Southern District of New York • 1:26-cv-01833

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Mar 05, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. (Filing Fee $ 5.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-32502340) Document filed by D. C.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Alec Jessar, # 2 Exhibit B - Competency Evaluation, # 3 Exhibit C - Medical Records Review, # 4 Exhibit D - Release Plan, # 5 Exhibit E - Notice to Appear, # 6 Exhibit F - Release Requests and Correspondence with ICE).(Coffrin-St. Julien, Jessica) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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Mar 05, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Coffrin-St. Julien, Jessica) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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Mar 05, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File to proceed anonymously using initials . Document filed by D. C.. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Coffrin-St. Julien, Jessica) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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Mar 05, 2026

ORDER: Accordingly, in order to preserve the Court's jurisdiction pending a ruling on the Petition, Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States absent further order of this Court. See, e.g., Khalil v. Joyce, No. 25 Civ. 1935 (JMF), 2 025 WL 750599, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 10, 2025) (citing cases); see also, e.g., Du v. United States Dep't of Homeland Sec., No. 25 Civ. 644 (OAW), 2025 WL 1317944, at *1 (D. Conn. Apr. 24, 2025) ("[A] a federal court may temporarily enjoin im migration authorities from deporting individuals if it preserves the court's jurisdiction over a case or cases."). Moreover, in light of Petitioner's interests in participating in further proceedings before this Court and to facilitate resolution of the Petition, Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner except to a facility within this District, the Eastern District of New York, or the District of New Jersey absent further Order of this Court. See, e.g., Perez y Perez v. Noem, No . 25 Civ. 4828 (DEH), 2025 WL 1908284, at *2-3 (S.D.N.Y. June 13, 2025) (enjoining a habeas petitioner's transfer pending adjudication of his petition); see also, e.g., Arostegui-Maldonado v. Baltazar, No. 25 Civ. 2205 (WJM), 2025 WL 2280357, at *14-16 (D. Colo. Aug. 8, 2025) (same); Oliveros v. Kaiser, No. 25 Civ. 7117 (BLF), 2025 WL 2677125, at *8-9, *11 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 18, 2025) (same).This Order will remain in effect unless and until it is vacated or modified by the judge who is assign ed to this action. The Clerk of Court shall electronically notify the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York of this Order.SO ORDERED. Judith Almodovar answer due on 5/5/2026; Paul Arteta answer due on 5/5/2026; Pamela Bondi answer due on 5/5/2026; Kristi Noem answer due on 5/5/2026. (Signed by Judge Katherine Polk Failla, Part 1 on 3/5/2026) (rro)

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Mar 06, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Nhu-Y Ngo on behalf of D. C...(Ngo, Nhu-Y) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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Mar 06, 2026

ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by D. C. The Court hereby sets the following briefing schedule: By Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the Government shall answer the Petition. By Friday, March 13, 2026, petitioner shall file a reply. The Court will hold a hearing on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., in Courtroom 1305 of the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse, 40 Centre Street, New York, New York 10007. The Court cannot presently determine, based solely on the Petition, whether petitioner's testimony at the hearing is necessary. The Court directs the parties to address in their briefs whether petitioner's testimony is necessary to resolve the Petition. The Court will determine, after receipt of these briefs, whether to direct that petitioner be produced. In light of petitioner's allegations concerning his serious physical health issues while in custody, see, e.g., Petition Paragraph Paragraph 3-5, 9, supported by affidavits from medica l professionals, see, e.g., Dkt. 1-3, the parties should not expect the above deadlines to be extended. SO ORDERED. Judith Almodovar answer due 3/11/2026; Paul Arteta answer due 3/11/2026; Pamela Bondi answer due 3/11/2026; Kristi Noem answer due 3/11/2026.( Replies due by 3/13/2026., Status Conference set for 3/17/2026 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 1305, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 3/6/2026) (jjc)

Mar 06, 2026

Case Designated ECF. (gp)

Mar 06, 2026

Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (gp)

Mar 06, 2026

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(gp)

