Eastern District of Virginia • 2:26-cv-01117

#1

Oct 09, 2026

PETITION, Conditionally filed for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 0.00.), filed by Carlos Eduardo Martinez Bonilla. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope) (jmey) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#2

Oct 09, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Carlos Eduardo Martinez Bonilla. (jmey) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#3

Oct 09, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Carlos Eduardo Martinez Bonilla. (jmey) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#4

Oct 09, 2026

Acknowledgment of Receipt. (jmey) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#5

Oct 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Meghan O'Brien on behalf of Attorney General, Director of ICE, Warden of Caroline Detention Facility (O'Brien, Meghan) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

#6

Oct 13, 2026

REFERRAL ORDER. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) and (B), this matter is hereby REFERRED to United States Magistrate Judge Lawrence R. Leonard for further proceedings. It is ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed from the United States for any reason without this Court's permission. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this district for any reason without this Court's permission or until a final order is entered in this case. Signed by District Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes on 10/13/2026. Copies mailed 10/13/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

#7

Oct 14, 2026

ORDER. ORDERED that on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 19, 2026, Respondents must file either: (1) a Notice indicating that the factual and legal issues presented in this Petition do not differ in any material fashion from those presented in Lopez Garcia v. Guadian, F.4th,No. 25-7044, 2026 WL 2661092 (4th Cir. Sept. 10, 2026), or an opposition to the Petition discussing the material differences between Lopez Garcia and the instant Petition. ORDERED that if the Respondents file an opposition to the Petition, Petitioner shall file any reply in further support of the Petition on or before October 26, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lawrence R. Leonard on 10/14/2026. Copies mailed 10/14/2026. (jmey, ) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

#8

Oct 15, 2026

Filing fee: $ 5.00, receipt number 300011380 (alet, ) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

#9

Oct 16, 2026

Reply to 7 Order of Prisoner Service (2241),,, Response filed by Attorney General, Director of ICE, Warden of Caroline Detention Facility. (O'Brien, Meghan) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#10

Oct 16, 2026

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Carlos Eduardo Martinez Bonilla. Objections to R&R due by 10/30/2026. The Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma Pauperis 2 is Dismissed as Moot and Motion to Appoint Counsel 3 is DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lawrence R. Leonard on 10/16/2026. Copies mailed 10/16/2026. (Vpea) (Entered: 10/16/2026)