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Filed: May 09, 2025
Assigned to:
Pamela Ki Mai Chen
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
August 01, 2025
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Docket Entries
#1
May 09, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANYEDC-19036934, filed by L G M. Was the Disclosure Statement on Civil Cover Sheet completed -Yes (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice to Appear, # 2 Placeholder for declaration to be filed under seal) (Ngo, Nhu-Y) Modified on 5/12/2025 (LJ). (Entered: 05/09/2025)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 09, 2025
MOTION for Leave to File Document to proceed under pseudonym using initials by L G M. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support) (Ngo, Nhu-Y) (Entered: 05/09/2025)
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Leave to File Document
#3
May 09, 2025
MOTION for Leave to Electronically File Document under Seal by L G M. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Gwyneth Hesser) (Ngo, Nhu-Y) (Entered: 05/09/2025)
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Leave to Electronically File Document under Seal
#4
May 10, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by James H. Knapp on behalf of Pamela Bondi, William Joyce, Krisiti Noem (aty to be noticed) (Knapp, James) (Entered: 05/10/2025)
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Notice of Appearance
#5
May 12, 2025
Civil Cover Sheet.. Re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by L.G.M. (Ngo, Nhu-Y) (Entered: 05/12/2025)
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Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet
#6
May 12, 2025
This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made. (LJ) (Entered: 05/12/2025)
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Quality Control Check - Attorney Case Opening
#7
May 12, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Elyssa Williams on behalf of L.G.M. (aty to be noticed) (Williams, Elyssa) (Entered: 05/12/2025)
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Notice of Appearance
#8
May 12, 2025
Compel
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Compel
#9
May 12, 2025
Letter
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Letter
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May 12, 2025
Letter
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Letter
May 12, 2025
ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's 8 Letter Motion to Compel Transfer and Return of Petitioner to EDNY jurisdiction. For the reasons stated below, the Court grants that request and orders that Petitioner be physically transferred in ICE custody to the Eastern District of New York by May 19, 2025.On Friday, May 9, 2025, after receiving notice of ICE's intention to imminently transfer Petitioner from his detention at the Nassau County Correctional Center ("NCCC"), Petitioner's counsel filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, ("Habeas Petition," Dkt. 1), and notified the Government of this filing (Dkt. 8-1). On Saturday, May 10, despite Petitioner having a pending Habeas Petition in this District and the Government's awareness of this petition, the Government transferred Petitioner to ICE custody in Louisiana. At the time of the filing of the Habeas Petition, Petitioner was confined in ICE custody within this District, i.e., at the NCCC. (Dkt. 1.) This Court therefore has federal jurisdiction over the Habeas Petition. See Ozturk v. Hyde, No. 25-1019, 2025 WL 1318154, *4 (2d Cir. May 7, 2025) (citing Rumsfeld v. Padilla, 542 U.S. 426, 443 (2004)). Petitioner's subsequent transfer to Louisiana does not strip this Court of jurisdiction over the Habeas Petition. Id. at *5 (quoting Padilla, 542 U.S. at 441). "The district court undeniably has an 'inherent authority to protect [its] proceedings.'" Id. at *7 (quoting Degen v. United States, 517 U.S. 820, 823 (1996)). This authority includes ordering Petitioner's custodial transfer back to this District to support this Court's resolution of Petitioner's claims in the Habeas Petition, which, as in Ozturk, "challenges [his] unlawful detention" pending the resolution of any removal proceeding. Id. at *9 (finding that petitioner's "habeas claims seem to fall outside of [8 U.S.G.] § 1252(g)'s narrow jurisdictional bar" because petitioner "does not challenge the government's decision to commence proceedings, adjudicate her case, or execute a removal order[;] [instead], her petition challenges her unlawful detention, pending those proceedings, and she seeks her release from detention in the interim based on the violations of her First and Fifth Amendment rights" identified in her petition).The Court further orders the Government to be prepared to discuss the steps the Government is undertaking to comply with this order at the hearing scheduled for tomorrow, May 13, 2025, at 4:00 pm in Courtroom 4F, 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY. Ordered by Judge Pamela K. Chen on 5/12/2025. (EB)
