Western District of Virginia • 5:26-cv-00113

#1

Aug 24, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-11272747.), filed by Edwin Josue Martinez Ortiz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Taylor Diaz, Madeline) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 9/1/2026.]

Aug 24, 2026

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema and Magistrate Judge Lindsey R. Vaala. (dvanm) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 9/1/2026.]

#2

Aug 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew J. Mezger on behalf of Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella (Mezger, Matthew) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 9/1/2026.]

#3

Aug 25, 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 31, 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 4, 2026. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 8/25/2026. (kgall) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 9/1/2026.]

#4

Aug 31, 2026

Response to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 3 Order of Prisoner Service (2241),,,, filed by Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Mezger, Matthew) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 9/1/2026.]

#5

Aug 31, 2026

ORDERED that this civil action be and is TRANSFERRED to the Harrisonburg Division of the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 8/31/2026. (Jarb, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 9/1/2026.]

Aug 31, 2026

Case transferred to District of Western District of Virginia. Original file, copy of transfer order, and docket sheet sent. (Jarb, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 9/1/2026.]

Aug 31, 2026

Case Transferred Out - District (closes case)

#6

Sep 01, 2026

Case transferred in from District of Virginia Eastern; Case Number 1:26-cv-02751. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.

#7

Sep 01, 2026

Order of Service pursuant to Section 28 U.S.C. 2241 upon respondents re 1 Complaint, filed by Edwin Josue Martinez Ortiz; The United States, on behalf of or in conjunction with the other respondents, shall answer or otherwise respond to the petition within five (5) days, and petitioner shall have five (5) days thereafter to respond; Pursuant to the Standing Order of this court, all non-dispositive matters in this case are referred to the Hon. Joel C. Hoppe, United States Magistrate Judge; Additionally, under the authority granted to this court by the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651, respondents (or anyone acting on their behalf or at their direction) are hereby RESTRAINED and ENJOINED from removing petitioner from the judicial district in which he is presently held, pending resolution of the petition. Signed by Chief Judge Elizabeth K. Dillon on 9/1/2026. (Order mailed to Pro Se Party/Parties via US Mail & sent to the Superintendent at Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center, Counsel of Record for Petitioner and Respondents, USAO, USMS, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.) (jv)

#8

Sep 03, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Katherine Ann Soltis on behalf of Edwin Josue Martinez Ortiz (Soltis, Katherine)

#9

Sep 03, 2026

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Edwin Josue Martinez Ortiz (Soltis, Katherine)

Sep 03, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#10

Sep 04, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Garrett Howells on behalf of Todd Blanche, Clay Corbin, Robert Guadian, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella (Howells, Matthew)

#11

Sep 04, 2026

ORDER directing the Clerk to enter its standard entry of dismissal, dismissing pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i).. Signed by Chief Judge Elizabeth K. Dillon on 9/4/2026. (jbl)

#12

Sep 04, 2026

Clerks Entry of Dismissal without prejudice pursuant to 41(a)(1)(A)(i). (jbl)

Sep 04, 2026

Clerks Entry of Dismissal Pursuant to FRCP 41

Sep 04, 2026

Notice of Appearance