Southern District of West Virginia • 2:26-cv-00039

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Jan 19, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Frezgi Kelete Mehari against Christopher Mason, Michael T. Rose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, and Pamela Jo Bondi, pursuant to Title 28, United States Code, Section 2241. Filing Fee $5.00. Receipt # AWVSDC-9022241. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Summons as to Christopher Mason, # 2 Proposed Summons as to Michael Rose, # 3 Proposed Summons as to Todd Lyons, # 4 Proposed Summons as to Kristi Noem, # 5 Proposed Summons as to Pamela Jo Bondi, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet) (mfo) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

Jan 19, 2026

Case Assigned

Jan 19, 2026

CASE assigned to Judge Thomas E. Johnston. (klc)

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Jan 20, 2026

STANDING ORDER IN RE: ASSIGNMENT AND REFERRAL OF CIVIL ACTIONS AND MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGES ENTERED SEPTEMBER 1, 2024. This case is referred to Magistrate Judge Omar J. Aboulhosn for Findings of Fact and Recommendations for disposition. (cc: counsel of record; any pro se party) (klc)

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Jan 20, 2026

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Christopher Mason, Michael Rose, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pamela Jo Bondi, 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 Electronic Summons as to Michael Rose, # 2 Proposed Summons as to Todd Lyons, # 3 Electronic Summons as to Kristi Noem, # 4 Electronic Summons as to Pamela Jo Bondi) (mfo)

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Jan 20, 2026

Motion / Application / Petition for Order to Show Cause

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Jan 20, 2026

Summons Returned Executed

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Jan 20, 2026

Summons Returned Executed

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Jan 20, 2026

Summons Returned Executed

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Jan 20, 2026

Summons Returned Executed

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Jan 20, 2026

Summons Returned Executed

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Jan 20, 2026

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Christopher Mason, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241). Summons returnable 21 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). (mfo) (Modified to update filing date and replace image) (ts) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

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Jan 21, 2026

Order to Show Cause

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Jan 21, 2026

RESPONSE by Frezgi Kelete Mehari to the Court's 10 Order to Show Cause,,,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,,,. (Nash, Lesley)

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Jan 21, 2026

RESPONSE by Frezgi Kelete Mehari to the Court's 10 Order to Show Cause,,,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,,,. (Nash, Lesley)

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Jan 21, 2026

Statement of Visiting Attorney

Jan 21, 2026

Notice of Docket Correction

Jan 21, 2026

NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION re: 3 and 11 Electronic Summonses Issued as to Christopher Mason re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241). ERROR: Summons as to Christopher Mason inadvertently docketed with incorrect returnable time. CORRECTION: Image removed and re-docketed at ECF No. 11 to reflect proper returnable time frame. (ts)

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Jan 23, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Christopher Mason (Wilson, Holly)

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Jan 23, 2026

Motion / Application / Petition to Exceed Page Limit

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Jan 25, 2026

MOTION by Frezgi Kelete Mehari for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum. Returnable January 27, 2026 at 1:30 pm Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Omar J. Aboulhosn.(Nash, Lesley)

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Jan 26, 2026

Order

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Jan 26, 2026

Motion / Application / Petition to Exceed Page Limit

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Jan 27, 2026

WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD TESTIFICANDUM ISSUED for Frezgi Kelete Mehari, returnable on 1/27/2026 at 1:30 p.m. 5 copies of writ issued and delivered to U. S. Marshal. (jsa)

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Jan 27, 2026

WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD TESTIFICANDUM ISSUED for Frezgi Kelete Mehari, returnable on 1/28/2026 at 3:00 p.m. 5 copies of writ issued and delivered to U. S. Marshal. (jsa)

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Jan 28, 2026

NOTICE to Supplement and Correct by Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Frezgi Kelete Mehari, Kristi Noem, Michael T. Rose re: 16 MOTION by Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Michael T. Rose to Exceed Page Limit for Response to Show Cause Order and Motion to Dismiss (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit E, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Arthur, Christopher)

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Jan 28, 2026

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority for Petitioner's Reply in Support of His Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Frezgi Kelete Mehari re: 19 MOTION by Frezgi Kelete Mehari to Exceed Page Limit for Reply in Support of Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 Memorandum Order and Opinion Larrazabal Gonzalez)(Nash, Lesley)

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Jan 28, 2026

SHOW CAUSE HEARING held by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 1/28/2026; Court Reporter: Ayme Cochran. (slw) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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Jan 29, 2026

NOTICE of Supplemental Information Following January 28 Hearing by Frezgi Kelete Mehari (Nash, Lesley)

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Jan 29, 2026

NOTICE of Supplemental Information in Support by Frezgi Kelete Mehari re: 19 MOTION by Frezgi Kelete Mehari to Exceed Page Limit for Reply in Support of Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241),, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Nash, Lesley)

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Feb 05, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying Government's 16 MOTION to Dismiss; the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is granted; Respondents are directed to release the Petitioner immediately from civil immigration custody, and Respondents are prohibited from re-arresting and detaining Petitioner pending further order of this court. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 2/5/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party; USA) (lca)

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Feb 06, 2026

Order