Eastern District of New York • 1:26-cv-04141
Payabyab v. Maldonado, Jr.
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Case Information
Filed: July 10, 2026
Assigned to:
Natasha C. Merle
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
July 27, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 10, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANYEDC-20413533, filed by Glennon Salvador Payabyab. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit ICE Locator Showing Custody at the MDC Brooklyn at ThisTime, # 2 Exhibit EOIR Showing Petitioner's Next Court Date, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet) (Musa-Obregon, S.) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 10, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Enjoining Respondents from Transferring Petitioner From the Jurisdiction of NY & NJ by Glennon Salvador Payabyab. (Musa-Obregon, S.) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jul 10, 2026
Proposed Summons.Civil Cover Sheet.. by Glennon Salvador Payabyab (Musa-Obregon, S.) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Main Document:
Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet
#4
Jul 10, 2026
This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made. (LJ) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Main Document:
Quality Control Check - Attorney Case Opening
#5
Jul 10, 2026
SCHEDULING ORDER: In order to preserve the Court's jurisdiction pending final disposition of the Petition, respondents are ENJOINED from moving petitioner to a location outside the Eastern District of New York, the Southern District of New York, or the District of New Jersey absent further order of this Court. Respondents shall submit a letter, by Monday, July 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., stating whether the Second Circuit's decision in Barbosa Da Cunha v. Freden, No. 25-3141 (2d Cir. Apr. 28, 2026) controls, or whether otherwise there is any material basis to distinguish the instant case from this Court's prior decisions in Y- C- v. Genalo, No. 25-cv-06558, 2025 WL 3653496 (E.D.N.Y. Dec. 17, 2025), Crespo Tacuri v. Genalo, No. 25-cv-06896, 2026 WL 35569 (E.D.N.Y. Jan. 6, 2026), Terrero v. Tsoukaris, No. 26-cv-00869, 2026 WL 607917 (E.D.N.Y. Mar. 4, 2026), Meza v. Francis, No. 26-cv-02722, 2026 WL 1734903 (E.D.N.Y. June 16, 2026), R.S.J.R. v. Mullin, No. 26-cv-03611, ECF No. 9 (E.D.N.Y. June 23, 2026), Menjivar v. Genalo, No. 26-cv-02506, ECF No. 16 (E.D.N.Y. June 12, 2026), or any other decision of this Court. If respondents take the position that the present case is controlled by Barbosa Da Cunha and/or is not materially different from one or more of the Court's prior decisions, respondents shall further state whether respondents consent to the issuance of the writ, and petitioner's immediate release, subject to preservation of respondents' arguments for appeal. If respondents take the position that the present case is not controlled by Barbosa Da Cunha or any of the Court's prior decisions, respondents are ordered to show cause, in writing, as to why the relief sought in the Petition should not be granted and otherwise respond to the factual and legal assertions in the Petition no later than Wednesday, July 15, 2026. If respondents file a response to the Order to Show Cause, petitioner shall file a reply no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026. If respondents file a response to the Order to Show Cause, the parties shall appear for a hearing and oral argument on the petition on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. before the Hon. Natasha C. Merle. The hearing will proceed by telephone. The parties are directed to call (571) 353-2301 five minutes before the scheduled start of the conference and use meeting ID 913 134 947. The Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to deliver a copy of this Order and the Petition to the U.S. Attorney's Office at Richard.Hayes@usdoj.gov. ORDER ATTACHED. Ordered by Judge Natasha C. Merle on 7/10/2026. (JAW) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause (463)
#6
Jul 10, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Kimberly Francis on behalf of Todd Blanche, Kenneth Genalo, Raul Maldonado, Jr., Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella (aty to be noticed) (Francis, Kimberly) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#7
Jul 10, 2026
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File initial letter by Todd Blanche, Kenneth Genalo, Raul Maldonado, Jr., Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Francis, Kimberly) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Main Document:
Extension of Time to File Document
Jul 10, 2026
ORDER re 7 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File initial letter -- Respondents' motion is granted on consent. Respondents shall file their initial letter by Tuesday, July 14 at 5:00 p.m. All other deadlines in the scheduling order remain unchanged. Ordered by Judge Natasha C. Merle on 7/10/2026. (JAW)
Jul 10, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Jul 10, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
Jul 10, 2026
Case Assigned to Judge Natasha C. Merle. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (KAD)
#8
Jul 13, 2026
Joint MOTION to Adjourn Conference and extend deadlines in light of Petitioner's release from custody by Todd Blanche, Kenneth Genalo, Raul Maldonado, Jr., Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Francis, Kimberly) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Main Document:
Adjourn Conference
Jul 15, 2026
ORDER granting 8 Motion to Adjourn Conference by Todd Blanche, Kenneth Genalo, Raul Maldonado, Jr., Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella -- The parties' joint request is granted; all previously scheduled deadlines and hearings are canceled. No later than July 28, 2026, the parties shall submit a joint status update. Ordered by Judge Natasha C. Merle on 7/15/2026. (AG)
Jul 15, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion to Adjourn Conference
#9
Jul 23, 2026
Stipulation of Dismissal
Jul 24, 2026
Order Dismissing Case
Jul 27, 2026
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