Eastern District of Virginia • 1:26-cv-00465
Cuellar Hernandez v. Zanotti
Completed
Case Information
Filed: February 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Leonie M. Brinkema
Referred to:
Ivan D. Davis
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Completed: February 24, 2026
Last Activity:
February 18, 2026
Docket Entries
#1
Feb 17, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Requesting Immediate Release ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10790069.), filed by Vanessa Maribel Cuellar Hernandez.(O'Neal, Lauren) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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First
#2
Feb 17, 2026
EXHIBIT Exhibits A thru D by Vanessa Maribel Cuellar Hernandez.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit B, # 2 Exhibit C, # 3 Exhibit D)(O'Neal, Lauren) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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EXHIBIT
Feb 17, 2026
Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema and Magistrate Judge Ivan D. Davis. (Dest)
#3
Feb 18, 2026
ORDERED that petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this district for any reason without this Court's permission; and it is further ORDERED that the federal respondents SHOW CAUSE by 12:00 noon on Monday, February 23, 2026, as to why the Petition should not be granted; and it is further ORDERED that the parties appear before the Court at 9:30 am on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 2/18/2026. (dvanm) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
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ORDERED
#4
Feb 18, 2026
Civil Cover Sheet re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) by Vanessa Maribel Cuellar Hernandez. (O'Neal, Lauren) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
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Civil
Feb 18, 2026
Notice of Correction re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Requesting Immediate Release. The Petition was filed without a Civil Cover Sheet. The filing user has been notified to file a Civil Cover Sheet. (Dest)
Feb 18, 2026
Set Hearings: Show Cause Hearing set for 2/24/2026 09:30 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 700 before District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema. (dvanm)