Virginia Eastern District Court
Judge:Leonie M Brinkema
Referred: Lindsey R Vaala
Case #: 1:25-cv-00509
Nature of Suit463 Immigration - Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Case Filed:Mar 21, 2025
Terminated:Mar 28, 2025
Last checked: Monday May 05, 2025 6:30 AM EDT
Petitioner
Luddis Norelia Sanchez Garcia
Represented By
Sirine Shebaya
contact info
Yulie Landan
National Immigration Project
contact info
Alaina Taylor
Murray Osorio PLLC
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Abigail M. Russo
Murray Osorio
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Matthew Scott Vogel
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Simon Yehuda Sandoval-Moshenberg
Murray Osorio
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Petitioner
Julio Cesar Sanchez Puentes
Represented By
Sirine Shebaya
contact info
Yulie Landan
National Immigration Project
contact info
Alaina Taylor
Murray Osorio PLLC
contact info
Abigail M. Russo
Murray Osorio
contact info
Matthew Scott Vogel
contact info
Simon Yehuda Sandoval-Moshenberg
Murray Osorio
contact info
Respondent
Scott Charles
Respondent
Jeffrey Crawford
in his official capacity as Warden of the Farmville Detention Center Farmville Detention Center 508 Waterworks Road
Farmville, VA 23901
Respondent
Pamela Bondi
in her official capacity as Attorney General of the United States U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20530
Represented By
Peter B. Baumhart
Doj-Usao
contact info
Matthew J. Mezger
Doj-Usao
contact info
Respondent
Russell Hott
Represented By
Peter B. Baumhart
Doj-Usao
contact info
Matthew J. Mezger
Doj-Usao
contact info
Respondent
Kristi Noem
Represented By
Peter B. Baumhart
Doj-Usao
contact info
Matthew J. Mezger
Doj-Usao
contact info


Docket last updated: 05/09/2025 11:59 PM EDT
Thursday, April 17, 2025
27 27 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Amend/Correct Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Thu 04/17 2:15 PM
ORDERED that the Motion to Amend Judgment [Dkt. No. 19] and Emergency Motion for Release [Dkt. No. 21] be and are DENIED as moot (see Order for further details). Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 4/17/2025. (swil)
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26 26 notice Notice (other) Thu 04/17 9:29 AM
NOTICE by Luddis Norelia Sanchez Garcia, Julio Cesar Sanchez Puentes re21 Emergency MOTION FOR RELEASE (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1
25 25 respoth Response Other Thu 04/17 9:08 AM
Response to24 Response filed by Pamela Bondi, Scott Charles, Jeffrey Crawford, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem. (Mezger, Matthew)
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
24 24 respoth Response Other Wed 04/16 6:37 PM
Response to22 Order,, filed by Luddis Norelia Sanchez Garcia, Julio Cesar Sanchez Puentes.(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1,
Att: 2 Exhibit 2
23 23 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 04/16 4:29 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Abigail M. Russo on behalf of Luddis Norelia Sanchez Garcia, Julio Cesar Sanchez Puentes (Russo, Abigail)
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22 22 2 pgs order Order Wed 04/16 3:19 PM
ORDER in re21 Emergency MOTION FOR RELEASE. ORDERED that petitioners file a supplement to their Motion that cites clear authority showing that this Court has jurisdiction to order their release and identifies the attorneys for the government (i.e., Assistant U.S. Attorneys for the Eastern District of Virginia or elsewhere) who stated that petitioners would not be detained during the pendency of their administrative appeal of their TPS withdrawal (see Order for details). Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 4/16/2025. (kgall)
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21 21 motion Miscellaneous Relief (MOTION) Wed 04/16 11:49 AM
Emergency MOTION FOR RELEASE by Luddis Norelia Sanchez Garcia, Julio Cesar Sanchez Puentes. (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon)
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Monday, April 14, 2025
utility Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Mon 04/14 12:47 PM
Set Deadline as to19 MOTION to Amend/Correct15 Order . Motion Hearing set for 5/9/2025 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 700 before District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema. (triv)
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Friday, April 11, 2025
20 20 misc Notice of Hearing Date Fri 04/11 4:00 PM
Notice of Hearing Date set for May 9, 2025 re19 MOTION to Amend/Correct15 Order, (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon)
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misc Notice of Correction Fri 04/11 8:19 AM
Notice of Correction re19 MOTION to Amend/Correct15 Order. The filing user has been notified to file a Notice of Hearing or Notice of Waiver of Oral Argument. (swil)
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
19 19 motion Amend/Correct Thu 04/10 6:09 PM
MOTION to Amend/Correct15 Order, by Luddis Norelia Sanchez Garcia, Julio Cesar Sanchez Puentes.(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1,
Att: 2 Exhibit 2,
Att: 3 Exhibit 3,
Att: 4 Proposed Order
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
18 18 misc Transcript Tue 04/08 3:17 PM
TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on 3/28/2025, before Judge L. Brinkema, Court Reporter/Transcriber Tonia Harris, Telephone number 703-646-1438. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have thirty(30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter/transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER Redaction Request due 5/8/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/9/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/7/2025.(harris, tonia)
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Tuesday, April 01, 2025
17 17 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 04/01 3:53 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Alaina Taylor on behalf of Luddis Norelia Sanchez Garcia, Julio Cesar Sanchez Puentes (Taylor, Alaina)
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Friday, March 28, 2025
16 16 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Pro hac vice Fri 03/28 12:19 PM
