Eastern District of New York • 1:26-cv-00761

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Feb 10, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANYEDC-19898549, filed by DUNIA MARIBEL ESTRADA ALFARO. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Musa-Obregon, S.) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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Feb 10, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order To Enjoin the Respondents From, Inter Alia, Transferring Petitioner From This Jurisdiction by DUNIA MARIBEL ESTRADA ALFARO. (Musa-Obregon, S.) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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Feb 10, 2026

Civil Cover Sheet.. by Dunia Maribel Estrada Alfaro (Musa-Obregon, S.) (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. Corrections have been made. Please refer to ALL Corrections made on this case! (KD) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

Feb 10, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Feb 10, 2026

Notice(Other)

Feb 10, 2026

NOTICE! re 4 Quality Control Check - Attorney Case Opening, Counsel files many cases with this Court and although we file the Quality Control Form on all the cases, The same errors are being made on the cases filed. Counsel is advised to refer to the correction on the Quality Control Form and make any corrections needed on all future filings (KD)

Feb 10, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall. 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

Notice: Re: Incomplete Civil Cover Sheet. The Clerk's Office cannot assign this case without a completed Civil Cover Sheet. The Cover Sheet that has been uploaded is Blank. Please resubmit corrected Civil Cover Sheet. This event can be found under the event Other Documents - Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet. (KD)

Feb 10, 2026

Notice: Re: Incomplete Civil Cover Sheet

Feb 11, 2026

Order to Show Cause (Federal)

Feb 11, 2026

ORDER: Petitioner is directed to serve her petition for writ of habeas corpus (the "Petition") 1 and motion 2 for a temporary restraining order and order to show cause on Respondents, and file proof of such service, by February 12, 2026. Respondents are directed to show cause, on or before February 19, 2026, why the Petitioner's motion 2 for temporary restraining order should be denied. Petitioner shall file any reply on or before February 23, 2026. A hearing as to the Petitioner's motion 2 for temporary restraining order shall be held before Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall on February 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., in Courtroom 4H North. Petitioner shall not be transferred except to a facility within this District, the Southern District of New York, or the District of New Jersey absent further order of this court, in light of Petitioner's interests in participating in further proceedings before this Court and maintaining adequate access to legal counsel through these proceedings. Ordered by Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall on 2/11/2026. (JAR)

Feb 13, 2026

Order(Other)

Feb 19, 2026

ORDER: In direct contravention of the Court's February 13, 2026 Order, Petitioner failed to file proof of service of her petition for writ of habeas corpus (the "Petition") 1 and motion 2 for temporary restraining order and order to show cause by February 13, 2026. Petitioner is directed to serve the Petition 1 and motion 2 for temporary restraining order and order to show cause on Respondents, and file proof of such service, by February 19, 2026. In light of Petitioner's failure to file proof of service, the Court modifies the date by which Respondents shall respond to Petitioner's motion 2 for temporary restraining order: Respondents are directed to show cause, on or before February 26, 2026, why Petitioner's motion 2 for temporary restraining order should be denied. Petitioner shall file any reply on or before March 2, 2026. The hearing as to Petitioner's motion 2 for temporary restraining order is ADJOURNED to March 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Ordered by Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall on 2/19/2026. (CG)

Feb 19, 2026

1 - Terminate Hearings AND Order to Show Cause (463)

Feb 19, 2026

Order to Show Cause (463)

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Feb 20, 2026

Affidavit of Service

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Feb 26, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

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Mar 05, 2026

Letter

Mar 06, 2026

1 - Terminate Hearings AND Scheduling Order

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Mar 09, 2026

Letter

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Mar 09, 2026

Letter

Mar 13, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

Mar 13, 2026

ORDER: On March 10, 2026, the Court held a hearing as to Petitioner's motion 2 for temporary restraining order seeking, inter alia, the grant of the petition for writ of habeas corpus (the "Petition") and Petitioner's release from United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") detention. During the proceeding, the Court heard arguments by both Petitioner and Respondents. Upon due consideration, the Court finds that Petitioner's detention was governed by 8 U.S.C. § 1226 and not, as Respondents urge, 8 U.S.C. § 1225. As such, pursuant to § 1226, Petitioner was entitled to an individualized custody determination. Petitioner did not receive one. And, in view of the considerations set forth in Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319 (1976), Respondents' failure to provide Petitioner with a pre-detention process, notice, or opportunity to respond was in contravention of Petitioner's due process rights guaranteed under the United States Constitution. For these reasons, and as will be set forth more fully in a forthcoming memorandum, the Petition is GRANTED in part. Specifically, the Court grants Claim Two of the Petition on the grounds that Petitioner was denied due process in violation of the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Respondents are directed to immediately release Petitioner from ICE detention, accordingly. The Court reserves determination on Petitioner's remaining claims. Ordered by Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall on 3/13/2026. (JAR)

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Mar 14, 2026

Letter