Eastern District of New York • 1:26-cv-00996

#1

Feb 06, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Document filed by Carlos Alfredo Fama Perez..(kgo) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/20/2026.] (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#2

Feb 06, 2026

STANDING ORDER IN RE CASES FILED BY PRO SE PLAINTIFFS (See 24-MISC-127 Standing Order filed March 18, 2024). To ensure that all cases heard in the Southern District of New York are handled promptly and efficiently, all parties must keep the court apprised of any new contact information. It is a party's obligation to provide an address for service; service of court orders cannot be accomplished if a party does not update the court when a change of address occurs. Accordingly, all self-represented litigants are hereby ORDERED to inform the court of each change in their address or electronic contact information. Parties may consent to electronic service to receive notifications of court filings by email, rather than relying on regular mail delivery. Parties may also ask the court for permission to file documents electronically. Forms, including instructions for consenting to electronic service and requesting permission to file documents electronically, may be found by clicking on the hyperlinks in this order, or by accessing the forms on the courts website, nysd.uscourts.gov/forms. The procedures that follow apply only to cases filed by pro se plaintiffs. If the court receives notice from the United States Postal Service that an order has been returned to the court, or otherwise receives information that the address of record for a self-represented plaintiff is no longer valid, the court may issue an Order to Show Cause why the case should not be dismissed without prejudice for failure to comply with this order. Such order will be sent to the plaintiffs last known address and will also be viewable on the court's electronic docket. A notice directing the parties' attention to this order shall be docketed (and mailed to any self-represented party that has appeared and has not consented to electronic service) upon the opening of each case or miscellaneous matter that is classified as pro se in the court's records. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 3/18/2024) (kgo) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/20/2026.] (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#3

Feb 06, 2026

Vacated as per Judge's Order dated 2/19/2026, Doc. #8 Petitioner, who is detained at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY brings this petition for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The Court, having examined the petition pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, hereby ORDERS that: 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. The Court directs Respondents to notify the Court promptly of the location where Petitioner is detained and to continue promptly to update the Court of any change of location. To preserve the Courts jurisdiction pending a ruling on the petition, Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States or moved out of the territory of the Southern District of New York unless and until the Court orders otherwise. See, e.g., Kuprashvili v. Flanagan, No. 25-CV-5268 (PAE) (S.D.N.Y. June 30, 2025) (collecting cases staying removal to maintain the status quo). The U.S. Attorneys Office shall file an answer or other pleadings in response to the petition on or before February 12, 2026; any reply from Petitioner is due by February 17, 2026. The Court will conduct a telephonic conference on February 20, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Counsel shall appear and should contact the Court at 1-855-244-8681 (access code: 2305 370 0226#). (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr) (Text Only Order) (Carter, Andrew) Modified on 2/20/2026 (rro). [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/20/2026.] (Entered: 02/06/2026)

Feb 06, 2026

Case Designated ECF. (kgo) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/20/2026.]

Feb 06, 2026

CASE MANAGEMENT NOTE: For each electronic filing made in a case involving a self-represented party who has not consented to electronic service, the filing party must serve the document on such self-represented party in a manner permitted by Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(b)(2) (other than through the ECF system) and file proof of service for each document so served. Please see Rule 9.2 of the courts ECF Rules & Instructions for further information..(kgo) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/20/2026.]

Feb 06, 2026

Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger 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. (kgo) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/20/2026.]

#4

Feb 09, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Brandon Matthew Waterman on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, Haynes, William P. Joyce, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, Donald J. Trump..(Waterman, Brandon) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/20/2026.] (Entered: 02/09/2026)

Feb 09, 2026

MAILING RECEIPT: Document No: 2-3. Mailed to: CarlosAlfredoFama Perez 26 Federal Plaza New York, NY 10278. (nb) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/20/2026.]

#5

Feb 12, 2026

MOTION to Transfer Case to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, or Alternatively, Dismiss. Document filed by Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, Haynes, William P. Joyce, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, Donald J. Trump..(Waterman, Brandon) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/20/2026.] (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#6

Feb 12, 2026

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 5 MOTION to Transfer Case to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, or Alternatively, Dismiss. . Document filed by Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, Haynes, William P. Joyce, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, Donald J. Trump..(Waterman, Brandon) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/20/2026.] (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#7

Feb 12, 2026

DECLARATION of Deportation Officer Mayra Pardo-Figueroa in Support re: 5 MOTION to Transfer Case to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, or Alternatively, Dismiss.. Document filed by Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, Haynes, William P. Joyce, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, Donald J. Trump..(Waterman, Brandon) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/20/2026.] (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#8

Feb 19, 2026

ORDER TO TRANSFER granting 5 Motion to Transfer Case. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate all pending motions and transfer this case to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. To ensure that Petitioner's habeas petition is heard in the proper forum without undue delay, this Court finds that the seven-day waiting period in Local Civil Rule 83.1 should be waived, and this case should be promptly transferred. In light of the above, the Courts February 6, 2026 Order (Dkt. No. 3) setting a telephonic conference for February 20, 2026 is hereby VACATED. Therefore, the Parties need not appear telephonically nor contact the Court for a telephonic conference tomorrow. Finally, Interested Party Yuri Hovhannisyan is directed to contact Petitioner to inform him of this Order. (Signed by Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr on 2/19/2026) (rro) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/20/2026.] (Entered: 02/20/2026)

Feb 19, 2026

CASE TRANSFERRED OUT ELECTRONICALLY from the U.S.D.C. Southern District of New York to the United States District Court - District of Eastern District of New York.(rro) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/20/2026.]

#9

Feb 20, 2026

Case transferred in from District of New York Southern; Case Number 1:26-cv-01037. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#10

Feb 20, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER and Electronic Service upon the US Attorneys 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 today, February 20, 2026, 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), 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), Palacios v. Francis, No. 26-cv-00847, 2026 WL 415449 (E.D.N.Y. Feb. 14, 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 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM. If respondents file a response to the Order to Show Cause, petitioner shall file a reply no later than Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM and the parties shall appear for a hearing and oral argument on the petition on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 11:30 AM before the Hon. Natasha C. Merle in Courtroom 2F North. By Friday, February 20, 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 2/20/2026. (UES) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#11

Feb 20, 2026

Letter in Response to Scheduling Order by Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, Haynes, William P. Joyce, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott (Schachner, Elliot) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

Feb 20, 2026

ECF Admission and Registration Notification - Transfer

Feb 20, 2026

The case of Perez v. Haynes et al, has been transferred from Southern District of New York to the Eastern District of New York. The new case number is 1:26-cv-00996-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 20, 2026

Case Transferred Out - District Transfer

#12

Feb 21, 2026

MEMORANDUM & ORDER: The Court holds that petitioner's detention violates the Due Process Clause. The petition for a writ of habeas corpus is therefore GRANTED. Respondents are directed to release the petitioner from custody within 24 hours of this Order and file a letter on the docket no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 23, 2026 certifying their compliance. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to enter judgment consistent with the Order and close the case. ORDER ATTACHED.Ordered by Judge Natasha C. Merle on 2/21/2026. (UES) (Entered: 02/21/2026)

#13

Feb 22, 2026

Letter Regarding Release of Petitioner by Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, Haynes, William P. Joyce, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott (Schachner, Elliot) (Entered: 02/22/2026)

#14

Feb 24, 2026

Judgment - Clerk