Southern District of West Virginia • 3:26-cv-00689

#1

Oct 29, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Salomon Giral Piedra against David Venturella, Markwayne Mullin,Todd Blanche, Kenneth Barnett, John Rife, pursuant to Title 28, United States Code, Section 2241. Filing Fee $5. Receipt # AWVSDC-9204035. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Proposed Summons as to David Venturella, # 8 Proposed Summons as to Markwayne Mullin, # 9 Proposed Summons as to Todd Blanche, # 10 Proposed Summons as to Kenneth Barnett, # 11 Proposed Summons as to John Rife) (cmb) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/29/2026: # 12 Civil Cover Sheet) (klc).

#2

Oct 29, 2026

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to David Venturella, Markwayne Mullin,Todd Blanche, Kenneth Barnett, John Rife, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241). Summons returnable 60 days. Instructions to Counsel: This is your electronic summons. Please print as many copies of the Summons and Complaint as are necessary to effectuate service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4. See Proof of Service page of this Summons form for filing a return of service if required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(l). (Attachments: # 1 Summons as to Markwayne Mullin, # 2 Summons as to Todd Blanche, # 3 Summons as to Kenneth Barnett, # 4 Summons as to John Rife) (cmb)

#3

Oct 29, 2026

MOTION by Salomon Giral Piedra for Immediate Order to Show Cause and Immediate Order Preventing Removal or Transfer of Petitioners Pending Disposition of Petition. (Attachment: # 1 Proposed Order) (cmb)

#4

Oct 29, 2026

STANDING ORDER IN RE: ASSIGNMENT AND REFERRAL OF CIVIL ACTIONS AND MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGES ENTERED October 22, 2026. This case is referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph K. Reeder for Findings of Fact and Recommendations for disposition. (cc: counsel of record; any pro se party) (klc)

#5

Oct 29, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE setting the following deadlines: Respondents SHALL file a written response to SHOW CAUSE as to why the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) should not be granted by 5:00 PM on 11/1/2026; Petitioner shall have an opportunity to file a reply by 11/2/2026 at 5:00 PM; this matter shall be heard by this Court on 11/5/2026 at 2:00 PM, if necessary; to the extent Respondents intend to assert that jurisdiction and/or venue is improper, Respondents shall file any objections by 2:00 PM on 10/30/2026; directing that Respondents SHALL NOT remove or facilitate the removal of Petitioner and/or their property from the Southern District of WV; directing that this Order SHALL be construed as ordering Respondents to take every possible measure to avoid Petitioner's removal from the District and Respondents SHALL NOT transport Petitioner to a geographically further location or remove Petitioner from the United States pending further order of the Court; directing that Respondents shall FORTHWITH and IMMEDIATELY afford Petitioner the opportunity to confidentially consult with counsel by 7:00 PM today, 10/29/2026, and shall take all necessary steps to facilitate such communication, as more fully set forth herein; upon receipt of this Order, Respondents shall promptly ensure that all of Petitioner's property seized incident to detention is accounted for and that all such property can be immediately made available to Petitioner in the event they are released, as more fully set forth herein; directing that Respondents shall provide Petitioner with a copy of this Order, today, 10/29/2026; service of this Order shall be made by Petitioners on the United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia by 2:00 PM, today, 10/29/2026, and shall constitute good and sufficient service on Respondents. Signed by Judge Robert C. Chambers on 10/29/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (skm)

#6

Oct 29, 2026

MOTION by Salomon Giral Piedra for Order to Show Cause (Brown, Sarah)

Oct 29, 2026

Case Assigned

Oct 29, 2026

CASE assigned to Judge Robert C. Chambers. (klc)

#7

Oct 30, 2026

ORDER directing Respondents to file a Response to Petitioner's 6 MOTION for Order to Show Cause by 11/2/2026 at 5:00 PM; directing Respondents to include in their Response the timelines for when Respondents received service of the Court's 5 Order to Show Cause and when Petitioner was transported from the Southern District of West Virginia; directing Respondents to provide an affidavit in its Response, as more fully set forth herein. Signed by Judge Robert C. Chambers on 10/30/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented parties) (skm)

#8

Nov 01, 2026

Motion / Application / Petition to Dismiss

#9

Nov 02, 2026

Notice (Other)

#10

Nov 02, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER granting Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) and DENYING Respondents' 8 MOTION to Dismiss; directing Respondents to PROMPTLY RELEASE Petitioner Salomon Giral Piedra for pickup at his cu rrent place of detention by 11/3/2026 at 3:00 PM; directing Respondents to facilitate the prompt return of all property seized incident to Petitioner's detention, including legal documents; Respondents shall file a notice of compliance with the Court; directing that Respondents are PROHIBITED from re-arresting and detaining Petitioner, as more fully set forth herein; PERMANENTLY ENJOINING Respondents from imposing any conditions or restraints on Petitioner's liberty, as more fully set forth herein; CANCELING the Hearing previously scheduled for 11/5/2026. Signed by Judge Robert C. Chambers on 11/2/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (skm)

#11

Nov 02, 2026

Motion / Application / Petition to Modify

#12

Nov 02, 2026

Order

#13

Nov 02, 2026

Motion / Application / Petition to Extend Time to File Response/Reply

#14

Nov 02, 2026

Response to Court Order

#15

Nov 03, 2026

Order

#16

Nov 04, 2026

Motion / Application / Petition to Extend Time to File Response/Reply

#17

Nov 04, 2026

Motion / Application / Petition for Miscellaneous Relief

#18

Nov 04, 2026

Order

#19

Nov 04, 2026

Order

#20

Nov 05, 2026

Reply to Response