Eastern District of Virginia • 3:26-cv-00717

#1

Jul 23, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Nicolas Palacios Crespin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Envelope /FedEx Delivery Recpt)(Kski, ) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

#2

Jul 23, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Nicolas Palacios Crespin. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope /FedEx Delivery Recpt, # 2 Certificate of Service, # 3 Proposed Order) (Kski, ). (Entered: 07/23/2026)

#3

Jul 23, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Nicolas Palacios Crespin. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope /FedEx Delivery Recpt, # 2 Certificate of Service) (Kski, ). (Entered: 07/23/2026)

#4

Jul 23, 2026

Emergency MOTION to Expedite and for Order to Show Cause by Nicolas Palacios Crespin. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service, # 3 Envelope/FedEx Delivery Recpt)(Kski, ) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#5

Jul 23, 2026

Memorandum in Support re 1 Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, filed by Nicolas Palacios Crespin. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Envelope /FedEx Delivery Recpt)(Kski, ) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#6

Jul 24, 2026

ORDER (Directing Petitioner to Submit Petition): Upon due consideration, the Court hereby GRANTS Petitioner's IFP Motion (ECF No. 3 ); Having considered Petitioner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus, the Court finds that the petition does not comply with Rule 2(c)(5) of the Rules Governing § 2254 Cases in U.S. District Courts; Accordingly, Petitioner is DIRECTED to submit, within eleven (11) days of the date of entry hereof, a petition complying with Rule 2 or a filing demonstrating why his wife should qualify as a next friend; Because Petitioner has not filed a compliant § 2241 petition, the Court hereby DENIES WITHOUT PREJUDICE Petitioner's Emergency Motion for Restraining Order and Motion for Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. 2 ) and Emergency Motion to Expedite and Order to Show Cause (ECF No. 4 ); Petitioner may refile his motions for emergency relief contemporaneously with a compliant petition. (signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 7/26/2026) (rpiz) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#7

Jul 26, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Holland Hambrick on behalf of David J. Venturella, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Facility Administrator/Warden, Farmville Immigration Detention Center, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Robert Guadian, Field Office Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations, Washington Field Office, Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General of the United States (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/26/2026)

#8

Jul 31, 2026

Response to 6 Order and Submission of Corrected Verified 2241 Petition filed by Nicolas Palacios Crespin. (Attachments: # 1 Emergency Cover Notice, # 2 Certificate of Service, # 3 Envelope)(Kski, ) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#9

Jul 31, 2026

Corrected Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Nicolas Palacios Crespin. Clerk updated Petitioner's address in re "Emergency Cover Notice". (Attachments: # 1 Emergency Cover Notice, # 2 Exhibit List, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Proposed Order, # 9 Certificate of Service, # 10 Envelope)(Kski, ) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#10

Jul 31, 2026

Memorandum in Support of 9 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) and 11 Renewed Motions filed by Nicolas Palacios Crespin. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Envelope)(Kski, ). (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#11

Jul 31, 2026

Renewed Emergency MOTION to Expedite and for Order to Show Cause by Nicolas Palacios Crespin. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service, # 3 Envelope)(Kski, ) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#12

Jul 31, 2026

Renewed Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction to Prevent Removal and Transfer Pending Habeas Review by Nicolas Palacios Crespin. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Envelope)(Kski, ) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#13

Aug 04, 2026

ORDER (Directing Response to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition) - The Amended Petition is FILED. Respondents are DIRECTED to file a responsive pleading within seven (7) days of the issuance of this Order. 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. In light of the instant Order and the directives contained therein, the Court DENIES AS MOOT Petitioner's Renewed Emergency Motion to Expedite (ECF No. 11 ) and Renewed Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. 12 ). SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 08/04/2026. Copy of Order distributed as directed. (Kski, ) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#14

Aug 05, 2026

Mail Returned as "Return to Sender; No Such number; Unable to Foreard" as to Nicolas Palacios Crespin. (Mail sent to incorrect address: Farmville Detention Center") (adun, ) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#15

Aug 11, 2026

NOTICE by David J. Venturella, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Facility Administrator/Warden, Farmville Immigration Detention Center, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Robert Guadian, Field Office Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations, Washington Field Office, Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General of the United States re 13 Order,,, (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

#16

Aug 19, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER (Granting 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition) - The Court GRANTS Petitioner's Petition (ECF No. 9 ). It is further ORDERED that: 1. Respondents RELEASE Petitioner from custody, with all of his personal property, subject to the conditions of any preexisting Order of Supervision, no later than 4:00 p.m. on the second business day following the entry of this Order. The federal respondents may not impose any new or additional conditions on Petitioner's release, other than those previously imposed upon him in that Order of Supervision, without leave of court. 2. Any revocation of Petitioner's Order of Supervision is VACATED. 3. Respondents, along with their officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys. successors, and assigns, and all persons acting in concert with them, are ENJOINED from rearresting Petitioner unless (1) he commits a violation of any federal, state, or local law; (2) he fails to comply with the conditions of his Order of Supervision; or (3) any Order of Supervision has been lawfully revoked in a manner consistent with DHS's regulations and the Due Process Clause. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 08/19/2026. Copy of Order mailed to pro se petitioner. (Kski, ) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#17

Aug 21, 2026

NOTICE by David J. Venturella, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Facility Administrator/Warden, Farmville Immigration Detention Center, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Robert Guadian, Field Office Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations, Washington Field Office, Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General of the United States re 16 Order,,,,, (Hambrick, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#18

Aug 24, 2026

ORDER (Closing Case) This matter comes before the Court on Respondent's Notice (ECF No. 17 ) informing the Court that, in accordance with the Court's August 20, 2026 Order, Petitioner Nicolas Palacios Crespin ("Petitioner") has been released from immigration detention. In light of the Court's grant of Petitioner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus (ECF No. 16 ) and Respondents' Notice, and given that Petitioner is no longer detained, the Court DIRECTS the Clerk's Office to close this case. This case is now CLOSED. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 8/24/2026. Copy mailed to Petitioner. (adun, ) (Entered: 08/24/2026)