District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-10216

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Jul 21, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANYEDC-20448752, filed by Jaime Antonio Tome Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit ICE Detainee Locator Showing MDC as Custodian as of 11:43 AM on 7/21/26, # 3 Exhibit ICE Detainee Locator Showing MDC as Custodian as of 12:44 PM on 7/21/26) (Musa-Obregon, S.) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#2

Jul 21, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Enjoining Respondents from Transferring Petitioner From the Jurisdiction of the EDNY or the SDNY by Jaime Antonio Tome Cruz. (Musa-Obregon, S.) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#3

Jul 21, 2026

Proposed Summons.Civil Cover Sheet.. by Jaime Antonio Tome Cruz (Musa-Obregon, S.) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

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Jul 21, 2026

Proposed Summons.Civil Cover Sheet.. by Jaime Antonio Tome Cruz (Musa-Obregon, S.) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

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Jul 21, 2026

EXHIBIT Civil Cover Sheet by Jaime Antonio Tome Cruz. (Musa-Obregon, S.) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

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Jul 21, 2026

This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made. (LJ) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

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Jul 21, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Upon consideration of Petitioner's 1 Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (28 U.S.C. § 2241) ("Petition"), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: (1) Petitioner shall cause a copy of this order and the Petition to be served on Respondents by July 21, 2026; (2) Petitioner shall file proof of service on the docket by July 22, 2026; (3) Respondents are ORDERED to file a return to the order to show cause why the Petition should not be granted by July 24, 2026. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243; (4) The parties are further ORDERED to appear before this Court for a hearing on the Petition on July 28, 2026, at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 6C South before Judge Orelia E. Merchant. Alternatively, the parties may file a joint letter by July 27, 2026, indicating that they waive the hearing and consent to the Court issuing a decision on the briefs; (5) Moreover, to preserve the Court's jurisdiction pending a ruling on the Petition, Petitioner shall not be removed from the Eastern District of New York until further order of this Court. M.K. v. Joyce, 25-cv-01935-JMF, 2025 WL 750599, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 10, 2025) ("To preserve the Court's jurisdiction pending a ruling on the petition, Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States unless and until the Court orders otherwise."). Ordered by Judge Orelia E. Merchant on 7/21/2026. (TSB) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#8

Jul 21, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher John Byrne on behalf of Todd Blanche, Kenneth Genalo, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Warden (aty to be noticed) (Byrne, Christopher) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

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Jul 21, 2026

First MOTION to Amend/Correct/Supplement 7 Order on Motion for TRO,,,,,, Order to Show Cause (463),,,,, Respectfully Request that the Order be Amended by Todd Blanche, Kenneth Genalo, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Warden. (Byrne, Christopher) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

Jul 21, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Orelia E. Merchant. 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. (CV)

Jul 21, 2026

Notice: Incorrect Civil Cover Sheet submitted (Please Use Link Below) The Clerk's Office cannot assign this case without a completed JS-44 (Rev. 7.16.2026; Effective 7.16.2026). Civil Cover Sheet. Please resubmit corrected Civil Cover Sheet. The form is available at: https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/document-search . SEARCH CATEGORIES Forms FILTER Clerks Office Forms and Instructions SEARCH JS 44 Civil Cover Sheet Revised 7/16/2026 Please submit corrected Civil Cover Sheet under the event Other Documents - Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet (LJ)

Jul 21, 2026

Your proposed summons was not issued for one of the following reasons: No summons provided, please submit summons. The event can be found under the event Other Documents - Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet., Please correct and resubmit using Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet. (CV)

#10

Jul 22, 2026

ORDER granting 9 motion to amend the July 21, 2026, Order to Show Cause. An amended Order to Show Cause is attached. Ordered by Judge Orelia E. Merchant on 7/22/2026. (TSB) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#11

Jul 24, 2026

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to the Court's Order to Show Cause by Todd Blanche, Kenneth Genalo, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Warden. (Byrne, Christopher) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

Jul 24, 2026

ORDER granting 11 consent motion for extension. Respondents are ordered to file a return to the order to show cause why the Petition should not be granted by July 28, 2026. Additionally, the hearing on the Petition is rescheduled to July 29, 2026, at 11 a.m. in Courtroom 6C South before Judge Orelia E. Merchant. Alternatively, the parties may file a joint letter by July 28, 2026, indicating that they waive the hearing and consent to the Court issuing a decision on the written submissions. Ordered by Judge Orelia E. Merchant on 7/24/2026. (TSB)

