District of Vermont • 2:26-cv-00194

#1

Jun 04, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28:2241 filed by J. T. (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVTDC-2228759.) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Index of Exhibits)(Abramson, Ronald) Clarified text on 6/5/2026 (kp). (Attachment 1 and 2 replaced on 6/5/2026) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/5/2026: # 3 Exhibit D, # 4 Exhibit E, # 5 Exhibit F, # 6 Exhibit G, # 7 Exhibit H, # 8 Exhibit I, # 9 Exhibit J, # 10 Exhibit K, # 11 Exhibit L) (kp). (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/5/2026: # 12 Exhibit A (filed under seal)) (kp). (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/5/2026: # 13 Exhibit B (filed under seal)) (kp). (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/5/2026: # 14 Exhibit C (filed under seal)) (kp). (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/5/2026: # 15 Index of Exhibits (unredacted, sealed)) (kp). (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/5/2026: # 16 Exhibit D (unredacted, sealed), # 17 Exhibit E (unredacted, sealed)), # 18 Exhibit F (unredacted, sealed)), # 19 Exhibit G (unredacted, sealed)), # 20 Exhibit H (unredacted, sealed)), # 21 Exhibit I (unredacted, sealed). # 22 Exhibit J (unredacted, sealed), # 23 Exhibit K (unredacted, sealed), # 24 Exhibit L (unredacted, sealed)) (kp). (Entered: 06/04/2026)

#2

Jun 04, 2026

UNOPPOSED MOTION Leave to Proceed Under Initials re 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28:2241 filed by J.T.(Abramson, Ronald) Clarified text on 6/5/2026 (kp). (Entered: 06/04/2026)

#3

Jun 04, 2026

UNOPPOSED MOTION to File Under Seal Exhibit A re: 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28:2241 filed by J.T. (Abramson, Ronald) Clarified text on 6/5/2026 (kp). (Entered: 06/04/2026)

#4

Jun 04, 2026

UNOPPOSED MOTION to File Under Seal Exhibit B re: 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28:2241 filed by J. T.(Abramson, Ronald) Clarified text on 6/5/2026 (kp). (Entered: 06/04/2026)

#5

Jun 04, 2026

UNOPPOSED MOTION to File Under Seal Exhibit C re: 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28:2241 filed by J.T.(Abramson, Ronald) Clarified text on 6/5/2026 (kp). (Entered: 06/04/2026)

#6

Jun 04, 2026

MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Katharine E. Norris (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2228764) filed by J. T. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Katharine Norris, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing Certificate of Good Standing - CA Bar)(Abramson, Ronald) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

#7

Jun 04, 2026

MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Eleni R. Bakst (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2228765) filed by J. T. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Eleni Bakst, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing Certificate of Good Standing NY Bar)(Abramson, Ronald) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

#8

Jun 05, 2026

NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28:2241 filed by J. T. The index of exhibits and exhibits were filed as a single PDF. The documents have been broken apart and are now separately attached to 1 and this entry. Also, The JS 44 Civil Cover Sheet has been replaced to remove page 2 (instructional page). (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit D, # 3 Exhibit E, # 4 Exhibit F, # 5 Exhibit G, # 6 Exhibit H, # 7 Exhibit I, # 8 Exhibit J, # 9 Exhibit K, # 10 Exhibit L) (kp) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#9

Jun 05, 2026

ORDER granting 2 Unopposed Motion For Leave to Proceed Under Initials re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28:2241. Having considered the non-exhaustive list of factors in Sealed Plaintiff v. Sealed Defendant, 537 F.3d 185, 189-190 (2d Cir. 2008), the court finds that Petitioners need for anonymity outweighs the countervailing interests of the public in full disclosure and potential prejudice to Respondents, all of whom are named in their official capacity. Most significantly, this litigation involves highly sensitive and private information regarding Petitioner and Petitioner is highly vulnerable to possible harms of disclosure, although not due to age. Petitioner has been able to proceed confidentially in other proceedings. Additionally, the court cannot find Defendants will be prejudiced by permitting Petitioner to proceed by initials only. The court also notes Respondents do not oppose this request. Signed by District Judge Mary Kay Lanthier on 6/5/2026. (This is a text-only Order.)(kap) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#10

Jun 05, 2026

ORDER granting 3 Unopposed Motion to File Under Seal Exhibit A re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28:2241. Signed by District Judge Mary Kay Lanthier on 6/5/2026. (This is a text-only Order.)(kap) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#11

