Completed
Case Information
Filed: May 14, 2026
Assigned to:
Mark Steven Davis
Referred to:
Robert J. Krask
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Completed: May 27, 2026
Last Activity:
May 27, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 14, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5.00.), filed by Santos Juventino Cortez. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jmey) (Entered: 05/14/2026)
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PETITION
#2
May 14, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION to Prohibit Transfer and Removal and for Temporary Restraining Order by Santos Juventino Cortez. (jmey) (Entered: 05/14/2026)
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EMERGENCY MOTION
#3
May 14, 2026
Acknowledgment of Receipt. (jmey) (Entered: 05/14/2026)
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Acknowledgment
#4
May 18, 2026
Filing Fee Received: $5.00, receipt number 100016668 (triv) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
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Filing
#5
May 18, 2026
ORDER. It is hereby: 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 May 26, 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. 2:26cv134, 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 June 4, 2026. Signed by District Judge Mark S Davis on 5/18/2026. Copies mailed 5/18/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
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ORDER.
#6
May 19, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Virginia Lynn Van Valkenburg on behalf of Todd Blanche, Joseph Simon (Van Valkenburg, Virginia) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
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NOTICE
#7
May 26, 2026
NOTICE by Todd Blanche, Joseph Simon re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) (Van Valkenburg, Virginia) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
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NOTICE
#8
May 27, 2026
MEMORANDUM ORDER. It is ORDERED that Petitioner's § 2241 Petition is GRANTED in part. Respondents are ORDERED to provide Petitioner with a standard § 1226(a) bond hearing before an Immigration Judge within fourteen (14) days of the iss uance of this Order. Respondents are further ORDERED to file a status report with this Court within three (3) days of the bond hearing, stating whether Petitioner has been granted bond, and, if his request for bond was denied, the case-specific reaso ns given by the Immigration Judge for that denial. The Clerk is DIRECTED to enter partial judgment in Petitioner's favor pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 58, forward copies of this Memorandum Order to Petitioner and to counsel for Respondents, and to administratively close this case. Signed by District Judge Mark S Davis on 5/27/2026. Copies mailed 5/27/2026. (jmey)
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MEMORANDUM ORDER. It is ORDERED that Petitioner's § 2241 Petition is GRANTED in part. Respondents are ORDERED to provide Petitioner with a standard § 1226(a) bond hearing before an Immigration Judge within fourteen (14) days of the iss uance of this Order. Respondents are further ORDERED to file a status report with this Court within three (3) days of the bond hearing, stating whether Petitioner has been granted bond, and, if his request for bond was denied, the case-specific reaso ns given by
#9
May 27, 2026
CLERK'S JUDGMENT. Signed by Clerk on 5/27/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
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CLERK'S
Parties
Blanche
Party
Cortez
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