Case: Sarmiento et al. v. Perry et al.

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 00653G.), filed by Brayan Lopez Sarmiento. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Civil Cover Sheet)(Cruz, Tanishka) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Anthony J Trenga and US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter. (dvanm)

ORDERED that Petitioner shall forthwith serve the Defendants with a copy of the Petition and this Order as soon as practicable; and it is further ORDERED that the Defendants shall file a response to the Petition within three (3) days of being served with Petitioners action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243; and it is further ORDERED that the Defendants and any of Defendants' officers, agents, servants, employees, and attorneys, as well as other person acting in concert with them, be, and the same hereby are ENJOINED from removing the Petitioner from this judicial district pending further order of the Court. Signed by District Judge Anthony J Trenga on 10/01/2025. (dvanm) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Sophia Leticia Gregg on behalf of Brayan Lopez Sarmiento (Gregg, Sophia) (Entered: 10/02/2025)

AMENDED Petition and Class Action Complaint against Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Paul Perry, Joseph Simon, Jeffrey Crawford, filed by Brayan Lopez Sarmiento. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Gregg, Sophia) (Entered: 10/02/2025)

Proposed Summons re 4 Amended Petition, by Brayan Lopez Sarmiento (Gregg, Sophia) (Entered: 10/02/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Geri Greenspan on behalf of Brayan Lopez Sarmiento, Jhonatan Alex Rodriguez Argueta, Josue Antonio Rodriguez Argueta, Wilson Emanuel Zelaya Chavarria (Greenspan, Geri) (Entered: 10/03/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Eden Brooke Heilman on behalf of Brayan Lopez Sarmiento, Jhonatan Alex Rodriguez Argueta, Josue Antonio Rodriguez Argueta, Wilson Emanuel Zelaya Chavarria (Heilman, Eden) (Entered: 10/03/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Vishal Mahendra Agraharkar on behalf of Brayan Lopez Sarmiento, Jhonatan Alex Rodriguez Argueta, Josue Antonio Rodriguez Argueta, Wilson Emanuel Zelaya Chavarria (Agraharkar, Vishal) (Entered: 10/03/2025)

Notice of Correction re 5 Proposed Summons. Petitioner notified that summons will not be issued per direction of the Court. (dvanm)

NOTICE of Appearance by Christian James Cooper on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Paul Perry, Joseph Simon (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 4 Amended Petition, by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

ORDERED that the 10 Motion is GRANTED; and it is furtherORDERED that Federal Respondents are granted leave to respond to Petitioners' Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus on or before October 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Signed by US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter on 10/6/2025. (Dcrow, ) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

Opposition to 4 Amended Petition, (only Amended Petition) filed by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of James A. Mullan, # 2 Exhibit Termination of Deferred Action)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

Reply to 12 Opposition, filed by Brayan Lopez Sarmiento, Jhonatan Alex Rodriguez Argueta, Josue Antonio Rodriguez Argueta, Wilson Emanuel Zelaya Chavarria. (Gregg, Sophia) (Entered: 10/16/2025)

STIPULATION of Dismissal of Petitioner Wilson Zelaya Chavarria by Brayan Lopez Sarmiento, Jhonatan Alex Rodriguez Argueta, Josue Antonio Rodriguez Argueta, Wilson Emanuel Zelaya Chavarria. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Gregg, Sophia) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

ORDERED that Petitioner Wilson Zelaya Chavarria's claims be dismissed from this action without prejudice. ORDERED that Petitioner Wilson Zelaya Chavarria be removed as a Petitioner in this civil action. Signed by District Judge Anthony J Trenga on 11/5/2025. (swil) (Entered: 11/05/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION and ORDER that Respondents provide Petitioners with a standard bond hearing before an immigration judge pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within seven days of the date of this Order; and it is further ORDERED that if Petitioners are granted bond by an Immigration Judge, Respondents are ENJOINED from denying bond to Petitioners, or from invoking the automatic stay provision pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 1003.19(i)(2); and it is further ORDERED that Respondents file a status report with this Court within three days of the bond hearing, stating whether Petitioners have been granted bond, and, if their request for bond was denied, the reasons for that denial (see Order for further details). Signed by District Judge Anthony J Trenga on 11/5/2025. (swil) (Entered: 11/05/2025)

