District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-11556

#1

Aug 29, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. (Filing Fee $ 5.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-33359306) Request for emergency relief to be separately filed..Document filed by Yehonatan OVADIA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet).(Ahmad, Hassan) (Entered: 08/29/2026)

#2

Aug 31, 2026

EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order with Memorandum of Law. Document filed by Yehonatan OVADIA. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Ahmad, Hassan) (Refer to ECF Rule 13.19(b) and (c) for directions regarding promptly alerting the court to this filing.) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#3

Aug 31, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: On August 29, 2026, a petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus ("Petition") was filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Dkt. No. 1. Petitioner also filed a motion for a temporary restraining order on August 31, 2026. Dkt. No. 2. Upon consideration of the Petition, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 1.Respondents file and serve a sworn declaration stating Petitioner's location and the title of his immediate custodian and a full chronology of Petitioner's physical custody from his detention on August 28, 2026 to the present, by September 1, 2026. 2.Respondents show cause why the Petition should not be granted by September 3,2026. 3.Petitioner have an opportunity to reply by September 8, 2026. 4.The parties APPEAR before this Court for a hearing on the Petition on Thursday,September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the courtroom of the assigned Judge. 5.Pending consideration of the Petition, Respondents are hereby RESTRAINED from transferring the Petitioner out of the Southern District of New York, the Eastern District of New York, or the District of New Jersey, and, relatedly, the United States of America. Respondents are further ORDERED to ensure that Petitioner has access to his counsel, and shall not impede Petitioner's religious exercise while detained, including his observance of the Sabbath, his access to kosher food, and his possession and use of articles of prayer. By September 1, 2026, Petitioner's counsel is directed (1) to serve Respondents with a copy of the Petition, along with a copy of this Order, by overnight mail or hand-delivery to the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York at 86 Chambers Street, New York, NY, and by electronic delivery to jeffrey.oestericher@usdoj.gov and brandon.waterman@usdoj.gov; and (2) to promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. ( Replies due by 9/8/2026., Show Cause Response due by 9/3/2026., Show Cause Hearing set for 9/10/2026 at 09:00 AM before Judge Margaret M. Garnett.) (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 8/31/2026) (rro) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#4

Aug 31, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Ahmad, Hassan) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

Aug 31, 2026

NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge John G. Koeltl. Judge Valerie E. Caproni is no longer assigned to the case. (vba)

Aug 31, 2026

Case Designated ECF. (jgo)

Aug 31, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to attorney Hassan M Ahmad to RE-FILE Civil Cover Sheet. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the civil cover sheet is not correct; the PDF was not properly signed by the attorney; the wrong event type was used to file the civil cover sheet; the PDF must be filed separately. Re-file the document using the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents and attach the correct PDF. Use civil cover sheet issued by S.D.N.Y. dated December 2025. The S.D.N.Y. Civil Cover Sheet dated December 2025 is located athttp://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms/civil-cover-sheet-2.. (jgo)

Aug 31, 2026

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Valerie E. Caproni. 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)

Aug 31, 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. (jgo)

#5

Sep 01, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Brandon Matthew Waterman on behalf of Todd Blanche, LaDeon Francis, Markwayne Mullin..(Waterman, Brandon) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

#6

Sep 01, 2026

DECLARATION of Deportation Officer Rothshild Sanon re: 3 Order to Show Cause,,,,,,,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,,,,,,, . Document filed by Todd Blanche, LaDeon Francis, Markwayne Mullin..(Waterman, Brandon) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

#7

Sep 03, 2026

PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by Todd Blanche, LaDeon Francis, Markwayne Mullin..(Waterman, Brandon) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#8

Sep 07, 2026

STIPULATION AND ORDER TRANSFERRING THIS ACTION TO THE DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY: NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and between the undersigned counsel for the parties, subject to the approval of the Court, that: 1. This action shall be transferred in its entirety to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1406(a), or in the alternative 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) or 28 U.S.C. § 1631, and shall not be dismissed. The action shall retain its original filing date of August 29, 2026 for all purposes. 2. The seven-day waiting period in Local Civil Rule 83.1 is waived, and this action shall be transferred forthwith and without delay. 3. Paragraph 5 of the Order-including the restraint on transferring Petitioner out of the Southern District of New York, the Eastern District of New York, or the District of New Jersey; the restraint on removing Petitioner from the United States; and the provisions concerning Petitioner's access to counsel and religious exercise, including his observance of the Sabbath, his access to kosher food, and his possession and use of articles of prayer - shall remain in full force and effect following transfer, unless and until modified by the transferee court. 4. Respondents shall promptly notify the Court and Petitioner's counsel within one business day of any change in Petitioner's place of detention. 5. Respondents waive any further objection to venue over this action in the District of New Jersey, and shall not move to dismiss or transfer this action on venue grounds in that court. 6. Petitioner may file an amended petition in the transferee court within seven (7) days of the action being docketed there, including to name Petitioner's immediate custodian as a respondent, and any such amendment shall relate back to the original August 29, 2026 filing date, as further set forth. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 9/7/2026) (mml) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

