Southern District of New York • 1:26-cv-01428

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Feb 19, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. (Filing Fee $ 5.00, Receipt Number BNYSDC-32435632) Request for emergency relief to be separately filed..Document filed by K.B.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. (Declaration K.B.), # 2 Exhibit B. (Declaration B. Rainwater), # 3 Exhibit C (ICE Memorandum of Guidance), # 4 Exhibit D (I-213), # 5 Exhibit E (Bronx Court Notice), # 6 Exhibit F (Supporting Witness Letters)).(Williams, Elyssa) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

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Feb 19, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Williams, Elyssa) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

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Feb 19, 2026

ORDER: 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. The Clerk of Court shall electronically notify the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of New York that this Order has been issued at the following email address: jeffrey.oestericher@usdoj.gov. (Signed by Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr on FEBRUARY 19, 2026) Transmission to Office of the Clerk of Court for processing. (Entered: 02/19/2026)

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Feb 20, 2026

MOTION for Sarah Haddon to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32438693. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by K.B.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration in Support, # 2 Exhibit A - DC Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit B - SC Certificate of Good Standing, # 4 Proposed Order Granting Motion).(Haddon, Sarah) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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Feb 20, 2026

ORDER TO ANSWER, 28 U.S.C. § 2241: No later than today, Petitioner's counsel shall (1) serve Respondents with a copy of the Petition and accompanying papers, along with a copy of this Order, to the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office, and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. Paul Arteta answer due on 4/21/2026; Pamela Bondi answer due on 4/21/2026; Kenneth Genalo answer due on 4/21/2026; Daren K. Margolin answer due on 4/21/2026; Kristi Noem answer due on 4/21/2026. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 2/20/2026) (sgz) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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Feb 20, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Feb 20, 2026

Affidavit of Service Other

Feb 20, 2026

Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

Feb 20, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Feb 20, 2026

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas. 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 20, 2026

Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker 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 20, 2026

Case Designated ECF. (jgo)

Feb 20, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 4 MOTION for Sarah Haddon to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32438693. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)