Southern District of New York • 1:26-cv-02563

#1

Mar 28, 2026

FILING ERROR DEFICIENT PLEADING - PDF ERROR - PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. (Filing Fee $ 5.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-32618534) Request for emergency relief to be separately filed..Document filed by Z. T., I. T...(Holtmeier, Jay) Modified on 3/30/2026 (jgo). (Entered: 03/28/2026)

#2

Mar 28, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Holtmeier, Jay) (Entered: 03/28/2026)

#3

Mar 28, 2026

EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order ., MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . Document filed by I. T., Z. T...(Holtmeier, Jay) (Refer to ECF Rule 13.19(b) and (c) for directions regarding promptly alerting the court to this filing.) (Entered: 03/28/2026)

#4

Mar 28, 2026

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 3 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . . Document filed by I. T., Z. T...(Holtmeier, Jay) (Entered: 03/28/2026)

#5

Mar 28, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Andrew Walsh in Support re: 3 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . MOTION for Preliminary Injunction ., 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Document filed by I. T., Z. T...(Holtmeier, Jay) (Entered: 03/28/2026)

#6

Mar 28, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER. Document filed by I. T., Z. T...(Holtmeier, Jay) Proposed Order to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. (Entered: 03/28/2026)

#7

Mar 28, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jay Jeffrey Holtmeier on behalf of I. T., Z. T...(Holtmeier, Jay) (Entered: 03/28/2026)

#8

Mar 28, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Nelson S. Castano on behalf of I. T., Z. T...(Castano, Nelson) (Entered: 03/28/2026)

#9

Mar 30, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Request for emergency relief to be separately filed..Document filed by Z. T., I. T...(Holtmeier, Jay) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#10

Mar 30, 2026

ORDER TO ANSWER, 28 U.S.C. § 2241: No later than noon today, Petitioners' counsel shall (1) serve Respondents with a copy of the Petition and accompanying papers, along with a copy of this Order, to the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office, and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 3/30/2026) (sgz) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#11

Mar 30, 2026

DECLARATION of Service re: 10 Order to Answer, 28 U.S.C. 2241, . Document filed by I. T., Z. T...(Castano, Nelson) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#12

Mar 30, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from AUSA Allison Rovner dated March 30, 2026 re: Non-Recusal Letter. Document filed by Alex Adams, Administration for Children and Families, Cayuga Centers, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar, Lorraine M. Sanchez, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement..(Rovner, Allison) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#13

Mar 30, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Allison Rovner on behalf of Alex Adams, Administration for Children and Families, Cayuga Centers, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar, Lorraine M. Sanchez, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement..(Rovner, Allison) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#14

Mar 30, 2026

FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Sandy Ra to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32625854. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by I. T., Z. T.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit - Declaration of Sandy Ra in Support, # 2 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Ra, Sandy) Modified on 3/31/2026 (rju). (Entered: 03/30/2026)

Mar 30, 2026

***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER. Document No. 6 Proposed Order was reviewed and approved as to form. (nd)

Mar 30, 2026

Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Pleading

Mar 30, 2026

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas. 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..(jgo)

Mar 30, 2026

Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave 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. (jgo)

Mar 30, 2026

Case Designated ECF. (jgo)

Mar 30, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Jay Jeffrey Holtmeier to RE-FILE Document No. 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the pleading is not correct; PDF title error. Re-file the pleading using the event type Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. If the deficiency/deficiencies are not corrected within five (5) days per Amended Standing Order 15-mc-00131 this case will be administratively closed. Initial Pleading due by 4/6/2026. (jgo)

Mar 30, 2026

Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

Mar 30, 2026

Notice to Court Regarding Proposed Order

#15

Mar 31, 2026

DECLARATION of Elizabeth Kronk in Opposition re: 3 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Alex Adams, Administration for Children and Families, Cayuga Centers, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar, Lorraine M. Sanchez, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement..(Rovner, Allison) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#16

Mar 31, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion re: 3 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . . Document filed by Alex Adams, Administration for Children and Families, Cayuga Centers, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar, Lorraine M. Sanchez, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement..(Rovner, Allison) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#17

Mar 31, 2026

MOTION for Sandy Ra to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by I. T., Z. T.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit / Declaration of Sandy Ra in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Ra, Sandy) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#18

Mar 31, 2026

ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE ON ORAL MOTION granting 17 Motion for Sandy Ra to Appear Pro Hac Vice. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Applicant is admitted to practice Pro Hac Vice in the above captioned case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing discipline of attorneys. Counsel shall immediately forward the Pro Hac Vice fee to the Clerk of Court. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 3/31/2026) (sgz) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#19

