Eastern District of Virginia • 3:26-cv-00840

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Aug 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 300010868.), filed by Mohamedou M. Bale. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope, # 2 Receipt)(ewat, ) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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Aug 20, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Mohamedou M. Bale. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(ewat, ) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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Aug 24, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER (Directing Response to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition)- Having reviewed Petitioner's IFP Motion, the Court finds that Petitioner meets the appropriate standard and GRANTS the Motion (ECF No. 2 ). The Court further finds that the Petition complies with Rule 2(c)(5) of the Rules Governing§2254 Cases in U.S. District Courts. The Petition is FILED. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 8/24/2026. Copy of Order mailed to Petitioner. (adun, ) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

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Aug 24, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Holland Hambrick on behalf of Jeffrey Crawford, Robert Guadian (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

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Aug 31, 2026

NOTICE by Jeffrey Crawford, Robert Guadian re 3 (Hambrick, Jonathan). (Entered: 08/31/2026)

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Aug 31, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER (Granting 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition) - The Court GRANTS the Petition (ECF No. 1 ) and hereby ORDERS that: Respondents shall provide Petitioner with a bond hearing in front of an Immigration Judge pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). The Immigration Court shall provide Petitioner with the opportunity for a bond hearing before any hearing on the merits of his removal, and no later than seven (7) days from the date of entry of this Order. Respondents are ENJOINED from denying bond to Petitioner on the basis that he is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2). SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 8/31/2026. (jenjones, ) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

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Sep 11, 2026

NOTICE by Jeffrey Crawford, Robert Guadian re 6 Order, (Hambrick, Jonathan). (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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Sep 11, 2026

ORDER (Ordering Status Report) - Given the resolution of all outstanding matters in this case, the Cout hereby ORDERS Petitioner to file a notice with the Court stating any reasons why this case may not be closed. If petitioner does not file a status report by September 25, 2026, the case will be closed. It is so ORDERED. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 9/11/2026. (Copy mailed to Petitioner.)(ewat, ) (Entered: 09/11/2026)