Eastern District of Virginia • 3:26-cv-01011

#1

Sep 24, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Arfat Ah Sheikh. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ochoa, Antonio) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#2

Sep 24, 2026

First MOTION to Expedite by Arfat Ah Sheikh. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ochoa, Antonio) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#3

Sep 25, 2026

ORDER- Petitioner's current submission fails to demonstrate that counsel qualifies as a "next friend" and fails to comply with Rule 2(c)(5). 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 as to why counsel should qualify as a "next friend" Because Petitioner did not sign the Petition accompanying the Motion, and because Petitioner's counsel does not qualify as a next friend, the Court also DENIES the Motion to Expedite (ECF No. 2 ) at this time. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 9/25/2026. (adun, ) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

#4

Sep 25, 2026

Consent MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Arfat Ah Sheikh. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ahmad, Hassan) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

Sep 25, 2026

Case transferred in from Alexandria Division. Case Number 1:26cv3179. (mful, )