Eastern District of Virginia • 3:26-cv-00162

#1

Feb 28, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Immigrant Detainee, 1226/Prolonged/Conditions ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10818007.), filed by Taley Abbasov. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Notice to Appear for Removal Proceedings, # 2 Supplement EOIR Automated Case Information)(Lacy, Robert) (Main Document 1 replaced on 3/2/2026) (adun, ). (Entered: 02/28/2026)

Feb 28, 2026

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Roderick C. Young. (adun, )

#2

Mar 02, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Holland Hambrick on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Paul Perry (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#3

Mar 03, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER - It is ORDERED that the Petition is FILED. However, the Petition suffers from a defect that must be addressed before this habeas action may proceed. Rule 2 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases requires that petitions pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254-and, by extension, § 2241-"be signed under penalty of perjury by the petitioner or by a person authorized to sign it for the petitioner under 28 U.S.C. § 2242." Rules Governing § 2254 Cases in U.S. District Courts, Rule 2(c)(5). Accordingly, Petitioner is DIRECTED to submit, within fourteen (14) days of the date of entry hereof, a petition complying with Rule 2 or additional argument as to why counsel or some other party should qualify as a "next friend." Failure to comply with this order will result in dismissal of the action. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Roderick C. Young on 3/3/2026. (jenjones, ) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

#4

Mar 17, 2026

NOTICE by Taley Abbasov re 3 Order,,, Petitioner's Signed Verification of Habeas Petition (Lacy, Robert) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#5

Mar 18, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER (Serving 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition & Denying Show Cause) - It is ORDERED that the Petition shall be FILED. Service shall be made upon Respondents by electronically transmitting a copy of this Memorandum Order and the Petition to the United States Attorney for this District. The Court DENIES the request for issuance of an Order to Show Cause and instead ORDERS Respondents to file a responsive pleading within THIRTY (30) days of the receipt of this Memorandum Order. Petitioner MAY file a Reply to such Response within FOURTEEN (14) days of the filingof Respondents' brief. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge Roderick C. Young on 03/18/2026. Memorandum Order electronically transmitted to AUSA. (Kski, ) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#6

Apr 16, 2026

Opposition to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), filed by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Paul Perry. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#7

Apr 21, 2026

First Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Sarnata Reynolds and Certification of Local Counsel Robert K. Lacy Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10936946. Pro Hac Vice by Taley Abbasov. (Lacy, Robert) Modified on 4/22/2026 to terminate per chambers. Re-filed at ECF No. 8 . (juljon) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#8

Apr 22, 2026

First Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice and Certification of Local Counsel by Taley Abbasov. (Lacy, Robert) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

Apr 22, 2026

Notice of Correction re 7 - Counsel notified via email the document is not legible and will need to be scanned and re-uploaded. Clerk will replace once a proper copy is received. (adun, )

#9

Apr 23, 2026

ORDER granting 8 Motion for Pro hac vice. Sarnata Reynolds Appointed for Taley Abbasov. Signed by District Judge Roderick C. Young on 4/23/2026. (ewat, ) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#10

May 01, 2026

Reply to 6 Opposition to Respondent's Response and in Support of Habeas Corpus filed by Taley Abbasov. (Lacy, Robert) (Main Document 10 replaced on 5/5/2026) (adun, ). (Entered: 05/01/2026)

May 04, 2026

Notice of Correction re 10 - Document missing case number and local counsel signature block. Case Manager will replace once corrected document received. (adun, )