Southern District of New York • 1:26-cv-09287

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Oct 23, 2026

Complaint

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Oct 23, 2026

Civil Cover Sheet

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Oct 23, 2026

Amended Standing Order re Pro Se Litigation

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Oct 23, 2026

STAY OF REMOVAL AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: This case has been assigned to me for all purposes. It is hereby ORDERED that all parties appear for a conference with the Court on November 13, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. in Courtroom 905 of the Thurgood Marshall Cou rthouse, 40 Centre Street, New York, New York. Respondents shall produce Petitioner at the conference. Respondents shall submit a letter, no later that October 23, 2026 indicating whether the conference is necessary and addressing how the Court shoul d handle the Petition. In the letter, Respondents address: As further set forth in this Order. If Respondents do not take the position that the outcome of this Petition is controlled by a prior decision of this Court, Respondents are further ORDERED to Show Cause why the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus should not be granted by October 28, 2026. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Petitioner shall have an opportunity to reply, if necessary, by November 11, 2026. To preserve the Court's jurisdictio n pending a ruling in this matter, Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States unless and until the Court orders otherwise. In light of Petitioner's interests in participating in further proceedings before this Court and in obtaining adequate access to legal counsel through these proceedings, it is further ORDERED that Petitioner shall not be transferred except to a facility within this District, Eastern District of New York, or the District of New Jersey absent further order of this Court. Counsel for Respondents is directed to serve a copy of this Order on Petitioner and Petitioner's next friend, if applicable, and to file proof of service on the docket by October 23, 2026. As further set forth in this order. SO ORDER ED. (Show Cause Response due by 10/28/2026., Replies due by 11/11/2026., Show Cause Hearing set for 11/13/2026 at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 905, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Dale E. Ho.) (Signed by Judge Dale E. Ho on 10/23/2026) (nm) Transmission to Orders and Judgments Clerk for processing.

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Oct 23, 2026

ORDER DIRECTING PAYMENT OF FEE OR IFP APPLICATION: Accordingly, within 30 days of the date of this Order, Preldakaj or Gjelaj must pay the $5.00 filing fee or submit a completed and signed IFP application.1 If an IFP application is filed, it s hould be labeled with docket number 26-CV-9287 (DEH). If the Court grants the IFP application, this action will proceed without the prepayment of fees. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). If Preldakaj or Gjelaj fails to comply with this Order within the time allowed, and does not request additional time to respond, the Court may dismiss this action. Counsel for Respondents is directed to serve a copy of this Order on Petitioner and Petitioner's next friend, and to file proof of service on the docket by October 26, 2026. SO ORDERED. Filing Fee due by 11/23/2026. In Forma Pauperis (IFP) Application due by 11/23/2026. (Signed by Judge Dale E. Ho on 10/23/2026) (sac)

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Oct 23, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Oct 23, 2026

Letter

Oct 23, 2026

Note Regarding Service on Self-Represented Party

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Oct 26, 2026

1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings AND Order

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Oct 26, 2026

Certificate of Service Other

Oct 26, 2026

Mailing Receipt

Oct 27, 2026

Mailing Receipt