Southern District of New York • 1:26-cv-01170
Leon Galdamez v. Genalo
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Case Information
Filed: February 11, 2026
Assigned to:
Gregory Howard Woods III
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241in Habeas Corpus: INS
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Last Activity:
February 20, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 11, 2026
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. (Filing Fee $ 5.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-32399865) Request for emergency relief to be separately filed..Document filed by Jose Timoteo Leon Galdamez..(Hurvich, Carl) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 11, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Hurvich, Carl) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document:
Civil Cover Sheet
#3
Feb 11, 2026
FILING ERROR - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Kenneth Genalo, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Document filed by Jose Timoteo Leon Galdamez..(Hurvich, Carl) Modified on 2/12/2026 (jgo). (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document:
Request for Issuance of Summons
#4
Feb 11, 2026
FILING ERROR - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Officer-in-Charge / Supervisory Detention & Deportation Officer, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Document filed by Jose Timoteo Leon Galdamez..(Hurvich, Carl) Modified on 2/12/2026 (jgo). (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document:
Request for Issuance of Summons
#5
Feb 11, 2026
FILING ERROR - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Todd Lyons, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Document filed by Todd Lyons..(Hurvich, Carl) Modified on 2/12/2026 (jgo). (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document:
Request for Issuance of Summons
#6
Feb 11, 2026
FILING ERROR - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Kristi Noem, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Document filed by Kristi Noem..(Hurvich, Carl) Modified on 2/12/2026 (jgo). (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document:
Request for Issuance of Summons
#7
Feb 11, 2026
FILING ERROR - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Pamela Bondi, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Document filed by Jose Timoteo Leon Galdamez..(Hurvich, Carl) Modified on 2/12/2026 (jgo). (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document:
Request for Issuance of Summons
#8
Feb 11, 2026
FILING ERROR - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Department of Homeland Security, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Document filed by Jose Timoteo Leon Galdamez..(Hurvich, Carl) Modified on 2/12/2026 (jgo). (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document:
Request for Issuance of Summons
#9
Feb 11, 2026
FILING ERROR - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Executive Office of Immigration Review, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Document filed by Jose Timoteo Leon Galdamez..(Hurvich, Carl) Modified on 2/12/2026 (jgo). (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document:
Request for Issuance of Summons
#10
Feb 11, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . Document filed by Jose Timoteo Leon Galdamez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Hurvich, Carl) (Refer to ECF Rule 13.19(b) and (c) for directions regarding promptly alerting the court to this filing.) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#11
Feb 12, 2026
Petitioner has filed a Petition for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The Court, having examined the Petition, and in its capacity as Part I Judge, determines that an immediate order is necessary to preserve the Courts jurisdiction pending assignment of the case to a judge of this Court.Accordingly, in order to preserve the Courts jurisdiction pending a ruling on the Petition, Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States absent further order of this Court. See, e.g., Khalil v. Joyce, No. 25-CV-1935, 2025 WL 750599, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 10, 2025) (citing cases); see also, e.g., Du v. United States Dept of Homeland Sec., No. 25-CV-0644, 2025 WL 1317944, at *1 (D. Conn. Apr. 24, 2025) ([A] a federal court may temporarily enjoin immigration authorities from deporting individuals if it preserves the courts jurisdiction over a case or cases.). Moreover, in light of Petitioners interests in participating in further proceedings before this Court and to facilitate resolution of the Petition, Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner except to a facility within this District, the Eastern District of New York, or the District of New Jersey absent further order of this Court. See, e.g., Perez y Perez v. Noem, No. 25-CV-4828, 2025 WL 1908284, at *2-3 (S.D.N.Y. June 13, 2025) (enjoining a habeas petitioners transfer pending adjudication of his petition); see also, e.g., Arostegui-Maldonado v. Baltazar, No. 25-CV-2205, 2025 WL 2280357, at *14-16 (D. Colo. Aug. 8, 2025) (same); Oliveros v. Kaiser, No. 25-CV-7117, 2025 WL 2677125, at *8-9, *11 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 18, 2025) (same).This order will remain in effect unless and until it is vacated or modified by the judge who is assigned to this action. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr) (Text Only Order) (Carter, Andrew) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
#12
Feb 12, 2026
Order to Answer, 28 U.S.C. 2241
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Order to Answer, 28 U.S.C. 2241
#13
Feb 12, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons
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Request for Issuance of Summons
#14
Feb 12, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons
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Request for Issuance of Summons
#15
Feb 12, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons
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Request for Issuance of Summons
#16
Feb 12, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons
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Request for Issuance of Summons
#17
Feb 12, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons
Main Document:
Request for Issuance of Summons
#18
Feb 12, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons
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Request for Issuance of Summons
#19
Feb 12, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons
Main Document:
Request for Issuance of Summons
Feb 12, 2026
Order
Feb 12, 2026
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Carl Hurvich. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Kenneth Genalo; Officer-in-Charge / Supervisory Detention & Deportation Officer; Todd Lyons; Kristi Noem; Pamela Bondi. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted;. (jgo)
Feb 12, 2026
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Carl Hurvich to RE-FILE Document No. 5 Request for Issuance of Summons, 9 Request for Issuance of Summons, 8 Request for Issuance of Summons, 3 Request for Issuance of Summons, 7 Request for Issuance of Summons, 6 Request for Issuance of Summons, 4 Request for Issuance of Summons,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the issuance of summons is not correct; the date field on the official A.O. Summons form was completed by the attorney;. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (jgo)
Feb 12, 2026
Case Designated ECF. (jgo)
Feb 12, 2026
Magistrate Judge Jennifer Willis 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)
Feb 12, 2026
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Gregory H. Woods. 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)
Feb 12, 2026
Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice
Feb 12, 2026
Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Request for Issuance of Summons
Feb 12, 2026
Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification
Feb 13, 2026
Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Request for Issuance of Summons
#20
Feb 17, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons
Main Document:
Request for Issuance of Summons
#21
Feb 17, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons
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Request for Issuance of Summons
#22
Feb 17, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons
Main Document:
Request for Issuance of Summons
#23
Feb 17, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons
Main Document:
Request for Issuance of Summons
#24
Feb 17, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons
Main Document:
Request for Issuance of Summons
#25
Feb 17, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons
Main Document:
Request for Issuance of Summons
#26
Feb 17, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons
Main Document:
Request for Issuance of Summons
#27
Feb 17, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
#28
Feb 17, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#29
Feb 17, 2026
LETTER addressed to Judge Gregory H. Woods from Tudor Neagu dated February 17, 2026 re: Answers to Court's Questions. Document filed by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Executive Office For Immigration Review, Kenneth Genalo, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem..(Neagu, Tudor) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
Feb 17, 2026
>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 27 MOTION for Andrew Carl Henrich to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32416792. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)
Feb 17, 2026
Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion
#30
Feb 18, 2026
ORDER: On February 17, 2026, the Government informed the Court that petitioner was not in the Southern District of New York at the time this petition was filed. The Court therefore does not have jurisdiction over this case and expects to order immediate transfer to the appropriate district. The Government is ordered file a letter forthwith, and in no event later than February 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., informing the Court of petitioner's exact location at the time of filing. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Gregory H. Woods) (Text Only Order) (va) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
#31
Feb 18, 2026
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Executive Office For Immigration Review..(jgo) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document:
Summons Issued
#32
Feb 18, 2026
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Kenneth Genalo..(jgo) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document:
Summons Issued
#33
Feb 18, 2026
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Kristi Noem..(jgo) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document:
Summons Issued
#34
Feb 18, 2026
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Officer-in-Charge / Supervisory Detention & Deportation Officer..(jgo) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document:
Summons Issued
#35
Feb 18, 2026
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Pamela Bondi..(jgo) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document:
Summons Issued
#36
Feb 18, 2026
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Todd Lyons..(jgo) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document:
Summons Issued
Feb 18, 2026
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Carl Hurvich to RE-FILE Document No. 25 Request for Issuance of Summons,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the issuance of summons is not correct; the PDF 'To' field must list party of record name first, followed by 'care of c/o' or 'via' non party of record name;. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (jgo)
Feb 18, 2026
Order
Feb 18, 2026
Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Request for Issuance of Summons
#37
Feb 19, 2026
Proposed Stipulation and Order
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Proposed Stipulation and Order
#38
Feb 19, 2026
Letter
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Letter
#39
Feb 20, 2026
STIPULATION AND ORDER OF TRANSFER OF VENUE: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and between the parties, that this action shall be and hereby is transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and that the seven-day waiting period in Local Civil Rule 83.1 is waived. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Gregory H. Woods on 2/20/2026) (sgz) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
Main Document:
Stipulation and Order
Feb 20, 2026
Received Acknowledgment (Electronic Case Transfer)
Feb 20, 2026
Case Transferred Out - District Transfer
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