Eastern District of New York • 1:26-cv-06708

Ajay v. Maldonado, Jr.

Active

Case Information

Filed: October 19, 2026
Assigned to: Brian Mark Cogan
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Active
Last Activity: November 04, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Oct 19, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANYEDC-20763057, filed by Ajay Ajay. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Sodhi, Savinder) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Oct 19, 2026
First MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 200, receipt number ANYEDC-20763074 by Ajay Ajay. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Pro Hac Vice Affidavit Declaration, # 3 Pro Hac Vice Certificate of Good Standing) (Sodhi, Savinder) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
#3
Oct 19, 2026
This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (CV) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
Main Document: Quality Control Check - Attorney Case Opening
#4
Oct 19, 2026
Civil Cover Sheet.. Re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Ajay Ajay (Sodhi, Savinder) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
Main Document: Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet
Oct 19, 2026
ORDER granting 2 Savinder Sodhi's Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The attorney shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance to ensure electronic notification of activity in this case. Also, the attorney shall ensure the $200.00 filing fee be submitted to the Clerks Office via filing the event Pro Hac Vice Filing Fee. Ordered by Judge Brian M. Cogan on 10/19/2026. (PW)
Oct 19, 2026
Incomplete Second Page of Civil Cover Sheet Notice: Re: Incomplete Second Page of the Civil Cover Sheet. The Clerk's Office cannot assign this case without a completed Civil Cover Sheet. Please answer Certification of Arbitration Eligibility, Disclosure Statement Federal Rule, New York E Division of Business Rule 1(D)(3), and Bar Admission then resubmit corrected Civil Cover Sheet. This event can be found under the event Other Documents - Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet. (CV)
Oct 19, 2026
Case Assigned to Judge Brian M. Cogan. 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)
Oct 19, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Oct 19, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART 1 . Within 3 days, the United States Attorney, as attorney for respondents, is ORDERED to SHOW CAUSE why a writ of habeas corpus should not be issued by filing a return to the petition. Respondent is further ORDERED to provide petitioner with a bond hearing before an Immigration Judge within 7 days, at which hearing the government shall bear the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that petitioner presents a danger to the community or a substantial flight risk that cannot be mitigated by conditions of release, the Immigration Judge shall consider alternatives to detention and Petitioner's ability to pay, and the Immigration Judge shall have full authority to order Petitioner's release on appropriate conditions. Petitioner's other requests are denied pending resolution of this petition. The Clerk of Court shall effectuate electronic service of a copy of this Order to Show Cause and a copy of the petition to the United States Attorney. Ordered by Judge Brian M. Cogan on 10/19/2026. (PW)
Oct 19, 2026
Your proposed summons was not issued for one of the following reasons: No summons provided, please submit summons. The event can be found under the event Other Documents - Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet., Please correct and resubmit using Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet. (CV)
Oct 19, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Oct 19, 2026
Quality Control Check - Summons
Oct 19, 2026
Notice: Re: Incomplete Civil Cover Sheet
Oct 19, 2026
Order to Show Cause (463)
#5
Oct 21, 2026
Extension of Time to File Document
Oct 22, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
#6
Oct 23, 2026
Amend/Correct/Supplement
#7
Oct 26, 2026
Amend/Correct/Supplement
Oct 26, 2026
Order on Motion to Amend/Correct/Supplement
#8
Oct 29, 2026
Extension of Time to File Document
Oct 29, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
#9
Nov 04, 2026
Memorandum in Opposition
#10
Nov 04, 2026
Reply in Opposition

Parties

Ajay
Party
Maldonado, Jr.
Party