Southern District of New York • 1:26-cv-06490

#1

Jul 29, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. (Filing Fee $ 5.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-33212159) Request for emergency relief to be separately filed..Document filed by I. E. T.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit).(Fouda, Lauren) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#2

Jul 29, 2026

EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . Document filed by I. E. T.P.. Return Date set for 7/30/2026 at 12:00 PM. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Memorandum of Law, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Fouda, Lauren) (Refer to ECF Rule 13.19(b) and (c) for directions regarding promptly alerting the court to this filing.) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#3

Jul 29, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Fouda, Lauren) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#4

Jul 29, 2026

ORDER In order to preserve the assigned Courts jurisdiction pending a ruling on the Petition, Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States absent further order of the undersigned or of the assigned District Judge. See, e.g., Khalil v. Joyce, No. 25 Civ. 1935 (JMF), 2025 WL 750599, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 10, 2025) (citing cases); see also, e.g., Du v. United States Dept of Homeland Sec., No. 25 Civ. 644 (OAW), 2025 WL 1317944, at *1 (D. Conn. Apr. 24, 2025) ([A] a federal court may temporarily enjoin immigration authorities from deporting individuals if it preserves the courts jurisdiction over a case or cases.). Moreover, Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner except to a facility within this District, the Eastern District of New York, or the District of New Jersey absent further order of this Court. See, e.g., Perez y Perez v. Noem, No. 25 Civ. 4828 (DEH), 2025 WL 1908284, at *2-3 (S.D.N.Y. June 13, 2025) (enjoining a habeas petitioners transfer pending adjudication of his petition); see also, e.g., Arostegui-Maldonado v. Baltazar, No. 25 Civ. 2205 (WJM), 2025 WL 2280357, at *14-16 (D. Colo. Aug. 8, 2025) (same); Oliveros v. Kaiser, No. 25 Civ. 7117 (BLF), 2025 WL 2677125, at *8-9, *11 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 18, 2025) (same). This Order will remain in effect unless and until it is vacated or modified by the assigned judge. The Clerk of Court shall electronically notify the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of New York of this Order. (Signed by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden on 07/29/2026) (sm) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#5

Jul 30, 2026

FIRST LETTER addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Lauren Fouda, attorney for the petitioner I.E.T.P. dated 07/30/2026 re: Correcting Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. Document filed by I. E. T.P...(Fouda, Lauren) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

#6

Jul 30, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE : Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondents shall show cause by August 4, 2026, why the Petition and motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction should not be granted. Petitioner shall file reply papers, if any, by August 7, 2026. The Clerk of Court shall electronically notify the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York of this Order. Show Cause Response due by 8/7/2026. (Signed by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil on 7/30/2026) (sgz) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

#7

Jul 30, 2026

MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 5 Letter filed by I. E. T.P. ENDORSEMENT: Granted. SO ORDERED. The Clerk of Court is kindly requested to terminate Defendant Immigration and Customs Enforcement and accordingly amend the caption. Immigration and Customs Enforcement terminated. (Signed by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil on 7/30/2026) (sgz) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

#8

Jul 30, 2026

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Todd Blanche served on 7/30/2026, answer due 8/20/2026; Justine Christakos served on 7/30/2026, answer due 8/20/2026; Robert F. Kennedy, Jr served on 7/30/2026, answer due 8/20/2026; Markwayne Mullin served on 7/30/2026, answer due 8/20/2026; Jeffrey Oestericher served on 7/29/2026, answer due 8/19/2026; Angie Salazar served on 7/30/2026, answer due 8/20/2026; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services served on 7/30/2026, answer due 8/20/2026; U.S. Department of Homeland Security served on 7/30/2026, answer due 8/20/2026; U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement served on 7/30/2026, answer due 8/20/2026; Mariana Valdez served on 7/30/2026, answer due 8/20/2026. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by I. E. T.P...(Fouda, Lauren) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

Jul 30, 2026

Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification

Jul 30, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Lauren Tahiya Foud re: Document No. 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): all of the parties listed on the pleading were not entered on CM ECF; add U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Docket the event type Add Party to Pleading found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents... (jgo)

