Southern District of West Virginia • 2:26-cv-00069

#1

Jan 29, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Cristo Henry Serna Zareta, Edwin Manuel Solis Hernandez, Daniel Francisco Cruz Romero, 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-9029605. (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)

#2

Jan 29, 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)

#3

Jan 29, 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)

#4

Jan 29, 2026

Motion / Application / Petition for Order to Show Cause

Jan 29, 2026

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

Jan 29, 2026

Case Assigned

#5

Jan 30, 2026

Summons Returned Executed

#6

Jan 30, 2026

Summons Returned Executed

#7

Jan 30, 2026

Summons Returned Executed

#8

Jan 30, 2026

Summons Returned Executed

#9

Jan 30, 2026

Summons Returned Executed

#10

Jan 30, 2026

Order to Show Cause

#11

Feb 01, 2026

Response to Court Order

#12

Feb 01, 2026

Response to Court Order

#13

Feb 02, 2026

Notice (Other)

#14

Feb 02, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

#15

Feb 02, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)

Feb 02, 2026

Notice of Docket Correction

#16

Feb 04, 2026

Order

#17

Feb 04, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

#18

Feb 05, 2026

MOTION by Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem to Exceed Page Limit for Response to Order to Show Cause with proposed document attached (Attachments: # 1 Response to Order to Show Cause, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I)(Arthur, Christopher) (Modified on 2/5/2026 to note document originally on 2/4/2026 in incorrect case) (ts).

#19

Feb 05, 2026

Status Report

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Feb 06, 2026

REPLY by Daniel Francisco Cruz Romero, Cristo Henry Serna Zarate, Edwin Manuel Solis Hernandez to 17 Response to Order to Show Cause, 18 MOTION by Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem to Exceed Page Limit for Response to Order to Show Cause. (Nash, Lesley)

#21

Feb 06, 2026

WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD TESTIFICANDUM ISSUED/ORDER for Cristo Henry Serna Zarate, returnable on 2/9/2026 at 1:00 p.m. 2 copies of writ issued and delivered to U. S. Marshal. (kew)

#22

Feb 06, 2026

WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD TESTIFICANDUM ISSUED/ORDER for Daniel Francisco Cruz Romero, returnable on 2/9/2026 at 1:00 p.m. 2 copies of writ issued and delivered to U. S. Marshal. (kew)

#23

Feb 06, 2026

WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD TESTIFICANDUM ISSUED/ORDER for Edwin Manuel Solis Hernandez, returnable on 2/9/2026 at 1:00 p.m. 2 copies of writ issued and delivered to U. S. Marshal. (kew)

#24

Feb 06, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Jo Bondi(United States Attorney General, in their official capacities), Pamela Jo Bondi(United States Attorney General), Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem(Secretary of Homeland Security), Kristi Noem(Secretary of Homeland Security, and), Michael T. Rose (Arthur, Christopher)

#25

Feb 08, 2026

Motion / Application / Petition for Miscellaneous Relief

#26

Feb 09, 2026

MOTION by Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem for Leave to File Notice of Supplemental Authority with proposed document attached (Attachment: # 1 Notice of Supplemental Authority)(Arthur, Christopher)

#27

Feb 09, 2026

STATEMENT OF VISITING ATTORNEY from Jonathan Sidney on behalf of Edwin Manuel Solis Hernandez, Cristo Henry Serna Zarate, Daniel Francisco Cruz Romero. Local counsel: Lesley M. Nash. Fee $50.00. Receipt # AWVSDC-9039192. (Nash, Lesley)

#28

Feb 09, 2026

SHOW CAUSE HEARING held by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 2/9/2026; Court Reporter: Ayme Cochran. (slw)

#29

Feb 09, 2026

ORDER upon hearing held 2/9/2026; DENYING Respondents' Motion to Dismiss the 15 Amended Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) attached to their 18 MOTION to Exceed Page Limit for Response to Order to Show Cause; GRANTING Petitioners' 15 Amended Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241); directing Respondents to RELEASE PETITIONER ROMERO IMMEDIATELY from civil immigration custody; further directing that any personal possessions belonging to Petitioner Romero, including identification and other documentation to include legal documents, be returned to him; directing that Respondents are PROHIBITED from re-arresting and detaining Petitioner Romero pending further order of this Court; further directing Respondents are to facilitate a confidential phone call between Petitioners Zarate and Hernandez and their counsel FORTHWITH and IMMEDIATELY, by 2/9/2026; directing Petitioners Zarate and Hernandez are to file a status report as to their preferences on release once that phone call occurs; the Court will enter an order detailing the release of Petitioners Zarate and Hernandez. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 2/9/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (skm)

#30

Feb 10, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Cristo Henry Serna Zarate, Edwin Manuel Solis Hernandez (Nash, Lesley)

#31

Feb 11, 2026

Status Report

#32

Feb 11, 2026

ORDER re: daily status reports as directed in the 16 Order. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 2/11/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (kew)

#33

Feb 11, 2026

THIRD STATUS UPDATE by Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Michael T. Rose. (Lindsay, Matthew)

#34

Feb 12, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Jo Bondi(United States Attorney General, in their official capacities), Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem(Secretary of Homeland Security, and), Michael T. Rose (Lindsay, Matthew)

#35

Feb 12, 2026

Status Report

#36

Feb 13, 2026

AMENDED ORDER denying Government's 18 Motion to Dismiss; granting Petitioner's 15 Amended Verified Petition; Respondents are directed to release Petitioner Romero immediately from civil immigration custody; further directing that any personal possessions belonging to Petitioner Romero, including identification and other documentation to include legal documents, be returned to him; Respondents are prohibited from re-arresting and detaining Petitioner Romero pending further order of this Court; Respondents are directed to facilitate a confidential phone call between Petitioners Zarate and Hernandez and their counsel immediately, no later than 2/9/2026; once that phone call occurs, the Petitioners Zarate and Hernandez are directed to file a status report as to their preferences on release. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 2/12/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (lca)

#37

Feb 13, 2026

Status Report

#38

Feb 13, 2026

ORDER directing Respondents to release petitioners Zarate and Hernandez immediately from civil immigration custody; further directing that any personal possessions belonging to Petitioners Zarate and Hernandez, including identification and other documentation to include legal documents, be returned to them; Respondents are prohibited from re-arresting and detaining Petitioners Zarate and Hernandez pending further order of this Court. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 2/13/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (lca)

#39

Feb 13, 2026

JUDGMENT ORDER In accordance with the 29, 36 and 38 Orders; the Court denies 18 Motion to Dismiss and grants 15 Petition; Respondents are directed to release petitioners immediately from civil immigration custody, and the Court directs that any personal belonging to Petitioners, including identification and other documentation to include legal documents, be returned to them; Respondents are prohibited from re-arresting and detaining petitioners pending further order of this Court; the Court directs that judgment be entered accordingly and that this case be dismissed and stricken from the docket of this Court. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 2/13/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (lca)

#40

Feb 13, 2026

ORDER directing that Petitioners' property be mailed for return no later than today, 2/13/2026; proof of mailing (including a tracking number for the package(s) be furnished to Petitioners' counsel today, 2/13/2026; and to the extent Petitioners' property is not mailed today, Respondents must file a status report today, 2/13/2026; and each day thereafter until proof of mailing is provided, detailing with specificity all efforts that have been made to recover the property; filing of a status report does not relieve Respondents of their independent obligation to mail the property for return and furnish a tracking number to counsel today. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 2/13/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (lca)