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon. (Barghaan, Dennis) (Entered: 11/12/2025)

MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint by Brayan Lopez Sarmiento, Jhonatan Alex Rodriguez Argueta, Josue Antonio Rodriguez Argueta. (Attachments: # 1 Petitioners' Second Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Proposed Order)(Gregg, Sophia) (Entered: 11/20/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Salvador Manuel Bezos on behalf of Brayan Lopez Sarmiento, Jhonatan Alex Rodriguez Argueta, Josue Antonio Rodriguez Argueta (Bezos, Salvador) (Entered: 11/20/2025)

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by William H. Milliken and Certification of Local Counsel Salvador Manuel Bezos Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10600793. by Brayan Lopez Sarmiento, Jhonatan Alex Rodriguez Argueta, Josue Antonio Rodriguez Argueta. (Bezos, Salvador) (Entered: 11/20/2025)

Waiver of re 18 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint Oral Argument by Brayan Lopez Sarmiento, Jhonatan Alex Rodriguez Argueta, Josue Antonio Rodriguez Argueta (Gregg, Sophia) (Entered: 11/21/2025)

Notice of Correction re 20 Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by William H. Milliken and Certification of Local Counsel Salvador Manuel Bezos. Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10600793. Counsel notified that name of federal court(s) missing from application. (dvanm)

Notice of Correction re 18 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint. The filing user has been notified to file a Notice of Hearing or a Waiver of Oral Argument. (dvanm)

ORDERED that, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)(2), Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint is GRANTED; it is further ORDERED that Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint be accepted as filed on November 20, 2025; and ORDERED that Respondents shall file a responsive pleading pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P.15(a)(3) in re 18 Motion for Leave to File. Signed by District Judge Anthony J Trenga on 11/24/2025. (swil) (Entered: 11/24/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by John Christopher Rozendaal on behalf of Brayan Lopez Sarmiento, Jhonatan Alex Rodriguez Argueta, Josue Antonio Rodriguez Argueta (Rozendaal, John) (Entered: 12/01/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Anne Spavins on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon (Spavins, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

MOTION for Extension of Time Due to Lapse in Appropriations by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Spavins, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

ORDERED that Respondents provide Petitioner Axel Martinez Ucles with the same relief provided to the remaining named Petitioner-Plaintiffs, as directed by the Court in its November 5, 2025 Order; and it is further ORDERED that Respondents Motion for Extension of Time to file their responsive pleading to the Complaint is GRANTED and Respondents shall file the answer and/or responsive pleading to the Amended Complaint on or before January 12, 2026.(See order for further details). Signed by District Judge Anthony J Trenga on 12/3/25. (yguy) (Entered: 12/04/2025)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order by Brayan Lopez Sarmiento, Jhonatan Alex Rodriguez Argueta, Josue Antonio Rodriguez Argueta. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Proposed Order)(Gregg, Sophia) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

Memorandum in Support re 27 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order filed by Brayan Lopez Sarmiento, Jhonatan Alex Rodriguez Argueta, Josue Antonio Rodriguez Argueta. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Gregg, Sophia) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

Notice of Correction re 27 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order. The filing user has been notified to file the memorandum separate from the motion and to submit a Notice of Hearing or Waiver of Oral Argument. (dvanm)

Notice of Hearing Date re 27 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order (Gregg, Sophia) (Entered: 12/09/2025)

MOTION to Expedite Briefing Schedule on the Temporary Restraining Order by Brayan Lopez Sarmiento, Jhonatan Alex Rodriguez Argueta, Josue Antonio Rodriguez Argueta. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Proposed Order)(Gregg, Sophia) (Entered: 12/09/2025)

