Eastern District of Virginia • 1:26-cv-00559

#1

Feb 25, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10809119.), filed by Amilcar Fernando Ciciliano. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

Feb 25, 2026

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff and Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick. (Sbro, )

#2

Feb 26, 2026

AMENDED Petition First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pamela Bondi, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, filed by Amilcar Fernando Ciciliano. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#3

Feb 27, 2026

ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this district for any reason without this Court's permission during the pendency of this habeas action; and it is further ORDERED that on or before 5:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Federal Respondents SHOW CAUSE why the Amended Petition should not be granted. Signed by District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 02/27/2026. See Order for further details. (triv) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#4

Feb 27, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by David Ross Tannenbaum on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Tannenbaum, David) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#5

Feb 27, 2026

NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re 3 Order of Prisoner Service (2241), (Tannenbaum, David) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#6

Mar 02, 2026

First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 3 Order of Prisoner Service (2241), by Pamela Bondi, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Tannenbaum, David) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#7

Mar 03, 2026

Joint MOTION to Stay by Pamela Bondi, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Tannenbaum, David) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

#8

Mar 04, 2026

ORDERED that the parties' motion re 7 is GRANTED. ORDERED that the instant action is STAYED for up to fourteen (14) days ORDERED that Federal Respondents will file a notice indicating the results of Petitioner's Reasonable Fear Interview. ORDERED that Respondents will file a Response to the Amended Petition for Writ of Flabeas Corpus re 2, no later than seven (7) days following this notice. ORDERED that Petitioner will file any Reply in support of the Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus re 2, no later than seven (7) days following Respondents' Response. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 3/4/2026. (lcre, ) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#9

Mar 13, 2026

NOTICE, filed by Pamela Bondi, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re 8 ORDER (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Tannenbaum, David) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#10

Mar 16, 2026

STATUS REPORT JOINT STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Tannenbaum, David) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

#11

Mar 18, 2026

ORDERED that the Parties will file a Status Report regarding Petitioner's transfer to this District on or before Monday, March 23, 2026. ORDERED that all other briefing deadlines are hereby suspended. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 3/18/2026. (kgall) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#12

Mar 23, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Leah Nicole Haynes on behalf of Amilcar Fernando Ciciliano (Haynes, Leah) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#13

Mar 23, 2026

Joint STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Tannenbaum, David) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#14

Mar 26, 2026

ORDERED that the parties will submit a further joint status report on or before March 30, 2026. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 3/26/2026. (kgall) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

#15

Mar 30, 2026

Joint STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Tannenbaum, David) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#16

Mar 31, 2026

So Ordered re 15 Status Report filed by Kristi Noem, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Pamela Bondi. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 3/31/2026. (swil) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#17

Apr 08, 2026

STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Pamela Bondi, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Tannenbaum, David) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#18

Apr 09, 2026

So Ordered in re 17 Joint Status Report. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 4/9/2026. (kgall) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

#19

Apr 17, 2026

STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Pamela Bondi, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Tannenbaum, David) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#20

Apr 24, 2026

STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Pamela Bondi, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Tannenbaum, David) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#21

May 01, 2026

STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Pamela Bondi, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Tannenbaum, David) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#22

May 05, 2026

ORDERED that the parties will appear by counsel for a status conference at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 5/5/2026. (lcre, ) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

May 05, 2026

Status Conference set for 5/8/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 600 before District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff. (lcre, )

#23

May 06, 2026

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by James Justice Haynes and Certification of Local Counsel Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10974150. by Amilcar Fernando Ciciliano. (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

#24

May 08, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff: Status Conference held on 5/8/2026. Counsel Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg and James Justice-Hayes appeared on behalf of Petitioner. Counsel David Tannenbaum and Dennis Barghaan appeared on behalf of Respondents. Parties note status of case. Status updates to continue as articulated in open court. Order to follow. (Court Reporter R. Stonestreet.)(lcre, ) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#25