May 12, 2025
Scheduling Order
May 12, 2025
Case Assigned to Judge Pamela K. Chen. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (LJ)
May 12, 2025
SCHEDULING ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner L.G.M.'s 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, requesting the following relief: that "this Court order Respondents to either immediately release him from ICE custody, or, issue an order that provides for L.G.M. to have an individualized bond hearing-either before this Court or another impartial adjudicator-at which the government must bear the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that continued civil detention remains justified." (Dkt. 1, 3.) The Court will hear both parties on the requested relief on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 4:00 pm in Courtroom 4F North, 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York. The Government is directed not to remove Plaintiff from this district until further order from the Court. Should the Government confirm in writing by 6:00 pm today, May 12, 2025, that Plaintiff will not be removed, the Government can request that the hearing be moved to Monday, May 19, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Ordered by Judge Pamela K. Chen on 5/12/2025. (EB)
May 12, 2025
Notice: Re: Incomplete Civil Cover Sheet
May 12, 2025
***Notice: Re: Civil Cover Sheet. The Clerk's Office cannot assign this case without a Civil Cover Sheet. Please complete the form available at: https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/forms/js-44-civil-cover-sheet and submit using the event Other Documents - Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet. (LJ)
May 12, 2025
Case Assigned/Reassigned
May 12, 2025
Order on Motion to Compel
#11
May 13, 2025
Letter
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Letter
May 13, 2025
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Pamela K. Chen: Initial Conference Hearing held on 5/13/2025. Appearances by AUSA James Knapp; Elyssa Williams and Nhu-Y Ngo for Petitioner L.G.M. (in ICE custody). Case called. Discussion regarding Petitioner's location and Respondents' efforts to return him to the District. Government confirmed on the record that Petitioner "will not be removed until the conclusion of removal proceedings[.]" (See Govt. Ltr., dated May 13, 2025, Dkt. 11 .) Respondents directed to file transfer update by May 19, 2025. Petitioner's counsel directed to file any response to Respondents by May 26, 2025. Next hearing set for May 28, 2025, at 10:00 am in Courtroom 4F North. (Court Reporter Charleane Heading.) Modified on 5/14/2025 to correct ECF filing event. (FG)
May 13, 2025
Initial Conference Hearing
May 14, 2025
Initial Conference Hearing
#12
May 16, 2025
Letter
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Letter
May 16, 2025
Order on Motion for Leave to File
May 16, 2025
ORDER: the Court is in receipt of Petitioner's 2 request to proceed under pseudonym. For the reasons stated below, the Court grants this request. However, Petitioner is directed to disclose his full name to the Court and Respondents (the "Government"), to ensure the Court can track, and the Government can properly account for, Petitioner's whereabouts pending resolution of the merits of this case. Petitioner should file this information under seal on the docket. The Government shall not publicly disclose any information that could lead to Petitioner's identification during the pendency of this case.Pursuant to Rule 10(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the general proposition is that "[t]he title of [a] complaint must name all the parties." Courts have nevertheless "carved out a limited number of exceptions to the general requirement of disclosure [of the names of parties], which permit plaintiffs to proceed anonymously." Sealed Pl. v. Sealed Def., 537 F.3d 185, 189 (2d Cir. 2008) (citing Roe v. Aware Woman Ctr. for Choice, Inc., 253 F.3d 678, 685 (11th Cir. 2001)). When determining whether to permit a plaintiff to proceed under a pseudonym, district courts must balance a plaintiff's interest in anonymity against both (a) the public interest in disclosure and (b) the potential prejudice to defendants. Id. at 186-87. District courts' significant discretion in this regard is guided by the factors listed in Sealed Pl., though a judge "is not required to list each of the factors or use any particular formulation as long as it is clear that the court balanced the interests at stake in reaching its conclusion." Sealed Pl., 537 F.3d at 190, 191 n.4. The Court determines that the relevant factors weigh in favor of Petitioner proceeding pseudonymously. Immigration actions "involve[] 'matters that are highly sensitive and of a personal nature.'" R.F.M. v. Nielsen, 365 F. Supp. 3d 350, 371 (S.D.N.Y. 2019) (quoting Sealed Pl., 537 F.3d at 190)); M.M. v. Mayorkas, 24-cv-2090 (NSR), 