Waiver of re 30 MOTION to Expedite Briefing Schedule on the Temporary Restraining Order Oral Argument by Brayan Lopez Sarmiento, Jhonatan Alex Rodriguez Argueta, Josue Antonio Rodriguez Argueta (Gregg, Sophia) (Entered: 12/09/2025)

Set Deadline as to 27 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order. Motion Hearing set for 12/17/2025 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 900 before District Judge Anthony J. Trenga. (triv)

ORDERED that Respondents file their response to Petitioners' request for Axel Martinez Ucles' (Axel's) immediate release from custody by December 12, 2025, and Petitioners file any Reply by December 16, 2025, and the Court will hold a hearing on this issue on December 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.; and it is further ORDERED that Respondents and any of Respondents' officers, agents, servants, employees, and attorneys, as well as other person acting in concert with them, be, and the same hereby are ENJOINED from removing Petitioner Axel from this judicial district pending further order of the Court. (see order for details) Signed by District Judge Anthony J Trenga on 12/10/2025. (dvanm) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 27 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order (Opposition to Petitioner's Request for Immediate Release) filed by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Order of Immigration Judge)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 27 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order filed by Brayan Lopez Sarmiento, Jhonatan Alex Rodriguez Argueta, Josue Antonio Rodriguez Argueta. (Gregg, Sophia) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon re 33 Response in Opposition to Motion, (Notice of Submission of Medical Records) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Medical History while in Federal Respondents' Custody)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Anthony J. Trenga: Motion Hearing held on 12/17/2025 re 27 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order filed by Brayan Lopez Sarmiento, Josue Antonio Rodriguez Argueta, Jhonatan Alex Rodriguez Argueta. Counsel appeared for Plaintiff and Defendants. Motion argued and taken under advisement. Plaintiff is to submit additional briefing by Friday, 12/19/2025, with the Defendants' response to be submitted by Wednesday, 12/24/2025. Order to follow. (Court Reporter R. Stonestreet)(dzir) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

Response to 36 Motion Hearing,, Supplemental Brief in Support of Plaintiff-Petitioners' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Brayan Lopez Sarmiento, Jhonatan Alex Rodriguez Argueta, Josue Antonio Rodriguez Argueta. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Gregg, Sophia) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Response to Petitioners' Supplemental Brief re 37 Response, filed by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon. (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 12/24/2025)

MOTION for Leave to File A Supplemental Reply Brief in Support by Brayan Lopez Sarmiento, Jhonatan Alex Rodriguez Argueta, Josue Antonio Rodriguez Argueta. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Supplemental Reply Brief in Support, # 2 Proposed Order)(Gregg, Sophia) (Entered: 01/02/2026)

Waiver of re 39 MOTION for Leave to File A Supplemental Reply Brief in Support Oral Argument by Brayan Lopez Sarmiento, Jhonatan Alex Rodriguez Argueta, Josue Antonio Rodriguez Argueta (Gregg, Sophia) (Entered: 01/02/2026)

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on December 16, 2025, before Judge Anthony J. Trenga, Court Reporter/Transcriber Rebecca Stonestreet, Telephone number 240-426-7767. 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 2/2/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/5/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/3/2026.(stonestreet, rachel) (Entered: 01/03/2026)

ORDERED that the parties appear before the Court for a hearing on January 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Signed by District Judge Anthony J. Trenga on 1/2/2026. Motion Hearing set for 1/8/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 900 before District Judge Anthony J. Trenga in re 37 Response, filed by Brayan Lopez Sarmiento, Josue Antonio Rodriguez Argueta, Jhonatan Alex Rodriguez Argueta, and 38 Response filed by Kristi Noem, Joseph Simon, Pamela Bondi. (dzir) (Entered: 01/03/2026)