Eastern District of Virginia • 3:26-cv-00869

#1

Aug 27, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Jose Manuel Lopez Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(Ayun, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/28/2026: # 3 Proposed Order) (Ayun, ). (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#2

Aug 27, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Jose Manuel Lopez Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(Ayun, ) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#3

Aug 27, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Jose Manuel Lopez Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(Ayun, ) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#4

Aug 31, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Holland Hambrick on behalf of Jeffrey Crawford, Robert Guadian (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#5

Sep 02, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER - it is ORDERED that: Petitioner's application to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED; The filing fee is WAIVED; The petition shall be FILED; Respondents SHALL file, within seven (7) days of the date of entry hereof, either a Notice indicating that the factual and legal issues presented in this § 2241 Petition do not differ in any material fashion from those presented in Ortega Miranda v. Bondi, No. 3:25CV769, 2026 WL 287179 (E.D. Va. Feb. 3, 2026), or an explanation as to why material factual or legal differences between Ortega Miranda and this § 2241 Petition exist. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this district for any reason without this Court's permission until the Court has ruled on the § 2241 Petition. If Petitioner has already been removed or transferred from this district, it is ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred again without this Court's permission until the Court has ruled on the § 2241 Petition. Petitioner's motion for the appointment of counsel (ECF No. 3 ) is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. It is so ORDERED. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell on 9/2/2026. (Copy of Memorandum Order mailed to Petitioner.)(ewat, ) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#6

Sep 09, 2026

NOTICE by Jeffrey Crawford, Robert Guadian re: 5 Memorandum Order. (Hambrick, Jonathan). Modified on 9/10/2026. (sbea) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#7

Sep 16, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Roderick C. Young on 9/16/2026. (ewat, ) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

#8

Sep 16, 2026

ORDER - In accordance with the accompanying Memorandum Opinion, the Court GRANTS the § 2241 Petition and ORDERS that: Respondents SHALL provide a copy of this Memorandum Order to Petitioner. 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). Respondents are ORDERED to file a status report with this Court within three (3) days after Petitioner's bond hearing and before any hearing on the merits, stating whether Petitioner has been granted bond, and, if his request for bond was denied, the reason for that denial. In the event that Petitioner is released on bond, Respondents are ENJOINED from rearresting Petitioner, unless he has committed a new violation of any federal, state, or local law, or has failed to attend any properly noticed immigration or court hearing or is subject to detention pursuant to a final order of removal. Should Petitioner be released on bond, Respondents are FURTHER ENJOINED from invoking the automatic stay provision at 8 C.F.R. § 1003.19(i)(2). Unless a party seeks additional relief within seven (7) days from the filing of the post-bond-hearing status report, the Court will order that this case be CLOSED. It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Roderick C. Young on 9/16/2026. (Memorandum Opinion and Order mailed to Petitioner.)(ewat, ) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

#9

Sep 17, 2026

NOTICE- Copy of Appeal to Board of Immigration Appeals by Jose Manuel Lopez Torres (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter, # 2 Envelope)(adun, ) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#10

Sep 25, 2026

NOTICE by Robert Guadian re 8 Order, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit FREX 1)(Fenner, Darica). (Entered: 09/25/2026)

#11

Oct 06, 2026

FINAL ORDER - Given that the Court granted Petitioner's Habeas Petition by ordering that Petitioner be provided with an individualized bond hearing, see ECF No. 8, and there being no further issues in dispute, the Clerk is DIRECTED to enter judgment in favor of Petitioner and against Respondents as a separate entry on the docket, and to CLOSE this matter. It is so ORDERED. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge Roderick C. Young on 10/6/2026. (Copy of Order mailed to Petitioner.)(ewat, ) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#12

Oct 06, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT. IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that judgment is hereby entered in favor of Petitioner and against Respondents, Jeffrey Crawford and Robert Guadian. Signed by Clerk on 10/6/2026. (Copy mailed to Petitioner.)(ewat, ) (Entered: 10/06/2026)