Jun 05, 2026

ORDER granting 4 Unopposed Motion to File Under Seal Exhibit B re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28:2241. Signed by District Judge Mary Kay Lanthier on 6/5/2026. (This is a text-only Order.)(kap) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#12

Jun 05, 2026

ORDER granting 5 Unopposed Motion to File Under Seal Exhibit C re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28:2241. Signed by District Judge Mary Kay Lanthier on 6/5/2026. (This is a text-only Order.)(kap) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#13

Jun 05, 2026

NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY UPDATE re: 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28:2241 filed by J. T. filed by J. T. Exhibits A, B and C and unredacted versions of Exhibits D through L having been received, are now attached to 1 under seal. (kp) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#14

Jun 05, 2026

ORDER: The court has been advised that not all Respondents were consulted regarding the use of Petitioners initials. Petitioners counsel is directed to consult with Respondent Superintendent Rileys counsel at the Office of Attorney General for the State of Vermont regarding their position on this motion and submit a supplemental filing stating their position. Should this supplemental filing not be received by Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the order granting the motion will be vacated. Signed by District Judge Mary Kay Lanthier on 6/5/2026. (This is a text-only Order.)(kap) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#15

Jun 05, 2026

Order to Show Cause

#16

Jun 05, 2026

Notice of Hearing

#17

Jun 05, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#18

Jun 05, 2026

Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF)

#19

Jun 05, 2026

Notice (Other)

#20

Jun 05, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order

#21

Jun 05, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order AND ~Util - Ruling on Motions

Jun 05, 2026

Notice of Docket Entry Correction

Jun 05, 2026

Order

Jun 05, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Jun 05, 2026

Order on Motion to Seal (NEF is sent - Order is not sealed)

Jun 05, 2026

Case assigned to Judge Mary Kay Lanthier. (kac)

Jun 05, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#22

Jun 06, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#23

Jun 08, 2026

ORDER: re 6 Motion for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Katharine E. Norris and 7 Motion for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Eleni R. Bakst. The affidavits of the two attorneys seeking admission do not include a statement designating the sponsoring attorney as the agent for service of process and the District of Vermont as the forum for the resolution of any dispute arising out of the attorneys' admission, as required by Local Rule 83.1(b)(2)(vi). A revised declaration should be filed within three days or the Motion for Admission will be denied. Signed by District Judge Mary Kay Lanthier on 6/8/2026. (This is a text-only Order.)(kap) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#24

Jun 08, 2026

Amended Document (NOT Motion, NOT Complaint)

#25

Jun 08, 2026

Amended Document (NOT Motion, NOT Complaint)

#26

Jun 08, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#27

Jun 08, 2026

ORDER granting 6 Motion for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Katharine E. Norris. Signed by District Judge Mary Kay Lanthier on 6/8/2026. (This is a text-only Order.)(kap) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#28

Jun 08, 2026

ORDER granting 7 Motion for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Eleni R. Bakst. Signed by District Judge Mary Kay Lanthier on 6/8/2026. (This is a text-only Order.)(kap) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

Jun 08, 2026

Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

Jun 08, 2026

Order

#29

Jun 09, 2026

Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF)

#30

Jun 09, 2026

Response to Motion

#31

Jun 09, 2026

Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF)

#32

Jun 10, 2026

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before District Judge Mary Kay Lanthier: Status Conference held on 6/10/2026. Present on behalf of the petitioner are attorneys Ronald Abramson, Katharine Norris, and Eleni Bakst. Present on behalf of the respondents are Brendan Sage, Esq., Matthew Greer, AUSA and Jon Ophardt, AUSA. Court makes inquiries. Statements by counsel. This matter is scheduled for an evidentiary hearing on 6/15/2026 at 1:00 p.m. Petitioner will be transported. Oral request is made to waive presence of local counsel at hearing. ORDERED: Request is granted. (Court Reporter: Sunnie Donath) (jlm) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#33

Jun 10, 2026

Notice of Hearing on Motion

Jun 10, 2026

Status Conference

#34

Jun 12, 2026

Continue

#35

Jun 12, 2026

ORDER granting 34 Unopposed Motion to Continue Evidentiary Hearing. Due to the unavailability of Petitioner's witness on June 15, 2026, that hearing is continued. The hearing will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Petitioner's presence is required at the hearing. Signed by District Judge Mary Kay Lanthier on 6/12/2026. (This is a text-only Order.)(kap) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

Jun 12, 2026

Order on Motion to Continue

#36

Jun 15, 2026

Notice of Hearing on Motion

#37

Jun 16, 2026

Exhibit List

Jun 16, 2026

Notice of Docket Entry Correction