Eastern District of Virginia • 2:25-cv-00764

#1

Nov 19, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Cristian Lemus Lopez.(Anand, Ishan) [Transferred from Maryland on 11/25/2025.] (Entered: 11/19/2025)

#2

Nov 19, 2025

PAPERLESS NOTICE: The Petition does not contain Petitioner's full name and/or A#. Amended Standing Order 2025-01 shall not take effect until Petitioner's full name and A# are filed with the Court and this information is transmitted to the Government. (chs, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 11/25/2025.] (Entered: 11/19/2025)

Nov 19, 2025

Case Assigned to Judge Theodore D. Chuang. (chs, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 11/25/2025.]

Nov 19, 2025

The case of Lopez v. Baker, et al.,, has been opened in the District of Maryland. The case number is TDC 25-CV-3797. PLEASE NOTE: You must pay the case filing fee within 48 hours . To pay online, select the event Habeas Case Filing Fee which is found under Civil Events -- > Other Filings -- > Other Documents. Otherwise, forward a check made payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court and note the assigned case number on the check or cover letter. (chs, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 11/25/2025.]

#3

Nov 20, 2025

ORDER directing Respondent to file an Answer to the Petition by 11/24/2025. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 11/20/2025. (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 11/25/2025.] (Entered: 11/20/2025)

#4

Nov 20, 2025

AMENDED PETITION against All Defendants, filed by Cristian Lemus Lopez.(Anand, Ishan) Modified on 11/20/2025 (kk5s). [Transferred from Maryland on 11/25/2025.] (Entered: 11/20/2025)

#5

Nov 20, 2025

Amended Standing Order 2025-01 Concerning Petitions for Writs of Habeas Corpus-Alien Detainee. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on May 28, 2025 (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 11/25/2025.] (Entered: 11/20/2025)

#6

Nov 20, 2025

PAPERLESS NOTICE: A copy of Amended Standing Order 2025-01, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, and Petitioner's full name and A# have been transmitted to the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Civil Division for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland on 11/20/2025 at 1:03 p.m. Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 11/25/2025.] (Entered: 11/20/2025)

#7

Nov 20, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER: The 5 Amended Standing Order does not supersede the terms of 3 Order. Both Orders are in full effect. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 11/20/2025. (kns, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 11/25/2025.] (Entered: 11/20/2025)

#8

Nov 20, 2025

PAPERLESS NOTICE. A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is scheduled for November 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. to discuss 4 AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. Instructions to join the call will be provided. The call will be recorded, so please do not use speakerphones as they compromise sound quality. Also, we ask that parties not remain on the conference line after the Judge has left the call, to ensure that the line is free for other calls that may be on the Judge's calendar. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 11/25/2025.] (Entered: 11/20/2025)

#9

Nov 20, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Ariana Wright Arnold on behalf of All Defendants (Arnold, Ariana) [Transferred from Maryland on 11/25/2025.] (Entered: 11/20/2025)

Nov 20, 2025

HABEAS CASE FILING FEE: $ 5, receipt number AMDDC-12367666(Anand, Ishan) [Transferred from Maryland on 11/25/2025.]

#10

Nov 21, 2025

PAPERLESS NOTICE. The CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is rescheduled from November 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. to November 21 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss 4 AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. Instructions to join the call will be provided. The call will be recorded, so please do not use speakerphones as they compromise sound quality. Also, we ask that parties not remain on the conference line after the Judge has left the call, to ensure that the line is free for other calls that may be on the Judge's calendar. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 11/25/2025.] (Entered: 11/21/2025)

#11

Nov 21, 2025

Case Management Conference held on 11/21/2025 before Judge Theodore D. Chuang. (Court Reporter: FTR Recording\2B) (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 11/25/2025.] (Entered: 11/21/2025)

#12

Nov 21, 2025

ORDER transferring case to the Eastern District of Virginia for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 11/21/2025. (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 11/25/2025.] (Entered: 11/21/2025)