#12

Jul 28, 2026

REPLY in Opposition filed by Todd Blanche, Kenneth Genalo, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Warden. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of ICE Officer, # 2 Exhibit to Declaration, # 3 Appendix 1, # 4 Appendix 2) (Byrne, Christopher) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#13

Jul 29, 2026

First MOTION to Continue Today's Hearing in Order For Petitioner to Reply to the Government's Extensive Briefing Filed Last Night by Jaime Antonio Tome Cruz. (Musa-Obregon, S.) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

Jul 29, 2026

ORDER granting 13 motion to continue. Petitioner is granted leave to file a reply by July 31, 2026. Additionally, the hearing on the Petition is rescheduled to August 3, 2026, at 12 p.m. in Courtroom 6C South before Judge Orelia E. Merchant. Alternatively, the parties may file a joint letter by July 31, 2026, indicating that they waive the hearing and consent to the Court issuing a decision on the written submissions. Ordered by Judge Orelia E. Merchant on 7/29/2026. (TSB)

#14

Aug 01, 2026

Letter Petitioners Reply In Further Support of Habeas Relief by Jaime Antonio Tome Cruz (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit De La Rosa Izaguirre v Blanche, # 2 Exhibit Ndoye v. Joyce II SDNY, # 3 Exhibit Cartagena Jaco v. Blanche SDNY, # 4 Exhibit Lim v Arteta SDNY, # 5 Exhibit Duong v Maldonado EDNY) (Musa-Obregon, S.) (Entered: 08/01/2026)

#15

Aug 03, 2026

MOTION to Amend/Correct/Supplement the Court's Order dated August 3, 2026, to allow for Petitioner to be transferred back to the District of New Jersey by Todd Blanche, Kenneth Genalo, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Warden. (Byrne, Christopher) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

Aug 03, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Orelia E. Merchant: Order to Show Cause Hearing held on August 3, 2026. Appearances: S. Michael Musa-Obregon on behalf of Petitioner; AUSA Christopher J. Byrne on behalf of Respondents. Case called. Hearing held. As stipulated by both parties, the Clerk of Court is directed to transfer this action to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey; a formal order will follow. (Court Reporter: Linda Marino.) (TPL)

Aug 03, 2026

Case transferred to District of New Jersey. Original file, certified copy of transfer order, and docket sheet sent. ALL FILINGS ARE TO BE MADE IN THE TRANSFER COURT, DO NOT DOCKET TO THIS CASE. Extract Civil Case due by 8/10/2026. Ordered by Judge Orelia E. Merchant on 8/12/2026. (VRM)

Aug 03, 2026

AMENDED TRANSFER ORDER: As stipulated by the parties, this action is hereby transferred to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The Clerk of Court is directed to transfer this action to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and to close this matter. The Court waives compliance with Local Rule 83.1, which otherwise imposes a seven-day delay in the effectuation of the transfer. Further, to preserve the transferee court's jurisdiction, Petitioner shall not be removed from New York or New Jersey until further order of the transferee court. M.K. v. Joyce, 25-cv-01935-JMF, 2025 WL 750599, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 10, 2025) ("To preserve the Court's jurisdiction pending a ruling on the petition, Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States unless and until the Court orders otherwise."). Ordered by Judge Orelia E. Merchant on 8/3/2026. (TSB)

Aug 03, 2026

TRANSFER ORDER: As stipulated by the parties, this action is hereby transferred to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The Clerk of Court is directed to transfer this action to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and to close this matter. The Court waives compliance with Local Rule 83.1, which otherwise imposes a seven-day delay in the effectuation of the transfer. Further, to preserve the transferee court's jurisdiction, Petitioner shall not be removed from the District of New Jersey until further order of the transferee court. M.K. v. Joyce, 25-cv-01935-JMF, 2025 WL 750599, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 10, 2025) ("To preserve the Court's jurisdiction pending a ruling on the petition, Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States unless and until the Court orders otherwise."). Ordered by Judge Orelia E. Merchant on 8/3/2026. (TSB)

#16

Aug 12, 2026

Certified Copy of Transfer Order and docket received, Case transferred in from District of New York Eastern; Case Number 1:26-cv-04395. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#17

Aug 12, 2026

ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 8/12/2026. (jjc, ) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

Aug 12, 2026

Judge Christine P. O'Hearn added. (jjc, )

Aug 12, 2026

Order

Aug 12, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

#18

Aug 17, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#19

Aug 17, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

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Aug 18, 2026

Notice of Appearance

Aug 18, 2026

Text Order

#22

Aug 26, 2026

Letter