SOW v. WHITAKER et al
Petitioner: Ismael Sow
Respondent: US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, H.O. THOMAS DECKER, STEVEN AHRENDT, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, DIRECTOR KIRSTJEN NIELSEN, WILLIAM P. BARR, William Barr, MATTHEW G WHITAKER, THOMAS DECKER and KIRSTJEN NIELSEN
Case Number: 2:2019cv12806
Filed: May 22, 2019
Court: US District Court for the District of New Jersey
Presiding Judge: Kevin McNulty
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2241
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 28, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 49 ORDER administratively terminating case as moot. Signed by Judge Kevin McNulty on 5/28/2019. (ld, )
May 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 48 ORDER OF DISMISSAL - Case transferred from SDNY in error. Signed by Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson on 5/24/2019. (See Doc. #47) (dm)
May 23, 2019 Filing 47 Letter from Gregory P. Copeland re #46 Case Transferred In - District Transfer, Case Transferred Out - District Transfer. (COPELAND, GREGORY)
May 23, 2019 Case assigned to Judge Kevin McNulty. (jr)
May 22, 2019 Filing 46 Certified Copy of Transfer Order and docket received, Case transferred in from District of New York Southern; Case Number 1:18-cv-11394. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
May 8, 2019 CASE TRANSFERRED OUT ELECTRONICALLY from the U.S.D.C. Southern District of New York to the United States District Court - District of New Jersey. (mml)
May 8, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 45 OPINION AND ORDER re: #37 MOTION to Transfer Case MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction /Venue filed by U.S Department of Homeland Security, Department Of Homeland Security, William Barr, Kirstjen Nielsen, Thomas Decker, William P. Barr, #5 MOTION to Dismiss for lack of venue or, in the alternative MOTION to Transfer Case to the Western District of Louisiana filed by U.S Department of Homeland Security, Matthew G. Whitaker, Kirstjen Nielsen, Steven Ahrendt, Thomas Decker. For the reasons set forth above, the Government's motion to transfer is GRANTED as follows: By May 15, 2019, Petitioner shall inform the Court whether he elects to either (a) amend his petition to omit the core claims (as predecessor counsel did) so that he can file his core claims in New Jersey, or (b) have the entire petition with both core and non-core claims transferred to New Jersey. In the absence of timely notification to the Court, the Court will transfer the petition as currently pleaded to New Jersey. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger on 5/8/2019) Copies Sent By Chambers. (mml) Transmission to Office of the Clerk of Court for processing.
May 2, 2019 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger: Status Conference held on 5/2/2019 at 3:30 p.m. (Court Reporter Kristen Carannante present) (rsh)
April 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ORDER granting #43 Letter Motion for Conference. Status Conference set for 5/2/2019 at 3:30 PM in Courtroom 18D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger. Parties are instructed to review and adhere to Judge Lehrburger's individual rules and practices. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger)(Text Only Order) (rsh)
April 24, 2019 Filing 43 LETTER MOTION for Conference addressed to Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger from Jessica Rofe dated 04/24/2019. Document filed by Ismael Sow.(Rofe, Jessica)
April 19, 2019 Filing 42 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #37 MOTION to Transfer Case . MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction /Venue. . Document filed by William P. Barr, William Barr, Thomas Decker, Department Of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen, U.S Department of Homeland Security, Matthew G. Whitaker. (Kahane, Joshua)
April 15, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER: The initial conference scheduled for April 23, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. is cancelled. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 4/15/2019) (js)
April 12, 2019 Filing 40 RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion re: #37 MOTION to Transfer Case . MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction /Venue. . Document filed by Ismael Sow. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Ismael Sow, #2 Exhibit Declaration of Jessica Greenberg, Esq., #3 Exhibit Performance-Based National Detention Standards)(Rofe, Jessica)
