Eastern District of Virginia • 3:26-cv-00423

#1

May 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Zelaya Herrera Enier Danilo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits, # 2 Envelope)(adun, ) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#2

May 13, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Zelaya Herrera Enier Danilo. (adun, ). (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#3

May 13, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Zelaya Herrera Enier Danilo. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(adun, ) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#4

May 15, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER (Granting IFP Motion; Directing Response to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition) - Upon due consideration, the Court hereby GRANTS Petitioner's IFP Motion. Petitioner may proceed in this case without paying the Court's filing fee. The Petition shall be FILED. Respondents SHALL file, by May 22, 2026, either a Notice indicating that the factual and legal issues presented in this Petition do not differ in any material fashion from those presented in Ortega Miranda v. Bondi, et al. Civil Case No. 3:25cv769, (E.D. Va. Feb. 3, 2026), ECF No. 19, or an explanation as to why material factual or legal differences between Ortega Miranda and this Petition exist. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this District for any reason without this Court's permission. If Petitioner has already been removed or transferred from this District, it is ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred again without this Court's permission.The Court will address Petitioner's TRO Motion in a separate order. It is so ORDERED. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS.Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 5/15/2026. (Copy to Petitioner and U.S. Attorney's Office as directed.(ewat, ) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#5

May 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Holland Hambrick on behalf of Jeffrey Crawford, Russell Hott (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#6

May 20, 2026

NOTICE by Jeffrey Crawford, Russell Hott re 4 Order of Prisoner Service (2241),,,,, (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

#7

May 20, 2026

STRICKEN PER ECF NO. 8 MEMORANDUM ORDER (Waiving Filing Fee and Serving 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition) - It is ORDERED that: Petitioner's application to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED; The filing fee is WAIVED; The petition shall be FILED; Respondents shall file a responsive pleading within thirty (30) days of the receipt of this Memorandum Order; Service shall be made upon Respondent by electronically transmitting a copy of this Memorandum Order and the petition, with the petition to the United States Attorney for this District. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. It is so ORDERED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell on 5/20/2026. (Copy of Memorandum Order mailed to Petitioner.) (jenjones, ) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

#8

May 21, 2026

ORDER (Striking Memorandum Order (ECF No. 7 )) - Accordingly, the Court hereby STRIKES the Memorandum Order entered on May 20, 2026 (ECF No. 7 ) and DIRECTS the parties to proceed according to the Court's May 15, 2026 Memorandum Order (ECF No. 4 ). It is so ORDERED. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 5/21/2026. (Copy of Order mailed to Petitioner.)(ewat, ) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#9

May 21, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER (Granting 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition) - For the above reasons, the Court GRANTS the Petition (ECF No. 1 ) and hereby ORDERS that: Respondents shall provide Petitioner with a bond hearing in front of an Immigration Judge pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). The Immigration Court shall provide Petitioner with the opportunity for a bond hearing before any hearing on the merits of his removal, and no later than seven (7) days from the date of entry of this Order. Respondents are ENJOINED from denying bond to Petitioner on the basis that he IS detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2). Respondents are ORDERED to file a status report with this Court within three (3) days of Petitioner's bond hearing and before any hearing on the merits, stating whether Petitioner has been granted bond, and, if his request for bond was denied, the reason for that denial. It is so ORDERED. SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 5/21/2026. (Copy of Order mailed to Petitioner.)(ewat, ) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#10

May 22, 2026

ORDER (Denying as Moot Motion for Temporary Restraining Order) - This matter comes before the Court on Petitioner Zelaya Herrera Enier Danilo's ("Petitioner") "Motion for Temporary Restraining Order / Preliminary Injunction" (ECF No. 3 ("Motion")), in which Petitioner seeks release from what he purports to be his unlawful detention. The Court recently granted Petitioner's Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ), ordering that Respondents provide Petitioner with a bond hearing before an Immigration Judge pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226. (ECF No. 9 ). In light of the relief already ordered, the Court hereby DENIES AS MOOT Petitioner's Motion (ECF No. 3 ). It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 5/22/2026. Order was mailed to the petitioner. (sbea) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

#11

May 29, 2026

NOTICE Regarding Petitioner's Bond Hearing by Jeffrey Crawford, Russell Hott (Hambrick, Jonathan) Modified docket text on 6/1/2026 (adun, ). (Entered: 05/29/2026)

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May 29, 2026

ORDER (Ordering Status Report) - This matter comes before the Court on its own initiative. On May 21, 2026, the Court entered an Order granting Petitioner Zelaya Herrera Enier Danilo's ("Petitioner") Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 1 ("Petition" or Pet.)) and ordering Respondents to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing in front of an Immigration Judge within seven (7) days of the Court's Order's issuance. (ECF No. 9 .) Respondents filed a notice with the Court on May 29, 2026, confirming that a bond hearing was held for Petitioner on May 27, 2026, at which Petitioner was granted bond in the amount of $15,000. (ECF No. 11 at 1.) Given the resolution of all outstanding matters in this case, the Court hereby ORDERS Petitioner to file a status report with the Court stating any reasons why this case may not be closed. If Petitioner does not file a status report by June 12, 2026, the case will be closed.It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 5/29/2026. (Copy of Order mailed to Petitioner.)(ewat, ) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#13

Jun 11, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Zelaya Herrera Enier Danilo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Envelope)(adun, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/11/2026: # 3 Unredacted Exhibits (Sealed)) (adun, ). (Entered: 06/11/2026)

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Jun 12, 2026

ORDER (Directing Clerk's Office to Close Case)- Given the resolution of all outstanding matters, and given the lack of any additional relief sought by Petitioner, the Court hereby DIRECTS the Clerk to close this matter.This case is now CLOSED. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 6/12/2026. Copy of Order mailed to Petitioner. (adun, ) (Entered: 06/12/2026)