Eastern District of New York • 1:26-cv-05715

S.P. v. Genalo

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Case Information

Filed: September 16, 2026
Assigned to: Orelia E. Merchant
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: September 17, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 16, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANYEDC-20638153, filed by E. S.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Person in Custody Lookup, # 2 Exhibit B - NYCDOC Facilities Overview, # 3 Exhibit C - Form I-213, # 4 Exhibit D - State Court Writ of Habeas Corpus Ad Prosequendum, # 5 Exhibit E - Approved Immigrant Visa Petition, # 6 Exhibit F - Notice to Appear) (Coffrin-St. Julien, Jessica) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 16, 2026
Civil Cover Sheet.. by E. S.P. (Coffrin-St. Julien, Jessica) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document: Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet
#3
Sep 16, 2026
Proposed Summons. by E. S.P. (Coffrin-St. Julien, Jessica) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document: Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet
#4
Sep 16, 2026
MOTION for Leave to File Document Using Initials Only and Redact Certain Identifying Information by E. S.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed Order) (Coffrin-St. Julien, Jessica) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document: Leave to File Document
#5
Sep 16, 2026
Summons Issued as to Todd Blanche, Kenneth Genalo, Markwayne Mullin, Warden, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (CV) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document: Summons Issued as to USA
#6
Sep 16, 2026
This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made. Please refer to ALL Corrections as guide for future filings. (CV) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document: Quality Control Check - Attorney Case Opening
#7
Sep 16, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Upon consideration of Petitioner's 1 Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 ("Petition"), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: (1) Petitioner shall cause a copy of this order and the Petition to be served on Respondents by September 16, 2026; (2) Petitioner shall file proof of service on the docket by September 17, 2026; (3) Respondents are ORDERED to file a return to the order to show cause why the Petition should not be granted by September 21, 2026. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243; (4) The parties are further ORDERED to appear before this Court for a hearing on the Petition on September 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 6C South before Judge Orelia E. Merchant. Alternatively, the parties may file a joint letter by September 21, 2026, indicating that they waive the hearing and consent to the Court issuing a decision on the briefs. Moreover, to preserve the Court's jurisdiction pending a ruling on the Petition, Petitioner shall not be removed from the Eastern District of New York until further order of this Court. M.K. v. Joyce, 25-cv-01935-JMF, 2025 WL 750599, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 10, 2025) ("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."). Ordered by Judge Orelia E. Merchant on 9/16/2026. (MLB) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause (463)
Sep 16, 2026
Case assigned to Judge Orelia E. Merchant. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (CV)
Sep 16, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Sep 16, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to File
Sep 16, 2026
ORDER: Upon consideration of Petitioner's 4 Motion for Leave to Proceed Using Initials Only and Redact Certain Identifying Information, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is granted. Petitioner shall cause a copy of this order to be served on Respondents by September 16, 2026. Ordered by Judge Orelia E. Merchant on 9/16/2026. (MLB)
#8
Sep 17, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Orders served on All Respondents on 9/16/2026, filed by E. S.P.. (Coffrin-St. Julien, Jessica) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Main Document: Affidavit of Service
#9
Sep 17, 2026
Notice of Appearance
#10
Sep 17, 2026
Amend/Correct/Supplement