Eastern District of New York • 1:26-cv-00598

#1

Feb 02, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. (Filing Fee $ 5.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-32351741) Request for emergency relief to be separately filed..Document filed by Diego Mas Guarchaj..(Musa-Obregon, S. Michael) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/3/2026.] (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#2

Feb 02, 2026

PROPOSED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Document filed by Diego Mas Guarchaj..(Musa-Obregon, S. Michael) Proposed Order to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/3/2026.] (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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Feb 02, 2026

ORDER: Accordingly, in order to preserve the Court's 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 court's jurisdiction over a case or cases."). Moreover, in light of Petitioner's 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-CV2 4828, 2025 WL 1908284, at *2-3 (S.D.N.Y. June 13, 2025) (enjoining a habeas petitioner's 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. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York of this order. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 2/2/2026) (sgz) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/3/2026.] (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#3

Feb 03, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Musa-Obregon, S. Michael) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/3/2026.] (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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Feb 03, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Musa-Obregon, S. Michael) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/3/2026.] (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#6

Feb 03, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Accordingly, Petitioner is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE no later than February 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. why this action should not be transferred to the Eastern District of New York. (Signed by Judge Gregory H. Woods on 2/3/2026) (rro) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/3/2026.] (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#7

Feb 03, 2026

TRANSFER ORDER: Accordingly, because Petitioner was not located in the Southern District of New York at the time he filed this Petition, and therefore, the Court does not have jurisdiction over his custodian, see Padilla, 542 U.S. at 441, in the interest of justice, the Court transfers this petition to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. See 28 U.S.C. §§ 1404(a), 1406(a). The Court directs the Clerk of Court to transfer this action to the Eastern District of New York. The Court waives Local Civil Rule 83.1, which requires a seven-day delay before the Clerk of Court may transfer a case, and directs immediate transfer. The Clerk of Court is directed to email a copy of this order to usanys.2241@usdoj.gov. The United States Attorney is directed forthwith to alert the Chief of the Civil Division United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York of the transfer of this matter. The Court directs the Clerk of Court to mail a copy of this order to Petitioner at the address on record. This order closes the case in the Southern District of New York. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Gregory H. Woods on 2/3/2026) (ks) Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk for processing. [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/3/2026.] (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#8

Feb 03, 2026

Case transferred in from District of New York Southern; Case Number 1:26-cv-00889. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 02/03/2026)

Feb 03, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY TO ELECTRONICALLY FILE CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to Attorney S. Michael Musa-Obregon. Attorney must electronically file the Civil Cover Sheet. Use the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents. (vf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/3/2026.]

Feb 03, 2026

Case Designated ECF. (vf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/3/2026.]

Feb 03, 2026

Magistrate Judge Valerie Figueredo 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. (vf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/3/2026.]

Feb 03, 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..(vf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/3/2026.]

Feb 03, 2026

Magistrate Judge Selection

Feb 03, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Feb 03, 2026

Notice(Other)

Feb 03, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney S. Michael Musa-Obregon. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Diego Mas Guarchaj, genalo, Kenneth Genalo, todd lyons, pam bondi. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party role was entered incorrectly; party text was omitted; party name entered incorrectly. (vf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/3/2026.]

Feb 03, 2026

ECF Admission and Registration Notification - Transfer

Feb 03, 2026

The case of Guarchaj v. Genalo et al, has been transferred from Southern District of New York to the Eastern District of New York. The new case number is 26-cv-598. 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. (SDM)

Feb 03, 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.(ks) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/3/2026.]

Feb 03, 2026

ADD PARTY FOR PLEADING. Defendants/Respondents Pamela Bondi added. Party added pursuant to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus.Document filed by Diego Mas Guarchaj. Related document: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus..(Musa-Obregon, S. Michael) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/3/2026.]

Feb 03, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney S. Michael Musa-Obregon re: Document No. 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): all of the parties listed on the pleading were not entered on CM ECF; Add party Kristi Noem to ECF. Docket the event type Add Party to Pleading found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents. (vf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/3/2026.]

Feb 03, 2026

Case Transferred Out - District Transfer

Feb 03, 2026

***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document No. 2 Proposed Temporary Restraining Order was reviewed and approved as to form. (km) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/3/2026.]

Feb 03, 2026

Staff Notes

#9

Feb 04, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: To preserve the Courts jurisdiction pending a ruling in this matter, Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States unless and until the petition is resolved.It is further ORDERED absent further order of this Court Petitioner shall not be transferred except to a facility within the Eastern District of New York. It is further ORDERED that Respondents show cause in writing on or before February 6, 2026, why a writ of habeas corpus should not be issued. It is further ORDERED that Petitioner shall file a reply, if any, by February 9, 2026. The Court will hold a hearing on the Order to Show Cause and petition on February 10, 2026, at 3:30 PM in Courtroom 2E North, Theodore Roosevelt Courthouse, 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn New York 11201.Ordered by Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr on 2/4/2026. (MAA) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#10

Feb 06, 2026

First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to the Petition and the Court's February 6, 2026 Order by Kenneth Genalo, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons. (Hayes, Richard) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

Feb 08, 2026

ORDER granting 10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Respondents shall show cause in writing on or before February 9, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. as to why a writ of habeas corpus should not be issued. Petitioner shall file a reply, if any, by February 10, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., and the hearing in this matter will go forward on February 10, 2026, at 3:30 P.M. as currently scheduled. Ordered by Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. on 2/8/2026. (LMJ)

Feb 08, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

#11

Feb 09, 2026

Letter Brief in Response to Petition by Kenneth Genalo, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons (Hayes, Richard) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

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Feb 10, 2026

Letter Requesting Time to Respond and to Adjourn the Order of Show Cause Hearing Scheduled for Today by Diego Mas Guarchaj (Musa-Obregon, S.) Modified on 2/10/2026 added event type MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply (MV). Added MOTION to Adjourn Conference on 2/10/2026 (MV). (Entered: 02/10/2026)

Feb 10, 2026

1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings AND Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply AND Order on Motion to Adjourn Conference

Feb 10, 2026

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 12 Motion for seven (7) days Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to 11 Respondents' letter brief in response to Petition; granting 12 Motion to Adjourn 2/10/2026 Conference. Show Cause Hearing is rescheduled to 3/3/2026 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 2E North before Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. Ordered by Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr on 2/10/2026. (MV)

Feb 24, 2026

ORDER: Petitioner was previously granted an extension at 12 to reply to 11 Defendant's response to the 1 petition by February 17, 2026, but has not yet done so. Petitioner is directed to reply by February 27, 2026, in advance of the show cause hearing scheduled for March 3, 2026. Ordered by Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. on 2/24/2026. (LMJ)

Feb 24, 2026

~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings

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Mar 02, 2026

Continue

#14

Mar 03, 2026

Letter

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Mar 03, 2026

Declaration

Mar 03, 2026

Order on Motion to Continue

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Mar 04, 2026

Show Cause Hearing AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings

#17

Mar 09, 2026

Letter

#18

Mar 09, 2026

Letter

#19

Mar 09, 2026

Show Cause Hearing

#20

Mar 09, 2026

Order Dismissing Case

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Mar 09, 2026

Letter

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Mar 11, 2026

Judgment - Clerk

Mar 13, 2026

Order(Other)