Eastern District of New York • 1:26-cv-00798

#1

Feb 11, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANYEDC-19903276, filed by CARLOS NAHUN CANTOR GARCIA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Garzon, John) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/19/2026.] (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#2

Feb 12, 2026

This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. Corrections have been made. Please refer to ALL Corrections made on this case, Specifically the "Other" section on the Quality Control Check Form! (KD) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/19/2026.] (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#3

Feb 12, 2026

ORDER: For the reasons set forth in the enclosed order, the Clerk of Court is directed to transfer this action to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. 28 U.S.C. § 1406(a). Rule 83.1 of the Local Rules of the Eastern District of New York, which contemplates a seven-day delay before the Clerk shall transfer a case from this district, is waived. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to mail a copy of this order to the petitioner and to note the mailing on the docket. ORDER ENCLOSED. Ordered by Judge Eric R. Komitee on 2/12/2026. (JAP) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/19/2026.] (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#4

Feb 12, 2026

MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Carlos Nahun Cantor Garcia. (Garzon, John) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/19/2026.] (Entered: 02/12/2026)

Feb 12, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Eric R. Komitee. 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. (KD) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/19/2026.]

Feb 12, 2026

Case transferred to District of New Jersey. Original file, certified copy of transfer order, and docket sheet sent. ALL FILINGS ARE TO BE MADE IN THE TRANSFER COURT, DO NOT DOCKET TO THIS CASE. (IH) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/19/2026.]

#5

Feb 13, 2026

Certified Copy of Transfer Order and docket received, Case transferred in from District of New York Eastern; Case Number 1:26-cv-00798. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/19/2026.] (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#6

Feb 13, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1). In light of the Court's pending decision and to preserve the status quo, including Petitioner's continued access to counsel, during the potential briefing and hearing process, and pursuant to the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651, Petitioner shall remain in the State of New Jersey and shall not be transferred outside the State of New Jersey until further order of the Court. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 2/13/2026. (hem, nm) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/19/2026.] (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#7

Feb 13, 2026

EXPEDITED ORDER TO ANSWER. Respondents shall file and serve an expedited answer by 4:00 p.m. on February 16, 2026. The Court shall hold a hearing via Microsoft Teams on February 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 2/13/2026. (hem, nm) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/19/2026.] (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Feb 13, 2026

Judge Christine P. O'Hearn added. (dmw) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/19/2026.]

#8

Feb 16, 2026

Substitution of Attorney - Attorney FRANCES C. BAJADA terminated. Attorney DAVID INKELES for PAMELA BONDI,DAVID INKELES for WILLIAM P. JOYCE,DAVID INKELES for TODD LYONS,DAVID INKELES for KRISTI NOEM,DAVID INKELES for JOHN TSOUKARIS added.. (INKELES, DAVID) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/19/2026.] (Entered: 02/16/2026)

#9

Feb 16, 2026

Letter from the U.S. Attorney's Office Enclsoing Joint Stipulation and Proposed Order for Transfer and Respondents' Expedited Answer re 7 Order to Answer,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Joint Stipulation and Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit B - Docket Activity Report, # 3 Exhibit C - EARM Detention History, # 4 Exhibit D - Answer, # 5 Exhibit E - I-213, # 6 Exhibit F - Notice to Appear, # 7 Exhibit G - Declaration (and accompanying exhibits))(INKELES, DAVID) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/19/2026.] (Entered: 02/16/2026)

#10

Feb 16, 2026

JOINT STIPULATION & ORDER transferring case to Eastern District of New York. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 2/16/2026. (lag, ) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/19/2026.] (Entered: 02/17/2026)

Feb 16, 2026

***Civil Case Terminated. (lag, ) [Transferred from New Jersey on 2/19/2026.]

#11

Feb 19, 2026

Case transferred in from District of New Jersey; Case Number 1:26-cv-01450. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 02/19/2026)

#12

Feb 19, 2026

ORDER: By 5:00 p.m. on February 25, Respondents are ordered to show cause why the petition should not be granted for substantially the same reasons articulated in the Court's recent order in Sarmiento Guerrero v. Noem, No. 25-5881, 2025 WL 3214787 (Nov. 18, 2025). Should Respondents acknowledge that the instant petition presents no meaningful distinction from Sarmiento Guerrero, then Respondents are directed either to afford Garcia a bond hearing or to release him -- in either case, on or before March 5, absent further order of this Court.To preserve the Court's jurisdiction pending final disposition of the petition, Respondents are enjoined from moving the Petitioner outside the jurisdiction of this Court or the United States. The Court respectfully directs that the Clerk of Court provide a courtesy copy of this Order to the Chief of the Civil Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York by electronic mail. ORDER ENCLOSED. Ordered by Judge Eric R. Komitee on 2/19/2026.(JAP) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

Feb 19, 2026

The case of Carlos Garcia v. Noem et al, has been remanded back in from District of New Jersey to the Eastern District of New York. The case number is 26-cv-798. 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 19, 2026

ECF Admission and Registration Notification - Transfer

#13

Mar 02, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

#14

Mar 04, 2026

Status Report

#15

Mar 05, 2026

Notice of Appearance

Mar 10, 2026

Order(Other)

#16

Mar 12, 2026

Status Report

#17

Mar 13, 2026

Stipulation of Dismissal