Eastern District of New York • 1:26-cv-04175
Casallos v. Moldanado, Jr.
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Case Information
Filed: July 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Hector Gonzalez
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Other Immigration Actions
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
July 21, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 13, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Cristian C. Rivera Casallos. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (KAD) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 13, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Cristian C. Rivera Casallos. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (KAD) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jul 13, 2026
FILING FEE: $ 5.00, receipt number 100027485 (KAD) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
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Filing Fee Received
Jul 13, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE and Electronic Service upon the US Attorney's Office re ECF No. 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Alejandra Herrera as next friend of Petitioner Cristian C. Rivera Casallos. The United States Attorney, as attorney for Respondents, is directed to show cause by 4:00 p.m. on July 16, 2026, in writing, why the petition should not be granted, and why Respondents should not be ordered to immediately release Petitioner from detention, in light of the Second Circuit's holding in Cunha v. Freden, 175 F.4th 61, 96 (2d Cir. 2026). The government shall also address whether Petitioner is being detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225 or § 1226.If the government's position is that Petitioner was and continues to be properly detained under § 1226, it shall show cause as to why the petition should not be granted given this Court's decision in Quille v. Blanche, No. 26-cv-2818, 2026 WL 1453889 (E.D.N.Y. May 22, 2026). Alternatively, the government may waive its rights to a response and submit a letter or otherwise consent to Petitioner's release without prejudice to its rights on appeal.If the government chooses to file a response, counsel for Respondents must serve a copy of the response on Petitioner using overnight mail with weekend delivery, with proof of such service to the Clerk of this Court. As part of its response, the government is directed to file, under seal if necessary, any records, documents, or other information in Petitioner's immigration file, as well as any underlying records relied upon in its submission not yet filed by Petitioner, and records indicating whether any property was seized from Petitioner at the time of arrest.If the government files a response, Petitioner is directed to file his reply, if any, by 4:00 p.m. on July 20, 2026, with proof of service.Service of a copy of this order, together with a copy of the petition, will be made by the Clerk of this Court through the electronic case filing system to the United States Attorney.To preserve the Court's jurisdiction pending a ruling on the petition, Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States unless and until the Court orders otherwise. See, e.g., Kuprashvili v. Flanagan, No. 25-cv-5268, 2025 WL 2382059 (S.D.N.Y. June 30, 2025) (collecting cases staying removal to maintain the status quo). Additionally, in light of Petitioner's interest in participating in further proceedings before this Court and maintaining adequate access to legal counsel throughout these proceedings, Petitioner shall not be transferred to a facility outside of this District or the Southern District of New York. See Samb v. Joyce, No. 25-cv-6373, ECF No. 3 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 4, 2025). The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to mail a copy of this order to Petitioner and Alejandra Herrera as next friend and note the mailing on the docket. In light of this order, the Court terminates Petitioner's motion for a temporary restraining order as moot. ECF No. 2 . Ordered by Judge Hector Gonzalez on 7/13/2026. (PN)
Jul 13, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO AND Order to Show Cause (Federal)
#4
Jul 15, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to the 7/13/2026 Order to Show Cause by Attorney General, Marcos Charles, William Joyce, Todd M. Lyons, Raul Moldanado, Jr.. (Stannard, Geoffrey) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Main Document:
Extension of Time to File Document
Jul 15, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
Jul 15, 2026
ORDER: Respondents' extension request is GRANTED. ECF No. 4 . Respondents' submission is due by 4:00 p.m. on July 20, 2026, and Petitioner's reply, if any, is due by 4:00 p.m. on July 22, 2026. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to mail a copy of this order to Petitioner and Alejandra Herrera as next friend and note the mailing on the docket. Ordered by Judge Hector Gonzalez on 7/15/2026. (GEM)
#5
Jul 20, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Attorney General, Marcos Charles, William Joyce, Todd M. Lyons, Raul Moldanado, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit A (I-213), # 3 Exhibit B (I-867A), # 4 Exhibit C (I-860), # 5 Exhibit D (I-862), # 6 Exhibit E (Interim Notice Authorizing Parole), # 7 Exhibit F (I-200), # 8 Exhibit G (I-213)) (Stannard, Geoffrey) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Order to Show Cause
#6
Jul 21, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Response to Order to Show Cause served on Alejandra Herrera on 07/20/2026, filed by Attorney General, Marcos Charles, William Joyce, Todd M. Lyons, Raul Moldanado, Jr.. (Stannard, Geoffrey) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document:
Affidavit of Service
#7
Jul 21, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Response to Order to Show Cause served on Cristian C. Rivera Casallos on 07/20/2026, filed by Attorney General, Marcos Charles, William Joyce, Todd M. Lyons, Raul Moldanado, Jr.. (Stannard, Geoffrey) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document:
Affidavit of Service
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Casallos
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Moldanado, Jr.
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