Mar 06, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Jessica Nicole Coffrin-St. Julien. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: all defendants. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted;. (gp)

Mar 06, 2026

Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification

Mar 06, 2026

Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

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Mar 09, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Mallika Balachandran on behalf of Judith Almodovar, Paul Arteta, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem..(Balachandran, Mallika) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

#8

Mar 09, 2026

LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from AUSA Mallika Balachandran dated 03/09/2026. Document filed by Judith Almodovar, Paul Arteta, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem..(Balachandran, Mallika) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

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Mar 09, 2026

ORDER granting in part 8 Letter Motion for Extension of Time GRANTED IN PART. Respondents' answer is due March 13, 2026. Petitioner's reply is due March 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. The hearing is adjourned to March 19, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in Courtroom 1305 of the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse, 40 Centre Street, New York, New York 10007. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 3/9/2026) (ar) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

Mar 09, 2026

Set/Reset Deadlines: Judith Almodovar answer due 3/13/2026; Paul Arteta answer due 3/13/2026; Pamela Bondi answer due 3/13/2026; Kristi Noem answer due 3/13/2026. (Replies due by 3/16/2026.), Set/Reset Hearings:(Status Conference set for 3/19/2026 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 1305, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer.) (ar)

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Mar 13, 2026

LETTER MOTION to Seal addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from AUSA Mallika Balachandran dated 03/13/2026. Document filed by Judith Almodovar, Paul Arteta, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem..(Balachandran, Mallika) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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Mar 13, 2026

RESPONSE re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . Document filed by Judith Almodovar, Paul Arteta, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G).(Balachandran, Mallika) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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Mar 13, 2026

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . Document filed by Judith Almodovar, Paul Arteta, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem..(Balachandran, Mallika) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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Mar 13, 2026

DECLARATION of Kerryn Irving in Opposition re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. Document filed by Judith Almodovar, Paul Arteta, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem..(Balachandran, Mallika) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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Mar 13, 2026

***SEALED***DECLARATION of Logan Moody in Opposition re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. Document filed by Judith Almodovar, Paul Arteta, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Pt 1, # 2 Exhibit A Pt 2, # 3 Exhibit A Pt 3, # 4 Exhibit A Pt 4, # 5 Exhibit A Pt 5, # 6 Exhibit A Pt 6, # 7 Exhibit A Pt 7, # 8 Exhibit A Pt 8)Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 10 .(Balachandran, Mallika) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#15

Mar 13, 2026

***SEALED***DECLARATION of Emily Streeter in Opposition re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. Document filed by Judith Almodovar, Paul Arteta, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 10 .(Balachandran, Mallika) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#16

Mar 14, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Sealed Declarations and Exhibit served on Petitioner's Counsel on March 13, 2026. Service was made by Email. Document filed by Judith Almodovar, Paul Arteta, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem..(Balachandran, Mallika) (Entered: 03/14/2026)

#17

Mar 15, 2026

REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . Document filed by D. C.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Article re: Bond Hearings).(Coffrin-St. Julien, Jessica) (Entered: 03/15/2026)

#18

Mar 16, 2026

ORDER: The Court thanks the parties for their submissions thus far. To assist the Court in preparing for Thursday's hearing, respondents are directed to file a letter on the docket, by Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 12 p.m., stating whether, if the Court were to order a bond hearing for petitioner before an immigration judge ("IJ"), respondents could guarantee that it would occur by Friday, March 27, 2026. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 3/16/2026) (rro)

#19

Mar 16, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from AUSA Mallika Balachandran dated 03/16/2026 re: Order dated Mar. 16, 2026 (ECF No. 18). Document filed by Judith Almodovar, Paul Arteta, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem..(Balachandran, Mallika) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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Mar 16, 2026

MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 19 Letter filed by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Paul Arteta, Judith Almodovar. ENDORSEMENT: The Court thanks counsel for this prompt notification. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 3/16/2026) (tg) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

