Southern District of West Virginia • 2:26-cv-00081

#1

Feb 03, 2026

PETITION FOR FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS BY A PERSON IN STATE OR FEDERAL CUSTODY 28 USC 2241 WITH FEE PAID by Umarov v. Mason et al. Filing Fee $5. Receipt # AWVSDC-9033705. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet, # 8 Proposed Summons Bondi, # 9 Proposed Summons Lyons, # 10 Proposed Summons Mason, # 11 Proposed Summons Noem, # 12 Proposed Summons Rose, # 13 Motion for Order to Show Cause (re-docketed at ECF No. 5), # 14 Proposed Order (re-docketed at ECF No. 5)) (msa)

#2

Feb 03, 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)

#3

Feb 03, 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). (msa)

#4

Feb 03, 2026

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Michael Rose, 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 Summons Issued - Lyons, # 2 Summons Issued - Noem, # 3 Summons Issued - Rose) (msa)

#5

Feb 03, 2026

EXPEDITED MOTION by Rasul Umarov for Immediate Order to Show Cause and Immediate Order Preventing Removal or Transfer of Petitioner Pending Disposition of Petition. (Attachment: # 1 Proposed Order to Show Cause) Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph K. Reeder. (msa)

#6

Feb 03, 2026

ORDER directing that Respondents are not to remove or facilitate the removal of the Petitioner from the Southern District of West Virginia pending further order of the Court; to the extent the Petitioner has already been removed from this jurisdiction Respondents are not to transport the Petitioner to a further location or remove the Petitioner from the United States pending further order of the Court; the Petitioner is to serve this Order on the USA by 5:00 p.m. on 2/3/2026; the Petitioner is to serve this Order on Christopher Mason by 5:00 p.m. on 2/3/2026; the Respondents are to file a written response to SHOW CAUSE by noon on 2/5/2025; should the Petition be granted the Petitioner is to file a proposed release plan by noon on 2/5/2026; the parties are to appear for a hearing at 9:30 a.m. on 2/6/2026. Signed by Judge Irene C. Berger on 2/3/2026. (cc: counsel of record; Matthew C. Lindsay; any unrepresented party) (kew)

#7

Feb 03, 2026

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED for Christopher Mason, Christopher Mason served on 2/3/2026, answer due 2/24/2026. (Nash, Lesley)

#8

Feb 03, 2026

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED for Michael Rose, Michael Rose served on 2/3/2026, answer due 4/6/2026. Person Served: Matthew Lindsay. (Nash, Lesley)

#9

Feb 03, 2026

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED for Kristi Noem, Kristi Noem served on 2/3/2026, answer due 4/6/2026. Person Served: Matthew Lindsay. (Nash, Lesley)

#10

Feb 03, 2026

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED for Todd Lyons, Todd Lyons served on 2/3/2026, answer due 4/6/2026. Person Served: Matthew Lindsay. (Nash, Lesley)

#11

Feb 03, 2026

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED for Pamela Bondi, Pamela Bondi served on 2/3/2026, answer due 4/6/2026. Person Served: Matthew Lindsay. (Nash, Lesley)

#12

Feb 03, 2026

WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD TESTIFICANDUM ISSUED/ORDER for Rasul Umarov, returnable on 2/6/2026 at 9:30 a.m. 2 copies of writ issued and delivered to U. S. Marshal. (kew)

#13

Feb 03, 2026

STATEMENT OF VISITING ATTORNEY from Inna Parizher on behalf of Rasul Umarov. Local counsel: Lesley M. Nash. Fee $50.00. Receipt # AWVSDC-9034937. (Nash, Lesley)

Feb 03, 2026

CASE assigned to Judge Irene C. Berger. (klc)

#14

Feb 04, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Christopher Mason (Eates, Anthony)

#15

Feb 04, 2026

NOTICE of Scheduling Conflict by Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Michael Rose re: 6 Order. (Arthur, Christopher)

#16

Feb 04, 2026

MOTION by Rasul Umarov for Visiting Attorney to Appear by Videoconference or Telephonically for In-Person Hearing. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph K. Reeder. (Nash, Lesley)

#17

Feb 04, 2026

ORDER directing that the Show Cause Hearing is reset for 2/6/2026 at 2:00 PM in Charleston before Judge Irene C. Berger. Signed by Judge Irene C. Berger on 2/4/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (lca)

