Southern District of New York • 1:26-cv-03546

Luciano-Jimenez v. Catletti

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Filed: April 29, 2026

Assigned to: Lewis Jeffrey Liman

Referred to: —

Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee

Cause: 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)

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Last Activity: July 31, 2026

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Docket Entries

Apr 29, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. (Filing Fee $ 5.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-32772550) Document filed by Ruben Luciano-Jimenez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Paramus Disposition, # 2 Exhibit Rap Sheet, # 3 Exhibit Yorktown Evidence, # 4 Exhibit Record of Dismissal).(Fetrow, Kate) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

Habeas RECAP PACER

Apr 29, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Fetrow, Kate) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

Main Document: Civil Cover Sheet

Habeas RECAP PACER

Apr 29, 2026

ORDER TO ANSWER, 28 U.S.C. § 2241: Petitioner has filed a Petition for the writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The Court, having examined the Petition, hereby ORDERS that: (1) By 5:00 PM on April 30, 2026, Respondents shall file a letter with the following information: a. whether Petitioner was, as the Petition alleges, see Dkt. No. 1 paragraph 22, located in the Southern District of New York at the time that the Petition was filed and, if not, what District Petitioner was in at the time of filing and whether the Petition should be immediately transferred to that District, see, e.g., ztürk v. Hyde, 136 F.4th 382, 391-92 (2d Cir. 2025); Khalil v. Joyce, 771 F. Supp. 3d 268 (S.D.N.Y. 2025); b. Petitioner's A-number, current place of detention, and a contact person who can facilitate prospective counsel's access to Petitioner; c. the statutory provision(s) under which Respondents assert the authority to detain Petitioner; d. If the asserted basis for Petitioner's detention is 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2)(A), why the petition should not be granted in light of the Second Circuit's decision in Cunha v. Freden, 2026 WL 1146044 (2d Cir. Apr. 28, 2026). e. a copy of any final order of removal; and f. any information regarding the procedural posture of any pending Department of Homeland Security or Executive Office for Immigration Review proceedings. (2) Unless and until the Court orders otherwise, Respondents shall file an answer to the Petition within three business days of the date of this Order; and (3) Unless and until the Court orders otherwise, Petitioner shall file any reply within ten business days of the date of this Order. The parties shall appear for a telephonic case management conference on May 1, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Parties are directed to dial into the Court's teleconference number at 646-453-4442, Conference ID# 358639322, and follow the necessary prompts. The Clerk of Court shall electronically notify the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York of this Order. SO ORDERED. ( Telephone Conference set for 5/1/2026 at 10:30 AM before Judge Lewis J. Liman.) (Signed by Judge Lewis J. Liman on 4/29/2026) (rro) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

Main Document: Order to Answer, 28 U.S.C. 2241 AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings

Habeas RECAP PACER

Apr 29, 2026

Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

Apr 29, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Kate Leslie Fetrow. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Lawrence Catletti, Paul Arteta, William P. Joyce, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted. (vf)

Apr 29, 2026

Case Designated ECF. (vf)

Apr 29, 2026

Magistrate Judge Valerie Figueredo 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. (vf)

Apr 29, 2026

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Lewis J. Liman. 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..(vf)

Apr 29, 2026

Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification

Apr 30, 2026

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Paul Arteta, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. Document filed by Ruben Luciano-Jimenez..(Fetrow, Kate) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

Main Document: Request for Issuance of Summons

Habeas RECAP PACER

Apr 30, 2026

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Todd Blanche, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. Document filed by Ruben Luciano-Jimenez..(Fetrow, Kate) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

Main Document: Request for Issuance of Summons

Habeas RECAP PACER

Apr 30, 2026

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Lawrence Catletti, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. Document filed by Ruben Luciano-Jimenez..(Fetrow, Kate) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

Main Document: Request for Issuance of Summons

Habeas RECAP PACER

Apr 30, 2026

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to William P. Joyce, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. Document filed by Ruben Luciano-Jimenez..(Fetrow, Kate) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

Main Document: Request for Issuance of Summons

Habeas RECAP PACER

Apr 30, 2026

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Markwayne Mullin, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. Document filed by Ruben Luciano-Jimenez..(Fetrow, Kate) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

Main Document: Request for Issuance of Summons

Habeas RECAP PACER

Apr 30, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis J. Liman from Petitioner dated April 30, 2026 re: Notice of Intent for Oral Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Emma Tuohy. Document filed by Ruben Luciano-Jimenez. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Emma Tuohy, # 2 Exhibit New Jersey Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit Screenshots of Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board Website, # 4 Exhibit Letter Requesting Certificate of Good Standing from Pennsylvania, # 5 Exhibit Pennsylvania Attorney License, # 6 Proposed Order Granting Oral Pro Hac Vice Motion).(Fetrow, Kate) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

Main Document: Letter

Habeas RECAP PACER

#10

Apr 30, 2026

Letter

Main Document: Letter

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#11

Apr 30, 2026

Declaration in Opposition (non-motion)

Main Document: Declaration in Opposition (non-motion)

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#12

Apr 30, 2026

Notice of Appearance

Main Document: Notice of Appearance

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#13

May 01, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings

Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings

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#14

May 01, 2026

Summons Issued

Main Document: Summons Issued

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#15

May 01, 2026

Summons Issued

Main Document: Summons Issued

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#16

May 01, 2026

Summons Issued

Main Document: Summons Issued

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#17

May 01, 2026

Summons Issued

Main Document: Summons Issued

Habeas RECAP PACER

#18

May 01, 2026

Summons Issued

Main Document: Summons Issued

Habeas RECAP PACER

May 01, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lewis J. Liman: Telephonic Case Management Conference held on 5/1/2026. Kate Fetrow and Emma Tuohy present by telephone for Petitioner. Janet Guyon present by telephone for Respondents. Court reporter present by telephone. See Order issued by the Court. (mf)

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May 11, 2026