Eastern District of Virginia • 3:26-cv-00029

#1

Jan 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10704717.), filed by Abelio Alejandro Sibran-Juares. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Goodman, John) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

#2

Jan 13, 2026

MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Abelio Alejandro Sibran-Juares. (Goodman, John) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

Jan 13, 2026

Initial Case Assignment to Chief District Judge M Hannah Lauck. (adun, )

Jan 14, 2026

Notice of Correction re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241); Clerk amended party "Role" and placed in the order on the Petition. No further action is required. (sbea)

#3

Jan 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Holland Hambrick on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Washington Field Office Director (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#4

Jan 15, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER - This matter comes before the Court on Petitioner Abelio Alejandro Sibran-Juares' Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (the "Petition") pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, (ECF No. 1 ). Accordingly, Petitioner is ORDERED to file, within five (5) days of the date of entry hereof, a petition that complies with Rule 2. It is FURTHER ORDERED Respondents SHALL file, within five days of the filing of a compliant petition, either a Notice indicating that the factual and legal issues presented in the compliant petition do not differ in any material fashion from those presented in Duarte Escobar v. Noem, et al., 3:25-cv-758 (E.D. Va.), or an Opposition to the Petition discussing thematerial differences between Duarte Escobar and the compliant petition. It is FURTHER ORDERED that if Respondents file a Notice that there are nomaterial differences between the compliant petition and Duarte Escobar, 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. It is FURTHER ORDERED that if Respondents file an Opposition to the compliant petition, the Petitioner shall file any reply in further support of the compliant petition within three days of the date of entry of any Opposition by Respondents. On January 13, 2026, Petitioner filed a Motion for Order to Show Cause, requesting the Court "to issue Respondents an Order to Show Cause within three days why the petition should not be granted", (ECF No. 2, at 2.) Because the Petition has not been properly filed, the Court DENIES the Motion for Order to Show Cause WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Respondents are discouraged from removing or transferring Petitioner from this District for any reason before a decision by this Court on the petition. It is so ORDERED. Signed by Chief District Judge M Hannah Lauck on 1/15/2026. (sbea) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#5

Jan 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10704717.), filed by Abelio Alejandro Sibran-Juares.(Goodman, John) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#6

Jan 23, 2026

Response to 4 Memorandum Order filed by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Washington Field Office Director (Hambrick, Jonathan). Modified on 1/23/2026. (sbea) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#7

Jan 23, 2026

ORDER - The Court finds that the Amened Petition, (ECF No. 5 ), still does not comply with habeas Rule 2. The Court ORDERS that Mr. Sibran-Juares file an amended petition within five (5) days of the date of this Order that complies with Rule 2 of the habeas rules. The Court ORDERS Respondents to file another Notice, in accordance with this Court's prior Order, (ECF No. 4 ), upon the filing of a compliant petition. If, upon the filing of a compliant amended petition, the substance of the Notice need not change. Respondents may file a similar (or identical) Notice. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. It is SO ORDERED. Signed by Chief District Judge M Hannah Lauck on 1/23/2026. (jenjones, ) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#8

Jan 28, 2026

Amended PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10704717.), filed by Abelio Alejandro Sibran-Juares.(Goodman, John) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#9

Jan 30, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER - This matter comes before the Court on Petitioner Abelio Alejandro Sibran-Juares' Amended Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (the "Amended Petition"), (ECF No. 8 ). The instant Amended Petition does not comply with Rule 2. Mr. Sibran-Juares did not sign the Amended Petition. Instead, the Amended Petition includes a signed verification from Mr. Sibran-Juares' sister, which states that she submits the Amended petition "on [her] brother's behalf, (ECF No. 8, at 11). The Court finds that the Amended Petition, (ECF No. 8 ), still does not comply with habeas Rule 2. The Court ORDERS that Mr. Sibran-Juares file an amended petition within five (5) days of the date of this Order that complies with Rule 2 of the habeas rules, see Campos-Flores v. Bondi, No. 3:25-cv-797, ECF Nos. 13, 14 (Oct. 31, 2025), or otherwise explains, in more detail, why Mr. Sibran-Juares' detention renders him inaccessible. See Order for details. It is SO ORDERED. Signed by Chief District Judge M Hannah Lauck on 1/30/2026. Memorandum Order was distributed as directed. (sbea) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#10

Feb 04, 2026

AMENDED Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Washington Field Office Director, filed by Abelio Alejandro Sibran-Juares.(Goodman, John) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#11

Feb 10, 2026

NOTICE (Response to Court Orders) by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Washington Field Office Director re: 9 Memorandum Order, 4 Memorandum Order, and 7 Order (Hambrick, Jonathan). Modified on 2/11/2026. (sbea) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#12

Feb 15, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Chief District Judge M Hannah Lauck on 2/15/2026. (jsmi, )

#13

Feb 15, 2026

ORDER that the Court GRANTS Petitioner Abelio Alejandro Sibrian-Juares' 10 Amended Petition. Respondents are ORDERED to provide Mr. Sibrian-Juares with a bond hearing in front of an Immigration Judge pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). The Court ORDERS that the Immigration Court provide Mr. Sibrian-Juares with the opportunity for a bond hearing prior to any hearing on the merits of his removal, and no later than 3 days from the date of entry of this Order. Respondents are ORDERED to file a status report with this Court within 3 days after Mr. Sibrian-Juares' bond hearing and prior to any hearing on the merits, stating whether Mr. Sibrian-Juares has been granted bond, and, if his request for bond was denied, the reason for that denial. See Order for additional details. Signed by Chief District Judge M Hannah Lauck on 2/15/2026. (jsmi, ) (Entered: 02/15/2026)