Southern District of New York • 1:26-cv-03221

#1

Apr 16, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Document filed by Mao Sheng Lin..(kgo) Modified on 4/22/2026 (kgo). (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#3

Apr 16, 2026

REQUEST TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS. Document filed by Mao Sheng Lin..(nb) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

Apr 16, 2026

Case Designated ECF. (kgo) Modified on 4/22/2026 (kgo).

#2

Apr 22, 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returned to the court, or otherwise receives information that the address of record for a self-represented plaintiff is no longer valid, the court may issue an Order to Show Cause why the case should not be dismissed without prejudice for failure to comply with this order.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: 04/22/2026)

#4

Apr 22, 2026

ORDER: Petitioner Mao Sheng Lin filed this instant pro se petition of habeas corpus dated April 14, 2026, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, which was received by the Court today. It is hereby ordered that:1. Respondents shall file an opposition by April 28, 2026, as to why the petition should not be granted. 2. Petitioner shall have the opportunity to reply by May 1, 2026. 3. This matter shall be heard by the Court on May 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse, Courtroom 1506, 40 Foley Square, New York, NY 10007. Respondents shall produce Petitioner at this hearing. 4. To preserve the Courts jurisdiction pending a ruling on the Petition, Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States absent further order of this Court. 5. The Clerk of Court shall electronically notify the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of New York that this Order has issued at the following email address: jeffrey.oestericher@usdoj.gov. The Clerk of Court is respectfully ordered to mail a copy of this order to Petitioner. SO ORDERED. Attorney General Of The United States answer due on 6/22/2026; Field Office Director, New York Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement answer due on 6/22/2026; Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security answer due on 6/22/2026; Warden, Orange County Correctional Facility answer due on 6/22/2026., Attorney General Of The United States answer due 6/22/2026; Field Office Director, New York Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement answer due 6/22/2026; Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security answer due 6/22/2026; Warden, Orange County Correctional Facility answer due 6/22/2026.( Status Conference set for 5/4/2026 at 04:30 PM in Courtroom 1506, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Ronnie Abrams.) (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 4/22/2026) (jca) Transmission to Pro Se Assistants for processing. (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#5

Apr 22, 2026

HABEAS PACKAGE MAILED to Mao Sheng Lin A-070-899-208 110 Wells Farm Rd Goshen, NY 10924, on 4/22/2026 Re: 4 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: 04/22/2026)

Apr 22, 2026

Note Regarding Service on Self-Represented Party

Apr 22, 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 22, 2026

Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn 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)

#6

Apr 23, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Mallika Balachandran on behalf of Attorney General Of The United States, Field Office Director, New York Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden, Orange County Correctional Facility..(Balachandran, Mallika) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#7

Apr 23, 2026

LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from AUSA Mallika Balachandran dated 04/23/2026. Document filed by Attorney General Of The United States, Field Office Director, New York Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden, Orange County Correctional Facility..(Balachandran, Mallika) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#8

Apr 23, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Notice of Appearance and Letter served on Petitioner Mao Sheng Lin on 04/23/2026. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Attorney General Of The United States, Field Office Director, New York Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden, Orange County Correctional Facility..(Balachandran, Mallika) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

Apr 23, 2026

MAILING RECEIPT: Document No: 4. Mailed to: MaoSheng Lin A-070-899-208 110 Wells Farm Rd Goshen, NY 10924. (tp)

Apr 23, 2026

MAILING RECEIPT: Document No: 2. Mailed to: MaoSheng Lin A-070-899-208 110 Wells Farm Rd Goshen, NY 10924. (nb)

Apr 23, 2026

Mailing Receipt

#9

Apr 27, 2026

ORDER granting 7 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. Application granted. Petitioner shall file any reply by June 1, 2026. The hearing scheduled for May 4, 2026 is adjourned and the Court will determine whether to reschedule it after receiving the parties' papers. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to mail a copy of this order to Petitioner. SO ORDERED.. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 4/27/2026) (tg) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

Apr 27, 2026

Set/Reset Deadlines: Replies due by 6/1/2026. (tg)

Apr 28, 2026

Mailing Receipt

Apr 28, 2026

MAILING RECEIPT: Document No: 9. Mailed to: MaoSheng Lin A-070-899-208 110 Wells Farm Rd Goshen, NY 10924. (dsh)

#10

May 01, 2026

Response (non-motion)

#11

May 01, 2026

Declaration in Opposition (non-motion)

#12

May 01, 2026

Memorandum of Law in Opposition (non-motion)

#13

May 01, 2026

Certificate of Service Other

#14

May 07, 2026

Letter

#15

May 07, 2026

Traverse