Southern District of West Virginia • 2:26-cv-00057

Gutierrez Aroca v. Mason

Terminated

Case Information

Filed: January 27, 2026
Assigned to: Joseph Robert Goodwin
Referred to: Joseph K. Reeder
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Terminated: February 09, 2026
Last Activity: February 09, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jan 27, 2026
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Yuri Jhoana Gutierrez Aroca, Arley Cabrera Valenzuela against Christopher Mason, Michael T. Rose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pamela Jo Bondi, pursuant to Title 28, United States Code, Section 2241. Filing Fee $5.00. Receipt # AWVSDC-9027225.(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)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Jan 27, 2026
MOTION by Arley Cabrera Valenzuela, Yuri Jhoana Gutierrez Aroca for Order to Show Cause and Immediate Order Preventing Removal or Transfer of Petitioner Pending Disposition of Petition. (Attachment: # 1 Proposed Order) (mfo)
Main Document: MOTION
#3
Jan 27, 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)
Main Document: ELECTRONIC
#4
Jan 27, 2026
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to 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 Todd Lyons, # 2 Electronic Summons as to Kristi Noem, # 3 Electronic Summons as to Pamela Jo Bondi) (mfo)
Main Document: ELECTRONIC
#5
Jan 27, 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 Joseph K. Reeder for Findings of Fact and Recommendations for disposition. (cc: counsel of record; any pro se party) (klc)
Main Document: STANDING
#6
Jan 27, 2026
SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED for Christopher Mason, Christopher Mason served on 1/27/2026, answer due 2/17/2026. (Nash, Lesley)
Main Document: Summons Returned Executed
#7
Jan 27, 2026
SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED for Michael T. Rose, Michael T. Rose served on 1/27/2026, answer due 3/30/2026. (Nash, Lesley)
Main Document: Summons Returned Executed as to USA
#8
Jan 27, 2026
SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED for Todd M. Lyons, Todd M. Lyons served on 1/27/2026, answer due 3/30/2026. (Nash, Lesley)
Main Document: Summons Returned Executed as to USA
#9
Jan 27, 2026
SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED for Kristi Noem, Kristi Noem served on 1/27/2026, answer due 3/30/2026. (Nash, Lesley)
Main Document: Summons Returned Executed as to USA
#10
Jan 27, 2026
SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED for Pamela Jo Bondi, Pamela Jo Bondi served on 1/27/2026, answer due 3/30/2026. (Nash, Lesley)
Main Document: Summons Returned Executed as to USA
#11
Jan 27, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE granting 2 MOTION by Arley Cabrera Valenzuela, Yuri Jhoana Gutierrez Aroca for Order to Show Cause and Immediate Order Preventing Removal or Transfer of Petitioner Pending Disposition of Petition; directing that Respondents are not to remove or facilitate the removal of Petitioners from the Southern District of West Virginia pending further order of the court; a written response from Respondent to this Order is due by 2/2/2026 at 12:00 p.m.; Petitioners' reply is due by 2/4/2026 at 12:00 p.m.; a hearing is scheduled for 2/5/2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Charleston; counsel for Petitioners are directed to IMMEDIATELY serve the Respondents with the 1 Petition, 2 Motion and this Order. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 1/27/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party; USA) (kew)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
#12
Jan 27, 2026
Response to Court Order
Main Document: Response to Court Order
Jan 27, 2026
CASE assigned to Judge Joseph R. Goodwin. (klc)
Jan 27, 2026
Case Assigned
#13
Jan 28, 2026
Response to Court Order
Main Document: Response to Court Order
#14
Jan 30, 2026
Motion / Application / Petition for TRO
Main Document: Motion / Application / Petition for TRO
#15
Jan 30, 2026
Memorandum In Support
Main Document: Memorandum In Support
#16
Jan 30, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#17
Jan 30, 2026
Order on Motion / Application / Petition for TRO
Main Document: Order on Motion / Application / Petition for TRO
#18
Jan 30, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause
Main Document: Response to Order to Show Cause
#19
Feb 02, 2026
Motion / Application / Petition to Exceed Page Limit
Main Document: Motion / Application / Petition to Exceed Page Limit
#20
Feb 03, 2026
Motion / Application / Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum
Main Document: Motion / Application / Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum
#21
Feb 03, 2026
Motion / Application / Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum
Main Document: Motion / Application / Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum
#22
Feb 03, 2026
Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum Issued
Main Document: Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum Issued
#23
Feb 03, 2026
Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum Issued
Main Document: Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum Issued
#24
Feb 04, 2026
Motion / Application / Petition to Exceed Page Limit
Main Document: Motion / Application / Petition to Exceed Page Limit
#25
Feb 04, 2026
Notice of Attorney Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Attorney Appearance
#26
Feb 04, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#27
Feb 04, 2026
NOTICE to Correct Exhibit C to Response to Order to Show Cause by Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Michael T. Rose re: 19 MOTION by Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Michael T. Rose to Exceed Page Limit for Response to Order to Show Cause (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit C Correction)(Arthur, Christopher)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#28
Feb 05, 2026
MOTION by Arley Cabrera Valenzuela, Yuri Jhoana Gutierrez Aroca To Waive Certain Requirements for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Co-Counsel Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph K. Reeder.(Nash, Lesley)
Main Document: MOTION
#29
Feb 05, 2026
ORDER granting Attorney Lesley M. Nash's 28 MOTION to Waive Certain Requirements of L.R. Civ. P. 83.6 and for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Co-Counsel, Jonathan Sidney. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 2/5/2026. (cc: counsel; any unrepresented party) (jsa)
Main Document: ORDER
#30
Feb 05, 2026
ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241); directing the Petitioners be released immediately; Respondents are PROHIBITED from re-arresting and detaining Petitioners absent significant change in circumstances; Respondents are directed to return all seized personal items of the Petitioners. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 2/5/2026. (cc: counsel; any unrepresented party; USA) (kew)
Main Document: ORDER
#31
Feb 05, 2026
SHOW CAUSE HEARING held by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 2/5/2026; Court Reporter: Amanda Pickens. (zas)
Main Document: SHOW
#32
Feb 09, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying Respondent's Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 19-1) and granting the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) for the reasons discussed herein and in accordance with the courts' 30 Order; directing the Clerk to post a copy of this published opinion on the court's website. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 2/9/2026. (cc: counsel; any unrepresented party; USA for the SDWV) (btm)
Main Document: MEMORANDUM
#33
Feb 09, 2026
JUDGMENT ORDER directing that judgment be entered in accordance with the 32 Memorandum Opinion and Order and that this case be dismissed and stricken from the docket. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 2/9/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (btm)
Main Document: JUDGMENT
#34
Feb 09, 2026
TRANSMITTED CERTIFIED COPY of 33 Judgment Order to counsel of record and any unrepresented party. (btm)
Main Document: TRANSMITTED