#13

Nov 25, 2025

Case transferred in from District of Maryland; Case Number 8:25-cv-03797. Original file and docket sheet received. (Entered: 11/25/2025)

Nov 25, 2025

Notification of transfer of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus from the District of Maryland Case No. 8:25cv3797 to the Eastern District of Virginia. (ldab, )

#14

Dec 04, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Inderjit Kaur Bhargava on behalf of Cristian Lemus Lopez (Bhargava, Inderjit) (Entered: 12/04/2025)

#15

Dec 25, 2025

STATUS REPORT Update by Cristian Lemus Lopez. (Bhargava, Inderjit) (Entered: 12/25/2025)

#16

Dec 28, 2025

MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Cristian Lemus Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Blessinger, Eileen) (Entered: 12/28/2025)

#17

Dec 30, 2025

ORDER. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(l )(A) and (B), this matter is hereby REFERRED to United States Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller for further proceedings. Signed by District Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes on 12/30/2025. (jmey) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

#18

Jan 02, 2026

ORDER. The Court hereby ORDERS that within 14 days of the date of this Order, Respondents must file an answer to the Petition, together with any applicable attachments referenced in Rule 5 of the § 2254 Rules, and if appropriate, a motion to dismiss. Based on Petitioner's transfer from Maryland to the Eastern District of Virginia, Petitioner is ORDERED to file within 7 days of the date of this Order an Amended Petition identifying the appropriate Virginia custodian(s) as Respondent(s). The Clerk is DIRECTED to provide a copy of this Order to all counsel of record. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller on 1/2/2026. Copies mailed 1/2/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 01/02/2026)

#19

Jan 08, 2026

AMENDED Petition against Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Krist Noem, Robert Guadian, Jeffrey Crawford, filed by Cristian Lemus Lopez.(Blessinger, Eileen) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

#20

Jan 08, 2026

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Kevin Hirst and Certification of Local Counsel Eileen Blessinger Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10693183. by Cristian Lemus Lopez. (Blessinger, Eileen) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

#21

Jan 08, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kent Pendleton Porter on behalf of Nikita Baker, Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Krist Noem (Porter, Kent) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

#22

Jan 08, 2026

ORDER. 16 Motion to Substitute Attorney is GRANTED. Attorney Ishan Anand and Inderjit Kaur Bhargava terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller on 1/8/2026. Copies mailed 1/8/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

#23

Jan 09, 2026

ORDER granting 20 Motion for Pro hac vice for Kevin Hirst on behalf of Cristian Lemus Lopez. Signed by District Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes on 1/9/2026. (alet) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

#24

Jan 15, 2026

Response to 19 Amended Petition and in Support of Motion to Dismiss filed by Nikita Baker, Pamela Jo Bondi, Jeffrey Crawford, Robert Guadian, Todd M. Lyons, Krist Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Justin Richardson)(Porter, Kent) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#25

Jan 15, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Nikita Baker, Pamela Jo Bondi, Jeffrey Crawford, Robert Guadian, Todd M. Lyons, Krist Noem. (Porter, Kent) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#26

Jan 29, 2026

**DUPLICATE MOTION - NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN BY THE COURT. Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Kevin Hirst and Certification of Local Counsel Eileen Blessinger by Cristian Lemus Lopez. (Blessinger, Eileen) Modified on 1/29/2026 (alet). (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#27

Jan 29, 2026

RESPONSE to Motion re 25 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Cristian Lemus Lopez. (Blessinger, Eileen) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#28

Feb 12, 2026

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 19 Amended Petition, 25 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Objections to R&R due by 2/26/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller on 2/12/2026. Copies mailed 2/12/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#29

Feb 27, 2026

FINAL ORDER. 28 Report and Recommendations is ADOPTED as the opinion of this Court. The 4 Amended Petition is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Petitioner be provided a bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). Signed by District Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes on 2/27/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#30

Feb 27, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT. Signed by Clerk on 2/27/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 02/27/2026)