Southern District of New York • 1:26-cv-06602

#1

Aug 01, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Document filed by Kavin Adan Serrano Serrano..(gp) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

Aug 01, 2026

Case Designated ECF. (gp)

Aug 01, 2026

Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker 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. (gp)

#2

Aug 03, 2026

STANDING ORDER IN RE CASES FILED BY PRO SE PLAINTIFFS (See 24-MISC-127 Standing Order filed March 18, 2024). To ensure that all cases heard in the Southern District of New York are handled promptly and efficiently, all parties must keep the court apprised of any new contact information. It is a party's obligation to provide an address for service; service of court orders cannot be accomplished if a party does not update the court when a change of address occurs. Accordingly, all self-represented litigants are hereby ORDERED to inform the court of each change in their address or electronic contact information. Parties may consent to electronic service to receive notifications of court filings by email, rather than relying on regular mail delivery. Parties may also ask the court for permission to file documents electronically. Forms, including instructions for consenting to electronic service and requesting permission to file documents electronically, may be found by clicking on the hyperlinks in this order, or by accessing the forms on the courts website, nysd.uscourts.gov/forms. The procedures that follow apply only to cases filed by pro se plaintiffs. If the court receives notice from the United States Postal Service that an order has been returned to the court, or otherwise receives information that the address of record for a self-represented plaintiff is no longer valid, the court may issue an Order to Show Cause why the case should not be dismissed without prejudice for failure to comply with this order. Such order will be sent to the plaintiffs last known address and will also be viewable on the court's electronic docket. A notice directing the parties' attention to this order shall be docketed (and mailed to any self-represented party that has appeared and has not consented to electronic service) upon the opening of each case or miscellaneous matter that is classified as pro se in the court's records. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 3/18/2024) (gp) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#3

Aug 03, 2026

ORDER TO ANSWER, 28 U.S.C. § 2241: No later than today, Petitioner's counsel shall (1) serve Respondent with a copy of the Petition and accompanying papers, along with a copy of this Order, to the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office, and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for Respondent shall promptly enter notices of appearance. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 8/3/2026) (sgz) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

Aug 03, 2026

Note Regarding Service on Self-Represented Party

Aug 03, 2026

CASE MANAGEMENT NOTE: For each electronic filing made in a case involving a self-represented party who has not consented to electronic service, the filing party must serve the document on such self-represented party in a manner permitted by Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(b)(2) (other than through the ECF system) and file proof of service for each document so served. Please see Rule 9.2 of the courts ECF Rules & Instructions for further information..(gp)

#4

Aug 04, 2026

FIRST MOTION for Yuri Hovhannisyan to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33236654. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Yuri Hovhannisyan. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order or Admission Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Exhibit Affidavit in Support of Admission Pro Hac Vice, # 3 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing).(Hovhannisyan, Yuri) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

Aug 04, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 4 FIRST MOTION for Yuri Hovhannisyan to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33236654. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)

Aug 04, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

#5

Aug 05, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Charles Salim Jacob on behalf of Warden of Detention Facility at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY..(Jacob, Charles) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#6

Aug 05, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Charles S. Jacob dated August 5, 2026 re: Pursuant To Individual Rules and Practices Regarding Civil Matters in which the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York or the United States Department of Justice Represents a Party. Document filed by Warden of Detention Facility at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY..(Jacob, Charles) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#7

Aug 05, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Charles S. Jacob dated August 5, 2026 re: In Response to Court's August 3, 2026, Order. Document filed by Warden of Detention Facility at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY..(Jacob, Charles) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#8

Aug 07, 2026

JOINT LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference And Proposed Schedule addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Charles S. Jacob dated August 7, 2026. Document filed by Warden of Detention Facility at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY..(Jacob, Charles) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

#9

Aug 10, 2026

ORDER granting 8 Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 8/10/2026) (jjc) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

Aug 10, 2026

Set/Reset Deadlines: Warden of Detention Facility at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY answer due 8/13/2026. Replies due by 8/17/2026. (jjc)

