Eastern District of New York • 1:26-cv-00600

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Feb 03, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANYEDC-19873472, filed by Claudio Guanga Dutan. (Cuccia, Edward) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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Feb 03, 2026

Proposed Summons. by Claudio Guanga Dutan (Cuccia, Edward) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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Feb 03, 2026

Civil Cover Sheet.. by Claudio Guanga Dutan (Cuccia, Edward) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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Feb 03, 2026

This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (KD) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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Feb 03, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER: In order to preserve the Court's jurisdiction pending final disposition of the Petition, respondents are ENJOINED from moving petitioner to a location outside the Eastern District of New York, the Southern District of New York, or the District of New Jersey absent further order of this Court. Respondents shall show cause, in writing, as to why the relief sought in the Petition should not be granted and otherwise respond to the factual and legal assertions in the Petition no later than Friday, February 6, 2026. Petitioner shall file a reply no later than Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The parties shall appear for a hearing and oral argument on the Petition on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 1:30 PM before the Hon. Natasha C. Merle in Courtroom 2F North. By Wednesday, February 4, 2026, petitioner shall serve respondents with a copy of the Petition, along with a copy of this Order, by overnight mail and promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter a notice of appearance. The Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to deliver a copy of this Order to the U.S. Attorney's Office at Richard.Hayes@usdoj.gov. ORDER ATTACHED. Ordered by Judge Natasha C. Merle on 2/3/2026.(UES) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

Feb 03, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Feb 03, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Natasha C. Merle. 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. (KD)

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Feb 04, 2026

Affidavit of Service

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Feb 05, 2026

Extension of Time to File Document

Feb 06, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

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Feb 09, 2026

Letter

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Feb 09, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

Feb 10, 2026

Scheduling Order

Feb 10, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER -- After review of respondents' letter, ECF No. 9, the Court has determined that a hearing is unnecessary. The hearing scheduled for tomorrow, February 11, 2026 is canceled. Opinion to follow. Ordered by Judge Natasha C. Merle on 2/10/2026. (ICS)

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Feb 11, 2026

Memorandum & Opinion AND ~Util - Email - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection

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Feb 11, 2026

Letter

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Feb 12, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT: that the petition for a writ of habeas corpus is granted; Respondents are directed to release the petitioner from custody within 24 hours of this Order and file a letter on the docket no later than 12:00 p.m. on February 12, 2026 certifying their compliance. Signed by Judge Natasha C. Merle and Clerk of Court, Brenna B. Mahoney, on 2/11/2026. (JP) (Entered: 02/12/2026)