Eastern District of Virginia • 2:26-cv-00208

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Mar 03, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5.00.), filed by Derwin Enrique Gonzalez Suarez. (Attachments: # 1 Table of Contents, # 2 Sealed Exhibits, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Letter, # 5 Envelope) (jmey) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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Mar 03, 2026

Amendment to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) by Derwin Enrique Gonzalez Suarez. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jmey) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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Mar 03, 2026

Acknowledgment of Receipt. (jmey) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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Mar 11, 2026

ORDER. It is ORDERED that petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this District for any reason during the pendency of this action unless and until this Court issues an order to the contrary; and it is further ORDERED that on or before March 20, 2026, the federal Respondents file either (1) a Notice indicating that the factual and legal issues presented in this Petition do not differ in any material fashion from those addressed in Romero v. Crawford. No. 3:25cv788, 2026 WL 94634 (E.D. Va. Jan. 13, 2026) and Ponce Vidal v. Crawford, No. 2:26cvl34, 2026 WL 561188 (E.D. Va. Feb. 27, 2026); or (2) an Opposition to the Petition discussing the material differences between these cases and this Petition; and it is further ORDERED that if the federal Respondents file an Opposition to the Petition, Petitioner shall file any reply in further support of the Petition on or before March 30, 2026. Signed by District Judge Mark S Davis on 3/10/2026. Copies mailed 3/11/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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Mar 11, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Virginia Lynn Van Valkenburg on behalf of Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Van Valkenburg, Virginia) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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Mar 12, 2026

NOTICE by Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement re 4 Order of Prisoner Service (2241),,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Van Valkenburg, Virginia) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

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Mar 13, 2026

ORDER. The Court expects and hereby ORDERS that Petitioner remain in the United States pending resolution of this matter. Petitioner and counsel for the Federal Respondents are each INSTRUCTED to file a supplement with this Court, along with any relevant evidence, addressing whether Petitioner's removal order is in fact final. Such supplements shall be filed no later than March 20, 2026. Signed by District Judge Mark S Davis on 3/13/2026. Copies mailed 3/13/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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Mar 18, 2026

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Derwin Enrique Gonzalez Suarez re 3 . (jmey) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

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Mar 20, 2026

NOTICE by Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement re 7 Order, (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(Van Valkenburg, Virginia) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

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Mar 20, 2026

FINAL ORDER. Based on the factual representations by counsel for Respondents, as supported by evidentiary submissions and legal authorities, Petitioner's § 2241 motion challenging his immigration detention is DISMISSED as moot due to changed circumstances that have rendered Petitioner's immigration detention mandatory. The "non-removal" order previously entered by this Court is hereby VACATED, and Petitioner's habeas case shall be closed by the Clerk. Signed by District Judge Mark S Davis on 3/20/2026. Copies mailed 3/20/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

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Mar 20, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT. Signed by Clerk on 3/20/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

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Mar 27, 2026

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Derwin Enrique Gonzalez Suarez re 7 . (jmey) (Entered: 03/27/2026)