#10

Aug 13, 2026

RESPONSE /Return to Habeas Petition. Document filed by Warden of Detention Facility at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Form I-213, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Form I-200 (Warrant for Arrest of Alien), # 3 Exhibit 3 - Notice to Appear, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Original Velesaca Worksheet, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Notice of Custody Determination, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Immigration Court Order Denying Custody Redetermination, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Immigration Court Hearing Transcript Regarding Custody Redetermination Request, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Amended Velesaca Worksheet).(Jacob, Charles) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#11

Aug 13, 2026

DECLARATION of Ka Ling Chung in Opposition re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Document filed by Warden of Detention Facility at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY..(Jacob, Charles) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#12

Aug 13, 2026

OPPOSITION BRIEF re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Opposition Letter Brief). Document filed by Warden of Detention Facility at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY..(Jacob, Charles) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#13

Aug 17, 2026

INTERNET CITATION NOTE: Material from decision with Internet citation re: 2 Standing Order re Cases Filed By Pro Se Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1).(rro) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#14

Aug 17, 2026

ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 4 Motion for Yuri Hovhannisyan to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 8/17/2026) (tro) Transmission to Attorney Services/Help Desk. (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#15

Aug 17, 2026

REPLY re: 12 Opposition Brief, 11 Declaration in Opposition, 10 Response,, . Document filed by Yuri Hovhannisyan. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Petitioner's Driver License showing height as 5'1").(Hovhannisyan, Yuri) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#16

Aug 18, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Charles S. Jacob dated August 18, 2026 re: Update to Government Response to Document Submitted With Petitioner Reply and Request For Deadline to Provide Further Update. Document filed by Warden of Detention Facility at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY..(Jacob, Charles) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#17

Aug 19, 2026

MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 16 Letter, filed by Warden of Detention Facility at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY. ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 8/19/2026) (jjc) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#18

Aug 20, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Charles S. Jacob dated August 20, 2026 re: Government Inquiry re Petitioner Height. Document filed by Warden of Detention Facility at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Supplemental Declaration of Officer Ka Ling Chung).(Jacob, Charles) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#19

Aug 25, 2026

ORDER DIRECTING PAYMENT OF FEE OR IFP APPLICATION: Accordingly, within 30 days of the date of this order, Petitioner must pay the $5.00 filing fee or submit a completed and signed IFP application. If an IFP application is filed, it should be labeled with docket number 26-CV-6602 (JAV). If the Court grants the IFP application, this action will proceed without the prepayment of fees. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). If Petitioner fails to comply with this order within the time allowed, and does not request additional time to respond, the Court may dismiss this action. The Court certifies, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3), that any appeal from this Order would not be taken in good faith, and therefore in forma pauperis status is denied for the purpose of an appeal. See Coppedge v. United States, 369 U.S. 438, 444-45 (1962)(holding that appellant demonstratesgood faith when seeking review of a nonfrivolous issue). Filing Fee due by 9/24/2026. In Forma Pauperis (IFP) Application due by 9/24/2026. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 8/25/2026) (sgz) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#20

Aug 25, 2026

ORDER: On August 4, 2026, counsel Yuri Hovhannisyan filed a motion to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Petitioner Kavin Adan Serrano Serrano. ECF No. 4. That motion was granted. ECF No. 14. Counsel has yet to file a Notice of Appearance on behalf of Petitioner in this case, even though he filed the reply brief in support of Petitioner's habeas petition on August 17, 2026. See SDNY Local Rule 1.4 ("each attorney appearing on behalf of a party must file a notice of appearance promptly on or before the attorney's first appearance in court or filing in the case"). Counsel Hovhannisyan is directed to file his Notice of Appearance on the docket by August 27, 2026. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 8/25/2026) (vfr) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#21

Aug 27, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Yuri Hovhannisyan on behalf of Yuri Hovhannisyan..(Hovhannisyan, Yuri) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

Aug 30, 2026

Civil Case Opening Fee Payment: for 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Filing fee $ 5.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33360021..(Hovhannisyan, Yuri)

