Eastern District of New York • 1:26-cv-06801

J.L.A. v. Maldonado

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Case Information

Filed: October 22, 2026
Assigned to: Rachel Peter Kovner
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: October 30, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Oct 22, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANYEDC-20780567, filed by J.L.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summons Proposed Summons, # 3 Rider to Proposed Summons) (Rule, Caroline) (Entered: 10/22/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Oct 22, 2026
MOTION for Leave to File Document Proceed Using Initials by J.L.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order re Motion, # 3 Word Count Certificate re Motion) (Rule, Caroline) (Entered: 10/22/2026)
Main Document: Leave to File Document
#3
Oct 23, 2026
Summons Issued as to Todd Blanche, Kenneth Genalo, Raul Maldonado, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (CV) (Entered: 10/23/2026)
Main Document: Summons Issued as to USA
#4
Oct 23, 2026
This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made. Please refer to ALL Corrections as a guide for future filings. cv (Entered: 10/23/2026)
Main Document: Quality Control Check - Attorney Case Opening
#5
Oct 23, 2026
Notice of Appearance
#6
Oct 23, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Oct 23, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Respondents are directed to show cause by 10/30/2026 why petitioner's 1 habeas petition should not be granted. 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. If the respondents file a response, the petitioner may file a reply by 11/6/2026.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, and also to mail a copy of this order to petitioner. Ordered by Judge Rachel P. Kovner on 10/23/2026. (AFK)
Oct 23, 2026
Order to Show Cause (463)
Oct 23, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Oct 23, 2026
Case Assigned to Judge Rachel P. Kovner. 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)
#7
Oct 29, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Kimberly Francis on behalf of Todd Blanche, Kenneth Genalo, Raul Maldonado, Markwayne Mullin (aty to be noticed) (Francis, Kimberly) (Entered: 10/29/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#8
Oct 30, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause