Southern District of West Virginia • 2:26-cv-00099

#1

Feb 12, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Francisco Javier Rodriguez-Hernandez, Maynor Ottoniel Perez-Marroquin against Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Christopher Mason, Kristi Noem, Michael T. Rose pursuant to Title 28, United States Code, Section 2241. Filing Fee $5. Receipt # AWVSDC-9042604. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jorge E. Artieda, # 2 Proposed Summons for Pamela Bondi, # 3 Proposed Summons for Todd Lyons, # 4 Proposed Summons for Christopher Mason, # 5 Proposed Summons for Kristi Noem, # 6 Proposed Summons for Michael Rose, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet) (lca)

#2

Feb 12, 2026

EXPEDITED MOTION by Maynor Ottoniel Perez-Marroquin, Francisco Javier Rodriguez-Hernandez for Immediate Order to Show Cause and Immediate Order Preventing Removal or Transfer of Petitioner Pending Disposition of Petition. (Attachment: # 1 Proposed Order) (lca)

#3

Feb 12, 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). (lca)

#4

Feb 12, 2026

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Michael T. 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 as to Todd Lyons, # 2 Summons issued as to Kristi Noem, # 3 Summons issued as to Michael Rose) (lca)

#5

Feb 12, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE directing Respondents to file a written response why the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus should not be granted by 2/16/2026 by 12:00 p.m.; Petitioner shall have an opportunity to file a reply by 2/17/2026 at 5:00 p.m.; this matter shall be heard by this Court on 2/18/2026 at 2:00 p.m.; Respondents shall not remove or facilitate the removal of Petitioner from the Southern District of West Virginia pending further order of the Court; Petitioners shall be returned to the Southern District of West Virginia FORTHWITH, IMMEDIATELY, AND IN NO EVENT LATER THAN 2/13/2026; Respondents shall FORTHWITH, IMMEDIATELY, AND IN NO EVENT LATER THAN 2/12/2026, afford Petitioners a reasonable opportunity to confidentially consult with counsel, and shall take all necessary steps to facilitate such communication; service of this Order shall be made by Petitioner on the United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia by 12:00 p.m. on 2/12/2026 and shall constitute good and sufficient service on the federal defendants; service of this Order shall also be made by Petitioner on Christopher Mason, Superintendent, South Central Regional Jail, or an agent of Superintendent Mason at the South Central Regional Jail by 12:00 p.m. on 2/12/2026, and shall constitute good and sufficient service on same. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 2/12/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (mfo)

#6

Feb 12, 2026

RESPONSE by Maynor Ottoniel Perez-Marroquin, Francisco Javier Rodriguez-Hernandez to the Court's 5 Order to Show Cause. (Brown, Sarah)

#7

Feb 12, 2026

NOTICE Regarding Transfer of Petitioner by Maynor Ottoniel Perez-Marroquin, Francisco Javier Rodriguez-Hernandez. (Brown, Sarah)

Feb 12, 2026

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

Feb 12, 2026

Case Assigned

#8

Feb 13, 2026

RESPONSE by Maynor Ottoniel Perez-Marroquin, Francisco Javier Rodriguez-Hernandez to the Court's 5 Order to Show Cause,,,,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,,,,. (Brown, Sarah)

#9

Feb 13, 2026

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

#10

Feb 13, 2026

Notice (Other)

#11

Feb 13, 2026

Motion / Application / Petition to Dismiss

#12

Feb 13, 2026

Memorandum In Support

#13

Feb 16, 2026

Motion / Application / Petition to Exceed Page Limit

#14

Feb 16, 2026

Motion / Application / Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum

#15

Feb 17, 2026

Notice (Other)

#16

Feb 17, 2026

Notice (Other)

#17

Feb 17, 2026

Motion / Application / Petition for Discovery

#18

Feb 17, 2026

RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA (Nash, Lesley)

#19

Feb 17, 2026

RETURN OF SERVICE ON SUBPOENA (Nash, Lesley)

#20

Feb 17, 2026

ORDER The show cause hearing is CONTINUED to 2/19/2026 at 3:00 PM. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 2/17/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (kew)

#21

Feb 17, 2026

WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD TESTIFICANDUM ISSUED/ORDER for Maynor Ottoniel Perez-Marroquin, returnable on 2/19/2026 at 3:00 p.m. 2 copies of writ issued and delivered to U. S. Marshal. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 2/17/2026. (btm)

#22

Feb 17, 2026

Reply to Response

#23

Feb 18, 2026

MOTION by Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Michael T. Rose to Quash Subpoenas to Christopher Mason and David Kluemper (Arthur, Christopher)

#24

Feb 18, 2026

MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Michael T. Rose in support of 23 MOTION by Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Michael T. Rose to Quash Subpoenas to Christopher Mason and David Kluemper. (Arthur, Christopher)

#25

Feb 18, 2026

ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) as to Maynor Ottoniel Perez-Marroquin; Respondents are directed to RELEASE PETITIONER PEREZ-MARROQUIN IMMEDIATELY; any personal possessions belonging to Petitioner are to be returned; Respondents are PROHIBITED from re-arresting and detaining Petitioner Perez-Marroquin pending further order of this Court; the Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 13-1) is DENIED. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 2/18/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (kew)

#26

Feb 19, 2026

MOTION by Maynor Ottoniel Perez-Marroquin, Francisco Javier Rodriguez-Hernandez to Waive Certain Requirements and for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Co-Counsel (Brown, Sarah)

#27

Feb 19, 2026

STATEMENT OF VISITING ATTORNEY from Jonathan Sidney on behalf of Francisco Javier Rodriguez-Hernandez, Maynor Ottoniel Perez-Marroquin. Local counsel: Lesley M. Nash. Fee $50.00. Receipt # AWVSDC-9049654. (Nash, Lesley)

#28

Feb 19, 2026

SHOW CAUSE HEARING held by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 2/19/2026; Court Reporter: Ayme Cochran. (slw) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#29

Feb 20, 2026

ORDER directing that the Respondents' 11 MOTION to Dismiss or Transfer as to Petitioner Francisco Javier Rodriguez-Hernandez, is GRANTED insofar as it requests the Court transfer this case to the Western District of Pennsylvania and DENIED insofar as it seeks dismissal; directing that this matter be TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Johnstown Division, for further review; the 17 MOTION for Jurisdictional Discovery is DENIED, and the 23 MOTION to Quash Subpoenas is GRANTED; directing that Clerk to remove this matter from the Court's docket. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 2/20/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (msa)

#30

Feb 20, 2026

JUDGMENT ORDER in accordance with the 25 Order granting Petitioner's 1 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Habeas Corpus Petition, the Court DENIES the Respondents' Motion to Dismiss, (ECF No. 18-1), and GRANTS the 1 Petition as to Petitioner Maynor Ottoniel Perez-Marroquin; Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE PETITIONER PEREZ-MARROQUIN IMMEDIATELY from civil immigration custody, and that any personal possessions belonging to Petitioner Perez-Marroquin, including identification and other documentation to include legal documents, be returned to him; Respondents are PROHIBITED from re-arresting and detaining Petitioner Perez-Marroquin pending further order of this Court; additionally, in accordance with the 29 Order, the Court directs that this matter as it relates to Petitioner Francisco Javier Rodriguez-Hernandez be TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Johnstown Division, for further review; directing that this case be DISMISSED and STRICKEN from the docket of this Court. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 2/20/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (msa)