ORDER granting12 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Sirine Shebaya for Luddis Norelia Sanchez Garcia,Sirine Shebaya for Julio Cesar Sanchez Puentes. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 3/28/2025. (swil)
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15 15 1 pgs order Order Fri 03/28 12:09 PM
ORDERED that the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus [Dkt. No. 1] is GRANTED. ORDERED that petitioners Julio Cesar Sanchez Puentes and Luddis Norelia SanchezGarcia be and are RELEASED from custody. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 3/28/2025. (kgall)
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14 14 minutes Writ Hearing Fri 03/28 12:08 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Hearing held on 3/28/2025. Appearances of counsel. Argument heard. Comments of the Court. Petition is GRANTED and the petitioners shall be released immediately. Order to follow. (Court Reporter T.Harris)(kgall)
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Thursday, March 27, 2025
13 13 respoth Reply Other Thu 03/27 10:42 PM
Reply to1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241),11 Response filed by Luddis Norelia Sanchez Garcia, Julio Cesar Sanchez Puentes.(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1
12 12 motion Pro Hac Vice Thu 03/27 10:30 PM
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Sirine Shebaya and Certification of Local Counsel Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10088278. by Luddis Norelia Sanchez Garcia, Julio Cesar Sanchez Puentes. (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon)
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11 11 respoth Response Other Thu 03/27 5:00 PM
Response to1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), (Corrected) filed by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem.(Baumhart, Peter)
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Att: 1 Exhibit FREX 1
10 10 respoth Response Other Thu 03/27 4:38 PM
Response to1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), in Opposition filed by Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem.(Mezger, Matthew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit FREX 1
9 9 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 03/27 4:38 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Peter B. Baumhart on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem (Baumhart, Peter)
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8 8 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 03/27 4:37 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew J. Mezger on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Russell Hott, Kristi Noem (Mezger, Matthew)
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7 7 1 pgs order Order Thu 03/27 2:52 PM
ORDERED that respondents transport both petitioners, Julio Cesar Sanchez Puentes and Luddis Norella Sanchez Garcia, with their belongings,* to the Albert V. Bryant U.S. Courthouse on Friday, March 28, 2025, for attendance at the 11:00 a.m. hearing on their Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus (see Order for details). Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 3/27/2025. (kgall)
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Monday, March 24, 2025
6 6 1 pgs order Order Mon 03/24 3:29 PM
ORDERED that by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025, defendants SHOW CAUSE as to why the petition should not be granted; and it is further ORDERED that a hearing on this Petition will be held on Friday, March 28, at 11:00 a.m.; and it is further ORDERED that neither petitioner is to be removed or transferred from this district for any reason without this Court's permission. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 3/24/2025. (swil)
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5 5 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Pro hac vice Mon 03/24 2:49 PM
ORDER granting3 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Matthew Scott Vogel for Luddis Norelia Sanchez Garcia,Matthew Scott Vogel for Julio Cesar Sanchez Puentes. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 3/24/2025. (swil)
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4 4 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Pro hac vice Mon 03/24 2:48 PM
ORDER granting2 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Yulie Landan for Luddis Norelia Sanchez Garcia,Yulie Landan for Julio Cesar Sanchez Puentes. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 3/24/2025. (swil)
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3 3 motion Pro Hac Vice Mon 03/24 11:01 AM
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Matthew Scott Vogel and Certification of Local Counsel Simon Y Sandoval-Moshenberg Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10078024. by Luddis Norelia Sanchez Garcia, Julio Cesar Sanchez Puentes. (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon)
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2 2 motion Pro Hac Vice Mon 03/24 10:58 AM
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Yulie Landan and Certification of Local Counsel Simon Y Sandoval-Moshenberg Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10078014. by Luddis Norelia Sanchez Garcia, Julio Cesar Sanchez Puentes. (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon)
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utility Set/Reset Hearings Mon 03/24 3:51 PM
Set Hearings: Writ Hearing set for 3/28/2025 at 11:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 700 before District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema. (swil)
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Friday, March 21, 2025
1 1 cmp Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) Fri 03/21 8:28 PM
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-10077151.), filed by Julio Cesar Sanchez Puentes, Luddis Norelia Sanchez Garcia.(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1,
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Att: 5 Exhibit 5,
Att: 6 Exhibit 6,
Att: 7 Exhibit 7,
Att: 8 Civil Cover Sheet
utility Initial Case Assignment Mon 03/24 1:45 PM
Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema and Magistrate Judge Lindsey R. Vaala. (swil)
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