Southern District of New York • 1:26-cv-04798
Cartagena Jaco v. Genalo
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Case Information
Filed: June 05, 2026
Assigned to:
James Paul Oetken
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241in Habeas Corpus: INS
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Last Activity:
June 23, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 05, 2026
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. (Filing Fee $ 5.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-32957760) Request for emergency relief to be separately filed..Document filed by Adelson Ernesto Cartagena Jaco..(Musa-Obregon, S. Michael) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 05, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order to Enjoin Respondents from Transferring Petitioner From the Jurisdiction. Document filed by Adelson Ernesto Cartagena Jaco. Return Date set for 6/8/2026 at 09:30 AM..(Musa-Obregon, S. Michael) (Refer to ECF Rule 13.19(b) and (c) for directions regarding promptly alerting the court to this filing.) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jun 05, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: This case has been assigned in my capacity as Part I Duty Judge. The Court orders the following, subject to a superseding order by the regularly-assigned judge. By June 5, 2026, Petitioner's counsel is DIRECTED (1) to 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) to promptly file proof of such service in the docket. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. To preserve the Court's jurisdiction pending a ruling in this matter, Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States unless and until the Court orders otherwise. In light of Petitioner's interests in participating in further proceedings and in maintaining adequate access to legal counsel through these proceedings, it is further ORDERED that Petitioner shall not be transferred except to a facility within this District, the Eastern District of New York, or the District of New Jersey absent further order. Respondents shall submit a letter, no later than Monday, June 8 at 12:00 p.m. indication whether they believe the conference is necessary and address how the Court should handle this petition. In the letter, Respondents should address: As further set forth herein. If Respondents do not take the position that the outcome of this Petition is controlled by a prior decision, Respondents are further ORDERED to Show Cause why the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus should not be granted by Wednesday, June 10. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Petitioner shall have an opportunity to reply, if necessary, by Thursday, June 11, 2026. SO ORDERED. (Show Cause Response due by 6/10/2026.) (Replies due by 6/11/2026.) (Signed by Judge Dale E. Ho on 6/5/2026) (nm) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
#4
Jun 08, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Brandon Matthew Waterman on behalf of Todd Blanche, Ken Genalo, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Lyons..(Waterman, Brandon) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#5
Jun 08, 2026
LETTER addressed to Judge J. Paul Oetken from Brandon M. Waterman dated June 8, 2026 re: Response to the questions set forth in the June 5 Order. Document filed by Todd Blanche, Ken Genalo, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Lyons..(Waterman, Brandon) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
Jun 08, 2026
Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice
Jun 08, 2026
Notice to Attorney to Submit/File Civil Cover Sheet
Jun 08, 2026
Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification
Jun 08, 2026
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney S. Michael Musa-Obregon. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Acting Director Todd M. Lyons, FILED OFFICE DIRECTO Kenneth Genalo. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name contained a typographical error; party role was entered incorrectly; party text was omitted;. (pc)
Jun 08, 2026
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY TO ELECTRONICALLY FILE CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to Attorney S. Michael Musa-Obregon. Attorney must electronically file the Civil Cover Sheet. Use the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents. (pc)
Jun 08, 2026
Case Designated ECF. (pc)
Jun 08, 2026
Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave 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. (pc)
Jun 08, 2026
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge J. Paul Oetken. 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..(pc)
#6
Jun 10, 2026
Declaration in Opposition (non-motion)
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Declaration in Opposition (non-motion)
#7
Jun 10, 2026
Response (non-motion)
Main Document:
Response (non-motion)
#8
Jun 11, 2026
Memorandum of Law in Opposition (non-motion)
Main Document:
Memorandum of Law in Opposition (non-motion)
#9
Jun 11, 2026
Extension of Time to File Document
Main Document:
Extension of Time to File Document
#10
Jun 11, 2026
ORDER granting 9 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File : GRANTED. the Court grants the government a nunc pro tunc extension of its response deadline. The government's memorandum of law is deemed timely filed. Petitioner's reply, if he chooses to file one, is now due June 12, 2026. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge J. Paul Oetken)(Text Only Order) (clf) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Jun 11, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
#11
Jun 15, 2026
ORDER : The Court will hear argument on the pending Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus via telephone conference on June 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Counsel should call (855) 244-8681 at the scheduled time. The access code is 2312 828 7066. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge J. Paul Oetken) (Text Only Order) (clf) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
#12
Jun 15, 2026
Letter
Main Document:
Letter
Jun 15, 2026
Order
#13
Jun 17, 2026
Letter
Main Document:
Letter
Jun 17, 2026
Oral Argument
#15
Jun 23, 2026
LETTER addressed to Judge J. Paul Oetken from Brandon M. Waterman dated June 23, 2026 re: Confirming compliance with the Court's June 22 opinion and order. Document filed by Todd Blanche, Ken Genalo, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Lyons..(Waterman, Brandon) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
#16
Jun 23, 2026
ORDER : As Respondents have indicated compliance with the Court's Opinion and Order, this case is closed. The Clerk of Court is directed to close this case. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge J. Paul Oetken) (Text Only Order) (clf) Transmission to Office of the Clerk of Court for processing. (Entered: 06/23/2026)
Jun 23, 2026
Order
Parties
Cartagena Jaco
Party
Genalo
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