March 22, 2019 Filing 39 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #37 MOTION to Transfer Case . MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction /Venue. . Document filed by William P. Barr, William Barr, Thomas Decker, Department Of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen, U.S Department of Homeland Security, Matthew G. Whitaker. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Notice to Appear, #2 Exhibit B - Transcript of oral ruling in Alsomairi v. Dawson, No. 18 Civ. 7000 (PGG), #3 Exhibit C - Transcript of oral ruling in Gomez v. Decker, No. 18 Civ. 4009 (KPF), #4 Exhibit D - Order, Barros Anguisaca v. Decker, No. 18 Civ. 7493 (PAE))(Byars, Michael)
March 22, 2019 Filing 38 DECLARATION of Deportation Officer Naquan Bacchus in Support re: #37 MOTION to Transfer Case . MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction /Venue.. Document filed by William P. Barr, William Barr, Thomas Decker, Department Of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen, U.S Department of Homeland Security, Matthew G. Whitaker. (Byars, Michael)
March 22, 2019 Filing 37 MOTION to Transfer Case ., MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction /Venue. Document filed by William P. Barr, William Barr, Thomas Decker, Department Of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen, U.S Department of Homeland Security.(Byars, Michael)
March 22, 2019 Filing 36 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joshua Evan Kahane on behalf of William Barr, Thomas Decker, Kirstjen Nielsen, U.S Department of Homeland Security. (Kahane, Joshua)
March 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for Habeas Corpus and Dispositive Motion (i.e., motion requiring a Report and Recommendation). Referred to Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger. Motions referred to Robert W. Lehrburger. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 3/14/2019) (jwh)
March 13, 2019 ***DELETED DOCUMENT. Deleted document number #35 Amended Order of Reference to a Magistrate Judge. The document was incorrectly filed in this case. (jwh)
March 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER granting #28 Letter Motion for Leave to File Document: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 3/11/2019) (jwh)
March 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER granting #32 Letter Motion for Extension of Time; granting #32 Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference. The conference is adjourned to April 23, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. SO ORDERED. (Initial Conference set for 4/23/2019 at 09:30 AM before Judge George B. Daniels.) (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 3/7/2019) (anc)
March 7, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions due by 3/22/2019. Responses due by 4/12/2019. Replies due by 4/19/2019. (anc)
March 6, 2019 Filing 32 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to file briefing addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Jessica Rofe dated 03/06/2019., CONSENT LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Jessica Rofe dated 03/06/2019. Document filed by Ismael Sow.(Rofe, Jessica)
March 6, 2019 Filing 31 SECOND AMENDED PETITION amending #30 Amended Petition,,,,,,, #27 Amended Petition,,,,,,,,, #29 Amended Petition,,,,,, against Thomas Decker, Department Of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen, William Barr.Document filed by Ismael Sow. Related document: #30 Amended Petition,,,,,,, #27 Amended Petition,,,,,,,,, #29 Amended Petition,,,,,,. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Sow Declaration, #2 Exhibit Sow Supplemental Declaration, #3 Exhibit Attorney Affirmation, #4 Exhibit Notice of Revocation, #5 Exhibit IJ Decision, #6 Exhibit Motion to Reopen, #7 Exhibit Order of Supervision, #8 Exhibit IJ Order, #9 Exhibit Immigration Court Hearing Notices, #10 Exhibit Amended I-589, #11 Exhibit Initial I-589, #12 Exhibit Diallo Affidavit, #13 Exhibit Freedom in the World - Guinea, #14 Exhibit Country Report on Human Rights - Guinea, #15 Exhibit Article - Dangerous Game, #16 Exhibit Country Information Bulletin, #17 Exhibit Assessment for Fulani in Guinea, #18 Exhibit IRB of Canada, #19 Exhibit Dash Article, #20 Exhibit Sow Passport, #21 Exhibit Sow I-94, #22 Exhibit Online Detainee Location, #23 Exhibit Children's Birth Certificates, #24 Exhibit Medical Records, #25 Exhibit Release Notification, #26 Exhibit I-246, #27 Exhibit Letter from F.S., #28 Exhibit Dr. Forman Forensic Evaluation, #29 Exhibit Article - Guinea Deaths Criminality, #30 Exhibit Article - Appeal for Calm, #31 Exhibit Article - Security Forces, #32 Exhibit Article - Frustrated with Street Protests, #33 Exhibit Response to Complaint Answer)(Rofe, Jessica) Modified on 3/7/2019 (pc). Modified on 3/12/2019 (jgo).
