Eastern District of Virginia • 1:26-cv-00218

#1

Jan 23, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10732200.), filed by Juan Carlos PALAFOX BENITEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit)(McGuire, Jaime) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#2

Jan 23, 2026

ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this district for any reason without this Court's permission; it is further ORDERED that on or before 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the Federal 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 Andrade Portillo v. Perry, et al., 1:25-cv-1646 (E.D. Va.), or an Opposition to the Petition discussing the material differences between Andrade Portillo and this Petition. (see order for details) Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 01/23/2026. (dvanm) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan 23, 2026

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles and Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick. (Dest)

Jan 23, 2026

Electronic Fee Payment - by Juan Carlos PALAFOX BENITEZ. Filing fee $ 5, receipt number AVAEDC-10732200.. (McGuire, Jaime)

#3

Jan 26, 2026

NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon re 2 Order,, (Chang, William) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#4

Feb 03, 2026

ORDERED that the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Dkt. 1) is GRANTED; it is further ORDERED that Petitioner be immediately released from custody, with all his personal property, pending his bond hearing before an immigration judge. Petitioner must live at a fixed address and provide that address to the Court within twenty-four (24) hours of the issuance of this Order. Petitioner must also appear at the bond hearing once the government notifies him of its date, time, and location. (see order for details) Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 2/3/2026. (dvanm) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#5

Feb 03, 2026

Clerk's Judgment is hereby entered in accordance with Rule 58 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in favor of the Petitioner, Juan Carlos Palafox Benitez, and against the Respondents, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Joseph Simon and Paul Perry. Entered by Clerk on 2/3/2026. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#6

Feb 04, 2026

NOTICE by Juan Carlos Palafox Benitez Address of the Petitioner (McGuire, Jaime) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#7

Feb 13, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Juan Carlos Palafox Benitez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Immigration Bond Order)(McGuire, Jaime) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#8

Feb 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by William Chang on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon (Chang, William) (Entered: 02/13/2026)