Jul 30, 2026

Case Designated ECF. (jgo)

Jul 30, 2026

Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c), Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), and Local Civil Rule 73.1, parties are notified that they may, with the approval of the assigned District Judge, 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. (jgo)

Jul 30, 2026

Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

Jul 30, 2026

Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Pleading

Jul 30, 2026

ADD PARTY FOR PLEADING. Defendants/Respondents Immigration and Customs Enforcement added. Party added pursuant to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,.Document filed by I. E. T.P.. Related document: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,..(Fouda, Lauren)

Jul 30, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Lauren Tahiya Foud. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: I. E. T.P.; MARKWAYNE MULLIN; TODD BLANCHE; Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.; Angie Salazar; Mariana Valdez; Justine Christakos; Dept of Homeland Security; Health and Human Services; Office of Refugee Resettlement. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name contained a typographical error; party name was entered in all caps; party text was omitted;. (jgo)

Jul 30, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING REMOVAL OF PARTY. Notice to attorney Lauren Tahiya Foud. The following party/parties has been removed from this case: A.R.T.P.. The party was added to the case in error. (jgo)

Jul 30, 2026

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil. 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..(jgo)

Jul 30, 2026

Notice to Attorney Regarding Removal of Party

#9

Jul 31, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Brandon Herbert Cowart on behalf of Todd Blanche, Justine Christakos, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Markwayne Mullin, Angie Salazar..(Cowart, Brandon) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#10

Jul 31, 2026

LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Habeas Petition addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Brandon Cowart dated July 31, 2026. Document filed by Todd Blanche, Justine Christakos, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Markwayne Mullin, Angie Salazar..(Cowart, Brandon) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#11

Aug 03, 2026

ORDER granting 10 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil on 8/3/2026) (sgz) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

Aug 03, 2026

Set/Reset Deadlines: Todd Blanche answer due 8/6/2026; Justine Christakos answer due 8/6/2026; Robert F. Kennedy, Jr answer due 8/6/2026; Markwayne Mullin answer due 8/6/2026; Angie Salazar answer due 8/6/2026; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services answer due 8/6/2026; U.S. Department of Homeland Security answer due 8/6/2026; U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement answer due 8/6/2026; Mariana Valdez answer due 8/6/2026. (sgz)

#12

Aug 04, 2026

LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Brandon Cowart dated August 4, 2026. Document filed by Todd Blanche, Justine Christakos, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Markwayne Mullin, Angie Salazar, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement, Mariana Valdez..(Cowart, Brandon) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#13

Aug 05, 2026

ORDER granting 12 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Granted. SO ORDERED.. (Signed by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil on 8/5/2026) (sgz) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#14

Aug 06, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Medha Venugopal on behalf of I. E. T.P...(Venugopal, Medha) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#15

Aug 07, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Beth Dworkin Baltimore on behalf of I. E. T.P...(Baltimore, Beth) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

#16

Aug 13, 2026

DECLARATION of Elizabeth Kronk in Opposition re: 2 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order ., 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. Document filed by Todd Blanche, Justine Christakos, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Markwayne Mullin, Angie Salazar, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement, Mariana Valdez..(Cowart, Brandon) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#17

Aug 13, 2026

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 2 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order ., 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . Document filed by Todd Blanche, Justine Christakos, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Markwayne Mullin, Angie Salazar, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement, Mariana Valdez..(Cowart, Brandon) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#18

Aug 18, 2026

FIRST REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 2 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . . Document filed by I. E. T.P...(Fouda, Lauren) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#19

Aug 18, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER: Having carefully reviewed the Petition and the parties' filings, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondents shall file a letter by 4:00 PM on August 21, 2026, advising the Court as to the results of the Division of Vetting Report and whether the Office of Refugee Resettlement intends to release Petitioner to A.R.T.P. (Signed by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil on 8/18/2026) (sgz) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#20

Aug 20, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil from Brandon Cowart dated August 20, 2026 re: Respondents' Status Update. Document filed by Todd Blanche, Justine Christakos, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Markwayne Mullin, Angie Salazar, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement, Mariana Valdez..(Cowart, Brandon) (Entered: 08/20/2026)