Eastern District of New York • 1:26-cv-02722

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May 08, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Juan Cuahutencos Meza. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (KAD) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

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May 08, 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, May 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., stating: (1) the statutory provision(s) under which respondents assert the authority to detain petitioner; and (2) whether the Second Circuit's decision in Barbosa Da Cunha v. Freden, No. 25-3141 (2d Cir. Apr. 28, 2026) controls, or whether otherwise 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, 2026 WL 607917 (E.D.N.Y. Mar. 4, 2026), or any other decision of this Court. If respondents take the position that the present case is controlled by Barbosa Da Cunha and/or 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 not controlled by Barbosa Da Cunha or any 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 Wednesday, May 13, 2026. If respondents file a response to the Order to Show Cause, petitioner shall file a reply no later than Friday, May 15, 2026. 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 Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. before the Hon. Natasha C. Merle in Courtroom 2F North of the Brooklyn Federal Courthouse. Because petitioner is proceeding pro se and incarcerated, respondent shall make the necessary arrangements so that he can participate in any hearing. The Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to deliver a copy of this Order and the Petition to the U.S. Attorney's Office at Richard.Hayes@usdoj.gov. ORDER ATTACHED. Ordered by Judge Natasha C. Merle on 5/8/2026. (JAW) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

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May 11, 2026

Reply in Support

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May 12, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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May 12, 2026

Filing Fee Received

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May 13, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

May 13, 2026

Order(Other)

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May 14, 2026

Memorandum in Support

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May 15, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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May 15, 2026

Reply in Support

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May 19, 2026

Adjourn Conference

May 19, 2026

Order on Motion to Adjourn Conference

May 19, 2026

ORDER granting 10 Motion to Adjourn Conference by Juan Cuahutencos Meza -- The request is granted on consent. The hearing previously scheduled for May 20, 2026, is rescheduled to May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. and will proceed by telephone. The parties are directed to call (571) 353-2301 five minutes before the scheduled start of the conference and use meeting ID 913 134 947. Ordered by Judge Natasha C. Merle on 5/19/2026. (AG)

May 21, 2026

Show Cause Hearing

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May 22, 2026

Status Report