Eastern District of New York • 1:26-cv-01453

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Mar 12, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANYEDC-19998962, filed by Willian Alexander Portillo Melara. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit) (McCaffrey, Ann) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

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Mar 12, 2026

Proposed Summons. by Willian Alexander Portillo Melara (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Summons) (McCaffrey, Ann) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/13/2026: # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (SDM). Modified on 3/13/2026 (SDM). (Entered: 03/12/2026)

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Mar 13, 2026

Summons Issued as to Judith Almodovar, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Heriberto Tellez, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (SDM) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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Mar 13, 2026

This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (SDM) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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Mar 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Justin S. Kirschner on behalf of Judith Almodovar, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Heriberto Tellez (aty to be noticed) (Kirschner, Justin) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

Mar 13, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Mar 13, 2026

Notice: Re: Incomplete Civil Cover Sheet

Mar 13, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE and Electronic Service upon the US Attorneys Office re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Willian Alexander Portillo Melara. The United States Attorney, as attorney for the respondents, is directed to show cause by 5:00 p.m. on March 18, 2026, in writing, why the petition should not be granted, and why the respondents should not be ordered to release the petitioner immediately from detention. Counsel for the respondents must serve a copy of the response on the petitioner, with proof of such service to the Clerk of this Court. As part of its response, the government is directed to file, under seal if necessary, any records, documents, or other information in the petitioner's immigration file, including Form I-213 (Record of Deportable/Inadmissible Alien), as well as any underlying records relied upon in its submission not yet filed by the petitioner, and records indicating whether any property was seized from the petitioner at the time of his arrest.The petitioner is directed to file a reply, if any, by 5:00 p.m. on March 20, 2026, with proof of service to the Clerk of Court.To preserve the Court's jurisdiction pending a ruling on the petition, the petitioner shall not be removed from the United States unless and until the Court orders otherwise. See, e.g., Kuprashvili v. Flanagan, No. 25-cv-5268, 2025 WL 2382059 (S.D.N.Y. June 30, 2025) (collecting cases staying removal to maintain the status quo). Additionally, in light of the petitioner's interest in participating in further proceedings before this Court and maintaining adequate access to legal counsel throughout these proceedings, the petitioner shall not be transferred to a facility outside of this District. See Samb v. Joyce, No. 25-cv-6373 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 4, 2025), ECF No. 3 (collecting cases in support of enjoining transfer of petitioner outside of New York City area).Service of a copy of this order, together with a copy of the petition, will be made by the Clerk of this Court through the electronic case filing system to the United States Attorney. Ordered by Judge Ann M. Donnelly on 3/13/2026. (EHS)

Mar 13, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Ann M. Donnelly. 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. (SDM)

Mar 13, 2026

Order to Show Cause (463)

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Mar 17, 2026

Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Mar 17, 2026

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

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Mar 20, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

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Mar 23, 2026

Reply in Support

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Mar 24, 2026

Reply in Opposition