Eastern District of New York • 2:26-cv-01516

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Mar 14, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANYEDC-20005626, filed by Cristian Fernando Castro Espinoza. Was the Disclosure Statement on Civil Cover Sheet completed -No,, (Musa-Obregon, S.) Modified on 3/16/2026 (SMF). (Entered: 03/14/2026)

#2

Mar 14, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Cristian Castro Espinoza. (Musa-Obregon, S.) (Entered: 03/14/2026)

#3

Mar 14, 2026

Civil Cover Sheet.. Re 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Cristian Castro Espinoza (Musa-Obregon, S.) (Entered: 03/14/2026)

#4

Mar 16, 2026

Quality Control Check - Attorney Case Opening

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Mar 16, 2026

This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made. (SMF) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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Mar 16, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE and Electronic Service upon the US Attorneys Office re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Cristian Fernando Castro Espinoza. In lieu of an emergency bail hearing, the Government shall, within 12 hours of the filing of this Order, file a letter SHOWING CAUSE, if any it has, as to whether it has any particularized reason to believe that Petitioner presents a danger to the community, a flight risk, or otherwise should be detained because of involvement with illegal narcotics, violence, criminal history, firearms, gang affiliation and the like.So Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 3/16/2026. (SMF) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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Mar 16, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Megan J. Freismuth on behalf of Pam Bondi, Ken Genalo, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (aty to be noticed) (Freismuth, Megan) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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Mar 16, 2026

Letter in Response to Standing Order by Pam Bondi, Ken Genalo, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Freismuth, Megan) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

#9

Mar 16, 2026

Letter stating the availability of a Financially Responsible Person to execute bond obligation with the Court by Cristian Fernando Castro Espinoza (Musa-Obregon, S.) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

#10

Mar 16, 2026

Letter With Further Details Proposing the Surety by Cristian Fernando Castro Espinoza (Musa-Obregon, S.) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

Mar 16, 2026

Order(Other)

Mar 16, 2026

Scheduling Order

Mar 16, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER:In light of the submissions, the parties are ORDERED TO appear before this Court for a hearing on March 18, 2026 at 10 AM. The hearing will be held in Courtroom 940 of the Alfonse D'Amato United States Courthouse, 100 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, New York, 11722. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, petitioner shall be produced in Court at that time.The purpose of this hearing will be to determine whether petitioner should be released on bail consistent with the principles set forth in this Court's order in Clarke v. U.S. Dept of Homeland Security, 25-CV-6773(GRB) (December 18, 2025). Counsel for petitioner shall be prepared to discuss a bail package, including a proposed suretor(s), who shall attend in person. Petitioner's counsel shall arrange for the presence of an interpreter, if applicable.All requirements stated in the Standing Order to Show Cause, DE 6, remain in effect, including that petitioner not be removed from the United States until the Court orders otherwise and that petitioner not be transferred to another facility outside of this District, the Southern District of New York, or the District of New Jersey.Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 3/16/2026. (RJP)

Mar 16, 2026

ORDER: Counsel for petitioner is directed to respond forthwith including with details concerning the availability of a suretor to sign a bond. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 3/16/2026. (RJP)

Mar 16, 2026

Your proposed summons was not issued for one of the following reasons: No summons provided, please submit summons. The event can be found under the event Other Documents - Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet., Please correct and resubmit using Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet. (SMF)

Mar 16, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Gary R. Brown. 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. (SMF)

Mar 16, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Mar 16, 2026

Quality Control Check - Summons

Mar 17, 2026

ORDER: The proposed suretor may appear remotely at tomorrow's hearing. The suretor will call 571-353-2301 using Access code 975 842 145 at least 5 minutes prior to the hearing.All previously stated requirements remain in effect.Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 3/17/2026. (RJP)

Mar 17, 2026

Order(Other)

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Mar 18, 2026

Letter

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Mar 18, 2026

Letter

Mar 18, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown:Show Cause Hearing held on 3/18/2026. S. Michael Musa-Obregon for petitioner; Megan J. Freismuth for respondents. Bail argument heard. Petition released on a $5,000.00 bond. Suretor to sign within 48 hours. Briefing schedule set. (Court Reporter Lisa Schmid.) (KM)

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Mar 19, 2026

Bond

Mar 19, 2026

Show Cause Hearing

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Mar 20, 2026

Redacted Document