District of Connecticut • 3:25-cv-02125

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Dec 19, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ACTDC-8442093.), filed by J.A.L.L. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Administrative Warrant for Arrest of Alien, # 2 Exhibit Notice to Appear, # 3 Exhibit Notice of Custody Determination, # 4 Exhibit ORR Verification of Release, # 5 Exhibit Judgment of Dependency, # 6 Exhibit I-797 Notice of Action, # 7 Exhibit Order of the Immigration Judge, # 8 Exhibit Employment Authorization Card, # 9 Exhibit Social Security Card, # 10 Affidavit Declaration of J.A.L.L.)(Mattei, Christopher) Modified on 12/22/2025 to correct party (Hushin, Z.). (Entered: 12/19/2025)

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Dec 19, 2025

MOTION to Seal Exhibit E to Petition by J.A.L.L. (Mattei, Christopher) Modified on 12/22/2025 to correct party(Hushin, Z.). (Entered: 12/19/2025)

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Dec 19, 2025

Sealed Document: by J.A.L.L. re 2 MOTION to Seal Exhibit E to Petition . (Mattei, Christopher) Modified on 12/22/2025 to correct party(Hushin, Z.). (Entered: 12/19/2025)

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Dec 19, 2025

Standing Protective Order Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 12/19/2025.(Denault, S) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

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Dec 19, 2025

ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER FOR COUNSEL - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 12/19/2025.(Denault, S) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

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Dec 19, 2025

Notice of Option to Consent to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction.(Denault, S) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec 19, 2025

CASE ASSIGNMENT: District Judge Vernon D. Oliver assigned to the case. If the District Judge issues an Order of Referral to a Magistrate Judge for any matter other than settlement, the matter will be referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Spector. (Bozek, Michael)

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Dec 20, 2025

AFFIDAVIT Signed By Attorney Renee Mihail filed by J.A.L.L. (Mattei, Christopher) Modified on 12/22/2025 to correct party(Hushin, Z.). (Entered: 12/20/2025)

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Dec 20, 2025

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by J.A.L.L. Responses due by 1/10/2026 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Mattei, Christopher) Modified on 12/22/2025 to correct party (Hushin, Z.). (Entered: 12/20/2025)

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Dec 20, 2025

Memorandum in Support re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by J.A.L.L. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J)(Mattei, Christopher) Modified on 12/22/2025 to correct party(Hushin, Z.). (Entered: 12/20/2025)

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Dec 20, 2025

Emergency MOTION for Expedited Status Conference by J.A.L.L. (Mattei, Christopher) Modified on 12/22/2025 to correct party (Hushin, Z.). (Entered: 12/20/2025)

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Dec 20, 2025

ORDER granting 7 Motion for Conference. It is hereby ORDERED that counsel for all parties shall appear for a telephonic status conference on December 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The parties shall confer in advance of the conference and submit a joint letter, no later than December 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., indicating whether the conference is necessary and addressing how the Court should handle the petition for habeas corpus and the motion for preliminary injunction. If counsel do not believe a conference is required, and that briefing is appropriate, counsel should propose a briefing schedule (expedited or otherwise) in the joint letter.In order to preserve the status quo and in the event of a hearing requiring the petitioner's presence, it is hereby ORDERED that J.A.L.L. shall not be moved outside the District of Connecticut without first providing advance notice of the intended move. Such notice shall be filed in writing on the docket in this action, and shall state the reason why the government believes that such a movement is necessary and should not be stayed pending further court proceedings. It is also ORDERED that J.A.L.L. shall not be removed from the United States until further Order of this Court. Ozturk v. Hyde, 136 F.4th 382, 394 (2d Cir. 2025) (explaining that a district court has an inherent authority to protect its proceedings); M.K. v. Joyce, No. 25-CV-1935 (JMF), 2025 WL 750599, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 10, 2025).No later than December 21, 2025, Petitioner's counsel is directed (1) to serve Respondents with a copy of the petition and accompanying papers, along with a copy of this Order, by e-mail to the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut and by overnight mail, and (2) to promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 12/20/2025. (Dao, J) (Entered: 12/20/2025)

