Eastern District of New York • 1:26-cv-01989

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Apr 03, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANYEDC-20075085, filed by Willian Chamul Aguilar. (Cuccia, Edward) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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Apr 03, 2026

Civil Cover Sheet.. by Willian Chamul Aguilar (Cuccia, Edward) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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Apr 03, 2026

Proposed Summons. by Willian Chamul Aguilar (Cuccia, Edward) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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Apr 03, 2026

Summons Issued as to Todd Lyons, Raul Maldonado, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (CV) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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Apr 03, 2026

This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (CV) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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Apr 03, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER: In order to preserve the Court's jurisdiction pending final disposition of the Petition, respondents are ENJOINED from moving petitioner to a location outside the Eastern District of New York, the Southern District of New York, or the District of New Jersey absent further order of this Court. Respondents shall submit a letter, by Monday, April 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., stating: (1) the statutory provision(s) under which respondents assert the authority to detain petitioner; and (2) whether there is any material basis to distinguish the instant case from this Court's prior decisions in Y- C- v. Genalo, No. 25-cv-06558, 2025 WL 3653496 (E.D.N.Y. Dec. 17, 2025), Crespo Tacuri v. Genalo, No. 25-cv-06896, 2026 WL 35569 (E.D.N.Y. Jan. 6, 2026), Terrero v. Tsoukaris, No. 26-cv-00869 (E.D.N.Y), or any other decision of this Court. If respondents take the position that the present case is not materially different from one or more of the Court's prior decisions, respondents shall further state whether respondents consent to the issuance of the writ, subject to preservation of respondents' arguments for appeal. If respondents take the position that the present case is materially different from each of the Court's prior decisions, respondents are ordered to show cause, in writing, as to why the relief sought in the Petition should not be granted and otherwise respond to the factual and legal assertions in the Petition no later than Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. If respondents file a response to the Order to Show Cause, petitioner shall file a reply no later than Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. If respondents file a response to the Order to Show Cause, the parties shall appear for a hearing and oral argument on the petition on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. by telephone before the Hon. Natasha C. Merle, and are directed to call (571) 353-2301 five minutes before the scheduled start of the conference and use meeting ID 913 134 947. The Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to deliver a copy of this Order to the U.S. Attorney's Office at Richard.Hayes@usdoj.gov. ORDER ATTACHED. Ordered by Judge Natasha C. Merle on 4/3/2026. (AG) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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Apr 03, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Petition, attachments, and Order served on EDNY U.S. Attorney's Office on 4/3/26, filed by Willian Chamul Aguilar. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proof of Overnight Mail) (Cuccia, Edward) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

Apr 03, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Natasha C. Merle. 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. (CV)

Apr 03, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

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Apr 06, 2026

Letter

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Apr 07, 2026

MEMORANDUM & ORDER: The Court holds that petitioner's detention violates the Due Process Clause of the United States Constitution and the INA. The petition for a writ of habeas corpus is therefore GRANTED. Respondents are directed to release petitioner from custody within 24 hours of this Order and to file a letter on the docket no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 8, 2026 certifying their compliance. Petitioner's April 7, 2026 deadline to file a reply and the hearing scheduled for April 8, 2026 are hereby adjourned sine die. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to enter judgment consistent with this Order and close the case. ORDER ATTACHED. Ordered by Judge Natasha C. Merle on 4/7/2026. (AG) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

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Apr 07, 2026

Judgment - Clerk

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Apr 07, 2026

Letter