March 6, 2019 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Jessica Louise Rofe to RE-FILE re: Document No. #30 Amended Petition,,,,,,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the wrong party/parties whom the pleading is against were selected; Court's leave has not been granted Party names selected for the filing of the Amended Complaint must EXACTLY match the parties listed on the Amended Complaint caption title. William Barr does not match. Re-file the pleading using the event type Amended Petition found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. File the Exhibit to Pleading event found under the event list Other Documents and attach either opposing party's written consent or Court's leave. (pc)
March 5, 2019 Filing 30 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - FILED AGAINST PARTY ERROR -SECOND AMENDED PETITION amending #12 Amended Petition, #27 Amended Petition #29 Amended Petition,,,,,, against Thomas Decker, Department Of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen, William P. Barr.Document filed by Ismael Sow. Related document: #12 Amended Petition, #27 Amended Petition,,,,,,,,, #29 Amended Petition,,,,,,. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Sow Declaration, #2 Exhibit Sow Supplemental Declaration, #3 Exhibit Attorney Affirmation, #4 Exhibit Notice of Revocation, #5 Exhibit IJ Decision, #6 Exhibit Motion to Reopen, #7 Exhibit Order of Supervision, #8 Exhibit IJ Order, #9 Exhibit Immigration Court Hearing Notices, #10 Exhibit Amended I-589, #11 Exhibit Initial I-589, #12 Exhibit Diallo Affidavit, #13 Exhibit Freedom in the World - Guinea, #14 Exhibit Country Report on Human Rights - Guinea, #15 Exhibit Article - Dangerous Games, #16 Exhibit Country Information Bulletin, #17 Exhibit Assessment for Fulani in Guinea, #18 Exhibit IRB of Canada, #19 Exhibit Dash Article, #20 Exhibit Sow Passport, #21 Exhibit Sow I-94, #22 Exhibit Online Detainee Location, #23 Exhibit Children's Birth Certificates, #24 Exhibit Medical Records, #25 Exhibit Release Notification, #26 Exhibit I-246, #27 Exhibit Letter from F.S., #28 Exhibit Dr. Forman Forensic Psych. Eval., #29 Exhibit Article - Guinea Deaths Criminality, #30 Exhibit Article - Appeal for Calm, #31 Exhibit Article - Security Forces, #32 Exhibit Article - Frustrated with Street Protests, #33 Exhibit Response to Complaint Answer)(Rofe, Jessica) Modified on 3/6/2019 (pc).
March 5, 2019 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Jessica Rofe to RE-FILE re: Document No. #29 Amended Petition. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the wrong party/parties whom the pleading is against were selected; Matthew G. Whitaker is not an active party listed on the Amended Petition; Court's leave has not been granted. Re-file the pleading using the event type Second Amended Petition found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. File the Exhibit to Pleading event found under the event list Other Documents and attach either opposing party's written consent or Court's leave. (sj)
March 4, 2019 Filing 29 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - FILED AGAINST PARTY ERROR SECOND AMENDED PETITION amending #27 Amended Petition against Thomas Decker, Kirstjen Nielsen, Matthew G. Whitaker, Department Of Homeland Security.Document filed by Ismael Sow. Related document: #27 Amended Petition. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Sow Declaration, #2 Exhibit Sow Supplemental Declaration, #3 Exhibit Attorney Affirmation, #4 Exhibit Notice of Revocation of Release, #5 Exhibit IJ Decision, #6 Exhibit Motion to Reopen, #7 Exhibit Order of Supervision, #8 Exhibit Order of IJ, #9 Exhibit Hearing Notices, #10 Exhibit Amended I-589, #11 Exhibit Initial I-589, #12 Exhibit Diallo Affidavit, #13 Exhibit Freedom in the World 2018, #14 Exhibit Country Report on Human Rights - Guinea, #15 Exhibit Article - Dangerous Games, #16 Exhibit Country Information Bulletin, #17 Exhibit Assessment for Fulani in Guinea, #18 Exhibit IRB of Canada, #19 Exhibit Leon Dash Article, #20 Exhibit Sow Passport, #21 Exhibit I-94, #22 Exhibit Online Detainee Locator Printout, #23 Exhibit Children's Birth Certificate, #24 Exhibit Medical Records, #25 Exhibit Release Notification, #26 Exhibit Form I-246, #27 Exhibit Letter from F S, #28 Exhibit Dr. Forman Forensic Psych. Eval., #29 Exhibit Human Rights Watch Report - Guinea, #30 Exhibit Article - Appeal for Calm in Guinea, #31 Exhibit Article - Security Forces, #32 Exhibit Article - Frustrated with Street Protests, #33 Exhibit Response to Complaint Answer)(Rofe, Jessica) Modified on 3/5/2019 (sj).
