Southern District of New York • 1:26-cv-03004

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Apr 13, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Document filed by Zaira Tetradze. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1).(kgo) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

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Apr 13, 2026

STANDING ORDER IN RE CASES FILED BY PRO SE PLAINTIFFS (See 24-MISC-127 Standing Order filed March 18, 2024). To ensure that all cases heard in the Southern District of New York are handled promptly and efficiently, all parties must keep the court apprised of any new contact information. It is a party's obligation to provide an address for service; service of court orders cannot be accomplished if a party does not update the court when a change of address occurs. Accordingly, all self-represented litigants are hereby ORDERED to inform the court of each change in their address or electronic contact information. Parties may consent to electronic service to receive notifications of court filings by email, rather than relying on regular mail delivery. Parties may also ask the court for permission to file documents electronically. Forms, including instructions for consenting to electronic service and requesting permission to file documents electronically, may be found by clicking on the hyperlinks in this order, or by accessing the forms on the courts website, nysd.uscourts.gov/forms. The procedures that follow apply only to cases filed by pro se plaintiffs. If the court receives notice from the United States Postal Service that an order has been returned to the court, or otherwise receives information that the address of record for a self-represented plaintiff is no longer valid, the court may issue an Order to Show Cause why the case should not be dismissed without prejudice for failure to comply with this order. Such order will be sent to the plaintiffs last known address and will also be viewable on the court's electronic docket. A notice directing the parties' attention to this order shall be docketed (and mailed to any self-represented party that has appeared and has not consented to electronic service) upon the opening of each case or miscellaneous matter that is classified as pro se in the court's records. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 3/18/2024) (kgo) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

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Apr 13, 2026

STAY OF REMOVAL AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: This case has been assigned to me for all purposes. It is hereby ORDERED that all parties appear for a conference with the Court on May 1, 2026 at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 905 of the Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, 40 Centre Street, New York, New York. Respondents shall produce Petitioner at the conference. Respondents shall submit a letter, no later than April 13, 2026 at 5 P.M. indicating whether the conference is necessary and addressing how the Court should handle this Petition. In the letter, Respondents should address: As further set forth in this Order. If Respondents do not take the position that the outcome of this Petition is controlled by a prior decision of this Court, Respondents are further ORDERED to Show Cause why the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus should not be granted by April 16, 2026. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Petitioner shall have an opportunity to reply, if necessary, by April 30, 2026. As further set forth in this order. SO ORDERED (Signed by Judge Dale E. Ho on 4/13/2026) ( Replies due by 4/30/2026.) Show Cause Hearing set for 5/1/2026 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 905, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Dale E. Ho. (ks) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

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Apr 13, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Brandon Matthew Waterman on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, ICE New York City Field Office, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem..(Waterman, Brandon) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

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Apr 13, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Dale E. Ho from Brandon M. Waterman dated April 13, 2026 re: Response to the Court's order. Document filed by Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, ICE New York City Field Office, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem..(Waterman, Brandon) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

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Apr 13, 2026

ORDER: For the reasons stated in this Court's Opinion and Order in Lopez Benitez v. Francis, 795 F. Supp. 3d 475 (S.D.N.Y. 2025) and Rueda Torres v. Francis, No. 25 Civ 8408, 2025 WL 3168759 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 13, 2025), and in light of Respondents' concession that Lopez Benitez and Rueda Torres "would control the result in this case if the Court adheres to [them]," see ECF No. 5 at 3, it is hereby ORDERED that the Petition is GRANTED and that Petitioner be transported back to New York City and released from custody no later than April 15, 2026. See also Castanon-Nava v. U.S. Dep't of Homeland Sec., No. 25-3050, 2025 WL 3552514, at *8-*10 (7th Cir. Dec. 11, 2025); Barco Mercado v. Francis, --- F. Supp. 3d ---, 2025 WL 3295903 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 26, 2025). Respondents shall certify compliance with this Order with a filing on the docket. Respondents are further ENJOINED from re-detaining Petitioner without a valid exercise of discretion consistent with Lopez Benitez and Rueda Torres. Cf. Hyppolite v. Noem, 25 Civ. 4304, 2025 WL 2829511, at *16 (E.D.N.Y. Oct. 6, 2025). It is further ORDERED that Respondents are ENJOINED from denying bond to Petitioner in any subsequent proceeding on the basis that she must be detained pursuant to: (1) 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b), or (2) 8 U.S.C. § 1226(c) absent a change in relevant circumstances consistent with Lopez Benitez and Rueda Torres; and it is further ORDERED that, if Petitioner is granted bond, Respondents are ENJOINED from invoking the automatic stay provision at 8 C.F.R. § 1003.19(i)(2). Order, Aguilar Lares v. Bondi, No. 25-CV-01562 (E.D. Va. Oct. 29, 2025), Dkt. No. 19. The conference previously scheduled for May 1, 2026 is cancelled. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to enter judgment in Petitioner's favor pursuant to F.R.C.P. 58. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Dale E. Ho on 4/13/2026) (ks) Transmission to Orders and Judgments Clerk for processing. (Entered: 04/13/2026)

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Apr 13, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Dale E. Ho from Nona Tilley dated 4/13/2026 re: Petitioner's Address Information to Receive Communication Via Mail. Document filed by Nona Tilley. (jjc) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

Apr 13, 2026

CASE MANAGEMENT NOTE: For each electronic filing made in a case involving a self-represented party who has not consented to electronic service, the filing party must serve the document on such self-represented party in a manner permitted by Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(b)(2) (other than through the ECF system) and file proof of service for each document so served. Please see Rule 9.2 of the courts ECF Rules & Instructions for further information..(kgo)

Apr 13, 2026

Note Regarding Service on Self-Represented Party

Apr 13, 2026

Case Designated ECF. (kgo)

Apr 13, 2026

Magistrate Judge Stewart D. Aaron 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. (kgo)

Apr 13, 2026

Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: 3 Order to Show Cause 6 Order to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (jjc)

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Apr 14, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT re: 6 Order. in favor of Zaira Tetradze against ICE New York City Field Office, Kristi Noem, Marcos Charles, Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons. It is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED: That for the reasons stated in the Court's Order dated April 13, 2026, the Petition is GRANTED. Accordingly, judgment is entered in favor of Petitioner and the case is closed. (Signed by Clerk of Court Tammi M Hellwig on 4/14/2026) (Attachments: # 1 Notice of right to appeal) (nd) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

Apr 14, 2026

MAILING RECEIPT: Document No: 2. Mailed to: Zaira Tetradze A241985032 26 Federal Plaza New York, NY 10278; Nona Tilley 7201 13th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11228. (nb)

Apr 14, 2026

MAILING RECEIPT: Document No: 3, 6. Mailed to: Zaira Tetradze A241985032 26 Federal Plaza New York, NY 10278; Nona Tilley 7201 13th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11228. (nb)

Apr 14, 2026

Pro Se Payment of Fee Processed: $5.00 Money Order processed by the Finance Department on 04/14/2026, Receipt Number 48212. (sr)

Apr 14, 2026

Mailing Receipt

Apr 14, 2026

Pro Se Payment of Fee - Processed

Apr 14, 2026

Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk

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Apr 15, 2026

Letter

Apr 15, 2026

Mailing Receipt