Castellon v. Hidalgo et al
| Nelson Alberto Sanchez Castellon |
| Ney Hidalgo and Russell Hott |
| 2:2026cv00431 |
| May 4, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia |
| Lawrence R Leonard |
| Rebecca Beach Smith |
| Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee |
| 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal) |
| None |
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| Filing 7 Response to #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Russell Hott. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit)(Van Valkenburg, Virginia) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by Virginia Lynn Van Valkenburg on behalf of Russell Hott (Van Valkenburg, Virginia) |
Filing 5
ORDER. #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma Pauperis is DISMISSED as MOOT. It is hereby: ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this District for any reason without this Court's permission; and it is further ORDERED that on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2026, Respondents must file a response to the Petition of no more than 7 pages addressing: (1) whether the central legal issue in this action is whether Petitioner is considered an applicant for admission under 1225(b) or eligible for discretionary bond under 1225(a), and (2) whether there are any unique factual circumstances rendering this Petition different from others that have been recently filed and adjudicated on the same issue that would warrant alternative consideration by the Court; and it is further ORDERED that if Respondents file a response stating that the central legal issue in this action is whether Petitioner is considered an applicant for admission under 1225(b) or eligible for discretionary bond under 1225(a), and identifies no unique factual circumstances that render this Petition different from others that have been recently filed and adjudicated on the same issue, then this Court will issue a ruling without further filings from the parties; and it is further ORDERED that if the Respondents file a response identifying unique factual circumstances that render this Petition different from others on the same issue, then Petitioner shall file any reply in further support of the Petition on or before June 1, 2026. The Clerk is DIRECTED to forward a copy of this Order to Petitioner. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lawrence R. Leonard on 5/8/2026. Copies mailed 5/8/2026. (jmey)
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Filing 4
REFERRAL ORDER. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A) and (B), this matter is hereby REFERRED to United States Magistrate Judge Lawrence R. Leonard for further proceedings. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Referral Order to Petitioner. Signed by District Judge Rebecca Beach Smith on 5/6/2026. Copies mailed 5/6/2026. (jmey)
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| Filing 3 Acknowledgment of Receipt. (jmey) |
| Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Nelson Alberto Sanchez Castellon. (jmey) |
| Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5.00.), filed by Nelson Alberto Sanchez Castellon. (Attachments: #1 Letter, #2 Envelope) (jmey) |
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