Southern District of New York • 1:26-cv-00942

L.S.M. v. Genalo

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Case Information

Filed: February 03, 2026
Assigned to: Jeannette A. Vargas
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity: February 11, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 03, 2026
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. (Filing Fee $ 5.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-32359624) Request for emergency relief to be separately filed..Document filed by L.S.M.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - I213, # 2 Exhibit B - EOIR guidance re Maldonado Bautista, # 3 Exhibit C - LSM Decl., # 4 Exhibit D - NTA, # 5 Exhibit E - mot to suppress and terminate, # 6 Exhibit F - DHS resp to mot to suppress and terminate, # 7 Exhibit G - I200 warrant, # 8 Exhibit H - Reply in support of mot to suppress and terminate, # 9 Exhibit I - Order for suppression hearing, # 10 Exhibit J - Guardian article re ICE custody, # 11 Exhibit K - Politico article re ICE detention, # 12 Exhibit L - Wash Post re ICE quotas, # 13 Exhibit M - Reuters re ICE quotas, # 14 Exhibit N - The City re ICE arrests, # 15 Exhibit O - 404 media re facial recognition app, # 16 Exhibit P - detainee locator).(Lampert, Alexandra) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 04, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Lampert, Alexandra) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document: Civil Cover Sheet
#3
Feb 04, 2026
MOTION to Seal for leave to proceed via pseudonym. Document filed by L.S.M.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order for leave to proceed under pseudonym LSM).(Lampert, Alexandra) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document: Seal
#4
Feb 04, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER, 28 U.S.C. § 2241: No later than today, Petitioner's counsel shall (1) serve Respondents with a copy of the Petition and accompanying papers, along with a copy of this Order, to the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office, and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. SO ORDERED. Paul Arteta answer due on 4/6/2026; Pam Bondi answer due on 4/6/2026; Kenneth Genalo answer due on 4/6/2026; Kristi Noem answer due on 4/6/2026; Todd M. Lyons answer due on 4/6/2026. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 2/4/2026) (sgz) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document: ORDER
#5
Feb 04, 2026
Order on Motion to Seal
Main Document: Order on Motion to Seal
Feb 04, 2026
Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice
Feb 04, 2026
Case Designated ECF. (vf)
Feb 04, 2026
Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave 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)
Feb 04, 2026
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas. 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)
#6
Feb 05, 2026
Notice of Appearance of Pro Bono Counsel
Main Document: Notice of Appearance of Pro Bono Counsel
#7
Feb 05, 2026
Notice of Appearance of Pro Bono Counsel
Main Document: Notice of Appearance of Pro Bono Counsel
#8
Feb 06, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#9
Feb 06, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#10
Feb 06, 2026
Memorandum & Opinion AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
Main Document: Memorandum & Opinion AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
#11
Feb 06, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#12
Feb 07, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#13
Feb 11, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
Feb 11, 2026
Order