Eastern District of New York • 2:26-cv-00256

Alecio Grijalva v. Noem

Terminated

Case Information

Filed: January 16, 2026
Assigned to: Gary R. Brown
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Terminated: February 04, 2026
Last Activity: February 04, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jan 07, 2026
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. (Filing Fee $ 5.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-32227252) Document filed by Jimmy Darinel Alecio Grijalva. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit I-130 approval, # 2 Exhibit I-601A receipt).(Kraidman, Johnathan) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/16/2026.] (Entered: 01/07/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Jan 07, 2026
FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR - CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Kraidman, Johnathan) Modified on 1/8/2026 (vf). [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/16/2026.] (Entered: 01/07/2026)
Main Document: FILING
#3
Jan 07, 2026
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Jimmy Darinel Alecio Grijalva..(Kraidman, Johnathan) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/16/2026.] (Entered: 01/07/2026)
Main Document: RULE
#4
Jan 08, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Brandon Matthew Waterman on behalf of William Joyce, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi..(Waterman, Brandon) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/16/2026.] (Entered: 01/08/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#5
Jan 08, 2026
LETTER addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Brandon M. Waterman dated January 8, 2026 re: Venue is Improper in SDNY; the Case Should Be Transferred to EDNY. Document filed by William Joyce, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi..(Waterman, Brandon) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/16/2026.] (Entered: 01/08/2026)
Main Document: LETTER
#6
Jan 08, 2026
ORDER The parties are directed to appear, by telephone, for a conference today, Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. Dial-in: 646-453-4442, with access code 67527833#. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 1/8/2026) (jca) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/16/2026.] (Entered: 01/08/2026)
Main Document: ORDER
#7
Jan 08, 2026
ORDER: The petitioner brings this petition for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. To preserve the status quo, the Court enjoins the government from removing the petitioner from a facility within this District, the District of New Jersey, or the Eastern District of New York. See Khalil v. Joyce, 771 F. Supp. 3d 268, 291 (S.D.N.Y. 2025) ("[T]o ensure that [Petitioner] gets an opportunity to have his Petition and these motions considered by a court in the normal course - and to preserve the status quo - the Court's. Order barring the Government from removing him (to which the Government has never raised an objection and which the Government has not asked the Court to lift in the event of transfer) shall similarly remain in effect unless and until the transferee court orders otherwise."). The parties are directed to provide a status update by January 15, 2026. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 1/8/2026) (sgz) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/16/2026.] (Entered: 01/09/2026)
Main Document: ORDER:
Jan 08, 2026
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge John G. Koeltl. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(vf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/16/2026.]
Jan 08, 2026
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to attorney Johnathan Sal Kraidman to RE-FILE Document No. 2 Civil Cover Sheet. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): Courthouse Assignment Section not selected on Form. Re-file the document using the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents and attach the correct PDF. (vf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/16/2026.]
Jan 08, 2026
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Johnathan Sal Kraidman. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Kristi Noem, William Joyce, Pamela Bondi. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted. (vf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/16/2026.]
Jan 08, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John G. Koeltl: Telephone Conference held on 1/8/2026. (Fletcher, Donnie) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/16/2026.]
Jan 08, 2026
Set/Reset Hearings: Telephone Conference set for 1/8/2026 at 03:30 PM before Judge John G. Koeltl. (jca) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/16/2026.]
Jan 08, 2026
Case Designated ECF. (vf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/16/2026.]
Jan 08, 2026
Magistrate Judge Jennifer Willis is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (vf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/16/2026.]
#8
Jan 15, 2026
PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by William Joyce, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi..(Waterman, Brandon) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/16/2026.] (Entered: 01/15/2026)
Main Document: PROPOSED
#9
Jan 15, 2026
STIPULATION AND ORDER OF TRANSFER OF VENUE : IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and between the parties, that this action shall be and hereby is transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and that the seven-day waiting period in Local Civil Rule 83.1 is waived. The parties further agree to the continued imposition of the Court's restriction on transfer pending further order of the transferee court. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 1/15/26) (yv) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/16/2026.] (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Main Document: Stipulation and Order
Jan 15, 2026
Telephone Conference
#10
Jan 16, 2026
Case transferred in from District of New York Southern; Case Number 1:26-cv-00135. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Main Document: Case Transferred In - District Transfer (DEACTIVATED EVENT - DO NOT USE)
Jan 16, 2026
Case Reassigned to Judge Gary R. Brown. Judge Diane Gujarati no longer assigned to the case. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (SDM)
Jan 16, 2026
The case of Alecio Grijalva v. Noem et al, has been transferred from Southern District of New York to the Eastern District of New York. The new case number is 26-cv-256. PLEASE NOTE: if you plan to continue representing your client(s), you must be admitted to practice before this court. You must do so by applying for Pro Hac Vice or permanent admission. To apply for Pro Hac Vice admission, you must first register for an ECF login and password. Please visit the Court's website at www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions for guidance. Once registered, you must electronically file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You must pay the required pro hac vice fee online. (SDM)
Jan 16, 2026
CASE TRANSFERRED OUT ELECTRONICALLY from the U.S.D.C. Southern District of New York to the United States District Court - District of Eastern District of New York.(yv) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/16/2026.]
Jan 16, 2026
Case Transferred Out - District Transfer
Jan 16, 2026
ECF Admission and Registration Notification - Transfer
Jan 16, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Jan 20, 2026
Order(Other)
#11
Jan 21, 2026
Notice of Appearance
#12
Jan 21, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Jan 21, 2026
Order(Other)
Jan 21, 2026
Show Cause Hearing
#13
Jan 22, 2026
1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Order(Other)
#14
Jan 22, 2026
Redacted Document
Jan 30, 2026
Order Unrestricting Access to 463 Case. The clerk's office is directed to remove the restriction within this matter. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/30/2026. (KM)
Jan 30, 2026
Order Unrestricting Access to 463 Case
#15
Feb 03, 2026
Stipulation of Dismissal
#16
Feb 03, 2026
Stipulation of Dismissal
Feb 03, 2026
Incorrect Case/Document/Entry Information. The 2/3/2026 Emergency Order to Show Cause was deleted from the docket as it was entered in the wrong case. (KM)
Feb 03, 2026
Incorrect Case-Document Information
Feb 03, 2026
Order(Other)
Feb 04, 2026
Order Dismissing Case