Eastern District of Virginia • 1:26-cv-02744

#1

Aug 24, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-11271767.), filed by Wisline Platel. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Proposed Order)(Artieda, Jorge) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

#2

Aug 24, 2026

ORDERED that respondents be and are ENJOINED from removing or transferring petitioner from this district for any reason without this Court's permission. ORDERED that on or before 5:00 PM on August 28, 2026, 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 Cinta and this Petition. ORDERED that if respondents file a Notice that there are no material differences between this Petition and Ceba Cinta, each of the substantive filings in that habeas proceeding will be incorporated into this habeas proceeding, and this Court will issue a ruling without further filings from the parties. ORDERED that if respondents file an Opposition to the Petition, petitioner shall file any reply in further support of the Petition on or before 5:00 PM on September 3, 2026. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 8/24/2026. (kgall) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

Aug 24, 2026

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema and Magistrate Judge Lindsey R. Vaala. (dvanm)

#3

Aug 27, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Christian James Cooper on behalf of Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Christopher Heffron, Markwayne Mullin (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#4

Aug 27, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) by Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Christopher Heffron, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#5

Aug 27, 2026

Waiver of re 4 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) (Waiver of Hearing) by Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Christopher Heffron, Markwayne Mullin (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#6

Aug 28, 2026

ORDER granting 4 Motion for Extension of Time to File Opposition. ORDERED that the Defendant file their opposition to the Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus on or before Thursday, September 3, 2026. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 8/28/2026. (kgall) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#7

Sep 03, 2026

Opposition to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Christopher Heffron, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Justin Richardson, Acting Assistant Field Office Director, # 2 Exhibit Travel Authorization Document, # 3 Exhibit Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, # 4 Exhibit March 2025 Notice, # 5 Exhibit June 2025 Notice, # 6 Exhibit Notice to Appear ("NTA"), # 7 Exhibit Petitioner's Written Pleading)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#8

Sep 03, 2026

ORDERED that any response from petitioner must be filed by September 9, 2026. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 9/3/2026. (kgall) (Entered: 09/03/2026)