Eastern District of Virginia • 2:26-cv-00129

#1

Feb 09, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5.00.), filed by Aliaksei Shcharbachenia. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#2

Feb 09, 2026

Acknowledgment of Receipt. (jmey) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#3

Feb 11, 2026

REFERRAL ORDER. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) and (B), this matter is hereby REFERRED to the Honorable United States Magistrate Judge Robert J. Krask for further proceedings. Signed by District Judge Jamar K. Walker on 2/11/2026. Copies mailed 2/11/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#4

Feb 13, 2026

ORDER. The Court hereby ORDERS that: (1) Shcharbachenia IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this district for any reason without this Court's permission. Respondents shall file within 7 days from the date of this order an answer to the petition conforming to the requirements, where applicable to a federal prisoner, of Rule 5 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts, together with the attachments specified in Rule 5, and, if appropriate, a motion to dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert J. Krask on 2/13/2026. Copies mailed 2/13/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#5

Feb 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Jacob Schmidt on behalf of Liana Castano (Schmidt, Robert) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#6

Feb 20, 2026

Opposition to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Liana Castano. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration)(Schmidt, Robert) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#7

Feb 26, 2026

ORDER. The Court construes respondents' 6 Opposition as a motion to dismiss the petition. Shcharbachenia is hereby NOTIFIED that respondents have filed a motion to dismiss that, if granted could result in the dismissal of the petition. Shcharbachenia is ADVISED that he is entitled to file a response opposing the motion to dismiss within twenty-one (21) days of the filing date of this notice. Shcharbachenia is FURTHER ADVISED that the Court could dismiss the petition on the basis of the respondent's filing if Ponce does not file a response. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert J. Krask on 2/26/2026. Copies mailed 2/26/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#8

Mar 05, 2026

Submission by Petitioner. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jmey) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#9

Mar 16, 2026

Response in Opposition to 6 Opposition filed by Aliaksei Shcharbachenia. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jmey) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#10

Mar 25, 2026

ORDER. Respondents are ORDERED to, within 14 days of this order, notify the Court of what steps have been taken to remove Shcharbachenia to Belarus and when those steps were taken supported by a declaration from an individual with direct knowledge of the facts. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert J. Krask on 3/25/2026. Copies mailed 3/25/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#11

Apr 08, 2026

NOTICE by Liana Castano re 10 Order, Notice of Supplemental Declaration (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2 - Supplemental Declaration of Charles M. Byrne)(Schmidt, Robert) (Entered: 04/08/2026)