Southern District of New York • 1:26-cv-04329

Hernandez Maradiaga v. Almodovar

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Case Information

Filed: May 23, 2026
Assigned to: Arun Subramanian
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241in Habeas Corpus: INS
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Last Activity: July 13, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
May 23, 2026
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. (Filing Fee $ 5.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-32891960) Document filed by Daniel Hernandez Maradiaga. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A - Declaration of Keiana James, # 3 Exhibit B - Notices to Appear, # 4 Exhibit C - Bond Hearing Evidence, # 5 Exhibit D - Reporting on Bond Hearings, # 6 Exhibit E - ICE Detainee Locator).(Christiani, Nora) (Entered: 05/23/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 23, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Christiani, Nora) (Entered: 05/23/2026)
Main Document: Civil Cover Sheet
#3
May 24, 2026
ORDER : The Court is in receipt of Petitioners application for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. See ECF No. 1. Petitioners transfer or removal to any location outside of this District, the Eastern District of New York, or the D istrict of New Jersey is ADMINISTRATIVELY STAYED pending further order of the Court.The Clerk of Court shall electronically notify the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of New York of this Order. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter an appearance. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 5/24/2026) (tr) Transmission to Office of the Clerk of Court for processing.
Main Document: Order
May 26, 2026
Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification
May 26, 2026
Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice
#4
May 27, 2026
ORDER: By Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the government shall submit a letter stating whether it is willing to voluntarily provide petitioner a bond hearing with the burden on the government to justify detention by clear and convincing evidence. If the government is not willing to voluntarily provide such a hearing, then the Court will set a briefing schedule for the habeas petition, Dkt. 1. (Signed by Judge Arun Subramanian on 5/27/2026) (sgz)
Main Document: Order
#5
May 27, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#6
May 27, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#7
May 28, 2026
ORDER: So, in light of the government's concession, the petition is GRANTED. Within 7 days of the date of this Order (subject to the availability of petitioner's counsel), the government shall provide petitioner with an individualized bond hearing before an immigration judge at which ICE bears the burden of establishing, by clear and convincing evidence, that he poses a danger to the community or a flight risk. If the government fails to provide that bond hearing within 7 days, then t he government shall immediately release petitioner. Within 48 hours of the bond hearing, the government shall provide the Court with a status update via letter, along with an audio file or transcript of the hearing. (Signed by Judge Arun Subramanian on 5/28/2026) (sgz) Transmission to Orders and Judgments Clerk for processing.
Main Document: Order
#8
May 28, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#9
May 29, 2026
Memo Endorsement
Main Document: Memo Endorsement
#10
May 29, 2026
CLERK'S JUDGMENT re: 7 Order,,,. in favor of Daniel Hernandez Maradiaga against Judith Almodovar, Markwayne Mullin, Paul Arteta, Todd Blanche. It is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED: That for the reasons stated in the Court's Order dated May 28, 2026, in light of the government's concession, the petition is GRANTED. (Signed by Clerk of Court Tammi M Hellwig on 5/29/2026) (nd)
Main Document: Judgment - Clerk
#11
Jun 19, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#12
Jun 22, 2026
Memo Endorsement
Main Document: Memo Endorsement
#13
Jun 23, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#14
Jul 10, 2026
ORDER: The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to enter judgment in favor of petitioner and to close this case. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Arun Subramanian on 7/10/2026) (rro) Transmission to Orders and Judgments Clerk for processing.
Main Document: Order

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Almodovar
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Hernandez Maradiaga
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