Eastern District of New York • 1:26-cv-01482

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Mar 13, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANYEDC-20002715, filed by V.J.C.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Declaration of VJCA, # 2 Exhibit B-Notice to Appear, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet) (Marritz, Amelia) (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. (KD) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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Mar 13, 2026

MOTION to Seal to proceed via pseudonym initials by V.J.C.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Marritz, Amelia) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

Mar 13, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Hector Gonzalez. 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)

Mar 13, 2026

Order to Show Cause (463)

Mar 13, 2026

Order on Motion to Seal

Mar 13, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Mar 13, 2026

ORDER: Petitioner's motion for leave to proceed under pseudonym, using initials only and to redact alien number, full date of birth, and other identifying information, ECF No. 3, is GRANTED. Ordered by Judge Hector Gonzalez on 3/13/2026. (SMR)

Mar 13, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE and Electronic Service upon the US Attorney's Office re ECF No. 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by V.J.C.A. The United States Attorney, as attorney for Respondents, is directed to show cause by 5:00 p.m. on March 17, 2026, in writing, why the petition should not be granted, and why Respondents should not be ordered to immediately release Petitioner from detention. In its response, the government should also address whether the instant Petition is controlled by this Court's prior opinions in O.F.B. v. Maldonado, No. 25-cv-6336, 2025 WL 3277677 (E.D.N.Y. Nov. 25, 2025); R.P.L. v. Maldonado, No. 25-cv-6886, 2025 WL 3731864 (E.D.N.Y. Dec. 26, 2025); and Ndiaye v. Francis, No. 26-cv-0069, 2026 WL 99930 (E.D.N.Y. Jan. 14, 2026). If so, the government may waive its rights to a response and submit a letter or otherwise consent to Petitioner's release without prejudice to its rights on appeal.If the government chooses to file a response, counsel for Respondents shall promptly file a notice of appearance and must serve a copy of the response on 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 Petitioner's immigration file, as well as any underlying records relied upon in its submission not yet filed by Petitioner, and records indicating whether any property was seized from Petitioner at the time of arrest.If the government files a response, Petitioner is directed to file his reply, if any, by 5:00 p.m. on March 20, 2026, with proof of service.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.To preserve the Court's jurisdiction pending a ruling on the petition, 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 Petitioner's interest in participating in further proceedings before this Court and maintaining adequate access to legal counsel throughout these proceedings, Petitioner shall not be transferred to a facility outside of this District or the Southern District of New York. See Samb v. Joyce, No. 25-cv-6373, ECF No. 3 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 4, 2025). Ordered by Judge Hector Gonzalez on 3/13/2026. (SMR)

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Mar 17, 2026

Letter

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Mar 17, 2026

Order Dismissing Case

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Mar 18, 2026

Letter

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Mar 18, 2026

Judgment - Clerk