Eastern District of Virginia • 3:26-cv-00442

#1

May 21, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Elvis Alexander Rodas-Alberto. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Certificate of Service, # 3 Envelope) # 4 Exhibit) (jenjones, ). (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#2

May 21, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Immediate Release by Elvis Alexander Rodas-Alberto. (jenjones, ) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#3

May 21, 2026

MOTION to Expedite Review by Elvis Alexander Rodas-Alberto. (jenjones, ) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#4

May 21, 2026

Memorandum in Support of Habeas Relief filed by Elvis Alexander Rodas-Alberto. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Conditions of Release, # 2 Proposed Order)(jenjones, ) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#5

May 22, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER (Directing Response to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition) - It is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this District for any reason without this Courts 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 Courts permission. The Clerk is DIRECTED to forward a copy of this Order to Petitioner and to the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (copies mailed as directed). Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 5/22/26. (mful, ) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

#6

May 22, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Holland Hambrick on behalf of The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Warden, Farmville Detention Center (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

#7

May 26, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER- In light of the Court's May 29, 2026 Order and the reliefalready granted, the Court DENIES AS MOOT Petitioners Motions (ECF Nos. 2, 3 ). SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 5/26/2026. Copy of order mailed to petitioner. (adun, ) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#8

May 29, 2026

NOTICE in re Order 5 by The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Warden, Farmville Detention Center (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#9

Jun 01, 2026

ORDER that 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 Petitioners 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. In the event that Petitioner is released on bond, Respondents are ENJOINED from rearresting Petitioner, unless he has committed a new violation of any federal, state or local law, or has failed to attend any properly noticed immigration or court hearing or is subject to detention pursuant to a final order of removal. Should Petitioner be released on bond. Respondents are FURTHER ENJOINED from invoking the automatic stay provision at 8 C.F.R. § 1003.19(i)(2). Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 5/29/2026. Copy mailed to Petitioner. (adun, ) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

#10

Jun 09, 2026

NOTICE by The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Warden, Farmville Detention Center re 9 Order,,,,, (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

#11

Jun 12, 2026

ORDER (Ordering Status Report)- Given the resolution of all outstanding matters in this case, the Court hereby ORDERS Petitioner to file a notice with the Court stating any reasons why this case may not be closed. If Petitioner does not file a status report by June 26, 2026, the case will be closed. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 6/12/2026. Copy of Order mailed to Petitioner. (adun, ) (Entered: 06/12/2026)