2024 WL 1795766, at *2 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 25, 2024) (granting motion to proceed anonymously where "[t]he facts underlying [p]laintiff's claim" involved a "highly sensitive and personal matter"); M.O. v. Mayorkas, No. 23-CV-06609 (FPG), 2023 WL 7300960, at *2 (W.D.N.Y. Nov. 6, 2023) (permitting plaintiff, an asylum seeker, to proceed under a pseudonym). Public disclosure of Petitioner's full name would significantly heighten the risk to Petitioner should he be returned to his country of origin, as the Government currently seeks in its removal procedures. See, e.g., Lin v. United States Dep't of Justice, 459 F.3d 255, 268 (2d Cir. 2006) (recognizing that disclosure of asylum information may "potentially expose[] [an asylee] and his family to risks beyond those that he claims caused him to flee China"). Indeed, Petitioner's removal has already been stayed under the Convention Against Torture Act due to concerns about torture and other retaliation against Petitioner should be returned to his country of origin. (Dkt. 1, para. 20.) Disclosure will also jeopardize Petitioner's right to privacy regarding sensitive medical information that appears to fundamental to Petitioner's habeas claim. Finally, the Government is not prejudiced by Petitioner's proceeding pseudonymously, given Petitioner has offered to identify himself to the Government. Ordered by Judge Pamela K. Chen on 5/16/2025. (EB)
May 16, 2025
Order(Other)
May 16, 2025
ORDER: The Court notes 4 the notice of appearance by counsel for Respondents William P. Joyce, Kristi Noem, and Pamela Bondi ("Represented Respondents"). Given this appearance on the docket, as well as counsel's appearance at the initial hearing on May 13, 2025, and the email correspondence submitted to the Court by both parties, (Dkts. 8-1, 10-1), the Court construes this as completed service as to the Represented Respondents. Petitioner is directed to serve 1 the Petition and the 05/13/2025 Minute Entry, which includes the scheduling information for the next hearing on May 28, 2025, upon the remaining Respondent, Anthony J. LaRocco, and file proof of the same on the docket by May 21, 2025. Ordered by Judge Pamela K. Chen on 5/16/2025. (EB)
#13
May 19, 2025
1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Letter
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1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Letter
#14
May 19, 2025
1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Letter
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1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Letter
May 19, 2025
ORDER The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's 3 motion for leave to file the relevant declaration (Dkt. 3-2) under seal. For the reasons stated below, the Court grants the motion to seal the declaration at issue. "The common law right of public access to judicial documents is firmly rooted in our nation's history." Lugosch v. Pyramid Co. of Onondaga, 435 F.3d 110, 119 (2d Cir. 2006). To be a "judicial document," the item filed "must be relevant to the performance of the judicial function and useful in the judicial process." Id. (quoting United States v. Amodeo, 44 F.3d 141, 145 (2d Cir. 1995)). "Where documents are used to determine litigants' substantive legal rights, a strong presumption of access attaches." Id. (citing United States v. Amodeo, 71 F.3d 1044, 1049 (2d Cir.1995). "In addition to the common law right of access, it is well established that the public and the press have a qualified First Amendment right to attend judicial proceedings and to access certain judicial documents." United States v. Martoma, No. S1 12-CR-973 (PGG), 2014 WL 164181, at *3 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 9, 2014) (internal citations omitted). However, "'[judicial] documents may be sealed if specific, on the record findings are made demonstrating that closure is essential to preserve higher values and is narrowly tailored to serve that interest.'" Id. at 120 (quoting In re New York Times Co., 828 F.2d 110, 116 (2d Cir. 1987)). Courts grant the greatest protection to "medical, health-related, family, or personal financial matter." Id. at *6.Petitioner requests leave to file certain documents that contain such "medical [and] health-related matter" (id.) under seal. Immigration actions "involve[] 'matters that are highly sensitive and of a personal nature.'" R.F.M. v. Nielsen, 365 F. Supp. 3d 350, 371 (S.D.N.Y. 2019) (quoting Sealed Pl. v. Sealed Def., 537 F.3d 185, 190 (2d Cir. 2008)). Petitioner has uniquely strong privacy concerns in the context of his ongoing removal proceedings: he fled his country of origin and applied for asylum under fear of bodily harm and/or death; and his removal has been stayed under the Convention Against Torture due to ongoing fears regarding the same. (Dkt. 1, ¶¶ 2, 20.) The Court therefore finds that closure of the specific document is "essential to preserve" Petitioner's strong