March 4, 2019 Filing 28 LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Habeas Petition addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Jessica Rofe dated 03/04/2019. Document filed by Ismael Sow.(Rofe, Jessica)
March 4, 2019 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Jessica Louise Rofe to RE-FILE re: Document No. #27 Amended Petition,,,,,,,,,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): all of the parties listed on the pleading were not entered on CM ECF; the wrong party/parties whom the pleading is against were selected; Steven Ahrendt is a terminated party no longer listed on the amended complaint caption title. U.S Department of Homeland Security is not a party listed on the Amended Complaint caption title. Add Department of Homeland Security to CM ECF. The amended complaint was incorrectly filed on the due date so permission from Chambers will have to be acquired for the correctly filed amended complaint to be accepted.. Docket the event type Add Party to Pleading found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents.. Re-file the pleading using the event type Amended Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (pc)
March 1, 2019 Filing 27 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - FILED AGAINST PARTY ERROR -SECOND AMENDED PETITION amending #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Steven Ahrendt, Thomas Decker, Kirstjen Nielsen, U.S Department of Homeland Security, Matthew G. Whitaker.Document filed by Ismael Sow. Related document: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Mr. Sow, #2 Supplemental Declaration of Mr. Sow, #3 Attorney Affirmation, #4 Notice of Revocation of Release and Warning for Failure to Depart, #5 Decision of the Immigration Judge, #6 Motion to Reopen, #7 Order of Supervision, #8 Order of the Immigration Judge, #9 Hearing Notices, #10 Amended Form I-589, #11 Initial Form I-589, #12 Affidavit of Mouctar Diallo, #13 Freedom in the World 2018: Guinea, Freedom House (2018), #14 Country Report on Human Rights Practices: Guinea (2016), U.S. Dept of State (Mar. 3, 2017), #15 Peter Pham, Dangerous Game: Guineas President Plays the Ethnic Card, Atlantic Council (May 12, 2015), #16 Country Information Bulletin: Guinea, United Kingdom: Home Office (Jan. 2004), #17 Assessment for Fulani in Guinea, Minorities at Risk Project (Dec. 31, 2003) [Assessment for Fulani in Guinea], #18 Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, GIN41782.FE (Jul. 30, 2003), #19 Leon Dash, Guineas Longtime President, Ahmed Sekou Tore, Dies, The Washington Post (Mar. 28, 1984) [Guineas Longtime President, Ahmed Sekou Toure, Dies], #20 Passport of Mr. Sow, #21 Form I-94, #22 Online Detainee Locator System, #23 Childrens Birth Certificates, #24 Medical Records, #25 Release Notification, #26 Form I-246, #27 Letter from Fatoumata Sow, #28 Dr. Forman Forensic Evaluation, #29 Guinea: Deaths, Criminality in Post-Election Violence, Human Rights Watch (Jul. 24, 2018), #30 Appeal for Calm in Guinea as Opposition Plans New Protests, Africa Times (Mar. 30, 2018), #31 Security Forces Kill 2 Demonstrators, Media Foundation for West Africa (Nov. 12, 2018), #32 Frustrated With Street Protests in Guinea, Conde Sends in the Soldiers, World Politics Review (Dec. 6, 2018), #33 Response to the Complaint Answer)(Rofe, Jessica) Modified on 3/4/2019 (pc).