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Dec 20, 2025

NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Telephonic Status Conference set for 12/23/2025 at 1:00 PM before Judge Vernon D. Oliver. Please use the following information for the call: +1 203-684-6202, and Phone conference ID: 145 655 208#. (Dao, J) (Entered: 12/20/2025)

Dec 20, 2025

Calendar Entry

Dec 20, 2025

NEW Case Assignment

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Dec 22, 2025

RESPONSE re 8 Order on Motion for Conference,,,,,,, by J. A. L.L.. (Mattei, Christopher) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

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Dec 22, 2025

ORDER re 10 Response. The telephonic status conference set for December 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m shall proceed as scheduled. Petitioner-Plaintiff must file a notice on the docket if J.A.L.L. is is released to the custody of his father prior to tomorrow's hearing. Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 12/22/2025.(Dao, J) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

Dec 22, 2025

Order

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Dec 23, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Michelle Lynn McConaghy on behalf of Alex Adams, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Homeland Security, Robert F Kennedy Jr., Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Angie Salazar, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement, David Wesling (McConaghy, Michelle) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

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Dec 23, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Robert John Granoth, Jr on behalf of Regina Moller, Noank Community Support Services (Granoth, Robert) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

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Dec 23, 2025

Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge Vernon D. Oliver: granting 2 Motion to Seal; Status Conference held on 12/23/2025. Total Time: 0 hours and 30 minutes(Court Reporter Corinne Thomas.) (Dao, J) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

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Dec 23, 2025

NOTICE by J. A. L.L. of Release from Custody (Mattei, Christopher) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

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Dec 23, 2025

ORDER re 18 Notice. As discussed on the record at the 12/23/2025 conference, the Court granted Petitioner's 2 Motion to Seal Exhibit E, as sealing is supported by clear and compelling reasons and is narrowly tailored to serve these reasons. See D. Conn. L. Civ. R. 5(e). Considering the 18 Notice, on or before January 23, 2026, Petitioner's counsel shall file a notice regarding intended next steps. It is hereby ORDERED that Respondents file a response on or before February 23, 2026, why the relief prayed for in the 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus should not be granted. A response shall be filed by March 16, 2026. A reply shall be filed by March 30, 2026. Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 12/23/2025.(Dao, J) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

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Dec 23, 2025

ORDER denying as moot 5 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 12/23/2025. (Dao, J) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

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Dec 23, 2025

NOTICE by J. A. L.L. of Proof of Service (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Mattei, Christopher) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec 23, 2025

Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Dec 23, 2025

Order

Dec 23, 2025

Notice Regarding Intended Next Steps due 1/23/2026; Respondents response to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus due 2/23/2026. Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 12/23/2025. (Kelsey, N)

Dec 27, 2025

Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings

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Jan 23, 2026

NOTICE by J. A. L.L. re 19 Order,,, Status of Litigation (Mattei, Christopher) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal of Case by J. A. L.L. (Mattei, Christopher) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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Jan 30, 2026

ORDER: Petitioner has voluntarily dismissed the claims against Respondents without prejudice. (ECF No. 23 ). Accordingly, all deadlines are adjourned, and the Clerk of Court shall close the case. Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 1/30/2026.(Dao, J) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

Jan 30, 2026

JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS SURVEY - FOR COUNSEL ONLY: The following link to the confidential survey requires you to log into CM/ECF for SECURITY purposes. Once in CM/ECF you will be prompted for the case number. Although you are receiving this survey through CM/ECF, it is hosted on an independent website called SurveyMonkey. Once in SurveyMonkey, the survey is located in a secure account. The survey is not docketed and it is not sent directly to the judge. To ensure anonymity, completed surveys are held up to 90 days before they are sent to the judge for review. We hope you will take this opportunity to participate, please click on this link: https://ecf.ctd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/Dispatch.pl?survey (Kelsey, N)

Jan 30, 2026

Order Dismissing Case

Feb 01, 2026

Judicial Evaluation Program Survey