Southern District of West Virginia • 3:26-cv-00073

#1

Jan 30, 2026

VERIFIED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Nurdin Shailookul Uulu against Carl Aldridge, Valerie Tobias, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi pursuant to Title 28, United States Code, Section 2241. Filing Fee $5. Receipt # AWVSDC-9030356. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Proposed Summons, # 9 Proposed Summons, # 10 Proposed Summons, # 11 Proposed Summons, # 12 Proposed Summons, # 13 Civil Cover Sheet) (skm)

#2

Jan 30, 2026

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Carl Aldridge, re: 1 Verified 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 Petition 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). (skm)

#3

Jan 30, 2026

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Valerie Tobias, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi, re: 1 Verified 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 Petition 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 Summons as to Todd M. Lyons, # 2 Summons as to Kristi Noem, # 3 Summons as to Pam Bondi) (skm)

#4

Jan 30, 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)

#5

Jan 30, 2026

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED by Personal Service for Carl Aldridge, re: 1 Petition. Anthony Eates served on behalf of Carl Aldridge on 1/30/2026, answer due 2/20/2026. (Nash, Lesley) (Modified on 2/2/2026 to add the name of the person served and to add link to #1 petition) (mkw).

#6

Jan 30, 2026

STATEMENT OF VISITING ATTORNEY from Harun Taskin on behalf of Nurdin Shailookul Uulu. Local counsel: Lesley M. Nash. Fee $50.00. Receipt # AWVSDC-9031916. (Nash, Lesley)

Jan 30, 2026

CASE assigned to Judge Robert C. Chambers. (klc)

#7

Feb 02, 2026

INCORRECT EVENT SELECTED; SEE ENTRY #11. (Nash, Lesley) (Modified on 2/2/2026 to detach image and file at docket entry #11) (mkw).

#8

Feb 02, 2026

INCORRECT EVENT SELECTED; SEE ENTRY #12. (Nash, Lesley) (Modified on 2/2/2026 to detach image and file at docket entry #12) (mkw).

#9

Feb 02, 2026

INCORRECT EVENT SELECTED; SEE ENTRY #13. (Nash, Lesley) (Modified on 2/2/2026 to detach image and file at docket entry #13) (mkw).

#10

Feb 02, 2026

INCORRECT EVENT SELECTED; SEE ENTRY #14. (Nash, Lesley) (Modified on 2/2/2026 to detach image and file at docket entry #14) (mkw).

#11

Feb 02, 2026

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED for Pam Bondi, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241). Pam Bondi served on 2/2/2026, answer due 4/3/2026. Person Served: Matthew Lindsay. (mkw) (mkw).

#12

Feb 02, 2026

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED for Todd M. Lyons, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241). Todd M. Lyons served on 2/2/2026, answer due 4/3/2026. Person Served: Matthew Lindsay. (mkw)

#13

Feb 02, 2026

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED for Kristi Noem, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241). Kristi Noem served on 2/2/2026, answer due 4/3/2026. Person Served: Matthew Lindsay. (mkw)

#14

Feb 02, 2026

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED for Valerie Tobias, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241). Valerie Tobias served on 2/2/2026, answer due 4/3/2026. Person Served: Matthew Lindsay. (mkw)

Feb 02, 2026

NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION re: 7, 8, 9, 10 Summons Returned Executed. Error: Incorrect event selected. Correction: Detached images and filed using the event Summons Returned Executed As To USA. (mkw)

#15

Feb 03, 2026

ORDER directing Respondents to show cause as to why the 1 Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) should not be granted by 2/6/2026; Petitioner shall have the opportunity to file a reply by 2/10/2026 at 12:00 PM; this matter shall be heard by this Court on 2/11/2026 at 10:30 AM or such other hour set by the Court in Huntington before Judge Robert C. Chambers. Signed by Judge Robert C. Chambers on 2/3/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented parties, hand-delivered to USA) (skm)

#16

Feb 04, 2026

RESPONSE by Carl Aldridge to the Court's 15 Order to Show Cause Concerning Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Eates, Anthony) (Modified on 2/4/2026 to add link to #15 order) (mkw).

#17

Feb 05, 2026

MOTION by Nurdin Shailookul Uulu for Leave For Counsel to Appear Remotely at Hearing. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Omar J. Aboulhosn. (Nash, Lesley)

#18

Feb 05, 2026

MOTION by Nurdin Shailookul Uulu for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum. Returnable February 11, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Omar J. Aboulhosn..(Nash, Lesley)

#19

Feb 06, 2026

WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD TESTIFICANDUM ISSUED/ORDER for Nurdin Shailookul Uulu, returnable on 2/11/2026 at 10:30 AM. 2 copies of writ issued and delivered to U. S. Marshal along with copies of Petitioner's 18 MOTION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum. (skm)

#20

Feb 06, 2026

ORDER granting Petitioner's 17 MOTION for Leave For Counsel to Appear Remotely at Hearing; PERMITTING Petitioner's counsel to appear via video conference for the hearing; the Clerk will provide information on access to the remote platform prior to the hearing. Signed by Judge Robert C. Chambers on 2/6/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (skm)

#21

Feb 06, 2026

MOTION by Carl Aldridge, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Valerie Tobias to Exceed Page Limit for Response to Order to Show Cause, with proposed document attached. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Omar J. Aboulhosn. (Attachments: # 1 Response to Order to Show Cause, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C) (Arthur, Christopher) (Modified on 2/9/2026 to add party filer) (mkw).

#22

Feb 09, 2026

ORDER granting Respondents' 21 MOTION to Exceed Page Limit for Response to 15 Order to Show Cause; providing Petitioner a page limit of the equivalent length for any reply filed to the response. Signed by Judge Robert C. Chambers on 2/9/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented parties) (skm)

#23

Feb 09, 2026

RESPONSE by Carl Aldridge, Valerie Tobias, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi to the 15 Order to Show Cause and MOTION by Carl Aldridge, Valerie Tobias, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi to Dismiss Petitioner's 1 Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241); filed pursuant to the 22 Order. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Omar J. Aboulhosn. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C) (skm)

#24

Feb 10, 2026

MOTION by Nurdin Shailookul Uulu to Exceed Page Limit for Reply in Support of Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, with proposed document attached. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Omar J. Aboulhosn. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Petitioner's Reply in Support of Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Exhibit - Petitioner's Exhibit 1 to Reply Brief) (Nash, Lesley)

#25

Feb 10, 2026

ORDER granting Petitioner's 24 MOTION to Exceed Page Limit for Reply. Signed by Judge Robert C. Chambers on 2/10/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented parties) (jsa)

#26

Feb 10, 2026

REPLY/RESPONSE by Nurdin Shailookul Uulu to 23 MOTION by Carl Aldridge, Valerie Tobias, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi to Dismiss Petitioner's 1 Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed pursuant to the 25 Order. (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit 1) (jsa) (Modified on 2/10/2026 to add link to #23 motion and the #25 order)

#27

Feb 11, 2026

ORDER upon hearing held 2/11/2026; denying Respondents' 23 MOTION to Dismiss Petitioner's 1 Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) and GRANTING Petitioner's 1 Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241); directing Respondents to release Petitioner from civil immigration custody immediately; further directing Respondents to facilitate the prompt return of any of Petitioner's seized property, including legal documents; PROHIBITING Respondents from re-arresting and detaining Petitioner absent a determination by a neutral and detached decisionmaker or change in circumstance justifying such detention. Signed by Judge Robert C. Chambers on 2/11/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented parties) (skm)