Southern District of New York • 1:26-cv-07509

CAGUANA RIVERA v. BLANCHE

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Case Information

Filed: September 02, 2026
Assigned to: Katherine Polk Failla
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Completed: September 02, 2026
Last Activity: September 02, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Aug 17, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17815690.), filed by MANUEL CAGUANA RIVERA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(MAYZEL, ISABELLA) [Transferred from New Jersey on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Main Document: First
#2
Aug 17, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Michael A. Shipp on 8/17/26. (jbb) [Transferred from New Jersey on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Main Document: ORDER.
Aug 17, 2026
Judge Michael A. Shipp added. (jbb) [Transferred from New Jersey on 9/2/2026.]
#3
Aug 18, 2026
Letter from Isabella Mayzel. (MAYZEL, ISABELLA) [Transferred from New Jersey on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#4
Aug 18, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by JEWELL CHRISTIAN STEWART on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, JOHN TSOUKARIS, DAVID VENTURELLA, WARDEN OF DELANEY HALL DETENTION FACILITY (STEWART, JEWELL) [Transferred from New Jersey on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#5
Aug 18, 2026
Letter from US Attorney's Office Requesting Dismissal or Transfer. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Form I-830 - Notice to EOIR, # 2 Exhibit Transport Time New Jersey, # 3 Exhibit Transport Time New York)(STEWART, JEWELL) [Transferred from New Jersey on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#6
Aug 19, 2026
Letter from ISABELLA MAYZEL. (MAYZEL, ISABELLA) [Transferred from New Jersey on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#7
Sep 02, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court having considered the parties' correspondence (ECF Nos. 5 - 6 ), and the parties and this Court all agreeing that jurisdiction in this matter properly lays in the Southern District of New York as that was Petitioner's district of confinement at the time this matter was filed, see Khalil v. President of the United States, 164 F.4th 259, 268 (3d Cir. 2026), the Clerk of the Court shall TRANSFER this matter to the Southern District of New York. This Court's Order enjoining transfers (ECF No. 2 ) is VACATED, and this matter shall be CLOSED. So Ordered by Judge Michael A. Shipp on 9/2/2026. (jab) [Transferred from New Jersey on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 09/02/2026)
#8
Sep 02, 2026
CASE TRANSFERRED IN from the United States District Court - District of New Jersey; Case Number: 3:26-cv-10469. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket entries received. (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document: Case Transferred In - District Transfer
#9
Sep 02, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Brandon Matthew Waterman on behalf of Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, JOHN TSOUKARIS, David Venturella, WARDEN OF DELANEY HALL DETENTION FACILITY..(Waterman, Brandon) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#10
Sep 02, 2026
LETTER addressed to Judge Katherine Polk Failla from Brandon M. Waterman dated September 2, 2026 re: This action is moot. Document filed by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, JOHN TSOUKARIS, David Venturella, WARDEN OF DELANEY HALL DETENTION FACILITY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit EDNY Order Granting Habeas Petition, # 2 Exhibit Form I-830).(Waterman, Brandon) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#11
Sep 02, 2026
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 10 Letter, filed by Markwayne Mullin, JOHN TSOUKARIS, David Venturella, Todd Blanche, WARDEN OF DELANEY HALL DETENTION FACILITY. ENDORSEMENT: For the reasons set forth in the Government's above letter (Dkt. #10) -- namely, that the proper venue for this petition is the Eastern District of New York, and that Judge Nina R. Morrison has already granted the petition -- the Court agrees that this case is moot. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate all pending motions, adjourn all remaining dates, and close this case. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Katherine Polk Failla on 9/2/2026) (jjc) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document: Memo Endorsement
Sep 02, 2026
Magistrate Judge Stewart D. Aaron is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c), Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), and Local Civil Rule 73.1, parties are notified that they may, with the approval of the assigned District Judge, 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. (vba)
Sep 02, 2026
***Civil Case Terminated. (jab) [Transferred from New Jersey on 9/2/2026.]
Sep 02, 2026
Case Designated ECF. (vba)
Sep 02, 2026
ICMS - converted docket entry
Sep 02, 2026
Notice Regarding Deleted Document
Sep 02, 2026
Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice - Transfer Case
Sep 02, 2026
Note to Out of State Attorneys
Sep 02, 2026
NOTE TO OUT OF STATE ATTORNEYS: Please visit the Court's website at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/ for information regarding admission to the S.D.N.Y. Bar and the CM/ECF Rules & Filing Instructions. (vba)
Sep 02, 2026
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE - TRANSFER CASE: This case is assigned to: Judge Katherine Polk Failla. 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..(vba)
Sep 02, 2026
***DELETED DOCUMENT. Deleted document number 11 ORDER. The document was incorrectly filed in this case. (tn)

Parties

BLANCHE
Party
CAGUANA RIVERA
Party