Eastern District of New York • 1:26-cv-04794

#1

Jul 27, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17717576.), filed by CRISTIAN JONNATHAN MORA ALVAREZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover sheet)(KAPITONOV, PETER) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/6/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

#2

Jul 27, 2026

Exhibit to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by CRISTIAN JONNATHAN MORA ALVAREZ. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Status of Immigration court Proeedings, # 2 Exhibit Office of Refugee Resettlement Determination that Mr. Mora was an unaccompanied child when he entered the United States, # 3 Exhibit Certificates of disposition for criminal matters)(KAPITONOV, PETER) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/6/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

#3

Jul 27, 2026

TEXT ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. So Ordered by Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb on 7/27/2026. (jr) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/6/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

Jul 27, 2026

Case assigned to Judge Robert Kirsch. (jr) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/6/2026.]

#4

Jul 28, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by JACOB HERIC on behalf of JOHN TSOUKARIS, TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, DAVID VENTURELLA (HERIC, JACOB) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/6/2026.] (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#5

Jul 28, 2026

Consent MOTION to Change Venue to Eastern District of New York by JOHN TSOUKARIS, TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, DAVID VENTURELLA. (HERIC, JACOB) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/6/2026.] (Entered: 07/28/2026)

Jul 28, 2026

Notice of Judicial Preferences. Click here for the Judge's Individual Procedure Requirements. (jjc, ) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/6/2026.]

Jul 28, 2026

Set Deadlines as to 5 Consent MOTION to Change Venue to Eastern District of New York. Motion set for 9/8/2026 before Judge Robert Kirsch. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr3) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/6/2026.]

#6

Aug 06, 2026

ORDER granting 5 Consent Motion; this action is TRANSFERRED to the Eastern District of New York. Signed by Judge Robert Kirsch on 8/5/2026. (sms2) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/6/2026.] (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#7

Aug 06, 2026

Case transferred in from District of New Jersey; Case Number 3:26-cv-09426. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#8

Aug 06, 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 tomorrow, August 7, 2026, stating: (1) the statutory provision(s) under which respondents assert the authority to detain petitioner; and (2) whether the Second Circuit's decision in Barbosa da Cunha v. Freden, 175 F.4th 61 (2d Cir. 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, 2026 WL 1803649 (E.D.N.Y. June 23, 2026), Menjivar v. Genalo, No. 26-cv-02506, ECF No. 16 (E.D.N.Y. June 12, 2026), R.M.R. v. Genalo, No. 26-cv-04358, 2026 WL 2211009 (E.D.N.Y. July 31, 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 Courts 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 Tuesday, August 11, 2026. If respondents file a response to the Order to Show Cause, they are directed to file, under seal if necessary, any records, documents, or other information in petitioner's immigration file, as well as any underlying records relied upon in their submission not yet filed by petitioner, and records indicating whether any property was seized from petitioner at the time of arrest. Respondents must serve a copy of the response on petitioner, with proof of such service to the Clerk of this Court. If respondents file a response to the Order to Show Cause, petitioner shall file a reply no later than Thursday, August 13, 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 Tuesday, August 18, at 11:30 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. By today, Thursday, August 6, 2026, petitioner shall serve respondents with a copy of the petition, along with a copy of this Order, by overnight mail and promptly file proof of such service on the docket. The Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to deliver a copy of this Order to the U.S. Attorneys Office at Richard.Hayes@usdoj.gov. Ordered by Judge Natasha C. Merle on 8/6/2026. (UES) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

Aug 06, 2026

The case of Mora Alvarez v. Blanche et al, has been transferred from District of New Jersey to the Eastern District of New York. The new case number is 1:26-cv-04794-NCM. PLEASE NOTE: if you plan to continue representing your client(s), you must be admitted to practice before this court. You must do so by applying for Pro Hac Vice or permanent admission. To apply for Pro Hac Vice admission, you must first register for an ECF login and password. Please visit the Court's website at www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions for guidance. Once registered, you must electronically file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You must pay the required pro hac vice fee online. (CV)

Aug 06, 2026

ECF Admission and Registration Notification - Transfer

Aug 06, 2026

Notice(Other)

Aug 06, 2026

***Civil Case Terminated. (sms2) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/6/2026.]

#9

Aug 07, 2026

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 8 Order to Show Cause (463),,,,,,,,,,,,,, by John Tsoukaris, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Luis Soto, David Venturella. (Siddiqi, Omar) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

Aug 07, 2026

1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings AND 1 - Terminate Hearings AND Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply AND ~Util - Set Hearings

Aug 07, 2026

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 9 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by John Tsoukaris, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Luis Soto, David Venturella -- Respondents' request for an extension of time is granted in part. The parties' deadlines are modified as follows: by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026, respondents shall file their letter stating the statutory basis for petitioner's detention, respondents are ordered to show cause no later than Wednesday, August 12, 2026, as well as file all relevant records by the same date. Petitioner's reply, if any, is due no later than Friday, August 14, 2026. The hearing previously scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2026, is rescheduled to Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. 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. Ordered by Judge Natasha C. Merle on 8/7/2026. (AG)

#10

Aug 09, 2026

Memorandum in Opposition

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Aug 10, 2026

Memorandum & Opinion

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Aug 11, 2026

Status Report

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Aug 11, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Aug 13, 2026

Judgment - Clerk