Wardak v. Mayorkas et al
Petitioner: Hewad Wardak
Respondent: Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Merrick B. Garland, Acting FOD Christopher Cronen, Port Director Daniel Escobedo and Superintendent Paul Perry
Case Number: 3:2021cv00576
Filed: September 7, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Presiding Judge: David J Novak
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER (Dismissing Case With Prejudice) - This matter comes before the Court on the parties' joint Stipulation of Dismissal With Prejudice (ECF No. 41). Because the parties have settled all matters in controversy, the Court hereby DISMISSES WITH PREJUDICE all claims by Plaintiff against Defendant pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), with each party to bear its own fees and costs. This case is now CLOSED. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 9/16/2021. (smej, ) (Main Document 10 replaced on 9/16/2021) (smej, ).
September 15, 2021 Filing 9 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal (Joint Stipulation) by Hewad Wardak (Ahmad, Hassan)
September 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER granting #4 Motion for Anwen Sarah Hughes to appear Pro hac vice for Hewad Wardak. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 9/10/2021. (smej, )
September 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER (Staying Briefing Schedule and Postponing Hearing). Upon due consideration, the Court hereby GRANTS the #6 Joint Motion to Stay Briefing and Postpone Hearing, and ORDERS that: 1) The briefing deadlines set forth in the Court's September 3, 2021 Order (ECF No. #3 ) are stayed pending further Order of the Court. 2) The deadline for Petitioner to file an amended petition, set forth in the Court's September 9, 2021 Order (ECF No. #2 ) is stayed pending further Order of the Court. 3) The deadline for Respondents to complete a credible fear interview with Petitioner, set forth in the Court's September 9, 2021 Order (ECF No. #3 ), is stayed pending further Order of the Court. 4) The hearing scheduled for September 17, 2021 is postponed to a later date to be set by the Court. 5) If a stipulation of voluntary dismissal is not filed on or before September 17, 2021, the parties will provide a Joint Status Update to the Court by 5 p.m. on September 20, 2021. It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 9/13/2021. (sbea,)
September 12, 2021 Filing 6 Joint MOTION to Stay Briefing and Postpone the hearing scheduled for September 17, 2021 by Christopher Cronen, Daniel Escobedo, Merrick B. Garland, Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Paul Perry. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Lucier, Jonathan)
September 12, 2021 Filing 5 NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Tyler Lucier on behalf of Christopher Cronen, Daniel Escobedo, Merrick B. Garland, Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Paul Perry (Lucier, Jonathan)
September 10, 2021 Notice of Correction re #4 Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Anwen Hughes and Certification of Local Counsel Hassan Ahmad Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-7988069. : Filing attorney is notified that the pro hac vice application should be the main document and any additional documents must be filed as attachments in the same docket entry. The clerk has corrected the error. No further action is required. (smej, )
September 9, 2021 Filing 4 Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Anwen Hughes and Certification of Local Counsel Hassan Ahmad Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-7988069. by Hewad Wardak. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Pro Hac Vice Pleading)(Ahmad, Hassan) (Main Document 4 replaced on 9/10/2021) (smej, ). (Attachment 1 replaced on 9/10/2021) (smej, ). Modified on 9/10/2021 (smej, ).
September 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER (Scheduling Hearing) - The Court hereby ORDERS Respondents to file their jurisdictional challenges, if any, to Petitioner's Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus and Complaint (ECF No. 1) by September 14, 2021, and ORDERS Petitioner to file his response by 12 p.m. on September 16, 2021. Additionally, because Respondents agree, the Court ORDERS Respondents to conduct a credible fear interview with Petitioner by September 15, 2021. The Court also SCHEDULES a hearing on this matter on September 17, 2021, at 2 p.m. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 9/9/2021. (smej, ) (Main Document 3 replaced on 9/9/2021) (smej, ). Modified on 9/9/2021 (smej, ).
September 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 2 ORDER (Requiring Petitioner to Amend Petition) - Upon consideration of Petitioner's payment of the full filing fee and the petition for a writ of habeas corpus, the Court ORDERS that: The petition is FILED. Petitioner is DIRECTED to submit a petition complying with Rule 2 by September 14, 2021. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 9/9/2021. (smej, )
September 9, 2021 Writ Hearing set for 9/17/2021 at 02:00 PM in Richmond Courtroom 6300 before District Judge David J. Novak. (cgar)
September 9, 2021 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge David J. Novak:Telephone Conference held on 9/9/2021. (Court Reporter Tracy Stroh, OCR.)(cgar)
September 7, 2021 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (Filing Fee: $5.00, Receipt Number: AVAEDC- 7981209), filed by Hewad Wardak. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Ahmad, Hassan)
September 7, 2021 Initial Case Assignment to District Judge David J. Novak. (smej, )

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Petitioner: Hewad Wardak
Represented By: Hassan Minhaj Ahmad
Represented By: Anwen Sarah Hughes
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Respondent: Alejandro N. Mayorkas
Represented By: Jonathan Tyler Lucier
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Respondent: Merrick B. Garland
Represented By: Jonathan Tyler Lucier
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Respondent: Acting FOD Christopher Cronen
Represented By: Jonathan Tyler Lucier
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Respondent: Port Director Daniel Escobedo
Represented By: Jonathan Tyler Lucier
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Respondent: Superintendent Paul Perry
Represented By: Jonathan Tyler Lucier
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