Eastern District of New York • 1:26-cv-00869

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Feb 12, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17091316.), filed by ERICK DALVI ACEVEDO TERRERO.(KAPITONOV, PETER) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/13/2026.] (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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Feb 12, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order that the Respondents be Enjoined from Transferring the Petitioner from this District by ERICK DALVI ACEVEDO TERRERO. (KAPITONOV, PETER) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/13/2026.] (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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Feb 12, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Respondent shall file an answer to the Petition (ECF No. 1 ) and motion for a temporary restraining order (ECF No. 2 ) by 5:00 pm on February 16, 2026. Petitioner may file a reply by 9:00 a.m. on February 19, 2026. Respondents are PROHIBITED from transferring petitioner outside the District of New Jersey pending further order of this Court. So Ordered by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 02/12/2026. (UAK) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/13/2026.] (Entered: 02/12/2026)

Feb 12, 2026

Judge Edward S. Kiel added. (dmw) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/13/2026.]

#4

Feb 13, 2026

Substitution of Attorney - Attorney FRANCES C. BAJADA terminated. Attorney JACOB HERIC for PAMELA BONDI,JACOB HERIC for TODD M LYONS,JACOB HERIC for KRISTI NOEM,JACOB HERIC for LUIS SOTO,JACOB HERIC for JOHN TSOUKARIS added.. (HERIC, JACOB) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/13/2026.] (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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Feb 13, 2026

Joint MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of New York by All Defendants. (HERIC, JACOB) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/13/2026.] (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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Feb 13, 2026

ORDER granting 5 Motion to Transfer Case to Eastern District of New York. Signed by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 2/13/2026. (jal, ) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/13/2026.] (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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Feb 13, 2026

Case transferred in from District of New Jersey; Case Number 1:26-cv-01409. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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Feb 13, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER and Electronic Service upon the U.S. Attorney's Office: In order to preserve the Court's jurisdiction pending final disposition of the Petition, respondents are ENJOINED from moving petitioner to a location outside the Eastern District of New York, the Southern District of New York, or the District of New Jersey absent further order of this Court. Respondents shall submit a letter by Monday, February 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM stating: (1) the statutory provision(s) under which respondents assert the authority to detain petitioner; and (2) whether there is any material basis to distinguish the instant case from this Court's prior decisions in Y- C- v. Genalo, No. 25-cv-06558, 2025 WL 3653496 (E.D.N.Y. Dec. 17, 2025), Crespo Tacuri v. Genalo, No. 25-cv-06896, 2026 WL 35569 (E.D.N.Y. Jan. 6, 2026), Tacuri Yumbla v. Maldonado, No. 26-cv-00594, 2026 WL 371414 (E.D.N.Y. Feb. 10, 2026), Guanga Dutan v. Tellez, No. 26-cv-00600, 2026 WL 377520 (E.D.N.Y. Feb. 11, 2026), Erjigitov v. Lyons, No. 26-cv-00624, 2026 WL 382489 (E.D.N.Y. Feb. 11, 2026), or any other decision of this Court. If respondents take the position that the present case is not materially different from one or more of the Court's prior decisions, respondents shall further state whether respondents consent to the issuance of the writ, subject to preservation of respondents' arguments for appeal. If respondents take the position that the present case is materially different from each of the Court's prior decisions, respondents shall show cause, in writing, as to why the relief sought in the Petition should not be granted and otherwise respond to the factual and legal assertions in the Petition no later than Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM. If respondents file a response to the Order to Show Cause, they are directed to also file relevant records. If respondents file a response to the Order to Show Cause, petitioner shall file a reply no later than Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM and the parties shall appear for a hearing and oral argument on the petition on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM before the Hon. Natasha C. Merle in Courtroom 2F North. By Monday, February 16, 2026, petitioner shall serve respondents with a copy of the petition, along with a copy of this Order, by overnight mail and promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for respondents shall promptly enter a notice of appearance. The Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to deliver a copy of this Order to the U.S. Attorneys Office at Richard.Hayes@usdoj.gov. ORDER ATTACHED. Ordered by Judge Natasha C. Merle on 2/13/2026. (JCM) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Feb 13, 2026

The case of Terrero v. Tsoukaris et al, has been transferred from District of New Jersey to the Eastern District of New York. The new case number is 1:26-cv-00869-NCM. PLEASE NOTE: if you plan to continue representing your client(s), you must be admitted to practice before this court. You must do so by applying for Pro Hac Vice or permanent admission. To apply for Pro Hac Vice admission, you must first register for an ECF login and password. Please visit the Court's website at www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions for guidance. Once registered, you must electronically file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You must pay the required pro hac vice fee online. (CV)

Feb 13, 2026

Set Deadlines as to 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order that the Respondents be Enjoined from Transferring the Petitioner from this District. Motion set for 3/16/2026 before Judge Edward S. Kiel. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dnw) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/13/2026.]

Feb 13, 2026

Notice(Other)

Feb 13, 2026

ECF Admission and Registration Notification - Transfer

Feb 13, 2026

Notice of Judicial Preferences. Click here for the Judge's Individual Procedure Requirements. (dnw) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/13/2026.]

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Feb 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by S. Michael Musa-Obregon on behalf of Erick Dalvi Acevedo Terrero (aty to be noticed) (Musa-Obregon, S.) (Entered: 02/15/2026)

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Feb 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Omar J. Siddiqi on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Lyons, Kristi Noem, Luis Soto, John Tsoukaris (aty to be noticed) (Siddiqi, Omar) (Entered: 02/15/2026)

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Feb 16, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to the Court's Order and Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Order to Show Cause by Pamela Bondi, Lyons, Kristi Noem, Luis Soto, John Tsoukaris. (Siddiqi, Omar) (Entered: 02/16/2026)

Feb 16, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

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Feb 17, 2026

Memorandum in Opposition

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Feb 17, 2026

Declaration

Feb 17, 2026

Order(Other)

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Feb 18, 2026

Memorandum in Opposition

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Feb 18, 2026

Letter

#16

Feb 18, 2026

Letter

Feb 18, 2026

Order(Other)

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Feb 19, 2026

Affidavit of Service

Feb 19, 2026

Show Cause Hearing

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Feb 20, 2026

Letter