Southern District of New York • 1:26-cv-03044

#1

Apr 13, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Document filed by Byron Alfredo Lazaro Santos..(nb) Modified on 4/14/2026 (nb). (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#2

Apr 13, 2026

REQUEST TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS. Document filed by Byron Alfredo Lazaro Santos.(nb) Modified on 4/14/2026 (nb). (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#3

Apr 13, 2026

LETTER addressed to Honorable Judge from Byron Alfredo Lazaro Santos re: Ice has arrested me and now I am on removal proceedings.. Document filed by Byron Alfredo Lazaro Santos..(nb) Modified on 4/14/2026 (nb). (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#4

Apr 14, 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returned to the court, or otherwise receives information that the address of record for a self-represented plaintiff is no longer valid, the court may issue an Order to Show Cause why the case should not be dismissed without prejudice for failure to comply with this order.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 4/14/2026) (nb) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#5

Apr 14, 2026

ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the habeas corpus petition. Dkt. 1. The petition is partially granted as follows: Respondents are enjoined from transferring petitioner to any location outside the Southern District of New York, the Eastern District of New York, or the District of New Jersey absent this Court's prior approval. Respondents are ordered to file their response to the pending petition for habeas corpus by April 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM. That briefing should address (1) the basis for petitioner's detention, (2) the circumstances of the arrest, (3) whether petitioner has previously been detained in immigration custody and released (and under what authority), (4) what process petitioner was given, and (5) depending on the basis for detention, whether it is distinguishable from the issue addressed in the Court's prior ruling in J.G.O. v. Francis, 2025 WL 3040142 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 28, 2025). The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to send a copy of this order to Jeffrey.Oestericher@usdoj.gov. (Signed by Judge Arun Subramanian on 4/14/2026) (sgz) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#6

Apr 14, 2026

ORDER GRANTING IFP APPLICATION: Leave to proceed in this Court without prepayment of fees is authorized. 28 U.S.C. § 1915. (Signed by Judge Arun Subramanian on 4/14/2026) (sgz) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

Apr 14, 2026

Case Designated ECF. (nb)

Apr 14, 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. (nb)

#7

Apr 15, 2026

HABEAS PACKAGE MAILED to Byron Alfredo Lazaro Santos 202-600-344 Orange County Jail 110 Wells Farm Road Goshen, NY 10924, on 4/15/2026 Re: 5 Order to Answer, 28 U.S.C. 2241. The following document(s) were enclosed in the Service Package: a copy of the order of service or order to answer and other orders entered to date, the individual practices of the district judge and magistrate judge assigned to your case, Instructions for Litigants Who Do Not Have Attorneys, Notice Regarding Privacy and Public Access to Electronic Case Files, a Motions guide, a notice that the Pro Se Manual has been discontinued, a Notice of Change of Address form to use if your contact information changes, a handout explaining matters handled by magistrate judges and consent form to complete if all parties agree to proceed for all purposes before the magistrate judge. (nb) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

#8

Apr 15, 2026

Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Apr 15, 2026

Mailing Receipt

#9

Apr 16, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Apr 17, 2026

Mailing Receipt

#10

Apr 21, 2026

Declaration in Opposition (non-motion)

#11

Apr 21, 2026

Response (non-motion)

#12

Apr 21, 2026

Memorandum of Law in Opposition (non-motion)

#13

Apr 21, 2026

Extension of Time to File Document

#14

Apr 22, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

#15

Apr 22, 2026

Order

#16

Apr 23, 2026

Certificate of Service Other

Apr 23, 2026

Mailing Receipt

#17

May 11, 2026

Letter

#18

May 19, 2026

Order

May 20, 2026

Mailing Receipt

May 20, 2026

MAILING RECEIPT: Document No: 18. Mailed to: Byron Alfredo LazaroSantos 202-600-344 Orange County Jail 110 Wells Farm Road Goshen, NY 10924. (ne)

#19

May 22, 2026

SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault..(sov) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

May 22, 2026

Sealed Document

#20

May 25, 2026

Letter