Southern District of New York • 1:26-cv-04017

#1

May 14, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. (Filing Fee $ 5.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-32849294) Request for emergency relief to be separately filed..Document filed by Romina Kolaj. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Medical Record, # 2 Exhibit B - Abandonment Order, # 3 Exhibit C - Interview Notice).(Cuccia, Edward) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#2

May 14, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Cuccia, Edward) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#3

May 14, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . Document filed by Romina Kolaj. Return Date set for 5/14/2026 at 11:59 PM. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Memorandum, # 2 Proposed Order for TRO).(Cuccia, Edward) (Refer to ECF Rule 13.19(b) and (c) for directions regarding promptly alerting the court to this filing.) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#4

May 14, 2026

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Kenneth Genalo, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Lyons, Todd Blanche, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. Document filed by Romina Kolaj..(Cuccia, Edward) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#5

May 14, 2026

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Todd Blanche, Kenneth Genalo, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (vf) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

May 14, 2026

Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

May 14, 2026

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden. 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)

May 14, 2026

Notice to Attorney Regarding Case Opening Statistical Error Correction

May 14, 2026

Magistrate Judge Barbara C. Moses 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)

May 14, 2026

Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification

May 14, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL. CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Edward J. Cuccia. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: Cause of Action code 28:1651hc Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the Cause of Action code has been modified to 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal). (vf)

May 14, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Edward J. Cuccia. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Romina Kolaj, Kenneth Genalo, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Lyons, Todd Blanche. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party role was entered incorrectly; party text was omitted. (vf)

May 14, 2026

Case Designated ECF. (vf)

#6

May 15, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. Romina Kolaj served on 5/14/2026, answer due 6/4/2026. Service was accepted by Jeffrey Oestericher. Service was made by Mail and Email. Document filed by Romina Kolaj. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proof of Email, # 2 Exhibit Proof of Mail).(Cuccia, Edward) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#7

May 15, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden from All Parties dated 5/15/26 re: Joint Letter Request for Extension and Adjournment. Document filed by Romina Kolaj..(Cuccia, Edward) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#8

May 15, 2026

ORDER: On May 14, 2026, Petitioner Romina Kolaj filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. See ECF No. 1. The parties shall appear for a conference on May 15, 2026 at 2:15 p.m. The conference will take place by telephone. The Court will provide dial-in information in a separate order prior to the conference. By May 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., counsel for Petitioner shall file a letter: (1) clarifying whether Petitioner was in the Southern District of New York at the time that the Petition was filed, see ECF No. 1, paragraph 34 ("Petitioner Romina Kolaj... currently resides in the Bronx, New York.");1 (2) stating the conditions of Petitioners "release[]... on her own recognizance, see ECF No. 1 paragraphs 21; (3) stating the outcome of Petitioner's credible fear interview, currently scheduled for May 15, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.; (4) explaining the basis for subject matter jurisdiction in this case; and (5) addressing whether Petitioner is aware of any court granting the relief that she seeks. Also by May 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., counsel for Respondents shall file a letter: (1) addressing whether the Court has jurisdiction to hear Petitioner's claims; and (2) attaching any documents related to Petitioner's immigration proceedings that are relevant to the Petition. No later than 11:00 p.m. today, May 14, 2026, Petitioner's counsel shall (1) serve Respondents with a copy of the Petition and accompanying papers, along with a copy of this Order, by e-mail to the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York at Jeffrey.Oestericher@usdoj.gov and by overnight mail and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. (And as further set forth herein.)SO ORDERED. (Telephone Conference set for 5/15/2026 at 02:15 PM before Judge Jennifer H. Rearden.) (Signed by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden on 5/14/2026) (jca) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#9

May 15, 2026

MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 7 Letter filed by Romina Kolaj ENDORSEMENT: Application GRANTED. The conference scheduled for May 15, 2026 is adjourned sine die. By May 22, 2026, the parties shall file their respective letters. See ECF No. 8. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate ECF No. 7. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden on 5/15/2026) (jca) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#10

May 21, 2026

Amended Complaint

#11

May 22, 2026

Amended Petition

#12

May 22, 2026

Letter

#13

May 22, 2026

Extension of Time

May 22, 2026

Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Pleading