Western District of New York • 6:26-cv-06614

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Jun 10, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Anthony Samuel Maldonado Sanchez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope) (JHF) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

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Jun 10, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Anthony Samuel Maldonado Sanchez. (JHF) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

Jun 10, 2026

Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge: A United States Magistrate of this Court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636c and FRCP 73. The Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge form (AO-85) is available for download at http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/forms. (JHF)

Jun 10, 2026

Prisoner Pro Se Packet consisting of Privacy Notice, Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge and Civil Case Timeline mailed to petitioner. (JHF)

Jun 10, 2026

Filing fee received: $5.00, receipt number 100009775. (JHF)

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Jun 11, 2026

TEXT ORDER. The Court has reviewed the pro se petition for habeas relief in this matter [ECF No. 1], as well as the document that pro se Petitioner has styled as a "Motion to Preserve Jurisdiction and Prevent Transfer." ECF No. 2. The Second Circuit has directed that "[t]he submissions of a pro se litigant 'must be construed liberally and interpreted to raise the strongest arguments that they suggest.'" Tacuri ex rel. Guanoluisa v. Francis, 815 F. Supp. 3d 278, 282 (S.D.N.Y. 2025) (quoting, inter alia, Meadows v. United Servs., Inc., 963 F.3d 240, 243 (2d Cir. 2020)). Accordingly, the Court construes Petitioner's motion [ECF No. 2] as a motion for an expedited hearing. The Court notes that Petitioner's argument for release appears to be based on his medical condition, rather than any allegations regarding improper denial of a bond hearing or prolonged detention. Based in particular on the declaration and exhibits accompanying the motion, the Court finds good cause to expedite the hearing. However, the Court is also cognizant of the time it will take Respondents' counsel to obtain information from the facility regarding Petitioner's medical condition and the nature of the treatment provided by the facility. Accordingly, Respondent is directed to file a brief status report with the Court on or before noon on Friday, June 12 proposing an expedited briefing schedule that will allow counsel for Respondents to obtain sufficient documentation for meaningful argument and review by the Court. Petitioner has also requested that the Court direct that he not be transferred while this proceeding is pending. The Court observes that 28 U.S.C. § 2243 provides that "[u]nless the application for the writ and the return present only issues of law, the person to whom the writ is directed shall be required to produce at the hearing the body of the person detained," as "the person detained may, under oath, deny any of the facts set forth in the return or allege any other material facts." Accordingly, given Petitioner's alleged serious medical concerns, to facilitate the expeditious resolution of this matter and to maintain ready access to medical services, it is further ORDERED that Respondents refrain from transferring Petitioner out of the Western District of New York until after the Court determines whether an evidentiary hearing is warranted. See Ozturk v. Hyde, 136 F.4th 382, 394-95 (2d Cir. 2025) ("A district court undeniably has an inherent authority to protect its proceedings, and to meet new situations which demand equitable intervention, and to accord all the relief necessary to correct the particular injustices involved in these situations."). This order is without prejudice. Should either party believe that a transfer to a different district would provide Petitioner with more appropriate medical treatment, then they should notify the Court as soon as practicable with supporting information for the Court's determination.Lastly, the Clerk of Court is directed to promptly serve a copy of the Petition, ECF No. 1, together with a copy of this Order, electronically via a Notice of Electronic Filing to the United States Attorneys Office, Western District of New York at USANYW-Immigration-Habeas@usdoj.gov. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Meredith A. Vacca on 06/11/2026. (JCL)This was mailed to: Pro se Petitioner.Clerk to Follow up (Entered: 06/11/2026)

Jun 11, 2026

Clerk regenerated 3 Text Order and emailed copy of 1 Petition to the United States Attorney's Office, Western District of New York at USANYW-Immigration-Habeas@usdoj.gov. (JHF)