Southern District of New York • 1:26-cv-04071

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May 15, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. (Filing Fee $ 5.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-32856388) Document filed by Akeem Sheriff. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit All Exhibits).(Cuccia, Edward) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

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May 15, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Cuccia, Edward) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#3

May 15, 2026

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Paul Arteta, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Lyons, Todd Blanche, re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Document filed by Akeem Sheriff..(Cuccia, Edward) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#4

May 15, 2026

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Paul Arteta, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin..(jgo) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#5

May 15, 2026

STATEMENT OF RELATEDNESS re: that this action be filed as related to 26-cv-1092 (GHW). Document filed by Paul Arteta, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin..(Waterman, Brandon) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#6

May 15, 2026

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Paul Arteta, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin.Document filed by Akeem Sheriff. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit All Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit REDLINE Petition).(Cuccia, Edward) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

May 15, 2026

Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker 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. (jgo)

May 15, 2026

Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

May 15, 2026

Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification

May 15, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Edward J. Cuccia. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Paul Arteta; Markwayne Mullin; Todd Lyons; Todd Blanche. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted;. (jgo)

May 15, 2026

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Jennifer L. Rochon. 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..(jgo)

May 15, 2026

Case Designated ECF. (jgo)

#7

May 18, 2026

ORDER TO ANSWER: Petitioner has, through counsel, filed a Petition for the writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The Court, having examined the Petition, hereby ORDERS that Respondents file an answer to the Petition by June 1, 202 6, and Petitioner file any reply by June 8, 2026. 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. Paul Arteta answer due on 6/1/2026; Todd Blanche answer due on 6/1/2026; Todd Lyons answer due on 6/1/2026; Markwayne Mullin answer due on 6/1/2026. (Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Rochon on 5/18/2026) (tro)

May 18, 2026

Set/Reset Deadlines: Replies due by 6/8/2026. (tro)

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May 31, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Jun 01, 2026

Declaration in Opposition (non-motion)

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Jun 01, 2026

Response (non-motion)

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Jun 01, 2026

Memorandum of Law in Opposition (non-motion)

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Jun 02, 2026

Letter

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Jun 22, 2026

OPINION AND ORDER: Having found that Petitioners prolonged detention violates his due process rights, the Court GRANTS his habeas petition to the extent he seeks a bond hearing. Accordingly, by July 6, 2026, the immigration court must either (1) hold a bond hearing at which the government bears the burden of proving, by clear and convincing evidence, that Petitioner is a danger to the community or a flight risk, or (2) release Petitioner. In determining whether to grant bond, the immigration jud ge shall consider, on the record, the availability of alternative conditions of release; in determining the amount of any bond imposed, the immigration judge shall consider the Petitioners ability to pay. Respondents shall file an update with the Cou rt, no later than July 7, 2026, certifying that Petitioner has received a bond hearing. Petitioners request, under Mapp v. Reno, 241 F.3d 221 (2d Cir. 2001), for release pending the adjudication of his habeas petition is DENIED as moot. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to CLOSE the case. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Rochon on 6/22/2026) (jca) Transmission to Orders and Judgments Clerk for processing.

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Jun 23, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT re: 13 Opinion & Order. in favor of Akeem Sheriff against Markwayne Mullin, Paul Arteta, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons. It is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED: That for the reasons stated in the Court's Opinion & O rder dated June 22, 2026, the Court GRANTS his habeas petition to the extent he seeks a bond hearing. Accordingly, by July 6, 2026, the immigration court must either (1) hold a bond hearing at which the government bears the burden of proving, by clea r and convincing evidence, that Petitioner is a danger to the community or a flight risk, or (2) release Petitioner. In determining whether to grant bond, the immigration judge shall consider, on the record, the availability of alternative conditions of release; in determining the amount of any bond imposed, the immigration judge shall consider the Petitioner's ability to pay. Respondents shall file an update with the Court, no later than July 7, 2026, certifying that Petitioner has receive d a bond hearing. Petitioners request, under Mapp v. Reno, 241 F.3d 221 (2d Cir. 2001), for release pending the adjudication of his habeas petition is DENIED as moot. (Signed by Clerk of Court Tammi M Hellwig on 6/23/2026) (Attachments: # 1 Notice of right to appeal) (nd)

#15

Jul 06, 2026

Letter

#16

Jul 08, 2026

Reopen

#17

Jul 08, 2026

Amend/Correct

#18

Jul 20, 2026

Letter

#19

Jul 21, 2026

Order on Motion to Amend/Correct AND Order on Motion to Reopen