Eastern District of New York • 1:26-cv-05827

Cepeda Guaman v. Maldonado

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Case Information

Filed: September 21, 2026
Assigned to: Rachel Peter Kovner
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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: September 22, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Darwin Adrian Cepeda Guaman. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Character Letter, # 3 Proof of Service, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet, # 5 Envelope) (KAD) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 21, 2026
FILING FEE: $ 5.00, receipt number 100028557 (KAD) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document: Filing Fee Received
#3
Sep 21, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Darwin Adrian Cepeda Guaman. (KAD) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Sep 21, 2026
MOTION to Expedite Consideration of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Darwin Adrian Cepeda Guaman. (KAD) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document: Expedite
#5
Sep 21, 2026
MOTION to Stay re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Pending Disposition) by Darwin Adrian Cepeda Guaman. (KAD) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document: Stay
#6
Sep 21, 2026
MOTION for Immediate Release Pending Disposition of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Darwin Adrian Cepeda Guaman. (KAD) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document: Expedite
#7
Sep 21, 2026
MOTION for an Order Barring Redetention in the Event of Release by Darwin Adrian Cepeda Guaman. (KAD) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document: Set Aside
Sep 21, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Respondents are directed to show cause by 9/28/2026 why petitioner's 1 habeas petition should not be granted, and to respond to petitioner's 3 motion for temporary restraining order. In their response to this order, respondents should state the location at which petitioner is currently detained and the status of his immigration proceedings. Respondents should also explain the statutory authority for petitioner's detention and whether the petition is controlled by the Second Circuit's opinion in Barbosa da Cunha v. Freden, 175 F.4th 61 (2d Cir. 2026). Alternatively, if respondents concede that Barbosa da Cunha controls, they may waive the right to a response and consent to petitioner's release without prejudice to their rights on appeal.Petitioner may file a reply by 10/1/2026.The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to email a copy of this order and the 1 petition to the Chief of the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, by the end of day today.The Clerk of Court is also respectfully directed to mail a copy of this order to petitioner. Ordered by Judge Rachel P. Kovner on 9/21/2026. (CFD)
Sep 21, 2026
Order to Show Cause (463)
#8
Sep 22, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Alexandra Megaris on behalf of Todd Blanche, Raul Maldonado, Jr, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella (aty to be noticed) (Megaris, Alexandra) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance

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Cepeda Guaman
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Maldonado
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