Eastern District of Virginia • 2:26-cv-00904

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Aug 27, 2026

Second PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Immigrant Detention 2241 ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-11283985.), filed by Ayoub Er Refai. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Lacy, Robert) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#2

Aug 27, 2026

EXHIBIT Paginated A to T by Ayoub Er Refai.. (Lacy, Robert) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#3

Aug 27, 2026

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Ayoub Er Refai. (Lacy, Robert) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#4

Aug 27, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Meghan O'Brien on behalf of Todd Blanche, Jeffrey Crawford, Robert Guadian, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella (O'Brien, Meghan) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

Aug 27, 2026

Case administratively transferred in from Alexandria Division Division. Case Number 1:26-cv-2806. (ptom)

Aug 27, 2026

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema and Magistrate Judge Ivan D. Davis. (dvanm)

#5

Aug 31, 2026

REFERRAL ORDER. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) and (B), this matter is hereby REFERRED to United States Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller for further proceedings. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order to Petitioner at his address of record. Signed by District Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes on 8/312026. Copies mailed 8/31/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

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Sep 03, 2026

First Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Sarnata Reynolds and Certification of Local Counsel Robert K. Lacy Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-11306762. by Ayoub Er Refai. (Lacy, Robert) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

Sep 04, 2026

Notice of Correction re 6 First Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Sarnata Reynolds and Certification of Local Counsel Robert K. Lacy Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-11306762. Counsel is advised that the application must be signed by the applicant and local counsel. Please refile with a wet signature. Counsel does not need to pay another fee. (alet, )

#7

Sep 09, 2026

Second Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Sarnata Reynolds and Certification of Local Counsel Robert K. Lacy Signed by Local and PHV Counsel by Ayoub Er Refai. (Lacy, Robert) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

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Sep 10, 2026

ORDER. It is ORDERED that within 14 days of the date of this Order, Respondents must file an answer to the Petition, together with any applicable attachmentsreferenced in Rule 5 of the § 2254 Rules, and if appropriate, a motion to dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller on 9/10/2026. Copies mailed 9/10/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#9

Sep 10, 2026

ORDER granting 7 Motion for Pro hac vice for Sarnata Reynolds on behalf of Ayoub Er Refai. Signed by District Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes on 9/10/2026. (alet, ) (Entered: 09/10/2026)