Southern District of New York • 1:26-cv-05285
Herrera Castellanos v. Genalo
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Case Information
Filed: June 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer H. Rearden
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241in Habeas Corpus: INS
Active
Last Activity:
July 09, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 23, 2026
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. (Filing Fee $ 5.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-33034279) Document filed by Yojana Herrera Castellanos. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit ICE Detainee Locator).(Austin, Paige) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 23, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Austin, Paige) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet
Jun 23, 2026
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Paige Austin. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: FILED OFFICE DIRECTO Kenneth Genalo, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Acting AG Todd Blanche. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted;. (pc)
Jun 23, 2026
Case Designated ECF. (pc)
Jun 23, 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. (pc)
Jun 23, 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..(pc)
Jun 23, 2026
Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice
Jun 23, 2026
Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification
#3
Jun 24, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF PRO BONO COUNSEL by Harold A. Solis on behalf of Yojana Herrera Castellanos.(Solis, Harold) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance of Pro Bono Counsel
#4
Jun 24, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . Document filed by Yojana Herrera Castellanos. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Memorandum of Law, # 2 Exhibit Austin Declaration, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Austin, Paige) (Refer to ECF Rule 13.19(b) and (c) for directions regarding promptly alerting the court to this filing.) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#5
Jun 24, 2026
LETTER addressed to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden from Brandon M. Waterman dated June 24, 2026 re: Government's response to Petitioner's emergency motion. Document filed by Todd Blanche, Kenneth Genalo, Markwayne Mullin..(Waterman, Brandon) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
#6
Jun 24, 2026
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 5 Letter filed by Markwayne Mullin, Kenneth Genalo, Todd Blanche. ENDORSEMENT: In light of the Government's lack of opposition, Petitioner shall remain in the states of New York or New Jersey during the pendency of this habeas action, without prejudice to any request to modify this Order based on bedspace needs. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden on 6/24/2026) (vfr) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
Main Document:
Memo Endorsement
#7
Jun 24, 2026
Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Set Hearings
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Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Set Hearings
#8
Jun 25, 2026
Notice of Appearance of Pro Bono Counsel
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Notice of Appearance of Pro Bono Counsel
#9
Jun 25, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#10
Jun 25, 2026
Letter
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Letter
#11
Jun 26, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#12
Jun 26, 2026
Memo Endorsement AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
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Memo Endorsement AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#13
Jun 29, 2026
Amended Petition
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Amended Petition
#14
Jun 30, 2026
Amended Petition
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Amended Petition
Jun 30, 2026
Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Pleading
#15
Jul 01, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
#16
Jul 02, 2026
Response (non-motion)
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Response (non-motion)
#17
Jul 02, 2026
Declaration in Opposition (non-motion)
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Declaration in Opposition (non-motion)
#18
Jul 02, 2026
Memorandum of Law in Opposition (non-motion)
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Memorandum of Law in Opposition (non-motion)
Jul 02, 2026
Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion
#19
Jul 06, 2026
Reply Memorandum of Law in Support (non-motion)
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Reply Memorandum of Law in Support (non-motion)
#20
Jul 06, 2026
Declaration in Support (non-motion)
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Declaration in Support (non-motion)
#21
Jul 07, 2026
ORDER granting 15 Motion for Basem H. Besada to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden)(Text Only Order) (kwi) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
Jul 07, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#22
Jul 09, 2026
ORDER. Due to a conflict on the Court's calendar, the hearing tentatively scheduled for July 10, 2026 is adjourned to July 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The hearing will be held by videoconference via Microsoft Teams. Only the Court and the parties shall appear by video; all others may participate by telephone. The parties will receive log-in credentials via email. Respondents shall make arrangements for Petitioner to participate in this hearing. The public listen-only line may be accessed by dialing 646-453-4442 and entering Conference ID: 618 773 408#. Members of the public may call the same number but are to keep their phones muted during the proceeding. SO ORDERED. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden) (Text Only Order) (lrp) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
#23
Jul 09, 2026
MOTION for Melinda K. Johnson to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33113561. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Yojana Herrera Castellanos. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit /Declaration of Melinda K. Johnson in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1 - District of Columbia Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Maryland Certificate of Good Standing, # 4 Proposed Order Granting Pro Hac Vice Admission).(Johnson, Melinda) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
Main Document:
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Jul 09, 2026
Order
Jul 09, 2026
>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 23 MOTION for Melinda K. Johnson to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33113561. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)
Jul 09, 2026
Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion
Parties
Genalo
Party
Herrera Castellanos
Party