Southern District of West Virginia • 2:26-cv-00122

#1

Feb 19, 2026

VERIFIED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Eduardo Tinajero Rodriguez against Christopher Mason, Michael T. Rose, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pamela Jo Bondi pursuant to Title 28, United States Code, Section 2241. Filing Fee $5. Receipt # AWVSDC-9048607. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Proposed Summons Christopher Mason, # 5 Proposed Summons Michael T. Rose, # 6 Proposed Summons Todd Lyons, # 7 Proposed Summons Kristi Noem, # 8 Proposed Summons Pamela Bondi) (cmb)

#2

Feb 19, 2026

EXPEDITED MOTION by Eduardo Tinajero Rodriguez for Immediate Order to Show Cause and Immediate Order Preventing Removal or Transfer of Petitioner Pending Disposition of Petition. (Attachment: # 1 Proposed Order) (cmb)

#3

Feb 19, 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). (cmb)

#4

Feb 19, 2026

STANDING ORDER IN RE: ASSIGNMENT AND REFERRAL OF CIVIL ACTIONS AND MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGES ENTERED SEPTEMBER 1, 2024. This case is referred to Magistrate Judge Omar J. Aboulhosn for Findings of Fact and Recommendations for disposition. (cc: counsel of record; any pro se party) (klc)

#5

Feb 19, 2026

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

#6

Feb 19, 2026

ORDER granting 2 MOTION by Eduardo Tinajero Rodriguez for Immediate Order to Show Cause and Immediate Order Preventing Removal or Transfer of Petitioner Pending Disposition of Petition; directing that Respondents are not to remove or facilitate the removal of the Petitioner from the Southern District of West Virginia pending further order of the Court; to the extent the Petitioner has already been removed from this jurisdiction Respondents are not to transport the Petitioner to a further location or remove the Petitioner from the United States pending further order of the Court; the Petitioners are to serve this Order on the USA and Christopher Mason by 2:00 p.m. on 2/19/2026; the Respondents are directed to SHOW CAUSE by 2:00 p.m. on 2/23/2026; the parties are to appear for a hearing at 10:00 a.m. on 2/24/2026. Signed by Judge Irene C. Berger on 2/19/2026. (cc: counsel of record; Matthew C. Lindsay; any unrepresented party) (kew)

#7

Feb 19, 2026

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED for Christopher Mason, Christopher Mason served on 2/19/2026, answer due 3/12/2026. (Nash, Lesley)

#8

Feb 19, 2026

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

#9

Feb 19, 2026

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED for Todd M. Lyons, Todd M. Lyons served on 2/19/2026, answer due 4/20/2026. Person Served: Matthew Lindsay, Civil Chief, USAO SDWV. (Nash, Lesley)

#10

Feb 19, 2026

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED for Michael T. Rose, Michael T. Rose served on 2/19/2026, answer due 4/20/2026. Person Served: Matthew Lindsay, Civil Chief, USAO SDWV. (Nash, Lesley)

#11

Feb 19, 2026

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED for Kristi Noem, Kristi Noem served on 2/19/2026, answer due 4/20/2026. Person Served: Matthew Lindsay, Civil Chief, USAO SDWV. (Nash, Lesley)

#12

Feb 19, 2026

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED for Pamela Jo Bondi, Pamela Jo Bondi served on 2/19/2026, answer due 4/20/2026. Person Served: Matthew Lindsay, Civil Chief, USAO SDWV. (Nash, Lesley)

#13

Feb 19, 2026

WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD TESTIFICANDUM ISSUED/ORDER for Eduardo Tinajero Rodriguez, returnable on 2/24/2026 at 10:00 a.m.; directing that the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation and ICE TRANSPORT the Petitioner as directed herein; 2 copies of writ issued and delivered to U. S. Marshal. Signed by Judge Irene C. Berger on 2/19/2026. (cc: USM; counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (kew)

Feb 19, 2026

CASE assigned to Judge Irene C. Berger. (klc)

Feb 19, 2026

Case Assigned

#14

Feb 22, 2026

MOTION by Eduardo Tinajero Rodriguez to Waive Certain Requirements of L.R. Civ. P. 83.6 and for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Co-Counsel. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Omar J. Aboulhosn. (Nash, Lesley)

#15

Feb 23, 2026

ORDER granting 14 MOTION by Eduardo Tinajero Rodriguez to Waive Certain Requirements of L.R. Civ. P. 83.6 and for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Co-Counsel; directing that Jonathan Sidney be admitted as pro hac vice co-counsel without payment of the Visiting Attorney Fee and the West Virginia State Bar Pro Hac Vice Fee. Signed by Judge Irene C. Berger on 2/23/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (kew)

#16

Feb 23, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Michael T. Rose and MOTION to Dismiss 1 Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Lindsay, Matthew) (Modified on 2/24/2026 to add link to #1 petition) (kew).

#17

Feb 24, 2026

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Eduardo Tinajero Rodriguez (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Nash, Lesley)

#18

Feb 24, 2026

SHOW CAUSE HEARING held by Judge Irene C. Berger on 2/24/2026; Court Reporter: Lisa Cook. (kkt)

#19

Feb 24, 2026

OATH OF COURT INTERPRETER, Danika Padilla, for Eduardo Tinajero Rodriguez. (kew)

#20

Feb 24, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER granting 1 Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; directing that the Petitioner be RELEASED from custody immediately; directing all Petitioner's personal belongings be returned upon release; Respondents are PROHIBITED from re-arresting and detaining the Petitioner pending further order of this Court. Signed by Judge Irene C. Berger on 2/24/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (kew)

#21

Feb 25, 2026

JUDGMENT ORDER In accordance with the 20 Memorandum Opinion and Order; directing that judgment be entered in favor of the Petitioner, any pending motions be terminated, and this case be dismissed and stricken from the docket. Signed by Judge Irene C. Berger on 2/25/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (lca)