privacy interest and "narrowly tailored to serve that interest." Lugosh, 435 F.3d at 120. Petitioner is directed to re-file the declaration under seal as a separate entry in accordance with Judge Chen's Individual Rules (the "Individual Rules"). Further instructions on filing sealed documents on ECF are located at www.nyed.uscourts.gov. Additionally, the Court notes that access to Petitioner's complaint (the "Petition") (Dkt. 1) is currently restricted. Given that Petitioner's request to proceed pseudonymously has been granted (see 05/16/2025 Dkt. Order granting 2 ), the Court considers any further privacy interest in the Petition itself to be outweighed by the public's presumptive right to access judicial documents. Petitioner is directed to file any privacy briefing ("Privacy Briefing") on whether to maintain under seal or file redacted public versions of the Petition and any other current filings, which are also restricted, by May 26, 2025. In all Privacy Briefings, Petitioner should include for each proposed document, 1) a rationale for the sealing or redaction of the document; and 2) a proposed redacted version, where applicable, that adheres to the Individual Rules. If Petitioner does not submit any further briefing to the Court on this issue, the Court will make publicly available the Petition and all other existing filings, other than Dkt. 3-2. Going forward, given the anticipated sensitivity and speed of these proceedings, the Court grants parties leave to file documents that are restricted or redacted upon filing, without the prior permission from the Court typically required by the Individual Rules. Any redacted documents should still abide by the Individual Rules. The Court will then review the filing and invite Privacy Briefing within one (1) week from the original deadline for the relevant filing. Parties are welcomed to submit any such Privacy Briefing along with the filing itself, where possible. To the extent the Government proceeds through public filings, it is reminded to protect the privacy interest of the Petitioner in all of its own filings. Ordered by Judge Pamela K. Chen on 5/19/2025. (EB)
May 19, 2025
Order on Motion for Leave to Electronically File Document under Seal
#15
May 21, 2025
1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Letter
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1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Letter
#16
May 21, 2025
Affidavit of Service
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Affidavit of Service
#17
May 21, 2025
Affidavit of Service
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Affidavit of Service
#18
May 22, 2025
1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Letter
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1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Letter
#19
May 23, 2025
1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Declaration
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1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Declaration
#20
May 23, 2025
Letter
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Letter
May 23, 2025
ORDER: In light of the parties' recent submissions 14 15 18, the Court adjourns the hearing scheduled for May 28, 2025, at 10:00 am. The Court also grants Petitioner's request to brief the question of whether the Court or an Immigration Judge should conduct the bail hearing, and sets the following briefing schedule: Petitioner's counsel is to file their briefing by June 6, 2025; the Federal Respondents are to file any responsive briefing by June 20, 2025. The Court will hold oral argument on June 27, 2025, at 12:00 pm in Courtroom 4F North. Additionally, the Court requests that the Federal Respondents not move Petitioner from the Batavia facility during the pendency of this case. However, in the event such a move is necessary, the Federal Respondents are directed to provide the Court and Petitioner's counsel at least three business days' notice of the anticipated move. Ordered by Judge Pamela K. Chen on 5/23/2025. (EB)
May 23, 2025
Order(Other)
#21
Jun 04, 2025
Affidavit of Service
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Affidavit of Service
#22
Jun 05, 2025
Letter
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Letter
#23
Jun 06, 2025
1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Hearing
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1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Hearing
Jun 13, 2025