Mar 31, 2026

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 3 Motion for TRO; granting in part and denying in part 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. As stated on the record at today's conference, the Court GRANTS IN PART AND DENIES IN PART Petitioners' motion for a TRO pursuant to Rule 65(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Upon due consideration of all proceedings and submissions in connection with the instant motion, the Court hereby ORDERS: 1) ORR must render a decision as to B.V.T.R.'s sponsorship of Z.T. and L.T. by 12 PM on Thursday, April 2, 2026. 2) Respondents are enjoined from transferring Petitioners away from Cayuga Centers during the pendency of the ORR determination. 3) If Cayuga Centers is shut down while Petitioners remain in ORR's custody, or if Petitioners' status with respect to their detention at Cayuga Centers is expected to change for reasons other than release to B.V.T.R. during this time period, counsel for Respondents must IMMEDIATELY notify Petitioners' counsel and the Court. 4) Respondents shall promptly notify Petitioners' counsel and the Court of any pertinent developments to Petitioners' status, including the results of ORR's adjudication of B.V.T.R.'s sponsorship application and Petitioner's release. 5) Respondents shall file a letter on the docket confirming that the relevant Respondent agencies and officials have been served with notice of this Order. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate ECF No. 3. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 3/31/2026) (sgz) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#20

Mar 31, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from AUSA Allison Rovner dated March 31, 2026 re: confirmation of service of Order. Document filed by Alex Adams, Administration for Children and Families, Cayuga Centers, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar, Lorraine M. Sanchez, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement..(Rovner, Allison) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

Mar 31, 2026

Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Mar 31, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 14 MOTION for Sandy Ra to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32625854. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): Affidavit must be stamped and notarized;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (rju)

Mar 31, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 17 MOTION for Sandy Ra to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

Mar 31, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jeannette A. Vargas: TRO Hearing held on 3/31/2026. Present were Nelson Castano and Sandy Ra for the petitioners and Allison Rovner for respondents. (Court Reporter Martha Martin) (nmo)

Mar 31, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Apr 01, 2026

Motion Hearing

#21

Apr 02, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from AUSA Allison Rovner dated April 2, 2026 re: confirming release. Document filed by Alex Adams, Administration for Children and Families, Cayuga Centers, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar, Lorraine M. Sanchez, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement..(Rovner, Allison) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#22

Apr 02, 2026

ORDER: Plaintiff's counsel are directed to file a letter with the Court by April 9, 2026, advising the Court of whether there are any outstanding issues that require adjudication or if this matter can be closed. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 4/2/2026) (ar) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#23

Apr 02, 2026

NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the plaintiff(s) and or their counsel(s), hereby give notice that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, without prejudice against the defendant(s) Alex Adams, Administration for Children and Families, Cayuga Centers, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Jeffrey Oestericher, Angie Salazar, Lorraine M. Sanchez, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement. Document filed by Z. T., I. T.. Proposed document to be reviewed and processed by Clerk's Office staff (No action required by chambers)...(Holtmeier, Jay) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#24

Apr 03, 2026

NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL PURSUANT TO F.R.C.P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i): Pursuant to F.R.C.P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and in light of the Governments letter to the Court of April 2, 2026, the Plaintiff-Petitioners I.T. and Z.T., minors, by and through Next Friend, B.V.T.R., and their counsel, hereby give notice that the above captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, without prejudice against the Defendant-Respondents Robert F. Kennedy Jr., et al. The Clerk of Court is directed to close this case. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 4/3/2026) (ar) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#25

Apr 06, 2026

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: CONFERENCE held on 3/31/2026 before Judge Jeannette A. Vargas. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Martha Martin, (212) 805-0300. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 4/27/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/7/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/6/2026..(Moya, Goretti) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#26

Apr 06, 2026

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a CONFERENCE proceeding held on 3/31/26 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days....(Moya, Goretti) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#27

May 04, 2026

INTERNET CITATION NOTE: Material from decision with Internet citation re: 10 Order to Answer, 28 U.S.C. 2241,..(rro) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#28

May 04, 2026

INTERNET CITATION NOTE: Material from decision with Internet citation re: 10 Order to Answer, 28 U.S.C. 2241,..(rro) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#29

May 04, 2026

INTERNET CITATION NOTE: Material from decision with Internet citation re: 10 Order to Answer, 28 U.S.C. 2241,..(rro) (Entered: 05/04/2026)