Sep 07, 2026

CASE TRANSFERRED OUT ELECTRONICALLY from the U.S.D.C. Southern District of New York to the United States District Court - District of District of New Jersey. (mml)

#9

Sep 08, 2026

Certified Copy of Transfer Order and docket received, Case transferred in from District of New York Southern; Case Number 1:26-cv-07384. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#10

Sep 08, 2026

Clerk's Letter: HASSAN AHMAD is not admitted to the Federal Bar of New Jersey. Notice has been mailed to The HMA Law Firm, PLLC, 6 Pidgeon Hill Dr #330Sterling, VA 20165. (jjc, ) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

Sep 08, 2026

Case Transferred Out - District Court Transfer

Sep 08, 2026

Judge Jamel K. Semper added. (jjc, )

Sep 08, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

#11

Sep 18, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by ARIF GOZEL on behalf of Yehonatan OVADIA (GOZEL, ARIF) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#12

Sep 18, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Eric Lee by Yehonatan OVADIA. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certification, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(GOZEL, ARIF) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#13

Sep 18, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Christopher Lee Godshall-Bennett by Yehonatan OVADIA. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certification, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(GOZEL, ARIF) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

Sep 21, 2026

Set Deadlines as to 12 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Eric Lee, 13 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Christopher Lee Godshall-Bennett. Motion set for 10/19/2026 before Judge Jamel K. Semper. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (ld)

Sep 21, 2026

Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

#14

Sep 22, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend 8 Stipulation and Order,,,,,,, by Yehonatan OVADIA. (GOZEL, ARIF) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

Sep 23, 2026

Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Sep 23, 2026

Set Deadlines as to 14 MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend 8 Stipulation and Order,,,,,,, . Motion set for 10/19/2026 before Judge Jamel K. Semper. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (lag, )

#15

Sep 24, 2026

ORDER granting 14 Motion for Extension of Time to Amend; Petitioner may file an amended petition on or before September 25, 2026. Petitioner is advised to file any future extension requests in this matter as letters rather than motions. Signed by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 9/24/2026. (ld) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#16

Sep 24, 2026

ORDER granting 13 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice as to Chris Godshall-Bennett. Signed by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 9/24/2026. (fbm) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

#17

Sep 24, 2026

ORDER granting 12 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to ERIC LEE. Signed by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 9/24/2026. (gev) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

#18

Sep 25, 2026

APPLICATION/PETITION for by Yehonatan OVADIA. (GOZEL, ARIF) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

#19

Sep 28, 2026

ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 9/28/2026. (mfr) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

#20

Sep 28, 2026

Amended PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Yehonatan OVADIA.(GOZEL, ARIF) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

Sep 28, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Sep 28, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The 18 AMENDED PETITION OF WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS filed by ARIF GOZEL on 9/25/2026 was submitted incorrectly as an APPLICATION/PETITION. PLEASE RESUBMIT THE AMENDED PETITION OF WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS USING Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. (mj)

Sep 28, 2026

QC - Incorrect Event Selected

#21

Oct 01, 2026

ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 10/1/2026. (jjc, ) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

Oct 02, 2026

Pro Hac Vice Fee Received

Oct 02, 2026

Pro Hac Vice fee received as to ERIC LEE $250, receipt number TRE151244 (jal, )

#22

Oct 03, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Yehonatan OVADIA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(GOZEL, ARIF) (Entered: 10/03/2026)

#23

Oct 05, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by ALICIA NICOLE GONZALEZ on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, JOSEPH B. EDLOW, LADEON FRANCIS, METROPOLITAN DETENTION CENTER, BROOKLYN, MARKWAYNE MULLIN (GONZALEZ, ALICIA) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#24

Oct 05, 2026

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Eric Lee to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (GOZEL, ARIF) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#25

Oct 07, 2026

Letter from United States Attorney's Office Response to ECF No. 21 re 21 Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice to Appear, # 2 Exhibit Decision, # 3 Exhibit Form I-286, # 4 Exhibit IJ Bond Order, # 5 Exhibit Form I-830, # 6 Exhibit RAP Sheet)(GONZALEZ, ALICIA) (Entered: 10/07/2026)

Oct 07, 2026

Notice of Pro Hac Vice counsel added

Oct 07, 2026

Pro Hac Vice counsel, ERIC LEE for Yehonatan OVADIA, has been added to receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Pursuant to L.Civ.R. 101.1, only local counsel are entitled to sign and file papers, enter appearances and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders. (gev)

#26

Oct 09, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by JACOB HERIC on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, JOSEPH B. EDLOW, LADEON FRANCIS, METROPOLITAN DETENTION CENTER, BROOKLYN, MARKWAYNE MULLIN (HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#27

Oct 09, 2026

STIPULATION of Dismissal by Yehonatan OVADIA. (GOZEL, ARIF) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#28

Oct 13, 2026

Order of Dismissal AND Stipulation and Order