ORDER: The Court is in receipt of 20 Petitioner's Privacy Briefing regarding the 1 Habeas Petition, which is restricted. The Petition, along with the rest of the docket, is restricted pursuant to Pub. L. 107-347 and EDNY Rule 5.2, and will remain so due to the nature of the case. Therefore, all documents filed on the docket are available to the public only via the Court's public terminals. The Court also notes that 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, and 23 are currently sealed. On May 19, "given the anticipated sensitivity and speed of these proceedings, the Court grant[ed] parties leave to file documents that are restricted or redacted upon filing, without the prior permission from the Court typically required by the Individual Rules." (5/19/2025 Dkt. Order.) Given the restricted access already imposed on the docket overall, and Petitioner's ability to proceed pseudonymously, (5/16/2025 Dkt. Order), the Court anticipates limited briefing to be conducted under seal and clarifies its guidance for sealed filings. For future sealed documents, the parties must submit a Privacy Briefing alongside the filing they propose to seal, which will remain sealed while the Court reviews the filing and respective Privacy Briefing. Such Privacy Briefing should include "1) a rationale for the sealing or redaction of the document; and 2) a proposed redacted version, where applicable, that adheres to the Individual Rules." (5/19/2025 Dkt. Order.) For currently sealed documents other than 13, which the Court directed Petitioner to file under seal, the Court directs the parties to file Privacy Briefings for these documents by June 30, 2025. Ordered by Judge Pamela K. Chen on 6/13/2025. (EB)
Jun 13, 2025
Order(Other)
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Jun 18, 2025
Letter
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Letter
Jun 18, 2025
ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Defendants' 24 letter requesting an extension of their June 20, 2025 deadline, with Petitioner's consent. (See 5/23/2025 Dkt. Order.) The Court grants Defendants' request and extends their deadline to respond to June 23, 2025. Ordered by Judge Pamela K. Chen on 6/18/2025. (EB)
Jun 18, 2025
Order(Other)
#25
Jun 20, 2025
MOTION to Produce Petitioner to June 27, 2025 hearing by L.G.M.. (Williams, Elyssa) (Entered: 06/20/2025)
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Produce
#26
Jun 20, 2025
Letter to the Honorable Pamela K. Chen, respectfully submitted in response to Petitioner's June 20, 2025 letter motion (Dkt. 25) by Pamela Bondi, William P. Joyce, Kristi Noem (Knapp, James) (Entered: 06/20/2025)
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Letter
Jun 20, 2025
Order(Other)
Jun 20, 2025
ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's 25 Motion to Produce Petitioner and Government Respondents' 26 request to have until June 24, 2025, at noon to respond to Petitioner's motion. The Court grants Government Respondents until June 25, 2025 at noon to submit their briefing on Petitioner's motion. Ordered by Judge Pamela K. Chen on 6/20/2025. (EB)
#27
Jun 23, 2025
Memorandum in Opposition
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Memorandum in Opposition
#28
Jun 24, 2025
Response in Opposition to Motion
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Response in Opposition to Motion
#29
Jun 24, 2025
Letter
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Letter
Jun 24, 2025
Incorrect Entry: A scheduling order intended for a different action was erroneously entered on this docket and has since been removed. (FG)
Jun 24, 2025
Incorrect Case-Document Information
#30
Jun 25, 2025
Order on Motion for Hearing AND Order on Motion to Produce
#31
Jun 30, 2025
1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Redacted Document
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1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Redacted Document
#32
Jul 01, 2025
1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Letter
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1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Letter
#33
Jul 01, 2025
1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Letter
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1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Letter
Jul 02, 2025
ORDER: The Court is in receipt of 32 Petitioner's request for accommodations at the bail hearing scheduled for July 9, 2025. The Court grants in part and denies in part the request. Given Petitioner requested an in-person bail hearing in front of this Court, the Court denies Petitioner's request to provide only written testimony during this bail hearing. The Court will require Petitioner to deliver a statement, which he can prepare in writing and read from during the bail hearing, but which he must deliver. However, Petitioner will have to submit to cross-examination by the Government Respondents.The Court grants Petitioner's request that the Government Respondents provide any questions they have for Petitioner in advance, and directs the Government Respondents to provide these by end of day on July 7, 2025. The Government Respondents are directed to make Petitioner available to his counsel between the provision of these written questions and the bail hearing in order to ensure Petitioner has a meaningful opportunity to prepare his responses. Petitioner will then be allowed to read his written responses during the hearing.The Court reserves a decision on whether it will question Petitioner during the hearing; if it chooses to question Petitioner, it will take into consideration the psychological findings and recommendations included in 32 in its questioning. Ordered by Judge Pamela K. Chen on 7/2/2025. (EB)
