026. (Dest) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document: ORDER
#10
Aug 21, 2026
Second Consent MOTION for Enlargement of Time, filed by Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Joseph Simon. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Morales Ortiz, Miguel) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document: Second
#11
Aug 21, 2026
ORDER granting 10 Second Consent MOTION for Enlargement of Time. ORDERED that the Petitioner be returned to the Eastern District of Virginia by Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 8/21/2026. (Dest) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document: ORDER
#12
Aug 24, 2026
NOTICE of Filing Fixed Address Under Seal. (Ham Pong, Ashley) (Main Document 12 replaced to add document on 8/27/2026) (Dest). (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE