Eastern District of New York • 1:26-cv-00738

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Feb 10, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANYEDC-19896031, filed by Ambroise Gankpa. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Portion of Petitioner's Order of Supervision) (Austin, Paige) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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Feb 10, 2026

Civil Cover Sheet.. by Ambroise Gankpa (Austin, Paige) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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Feb 10, 2026

This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (KD) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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Feb 10, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Marlene Nathalie Berroa Rodriguez on behalf of Ambroise Gankpa (aty to be noticed) (Berroa Rodriguez, Marlene) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

Feb 10, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE and Electronic Service upon the US Attorney's Office re ECF No. 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Ambroise Gankpa. The United States Attorney, as attorney for Respondents, is directed to show cause by 12:00 p.m. on February 16, 2026, in writing, why the petition should not be granted, and why Respondents should not be ordered to immediately release Petitioner from detention. Counsel for Respondents must serve a copy of the response on Petitioner, with proof of such service to the Clerk of this Court. As part of its response, the government is directed to file, under seal if necessary, any records, documents, or other information in Petitioner's immigration file, as well as any underlying records relied upon in its submission not yet filed by Petitioner, and records indicating whether any property was seized from Petitioner at the time of arrest.Petitioner is directed to file his reply, if any, by 12:00 p.m. on February 18, 2026, with proof of service.Service of a copy of this order, together with a copy of the petition, will be made by the Clerk of this Court through the electronic case filing system to the United States Attorney.To preserve the Court's jurisdiction pending a ruling on the petition, Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States unless and until the Court orders otherwise. See, e.g., Kuprashvili v. Flanagan, No. 25-cv-5268, 2025 WL 2382059 (S.D.N.Y. June 30, 2025) (collecting cases staying removal to maintain the status quo). Additionally, in light of Petitioner's interest in participating in further proceedings before this Court and maintaining adequate access to legal counsel throughout these proceedings, Petitioner shall not be transferred to a facility outside of this District or the Southern District of New York. See Samb v. Joyce, No. 25-cv-6373 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 4, 2025), ECF No. 3. Ordered by Judge Hector Gonzalez on 2/10/2026. (PN)

Feb 10, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Hector Gonzalez. 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)

Feb 10, 2026

Order to Show Cause (Federal)

Feb 10, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

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Feb 11, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Alexandra Megaris on behalf of Pam Bondi, Kenneth Genalo, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (aty to be noticed) (Megaris, Alexandra) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

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Feb 11, 2026

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to Order to Show Cause (Federal),,,,,,, by Pam Bondi, Kenneth Genalo, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Megaris, Alexandra) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb 11, 2026

ORDER granting 6 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. The government shall file its response on or before 11:59 p.m. on February 18, 2026. Petitioner shall file his reply on or before 11:59 p.m. on February 20, 2026. Ordered by Judge Hector Gonzalez on 2/11/2026. (CBF)

Feb 11, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

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Feb 18, 2026

Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Feb 18, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Feb 18, 2026

ORDER granting ECF No. 7 consent motion for extension of time to file a response/reply. The government shall file its response on or before 11:59 p.m. on February 19, 2026. Petitioner shall file his reply, if any, on or before 11:59 p.m. on February 23, 2026. Ordered by Judge Hector Gonzalez on 2/18/2026. (CBF)

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Feb 19, 2026

Status Report

Feb 19, 2026

Scheduling Order