#21

Mar 18, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Jessica Coffrin-St. Julien dated 03/18/2026 re: Postponement of D.C.'s Individual Hearing in Immigration Court. Document filed by D. C.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Immigration Court Case Portal Showing No Hearing Date, # 2 Exhibit B - Correspondence from Immigration Court Clerk).(Coffrin-St. Julien, Jessica) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

Mar 19, 2026

Status Conference

Mar 19, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer: Status Conference held on 3/19/2026. Petitioner's counsel present. Respondents' counsel present. Court reporter present. (ajs)

#22

Mar 20, 2026

OPINION & ORDER re: 10 LETTER MOTION to Seal addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from AUSA Mallika Balachandran dated 03/13/2026. filed by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Paul Arteta, Judith Almodovar, 3 MOTION for Leave to File to proceed anonymously using initials. filed by D.C. For the foregoing reasons, D.C.'s petition for a writ of habeas corpus is granted in part. The Court grants D.C.'s request for a bond hearing but denies his request fo r immediate release. By Friday, March 27, 2026, respondents shall provide a bond hearing to D.C. Consistent with this decision, at such hearing: (1) the Government will have the burden of proof to establish by clear and convincing evidence that D .C. poses a flight risk or danger to the public; (2) the IJ must consider alternatives to detention in assessing D.C.'s flight risk and future dangerousness; and (3) the IJ, in setting the amount of a bond, must consider D.C.'s ability to pay. Respondents are ordered to: (1) file a letter on the docket by March 24, 2026 at 5 p.m., confirming that the bond hearing has been scheduled and stating the date and time when it will occur; (2) furnish this decision to the IJ meaningfully in advance of the hearing; and (3) file a letter on the docket by March 30, 2026 at 5 p.m., with an update as to the outcome of the bond hearing. Should respondents fail to provide such a hearing, respondents shall release D.C. from detention. Th e Court retains jurisdiction over this matter to ensure compliance with this decision. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate the motions pending at dockets 3 and 10. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 3/20/2026) (ar)

#23

Mar 24, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from AUSA Mallika Balachandran dated 03/24/2026 re: Bond Hearing Scheduled. Document filed by Judith Almodovar, Paul Arteta, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem..(Balachandran, Mallika) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

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Mar 24, 2026

MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 23 Letter filed by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Paul Arteta, Judith Almodovar. ENDORSEMENT: The Court thanks the Government for this update. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 3/24/2026) (jjc) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#25

Mar 30, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from AUSA Mallika Balachandran dated 03/30/2026 re: Bond Hearing. Document filed by Judith Almodovar, Paul Arteta, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem..(Balachandran, Mallika) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

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Mar 30, 2026

MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 25 Letter filed by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Paul Arteta, Judith Almodovar. ENDORSEMENT: The Court thanks the Government for this update. The Court asks the Government to notify the Court upon D.C.'s release from custody. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 3/30/2026) (tg) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#27

Mar 31, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from AUSA Mallika Balachandran dated 03/31/2026 re: Petitioner's Release. Document filed by Judith Almodovar, Paul Arteta, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem..(Balachandran, Mallika) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#28

Apr 01, 2026

MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 27 Letter filed by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Paul Arteta, Judith Almodovar ENDORSEMENT: The Court thanks the Government for this update. SO ORDERED (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 4/1/2026) (ks) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#29

May 19, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEAL from 22 Memorandum & Opinion,,,,,,,. Document filed by Judith Almodovar, Paul Arteta, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem. Form C and Form D are due within 14 days to the Court of Appeals, Second Circuit..(Balachandran, Mallika) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

May 19, 2026

Appeal Record Sent to USCA (Electronic File). Certified Indexed record on Appeal Electronic Files for 29 Notice of Appeal filed by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Paul Arteta, Judith Almodovar were transmitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals.(tp)

May 19, 2026

Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Certified Copy of Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re: 29 Notice of Appeal. (tp)

May 19, 2026

Appeal Record Sent to USCA - Electronic File

May 19, 2026

Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to USCA

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Jul 22, 2026

Transcript

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Jul 22, 2026

Notice of Filing Transcript

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Sep 02, 2026

Transcript

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Sep 02, 2026

Notice of Filing Transcript