Eastern District of New York • 1:26-cv-00859

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Feb 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANYEDC-19911184, filed by Rajesh Kumar. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Goldman, Michael) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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Feb 13, 2026

This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (CV) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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Feb 13, 2026

MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Rajesh Kumar. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Goldman, Michael) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Feb 13, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Feb 13, 2026

ORDER: Petitioner is directed to serve his Petition 1 no later than February 16, 2026. Petitioner shall file proof of service no later than February 16, 2026. Respondent is directed to respond no later than February 23, 2026. Petitioner shall file any reply on or before February 26, 2026. Ordered by Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall on 2/13/2026. (CG)

Feb 13, 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. (CV)

Feb 13, 2026

Order(Other)

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Feb 16, 2026

Acknowledgment of Service

Feb 16, 2026

Order to Show Cause (463)

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Feb 17, 2026

Acknowledgment of Service

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Feb 17, 2026

Affidavit of Service

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Feb 20, 2026

Extension of Time to File Document

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Feb 23, 2026

Letter

Feb 24, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

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Feb 27, 2026

Reply to Response to Motion

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Mar 02, 2026

Reply in Support

Mar 03, 2026

Scheduling Order

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Mar 04, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Mar 04, 2026

Letter

Mar 13, 2026

Order(Other)

Mar 13, 2026

ORDER: On March 4, 2026, the Court held a hearing as to Petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus (the "Petition") 1 seeking, inter alia, the grant of Petitioner's release from United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE"). 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 Claims One and 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. (TLH)

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Mar 23, 2026

Attorney Fees

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Mar 23, 2026

Transcript

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Mar 23, 2026

Status Report