May 08, 2026

ORDER granting 23 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed James Justice Haynes for Amilcar Fernando Ciciliano. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 5/7/2026. (swil) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#26

May 12, 2026

Consent MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended and Supplemental Petition by Amilcar Fernando Ciciliano. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Email to Respondents' Counsel, # 2 Exhibit B, Proposed Second Amended and Supplemental Petition and Exhibits, # 3 Proposed Order)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) Modified text on 5/14/2026 (triv). (Entered: 05/12/2026)

#27

May 13, 2026

ORDER granting 26 Consent MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended and Supplemental Petition. ORDERED that the Second Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, attached as Exhibit A to the Motion, is accepted for filing and shall be docketed by the Clerk as the operative pleading in this matter, superseding the First Amended Petition (Dkt. No. 2) in its entirety. Signed by District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 05/13/2026. (triv) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#28

May 13, 2026

Second Amended and Supplemental PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Amilcar Fernando Ciciliano. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Order of Immigration Judge, # 2 Exhibit - Notice of Revocation of Release, # 3 Exhibit - REDACTED Employment Authorization Card) (triv) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#29

May 15, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Tannenbaum, David) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#30

May 22, 2026

STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Tannenbaum, David) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

#31

May 26, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Amilcar Fernando Ciciliano. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#32

May 26, 2026

Memorandum in Support re 31 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Amilcar Fernando Ciciliano. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Declaration of Amilcar Fernando Ciciliano, # 2 Exhibit B, Petitioners Travel Itinerary, # 3 Exhibit C, Notice of Revocation of Release signed by ICE Executive Associate Director, # 4 Exhibit D, Notice of Revocation of Release signed by Acting Field Office Director with required findings, # 5 Exhibit E, Joint Status Report, Mendoza Palacios v. Mullin, No. 1:26-cv-00648-ABA (D. Md. Apr. 14, 2026), # 6 Exhibit F, Transcript of Hearing, Luis Aguilar Rodriguez v. Bacon, No. cv-25-3470 (D. Md. Jan. 9, 2026), # 7 Exhibit G, Email from Petitioners counsel to Respondents counsel providing notice of this motion)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#33

May 26, 2026

Waiver of re 31 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, 32 Memorandum in Support,,, by Amilcar Fernando Ciciliano (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#34

May 27, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Amilcar Fernando Ciciliano. (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

#35

May 28, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Amilcar Fernando Ciciliano. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, Petitioner's Itinerary)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

#36

May 29, 2026

STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Tannenbaum, David) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#37

Jun 01, 2026

NOTICE by Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin Notice of Briefing Schedule (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Tannenbaum, David) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

#38

Jun 02, 2026

Response to 28 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), filed by Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Tannenbaum, David) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

#39

Jun 05, 2026

Reply to 38 Response in Support of Second Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Amilcar Fernando Ciciliano. (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#40

Jun 11, 2026

ORDERED that the Second Amended Petition (ECF 28) is GRANTED, and it is hereby ORDERED that Petitioner be immediately released from custody, with all his personal property; and it is further ORDERED that Petitioner's order of supervision be RESTORED immediately and may not be revoked unless done so in compliance with the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 241.4 or 8 C.F.R. § 241.13, and it is further ORDERED that Respondents and all of their officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, successors, assigns, and persons acting in concert or participation with them are ENJOINED from removing Petitioner from the United States unless (1) they possess a showing of sufficient changed circumstances with respect to the prospects for removal to a qualifying consenting country; and (2) Petitioner has first received de novo review by an immigration judge of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services asylum officer's negative decision regarding whether Petitioner has a reasonable fear of persecution or torture if removed; and it is further ORDERED that Petitioner's Emergency Motion (ECF 31) is DENIED as moot. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 6/11/2026. (swil) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

#41

Jun 11, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT is hereby entered in accordance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 58 in favor of the Petitioner Amilcar Fernando Ciciliano and against the Respondents Robert Guadian, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin and Todd Blanche. Entered by Clerk on 6/11/2026. (swil) (Entered: 06/11/2026)