Jul 02, 2025
Order(Other)
#34
Jul 07, 2025
Letter
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Letter
#35
Jul 07, 2025
Appear by Telephone/Video
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Appear by Telephone/Video
#36
Jul 08, 2025
Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
#37
Jul 08, 2025
Letter
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Letter
Jul 08, 2025
Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Jul 08, 2025
ORDER deferring ruling on 36 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: The Court defers ruling on the PHV application until such time that counsel resubmits their affidavit, which should be notarized. Ordered by Judge Pamela K. Chen on 7/8/2025. (FG)
Jul 08, 2025
ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's 35 Motion to Appear by Telephone/Video, in which Petitioner requests leave for their witness, Dr. Macarena Corral, to appear by video or telephone during the bail hearing on July 9 2025. The Court grants Petitioner's request for Dr. Corral to appear via video and will share the access link with Petitioner's counsel via email. Ordered by Judge Pamela K. Chen on 7/8/2025. (EB)
Jul 08, 2025
Order on Motion to Appear by Telephone/Video
#39
Jul 09, 2025
1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Exhibit
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1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection AND Exhibit
#40
Jul 09, 2025
Letter
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Letter
#41
Jul 09, 2025
Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
Jul 09, 2025
Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Jul 09, 2025
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Pamela K. Chen: Bond Evidentiary Hearing held on 7/9/2025. Appearances by Elyssa Williams and Gwyneth Hesser of Bronx Defenders for Petitioner (in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody), and AUSA James Knapp for Respondents. Case called. Argument re bond held. Witness sworn and testified. Petitioner sworn and testified. Exhibits to Petitioner's 39 filing marked as Exhibit A and entered into evidence; Exhibits to Government Respondents' 38 filing marked as Exhibit 1 and entered into evidence; additional exhibit provided during hearing marked as Court Exhibit 1 and entered into evidence. The Court deferred ruling on bond at the hearing. As discussed on the record, should the Court choose to grant bond, it will invite input from the parties regarding bond conditions. (Court Reporter Anthony Frisolone.) (FG)
Jul 09, 2025
ORDER granting 36 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Gwyneth Hesser: The attorney, Gwyneth Hesser, shall register for ECF. Registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance to ensure electronic notification of activity in this case. Also, the attorney shall ensure the $200 admission fee be submitted to the Clerks Office via filing the event Pro Hac Vice Filing Fee. The Court notes that Ms. Hesser refiled a 41 second motion for leave to appear Pro Hac Vice. This was not necessary as the Court did not deny the prior motion. To the extent Ms. Hesser already paid the Pro Hac Vice fee twice, the Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to refund to counsel the second payment. Ordered by Judge Pamela K. Chen on 7/9/2025. (FG)
Jul 10, 2025
Evidentiary Hearing
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Jul 30, 2025
Transcript
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Transcript
#43
Jul 31, 2025
MEMORANDUM & ORDER: For the reasons explained in the attached Memorandum and Order, the Court grants Petitioner L.G.M. release on bond, subject to the conditions to be set after the Court has heard from the parties. The parties shall file their subm issions regarding bond conditions by August 14, 2025. The parties' submissions may include a proposed bond order. The Court will thereafter either (1) convene a conference with the parties to discuss the proposed bond conditions, or if the Court finds such a conference unnecessary, (2) issue an order releasing L.G.M. on bond with conditions. Ordered by Judge Pamela K. Chen on 7/31/2025. (EB)
#44
Aug 01, 2025
Extension of Time to File Document
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Extension of Time to File Document
Aug 01, 2025
ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's 44 Motion for Extension of Time to File, which Respondents consent to. The Court grants the request, and parties' bond condition submissions are due by August 21, 2025. Ordered by Judge Pamela K. Chen on 8/1/2025. (EB)
Aug 01, 2025
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
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