District of New Jersey • 2:25-cv-15345

Patel v. Almodovar

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Filed: September 08, 2025
Assigned to: Susan Davis Wigenton
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: September 08, 2025
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 04, 2025
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. (Filing Fee $ 5.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-31665500)Document filed by SMIT PATEL..(Goldman, Michael) (Entered: 09/04/2025)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Sep 04, 2025
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Goldman, Michael) (Entered: 09/04/2025)
Main Document: CIVIL
#3
Sep 04, 2025
PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document filed by SMIT PATEL. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order to Show Cause) Related Document Number: 1 ..(Goldman, Michael) Proposed Order to Show Cause to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. (Entered: 09/04/2025)
Main Document: PROPOSED
#4
Sep 05, 2025
NOTICE OF CONFERENCE, It is hereby ORDERED that counsel for all parties appear for a conference with the Court on September 5, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. The conference will be held remotely by telephone in accordance with Rule 3(B) of the Court's In dividual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases, available at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/hon-jesse-m-furman. The parties should join the conference by calling the Court's dedicated conference line at (855) 244-8681 and using access code 2303 019 3 884, followed by the pound (#) key. When prompted for an attendee ID number, press the pound (#) key again. SO ORDERED. ( Telephone Conference set for 9/5/2025 at 12:00 PM before Judge Jesse M. Furman.) (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 9/5/25) (yv)
Main Document: NOTICE OF CONFERENCE, It is hereby ORDERED that counsel for all parties appear for a conference with the Court on September 5, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. The conference will be held remotely by telephone in accordance with Rule 3(B) of the Court's In dividual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases, available at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/hon-jesse-m-furman. The parties should join the conference by calling the Court's dedicated conference line at (855) 244-8681 and using access code 2303 019 3 884, fo
#5
Sep 05, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Brandon Matthew Waterman on behalf of Judith Almodovar, Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem..(Waterman, Brandon) (Entered: 09/05/2025)
Main Document: NOTICE
#6
Sep 05, 2025
LETTER addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from Brandon M. Waterman dated September 5, 2025 re: Venue is improper in SDNY. Document filed by Judith Almodovar, Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem..(Waterman, Brandon) (Entered: 09/05/2025)
Main Document: LETTER
#7
Sep 05, 2025
DECLARATION of Samih Tayeh, Esq. . Document filed by Smit Patel..(Goldman, Michael) (Entered: 09/05/2025)
Main Document: DECLARATION
#8
Sep 05, 2025
LETTER MOTION to Compel addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from Michael Z. Goldman dated 09/05/2025. Document filed by Smit Patel..(Goldman, Michael) (Entered: 09/05/2025)
Main Document: LETTER
#9
Sep 05, 2025
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 8 LETTER MOTION to Compel addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from Michael Z. Goldman dated 09/05/2025. filed by Smit Patel. ENDORSEMENT: The Government shall file any opposition to counsel's request with the declaration discussed on the record at today's conference. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 9/5/25) (yv) (Entered: 09/05/2025)
Main Document: MEMO
#10
Sep 05, 2025
ORDER: The Clerk of Court is hereby ORDERED to change the "Nature of Suit" designation in this case to "463 Alien Detainee." SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 9/5/2025) (ks) Transmission to Civil Case Openings Clerk for processing.
Main Document: ORDER: The Clerk of Court is hereby ORDERED to change the "Nature of Suit" designation in this case to "463 Alien Detainee." SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 9/5/2025) (ks) Transmission to Civil Case Openings Clerk for processing.
#11
Sep 05, 2025
LETTER addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from Brandon M.Waterman dated September 5, 2025 re: ICE Declaration and Response to Petitioner's Request. Document filed by Judith Almodovar, Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer Kareem Johnson).(Waterman, Brandon) (Entered: 09/05/2025)
Main Document: LETTER
#12
Sep 05, 2025
TRANSFER ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED, on consent, that this case is transferred to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. It is further ORDERED, without objection from Respondents, that Respondents shall not remove Petitio ner from the United States unless and until the transferee court orders otherwise to ensure that that court is not deprived of jurisdiction to address the Petition. Finally, Petitioner's request to enjoin Respondents from transferring him out side of the District of New Jersey is DENIED. Petitioner is free to seek such relief from the transferee court. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate ECF No. 8 and to transfer the action to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey forthwith - that is, immediately and notwithstanding Local Rule 83.1 - and then to close the case in this Court. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 9/5/2025) (kgo)
Main Document: TRANSFER ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED, on consent, that this case is transferred to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. It is further ORDERED, without objection from Respondents, that Respondents shall not remove Petitio ner from the United States unless and until the transferee court orders otherwise to ensure that that court is not deprived of jurisdiction to address the Petition. Finally, Petitioner's request to enjoin Respondents from transferring him out si
Sep 05, 2025
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Michael Z. Goldman. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: SMIT PATEL; JUDITH ALMODOVAR; KRISTI NOEM; TODD M. LYONS; PAMELA BONDI. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name was entered in all caps; party role was entered incorrectly; party text was omitted;. (jgo)
Sep 05, 2025
***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document No. 3 Proposed Order to Show Cause With Emergency Relief, was reviewed and approved as to form. (tp)
Sep 05, 2025
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Michael Z. Goldman. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: Cause of Action code 28:1441; Nature of Suit code 463 (Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee); County code New York;. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the Cause of Action code has been modified to 28:2241; the Nature of Suit code has been modified to 530 (Habeas Corpus (General)); the County code has been modified to Nassau;. (jgo)
Sep 05, 2025
Case Designated ECF. (jgo)
Sep 05, 2025
Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger 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. (jgo)
Sep 05, 2025
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Jesse M. Furman. 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..(jgo)
#13
Sep 08, 2025
Certified Copy of Transfer Order and docket received, Case transferred in from District of New York Southern; Case Number 1:25-cv-07357. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 09/08/2025)
Main Document: Case Transferred In - District Court Transfer
#14
Sep 08, 2025
Proposed Order to Show Cause by SMIT PATEL. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 09/08/2025)
Main Document: Proposed Order
Sep 08, 2025
Case assigned to Judge Susan D. Wigenton. (tjg, )
Sep 08, 2025
Case Assigned/Reassigned