Eastern District of Virginia • 1:26-cv-02364

#1

Aug 03, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Detainee ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-11201306.), filed by Jeffry Mejia Sojo. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Detainee)(Lacy, Robert) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#2

Aug 03, 2026

Memorandum in Support Detainee. (Lacy, Robert) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#3

Aug 03, 2026

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Detainee by Jeffry Mejia Sojo. (Lacy, Robert) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#4

Aug 03, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Detainee ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-11201404.), filed by Jeffry Mejia Sojo. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Detainee)(Lacy, Robert) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#5

Aug 03, 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 matter; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that on or before 5:00 PM on Friday, August 7, 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 Ceba Cinta v. Noem, et al., 1:25-cv-1818 (E.D. Va.), or an Opposition to the Petition discussing the material differences between Ceba Cina and this Petition (see order for details) Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr. on 08/03/2026. (jlan) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

Aug 03, 2026

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr and Magistrate Judge Ivan D. Davis. (dvanm)

#6

Aug 24, 2026

NOTICE of Filing - Status Inquiry, by Jeffry Mejia Sojo. (Lacy, Robert) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

#7

Aug 24, 2026

ORDERED that on or before 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Respondents SHOW CAUSE as to why they have not yet responded as required by the Court's Order. Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr. on 08/24/2026. See Order for further details. (triv) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

#8

Aug 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Meghan Elizabeth Loftus on behalf of Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Loftus, Meghan) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#9

Aug 25, 2026

NOTICE by Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin re 5 Order of Dismissal(2241),, 7 Order of Prisoner Service (2241), (Loftus, Meghan) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#10

Aug 27, 2026

ORDERED that the Petition (Dkts. 1, 4) is GRANTED. ORDERED that Petitioner be provided with a bond hearing by an Immigration Judge pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within seven days of this Order. ORDERED that Respondents are ENJOINED from denying bond to Petitioner on the basis that he is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2). ORDERED that, in the event Petitioner is released on bond by an Immigration Judge, Respondents are ENJOINED from rearresting Petitioner, unless (1) he has committed a new violation of any federal, state, or local law, (2) he has failed to attend any properly noticed immigration or court hearing, (3) he is subject to detention pursuant to a final order of removal, or (4) the order granting bond is vacated or revoked on a ground other than that Petitioner is detained under § 1225(b)(2) (see Order for details). Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr on 8/27/2026. (kgall) (Entered: 08/27/2026)