Aug 30, 2026

Civil Case Opening Fee Payment

#22

Sep 16, 2026

ORDER The parties are directed to appear for Oral Argument before Judge Jeannette A Vargas on 9/22/2026 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 11B, 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York 10007. SO ORDERED. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas) (Text Only Order) (nmo) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

Sep 16, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings

#23

Sep 18, 2026

CONSENT LETTER MOTION to Seal and Joint Motion for Proposed Protective Order addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Charles S. Jacob dated September 18, 2026. Document filed by Warden of Detention Facility at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY..(Jacob, Charles) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#24

Sep 18, 2026

PROPOSED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Document filed by Warden of Detention Facility at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY..(Jacob, Charles) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#25

Sep 21, 2026

PROTECTIVE ORDER...regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential material... (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 9/21/2026) (sgz) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#26

Sep 21, 2026

ORDER granting 23 Letter Motion to Seal and Joint Motion for Proposed Protective Order. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas)(Text Only Order) (Yin-Olowu, Tammy) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

Sep 21, 2026

Order on Motion to Seal

#27

Sep 22, 2026

***SEALED***Exhibit List . Document filed by Yuri Hovhannisyan.Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 25 .(Hovhannisyan, Yuri) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

#28

Sep 23, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Erica Silverman on behalf of Warden of Detention Facility at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY..(Silverman, Erica) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#29

Sep 24, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Rachel Kroll on behalf of Warden of Detention Facility at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY..(Kroll, Rachel) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#30

Sep 24, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from AUSA Erica Silverman dated September 24, 2026 re: Joint Letter. Document filed by Warden of Detention Facility at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY..(Silverman, Erica) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

Sep 24, 2026

Oral Argument

Sep 24, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jeannette A. Vargas: Oral Argument held on 9/24/2026. Present were Yuri Hovhannisyan for the petitioner and Charles Jacob for the respondent. (Court Reporter Kenadee Carreras) (nmo)

#31

Sep 28, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from AUSA Erica Silverman dated September 28, 2026 re: Release from ICE Custody. Document filed by Warden of Detention Facility at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY..(Silverman, Erica) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

#32

Sep 28, 2026

ORDER : In light of Respondent's letter dated September 28, 2026, ECF No. 31, the Court hereby ORDERS Petitioner to submit a letter by Friday, October 2, 2026, with his position regarding whether this action can be closed. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 9/28/2026) (sgz) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

#33

Oct 02, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Yuri Hovhannisyan, Esq. dated 10/02/2026 re: Case Closure. Document filed by Yuri Hovhannisyan..(Hovhannisyan, Yuri) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

#34

Oct 05, 2026

RELATED CASE AFFIDAVIT of Kevin Serrano re: that this action be filed as Document filed by Yuri Hovhannisyan..(Hovhannisyan, Yuri) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

Oct 05, 2026

NOTICE OF HEARING: Conference set for 10/6/2026 at 10 am in Courtroom 11B, 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York 10007 before Judge Jeannette A. Vargas. (nmo)

Oct 05, 2026

Remark

#35

Oct 06, 2026

ORDER The conference set for October 6, 2026 is adjourned sine die. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas) (Text Only Order) (nmo) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#36

Oct 06, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: For the above reasons, the Court DISMISSES the Petition as moot. The Clerk of Court is instructed to terminate all pending motions and to close the case. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 10/6/2026) (sgz) Transmission to Orders and Judgments Clerk for processing. (Entered: 10/06/2026)

Oct 06, 2026

Order

#37

Oct 08, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT re: 36 Memorandum Opinion & Order. in favor of Warden of Detention Facility at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY against Kavin Adan Serrano Serrano. It is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED: That for the reasons stated in the Court's Memorandum Opinion & Order dated October 6, 2026, the Court DISMISSES the Petition as moot; accordingly, the case is closed. (Signed by Clerk of Court Tammi M Hellwig on 10/8/2026) (Attachments: # 1 Notice of right to appeal) (nd) (Entered: 10/08/2026)