#18

Feb 04, 2026

WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD TESTIFICANDUM ISSUED/ORDER for Rasul Umarov, returnable on 2/6/2026 at 2:00 p.m., 2 copies of writ issued and delivered to U. S. Marshal. (lca)

#19

Feb 05, 2026

PROPOSED RELEASE PLAN by Rasul Umarov re: 6 Order to Show Cause. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2 Placeholder, # 3 Exhibit 3 Placeholder)(Nash, Lesley)

#20

Feb 05, 2026

MOTION by Rasul Umarov to File Exhibits 2 and 3 to 19 Proposed Release Plan Under Seal. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2, # 2 Exhibit 3)(Nash, Lesley) (Modified on 2/5/2026 to add link to #19 proposed release plan) (kew).

#21

Feb 05, 2026

MOTION by Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Michael Rose 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 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit C) Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph K. Reeder.(Arthur, Christopher)

#22

Feb 05, 2026

INCORRECT ENTRY; IMAGE REMOVED. (Modified on 2/5/2026 to remove incorrect image) (ts).

#23

Feb 05, 2026

ORDER directing that the 12 Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum is CANCELLED; the 18 Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum remains in effect. Signed by Judge Irene C. Berger on 2/5/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (kew)

#24

Feb 05, 2026

ORDER granting 16 MOTION by Rasul Umarov for Visiting Attorney to Appear by Videoconference or Telephonically for In-Person Hearing; directing that Counsel is permitted to appear by videoconference or telephonically if videoconference cannot be arranged. Signed by Judge Irene C. Berger on 2/5/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (kew)

Feb 05, 2026

NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION re: #22 Status Report. ERROR: Image filed in incorrect case. CORRECTION: Image removed; counsel directed to file in correct case. (ts)

#25

Feb 06, 2026

SHOW CAUSE HEARING held by Judge Irene C. Berger on 2/6/2026; Court Reporter: Ayme Cochran. (kkt)

#26

Feb 06, 2026

ORDER directing that the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is granted; the Petitioner is to be released from custody immediately; further directing that any personal possessions belonging to Mr. Umarov, including identification and other documentation, be returned to him; Respondents are prohibited from re-arresting and detaining the Petitioner absent a significant change in circumstances to justify detention. Signed by Judge Irene C. Berger on 2/6/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (lca)

#27

Feb 10, 2026

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Christopher Mason, Kristi Noem, Michael Rose for proceedings held on February 6, 2026 before Judge Irene C. Berger. (Johnston, Lisa)

#28

Feb 11, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER directing that the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) be GRANTED and that Mr. Umarov be RELEASED from custody IMMEDIATELY, and any personal belongings be returned to him; the Respondents are PROHIBITED from re-arresting and detaining the Petitioner absent a significant change in circumstances to justify detention; Respondents' 21 MOTION to Exceed Page Limit be GRANTED and the Response to Order to Show Cause and Motion to Dismiss (Document 21-1) be FILED; the motion to dismiss contained therein be DENIED; Petitioner's 20 MOTION to File Exhibits 2 and 3 to 19 Proposed Release Plan Under Seal be GRANTED to protect the personal identifying information contained within exhibits 1 and 2 (Document 20-1 and 20-2). Signed by Judge Irene C. Berger on 2/11/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (btm)

#29

Feb 11, 2026

RESPONSE TO 6 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND MOTION TO DISMISS by Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Michael Rose; filed pursuant to the Court's 28 Memorandum Opinion and Order. (btm)

#30

Feb 11, 2026

SEALED EXHIBITS 2 and 3 filed by Rasul Umarov in support of 19 Proposed Release Plan; filed under seal pursuant to the Court's 28 Memorandum Opinion and Order. (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit 3) (btm)

#31

Feb 11, 2026

JUDGMENT ORDER In accordance with the 28 Memorandum Opinion and Order, judgment is entered in favor of the Petitioner; directing that any pending motions be TERMINATED; and for this case to be dismissed and stricken from the docket. Signed by Judge Irene C. Berger on 2/11/2026. (cc: certified copy to counsel of record and any unrepresented party) (kew)

#32

Feb 11, 2026

TRANSMITTED CERTIFIED COPY of 31 Judgment Order to counsel of record and any unrepresented party. (kew)

#33

Feb 12, 2026

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS of Show Cause Hearing held on 02/06/2026, before Judge Irene C. Berger. Court Reporter Ayme Cochran, Telephone number 304-347-3128. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due 2/23/2026. Redaction Request due 3/5/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/16/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/13/2026. (aac)