Southern District of West Virginia • 3:26-cv-00671

Santos Diaz v. Venturella

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Case Information

Filed: October 19, 2026
Assigned to: Robert Charles Chambers
Referred to: Dwane L. Tinsley
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)
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Last Activity: October 23, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Oct 19, 2026
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Cristhian Ivan Santos Diaz, Edgar Omar Alvarado Maldonado against Kenneth Barnett, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, John Rife, David Venturella pursuant to Title 28, United States Code, Section 2241. Filing Fee $5. Receipt # AWVSDC-9196939. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Proposed Summons David Venturella, # 7 Proposed Summons Markwayne Mullin, # 8 Proposed Summons Todd Blanche, # 9 Proposed Summons Kenneth Barnett, # 10 Proposed Summons John Rife, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet) (msa)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Oct 19, 2026
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Kenneth Barnett, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, John Rife, David Venturella, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241). Summons returnable 60 days. Instructions to Counsel: This is your electronic summons. Please print as many copies of the Summons and Complaint as are necessary to effectuate service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4. See Proof of Service page of this Summons form for filing a return of service if required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(l). (Attachments: # 1 Summons Issued - Markwayne Mullin, # 2 Summons Issued - Todd Blanche, # 3 Summons Issued - Kenneth Barnett, # 4 Summons Issued - John Rife) (msa) (msa). (Modified on 10/19/2026 to replace attachment 4) (msa).
Main Document: Electronic Summons Issued
#3
Oct 19, 2026
MOTION by Edgar Omar Alvarado Maldonado, Cristhian Ivan Santos Diaz for Immediate Order to Show Cause and Immediate Order Preventing Removal or Transfer of Petitioners Pending Disposition of Petition. (Attachment: # 1 Proposed Order) (msa)
Main Document: Motion / Application / Petition for Order to Show Cause
#4
Oct 19, 2026
STANDING ORDER IN RE: ASSIGNMENT AND REFERRAL OF CIVIL ACTIONS AND MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGES ENTERED SEPTEMBER 1, 2024. This case is referred to Magistrate Judge Dwane L. Tinsley for Findings of Fact and Recommendations for disposition. (cc: counsel of record; any pro se party) (klc)
Main Document: Standing Order For Assignment And Referral of Civil Actions And Matters
#5
Oct 19, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE directing that Respondents SHALL file a written response to SHOW CAUSE as to why the 1 Petition should not be granted by 9:00 AM on 10/21/2026; Petitioners shall file a reply no later than 10/22/2026 at 9:00 AM; this matter shall be heard by this Court on 10/22/2026 at 4:00 PM, if necessary; to the extent Respondents intend to assert that jurisdiction and/or venue is improper in this case, Respondents shall file any such objections no later than 3:00 PM on 10/20/2026; Respondents SHALL NOT remove or facilitate the removal of Petitioners and/or their property from the Southern District of West Virginia; this Order SHALL NOT be construed as ordering Petitioners release, pending further order of the Court, but SHALL be construed as ordering Respondents to take every possible measure to avoid Petitioners' removal from the District; Respondents SHALL NOT transport Petitioners to a geographically further location or remove Petitioners from the United States pending further order of the Court; Respondents shall FORTHWITH and IMMEDIATELY afford Petitioners the opportunity to confidentially consult with counsel no later than 5:00 PM today, 10/19/2026, and shall take all necessary steps to facilitate such communication; service of this Order shall be made by Petitioners on the United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia by 3:00 PM today, 10/19/2026. Signed by Judge Robert C. Chambers on 10/19/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented parties) (jsa)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
Oct 19, 2026
Case Assigned
Oct 19, 2026
CASE assigned to Judge Robert C. Chambers. (klc)
Oct 19, 2026
NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION re: 2 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED re: John Rife. ERROR: Incorrect image attached. CORRECTION: Image removed and replaced. (msa)
Oct 19, 2026
Notice of Docket Correction
#6
Oct 21, 2026
Motion / Application / Petition to Exceed Page Limit
Main Document: Motion / Application / Petition to Exceed Page Limit
#7
Oct 21, 2026
Motion / Application / Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum
Main Document: Motion / Application / Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum
#8
Oct 21, 2026
Order on Motion / Application / Petition to Exceed Page Limit
Main Document: Order on Motion / Application / Petition to Exceed Page Limit
#9
Oct 21, 2026
Motion / Application / Petition to Dismiss
Main Document: Motion / Application / Petition to Dismiss
#10
Oct 21, 2026
Motion / Application / Petition for Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Motion / Application / Petition for Miscellaneous Relief
#11
Oct 21, 2026
Motion / Application / Petition for Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Motion / Application / Petition for Miscellaneous Relief
#12
Oct 21, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#13
Oct 21, 2026
Order Cancelling Deadline
Main Document: Order Cancelling Deadline
#14
Oct 22, 2026
Reply to Response
Main Document: Reply to Response
#15
Oct 22, 2026
Motion / Application / Petition to Expedite
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#16
Oct 23, 2026
Memorandum & Opinion
Main Document: Memorandum & Opinion

Parties

Santos Diaz
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Venturella
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