Southern District of New York • 1:26-cv-05476

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Jun 29, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. (Filing Fee $ 5.00, Receipt Number 50051) Document filed by Romina Kolaj..(nb) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

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Jun 29, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(nb) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#3

Jun 29, 2026

PRO SE CONSENT TO RECEIVE ELECTRONIC SERVICE. The following party: Romina Kolaj consents to receive electronic service via the ECF system. Document filed by Romina Kolaj..(nb) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

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Jun 29, 2026

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Pursuant to FRCP 65(a). Document filed by Romina Kolaj. (nb) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

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Jun 29, 2026

PROPOSED PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Document filed by Romina Kolaj..(nb) Proposed Order to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. (Entered: 06/29/2026)

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Jun 29, 2026

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction., 5 Proposed Order. Document filed by Romina Kolaj..(nb) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

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Jun 29, 2026

STANDING ORDER IN RE CASES FILED BY PRO SE PLAINTIFFS (See 24-MISC-127 Standing Order filed March 18, 2024). To ensure that all cases heard in the Southern District of New York are handled promptly and efficiently, all parties must keep the court apprised of any new contact information. It is a party's obligation to provide an address for service; service of court orders cannot be accomplished if a party does not update the court when a change of address occurs. Accordingly, all self-represented litigants are hereby ORDERED to inform the court of each change in their address or electronic contact information. Parties may consent to electronic service to receive notifications of court filings by email, rather than relying on regular mail delivery. Parties may also ask the court for permission to file documents electronically. Forms, including instructions for consenting to electronic service and requesting permission to file documents electronically, may be found by clicking on the hyperlinks in this order, or by accessing the forms on the courts website, nysd.uscourts.gov/forms. The procedures that follow apply only to cases filed by pro se plaintiffs. If the court receives notice from the United States Postal Service that an order has been returned to the court, or otherwise receives information that the address of record for a self-represented plaintiff is no longer valid, the court may issue an Order to Show Cause why the case should not be dismissed without prejudice for failure to comply with this order. Such order will be sent to the plaintiffs last known address and will also be viewable on the court's electronic docket. A notice directing the parties' attention to this order shall be docketed (and mailed to any self-represented party that has appeared and has not consented to electronic service) upon the opening of each case or miscellaneous matter that is classified as pro se in the court's records. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 3/18/2024) (nb) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

Jun 29, 2026

Magistrate Judge Gary Stein 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. (nb)

Jun 29, 2026

Case Designated ECF. (nb)

Jun 29, 2026

Note Regarding Service on Self-Represented Party

Jun 29, 2026

CASE MANAGEMENT NOTE: For each electronic filing made in a case involving a self-represented party who has not consented to electronic service, the filing party must serve the document on such self-represented party in a manner permitted by Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(b)(2) (other than through the ECF system) and file proof of service for each document so served. Please see Rule 9.2 of the courts ECF Rules & Instructions for further information..(nb)

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Jun 30, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order

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Jun 30, 2026

Proposed Temporary Restraining Order

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Jun 30, 2026

Order to Answer, 28 U.S.C. 2241 AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings

Jun 30, 2026

***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document No. 9 Proposed Temporary Restraining Order was reviewed and approved as to form. (km)

Jun 30, 2026

Notice of Case Assignment/Reassignment

Jun 30, 2026

Notice to Court Regarding Proposed Order

Jun 30, 2026

Transmission to Pro Se Assistants

Jun 30, 2026

NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden. Judge Gregory H. Woods is no longer assigned to the case. (vba)

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Jul 02, 2026

FRCP 4 Service Package - Mailed

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Jul 02, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Jul 02, 2026

Extension of Time

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Jul 02, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

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Jul 10, 2026

Response (non-motion)

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Jul 10, 2026

Declaration in Opposition (non-motion)

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Jul 10, 2026

Memorandum of Law in Opposition (non-motion)

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Jul 14, 2026

Notice of Appearance of Pro Bono Counsel

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Jul 15, 2026

ORDER. On June 30, 2026, the Court ordered that, "[i]f Petitioner is detained, counsel for Respondents shall file a letter informing the Court forthwith." ECF No. 10. Respondents' July 10, 2026 memorandum stated that "Petitioner... w[as] likely [to] be detained at her next check-in with ICE on July 13, 2026." ECF No. 17 at 9. By July 16, 2026, counsel for Respondents shall file a letter informing the Court whether Petitioner is currently detained. If Petitioner is not detained, the letter shall include the date of Petitioner's next check-in with ICE. SO ORDERED. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden) (Text Only Order) (lrp) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

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Jul 15, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden from Petitioner dated 7/15/26 re: Request for Waiver of Petitoner's Appearance at July 21, 2026 Hearing. Document filed by Romina Kolaj. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Petitioner's Submission to ICE, # 2 Exhibit B- Proof of Receipt by ICE).(Pagliara, Nicholas) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

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Jul 15, 2026

Letter

Jul 15, 2026

Order

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Jul 16, 2026

Memo Endorsement

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Jul 16, 2026

Letter

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Jul 17, 2026

ORDER. "Having reviewed the Petition, the materials filed in support thereof, and the government's response, the Court finds that the Petition 'present[s] only issues of law,' and it may, therefore, be adjudicated without a hearing." Perez Velasquez v. Noem, No. 25 Civ. 10338 (AT), 2025 WL 3707526, at *1 n.1 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 22, 2025) (quoting 28 U.S.C. § 2243); see also 28 U.S.C. § 2243 (commanding courts to dispose of habeas petitions expeditiously, "as law and justice require"). Accordingly, the hearing scheduled for July 21, 2026 at 11:30 a.m., ECF No. 14, is adjourned sine die. SO ORDERED. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden) (Text Only Order) (lrp) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

Jul 17, 2026

Order