Eastern District of Virginia • 1:26-cv-00222

#1

Jan 23, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10733071.), filed by Thanh Vinh Doan. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Bhargava, Inderjit) (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; and it is further ORDERED that on or before 5:00 PM on Wednesday, January 28, 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 Ceba Cinta v. Noem, et al., 1:25-cv-1818 (E.D. Va.), or an Opposition to the Petition discussing the material differences between Ceba Cina and this Petition. Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr on 01/23/2026. (dvanm) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#3

Jan 23, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kent Pendleton Porter on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Paul Perry, Joseph Simon (Porter, Kent) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan 23, 2026

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr and Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick. (Dest)

#4

Jan 28, 2026

Response to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Paul Perry, Joseph Simon. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Byrne Declaration)(Porter, Kent) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#5

Feb 02, 2026

First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Thanh Vinh Doan. (Bhargava, Inderjit) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#6

Feb 02, 2026

ORDERED that the Motion (Dkt. 5) is GRANTED; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner is DIRECTED to file any Reply on or before Friday, February 6, 2026. Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr on 02/02/2026. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#7

Feb 03, 2026

Response to 2 Order,, Response to Government Opposition filed by Thanh Vinh Doan. (Bhargava, Inderjit) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#8

Feb 04, 2026

ORDER that a hearing is SCHEDULED for Wednesday, 2/18/2026 at 11:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 1000 before District Judge Rossie D. Alston Jr.; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that the parties are DIRECTED to submit simultaneous briefs of no more than five pages on or before Thursday, February 11, 2026 setting forth their positions and any additional information relevant to the Courts analysis of the Zadvydas issue. Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr on 2/4/26. (tarm) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#9

Feb 06, 2026

Response to 6 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Response to Government Opposition filed by Thanh Vinh Doan. (Bhargava, Inderjit) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#10

Feb 10, 2026

Brief in Support to 8 Order,, Set Hearings, filed by Thanh Vinh Doan. (Bhargava, Inderjit) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#11

Feb 11, 2026

First Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Ishan Anand and Certification of Local Counsel Inderjit Kaur Bhargava Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10777447. by Thanh Vinh Doan. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Pro Hac Vice application)(Bhargava, Inderjit) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#12

Feb 11, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Anne Spavins on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon (Spavins, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#13

Feb 11, 2026

Response to 8 Order filed by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2)(Spavins, Elizabeth) Modified text on 2/13/2026 (jlan) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#14

Feb 12, 2026

ORDER granting 11 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Ishan Anand for Thanh Vinh Doan. Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr on 2/12/2026. (swil) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#15

Feb 18, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Jacob Schmidt on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon (Schmidt, Robert) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

#16

Feb 18, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr: Hearing held on 2/18/2026 regarding 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Appearance of counsel. Petition granted, Order to be entered. (Court Reporter: T. Harris)(tarm) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

#17

Feb 18, 2026

ORDER that the Petition (Dkt. 1) is GRANTED; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner be RELEASED from custody under an Order of Supervision pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a)(3) no later than Friday, February 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. with all his personal property; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that, within 24 hours of Petitioner's release, Petitioner provide his address of residence to the local ICE office and to Respondents; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents are DIRECTED to file a notice with the Court on or before Tuesday, February 24, 2026, confirming Petitioner's Release and providing his address of residence; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioners request for attorney's fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), as amended, 28 U.S.C. § 2412, or on any other basis justified under law, is DENIED. Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr on 2/18/26. (tarm) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

#18

Feb 24, 2026

Sealed Response/Reply/Opposition. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Proof of fixed address)(Bhargava, Inderjit) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#19

Feb 24, 2026

Response to 17 Order,,, filed by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon. (Spavins, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/24/2026)