February 28, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 26 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #24 Notice (Other) filed by Ismael Sow. ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 2/28/2019) (kv)
February 28, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #23 Notice (Other) filed by Ismael Sow. ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 2/28/2019) (kv)
February 27, 2019 Filing 24 NOTICE of Law Student Intern Appearance for Sarah Taitz. Document filed by Ismael Sow. (Attachments: #1 Law Student Intern Appearance Form (Taitz))(Rofe, Jessica)
February 27, 2019 Filing 23 NOTICE of Law Student Intern Appearance Form for Kyle Barron. Document filed by Ismael Sow. (Attachments: #1 Law Student Intern Appearance Form (Barron))(Rofe, Jessica)
February 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER granting #21 Letter Motion for Leave to File Document: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 2/19/2019) (jwh)
February 19, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 3/1/2019. (jwh)
February 14, 2019 Filing 21 LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Habeas Petition addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Jessica Rofe dated 02/14/2019. Document filed by Ismael Sow.(Rofe, Jessica)
February 7, 2019 Filing 20 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #19 Letter. ENDORSEMENT: The initial conference is adjourned to March 12, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. (Initial Conference set for 3/12/2019 at 09:30 AM before Judge George B. Daniels.) (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 2/7/2019) (jwh)
February 7, 2019 Filing 19 LETTER addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from AUSA Michael J. Byars dated February 7, 2019 re: request to adjourn February 12, 2019 conference sine die. Document filed by Thomas Decker, Kirstjen Nielsen, U.S Department of Homeland Security, Matthew G. Whitaker.(Byars, Michael)
February 6, 2019 Filing 18 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF PRO BONO COUNSEL by Jessica Louise Rofe on behalf of Ismael Sow (Rofe, Jessica)
February 6, 2019 Filing 17 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Sarah Telo Gillman on behalf of Ismael Sow. (Gillman, Sarah)
February 5, 2019 Filing 16 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF PRO BONO COUNSEL by Gregory Paul Copeland on behalf of Ismael Sow (Copeland, Gregory)
January 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER granting #14 Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference. SO ORDERED. (Status Conference set for 2/12/2019 at 09:45 AM before Judge George B. Daniels.) (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 1/14/2019) (rro)
January 10, 2019 Filing 14 FIRST LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Jessica M. Greenberg dated 01/10/2019. Document filed by Ismael Sow. Return Date set for 1/15/2019 at 09:45 AM.(Greenberg, Jessica)
December 27, 2018 Case Stayed (cf)
December 27, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 13 STANDING ORDER M10-468 The United States Attorney's Office shall notify the Court immediately upon the restoration of Department of Justice funding. (As further set forth in this Order.) (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 12/27/2018) (cf)
December 17, 2018 Filing 12 FIRST AMENDED PETITION amending #11 Amended Petition,, #9 Amended Petition,, #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Thomas Decker, Kirstjen Nielsen, U.S Department of Homeland Security, Matthew G. Whitaker.Document filed by Ismael Sow. Related document: #11 Amended Petition,, #9 Amended Petition,, #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit continuation of the exhibits filed with the initial petition)(Greenberg, Jessica)
December 14, 2018 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Jessica Maren Greenberg to RE-FILE Document No. #11 Amended Petition. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the wrong party/parties whom the pleading is against were selected (Steven Ahrendt is not on PDF). Re-file the pleading using the event type Amended Petition found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (sj)
December 13, 2018 Filing 11 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - FILED AGAINST PARTY ERROR FIRST AMENDED PETITION amending #9 Amended Petition, #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Steven Ahrendt, Thomas Decker, Kirstjen Nielsen, U.S Department of Homeland Security, Matthew G. Whitaker.Document filed by Ismael Sow. Related document: #9 Amended Petition, #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit continuation of the exhibits filed with the initial petition)(Greenberg, Jessica) Modified on 12/14/2018 (sj).
December 13, 2018 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Jessica Maren Greenberg to RE-FILE Document No. #9 Amended Petition,,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the wrong filer/filers were selected for the pleading; the wrong party/parties whom the pleading is against were selected;. Re-file the pleading using the event type Amended Petition found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (pc)
December 12, 2018 Filing 10 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #7 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion,,, #3 Order to Show Cause,,,, Set Deadlines,,, #5 MOTION to Dismiss for lack of venue or, in the alternative. MOTION to Transfer Case to the Western District of Louisiana., #6 Declaration in Support of Motion, . Document filed by Steven Ahrendt, Thomas Decker, Kirstjen Nielsen, Ismael Sow, U.S Department of Homeland Security, Matthew G. Whitaker. (Greenberg, Jessica)
December 12, 2018 Filing 9 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - FILED AGAINST PARTY ERROR -FIRST AMENDED PETITION amending #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Steven Ahrendt, Kirstjen Nielsen, Matthew G. Whitaker, U.S Department of Homeland Security, Thomas Decker.Document filed by Steven Ahrendt, Ismael Sow, Kirstjen Nielsen, Matthew G. Whitaker, U.S Department of Homeland Security, Thomas Decker. Related document: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Greenberg, Jessica) Modified on 12/13/2018 (pc).
December 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER: All counsel in the above-captioned case are directed to appear before this Court on January 15, 2019 at 9:45 a.m. for a status conference. ( Status Conference set for 1/15/2019 at 09:45 AM before Judge George B. