Eastern District of Virginia • 2:26-cv-00121

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Feb 05, 2026

PETITION, Conditionally filed for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 0.00.), filed by Reinny Jesus Leon Sumalave. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jmey) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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Feb 05, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Reinny Jesus Leon Sumalave. (jmey) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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Feb 05, 2026

Acknowledgment of Receipt. (jmey) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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Feb 10, 2026

REFERRAL ORDER. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) and (B), this matter is hereby REFERRED to United States Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller for further proceedings. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Referral Order to Petitioner. Signed by District Judge Rebecca Beach Smith on 2/10/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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Feb 11, 2026

ORDER. It is ORDERED that the Court hereby GRANTS Petitioner's request to proceed in forma pauperis and ORDERS that within 14 days' of the date of this Order, Respondents must file an answer to the Petition, together with any applicable attachments referenced in Rule 5 of the § 2254 Rules, and if appropriate, a motion to dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller on 2/11/2026. Copies mailed 2/11/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#6

Feb 25, 2026

Response to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) in Opposition filed by Russell Hott. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit FREX 01)(Mezger, Matthew) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

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Feb 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew J. Mezger on behalf of Russell Hott (Mezger, Matthew) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

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Feb 26, 2026

NOTICE re 6 Response. A copy of this Notice sent to the Petitioner as DIRECTED on 2/26/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller and filed on 2/26/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

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Apr 15, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction with Roseboro,. by Russell Hott. (Mezger, Matthew) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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Apr 15, 2026

Memorandum in Support re 9 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction with Roseboro,. filed by Russell Hott. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit FREX 1)(Mezger, Matthew) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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Apr 15, 2026

Waiver of re 9 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction with Roseboro,., 10 Memorandum in Support (Hearing) by Russell Hott (Mezger, Matthew) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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Apr 16, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. It is ORDERED that within twenty-one (21) days from the date of this Order Petitioner shall SHOW CAUSE why this matter should not be dismissed as moot due to his release from ICE custody. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller on 4/16/2026. Copies mailed 4/16/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

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May 04, 2026

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Reinny Jesus Leon Sumalave re 12 . (jmey) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#14

May 20, 2026

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DISMISSAL re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 9 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . Objections to R&R Deadline 6/3/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller on 5/20/2026. Copies mailed 5/20/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

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Jun 18, 2026

FINAL ORDER. It is ORDERED that the Petition is DISMISSED AS MOOT as a result of Petitioner's departure or release from ICE Custody. Signed by District Judge Rebecca Beach Smith on 6/18/2026. Copies mailed 6/18/2026. (jmey)