Eastern District of Virginia • 1:25-cv-01624

#1

Sep 26, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10487924.), filed by Jose Gregorio Rivas Rojas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Order of the Immigration Judge, # 2 Exhibit B, EOIR Automated Case Information, # 3 Exhibit C, Decision to Continue Detention, # 4 Exhibit D, ICE Detainee Locator screenshot, # 5 Exhibit E, Notice of Third Country Removal, # 6 Exhibit F, Reasonable Fear Interview request, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sep 26, 2025

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles and US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter. (dvanm)

#2

Sep 29, 2025

ORDERED that within fourteen (14) days, Respondents SHOW CAUSE as to why the Petition should not be granted. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 09/29/2025. (dvanm) Modified to correct text on 9/30/2025 (dvanm). (Entered: 09/29/2025)

#3

Oct 14, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Christian James Cooper on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

#4

Oct 14, 2025

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241),, by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

#5

Oct 14, 2025

ORDERED that the consent motion 4 is GRANTED; it is further ORDERED that Federal Respondents shall file their response to the Amended Petition on or before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/14/2025. (dvanm) (Entered: 10/15/2025)

#6

Oct 17, 2025

Opposition to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241),, filed by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of James A. Mullan)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

#7

Oct 20, 2025

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Jose Gregorio Rivas Rojas. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

#8

Oct 20, 2025

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Jose Gregorio Rivas Rojas. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

#9

Oct 20, 2025

Memorandum in Support re 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Jose Gregorio Rivas Rojas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

#10

Oct 20, 2025

ORDERED that Petitioner shall not be removed from this jurisdiction or the United States unless and until the Court issues a contrary order. 28 U.S.C. § 1651; F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 603 (1966) ("The All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651(a), empowers the federal courts to 'issue all writs necessary or appropriate in aid of their respective jurisdictions and agreeable to the usages and principles of law.'"); and it is further ORDERED that if Petitioner is in the process of being transferred outside of the Court's jurisdiction, he must be returned to this jurisdiction unless and until the Court issues a contrary order. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/20/2025. (jlan) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

#11

Oct 21, 2025

Notice of Hearing Date set for Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at 10:00am re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 10/21/2025)

Oct 21, 2025

Notice of Correction re 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . The Motions were filed without a Notice of Hearing Date or Waiver of Oral Argument. The filing user has been notified to file a Notice of Hearing Date, or a Notice of Waiver of Oral Argument. (Dest)

Oct 21, 2025

Set Deadline as to 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Motion Hearing set for 11/13/2025 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 801 before District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles. (triv)

#12

Oct 23, 2025

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 6 Opposition by Jose Gregorio Rivas Rojas. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

#13

Oct 23, 2025

ORDER granting 12 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Petitioner's deadline to file his reply memorandum in support of his Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Dkt. No. 1) is hereby suspended, until six (6) days after this Court rules on the pending Motion for Preliminaty Injunction (Dkt. No. 7). Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 10/23/2025. (swil) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

#14

Nov 03, 2025

RESPONSE in Opposition re 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Petitioner's Third Country Screening Notice and Screening Worksheet)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

#15

Nov 07, 2025

REPLY to Response to Motion re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Jose Gregorio Rivas Rojas. (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 11/07/2025)

#16

Nov 07, 2025

Notice of Hearing Date set for Nov. 17, 2025 or Nov. 21, 2025 re 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 11/07/2025)

Nov 07, 2025

Reset Deadline as to 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Motion Hearing set for 11/14/2025 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 801 before District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles. (PER PTG CHAMBERS) (pmil, )

Nov 10, 2025

Set Deadline as to 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Motion Hearing set for 11/17/2025 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 801 before District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles. (triv)

#17

Nov 17, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles: Motion Hearing held on 11/17/2025.Appearances of Counsel for Petitioner and Counsel for Respondents.RE: 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Jose Gregorio Rivas Rojas - MATTER ARGUED AND GRANTED - ORDER TO FOLLOW/ENTER.The Court DIRECTS Counsel to file a Notice re: Status in one (1) week. Court Reporter: S. Wallace (pmil, ) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

#18

Nov 17, 2025

ORDER, for the reasons stated from the bench, Petitioner's 7 Motion for Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED; until seven (7) days after an immigration judge reviews the negative fear determination regarding Petitioner's third county fear interview, Respondents and all of their officers, agents, servants, employees, successors, assigns, and persons acting in concert or participation with them are hereby ENJOINED from removing Petitioner to Mexico; Respondents file a status report with the Court within seven (7) days of the date of this Order; Pltf's 8 Motion for TRO is DENIED as moot (see Order for details). Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 11/17/25. (pmil, ) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

#19

Nov 24, 2025

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 11/24/2025)

#20

Nov 28, 2025

MOTION for Writ Motion for Issuance of Writ of Habeas Corpus by Jose Gregorio Rivas Rojas. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 11/28/2025)

#21

Nov 28, 2025

Memorandum in Support re 20 MOTION for Writ Motion for Issuance of Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jose Gregorio Rivas Rojas. (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 11/28/2025)

#22

Dec 02, 2025

Notice of Hearing Date set for Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 10:00am re 20 MOTION for Writ Motion for Issuance of Writ of Habeas Corpus (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

Dec 02, 2025

Notice of Correction re 20 MOTION for Writ Motion for Issuance of Writ of Habeas Corpus. The filing user has been notified to file a Notice of Hearing or a Waiver of Oral Argument. (dvanm)

Dec 02, 2025

Set Deadline as to 20 MOTION for Writ Motion for Issuance of Writ of Habeas Corpus. Motion Hearing set for 12/18/2025 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 801 before District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles. (triv)

#23

Dec 15, 2025

RESPONSE in Opposition re 20 MOTION for Writ Motion for Issuance of Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

Dec 16, 2025

Reset Deadline as to 20 MOTION for Writ Motion for Issuance of Writ of Habeas Corpus. Motion Hearing set for 12/18/2025 at 11:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 801 before District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles. (pmil, )

Dec 16, 2025

NOTICE: MOTION HEARING RE: 20 MOTION SET FOR THURSDAY 12/18/2025 10:00 A.M. WILL BE HELD AT 11:00 A.M. (pmil, ) Modified on 12/16/2025 to correct text (pmil, ).

Dec 16, 2025

Reset Deadline as to 20 MOTION for Writ Motion for Issuance of Writ of Habeas Corpus. Motion Hearing set for 12/19/2025 at 11:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 801 before District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles. (pmil, )

#24

Dec 18, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles: Motion Hearing held on 12/18/2025.Appearances of Counsel for the Petitioner and Counsel for Respondents.RE: 20 MOTION for Writ Motion for Issuance of Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jose Gregorio Rivas Rojas - MATTER ARGUED AND GRANTED - ORDER TO FOLLOW.Counsel for Petitioner to submit a proposed order.Court Reporter: S. Wallace (pmil, ) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

#25

Dec 18, 2025

NOTICE by Jose Gregorio Rivas Rojas (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

#26

Dec 18, 2025

ORDER, for the reasons stated in open court, the Court hereby GRANTS the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; GRANTS the 20 Motion for Issuance of Writ of Habeas Corpus; ORDERS that Respondents shall release the Petitioner from detention by close of business on 12/19/2025, pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a)(3). Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 12/18/25. (pmil, ) (Entered: 12/19/2025)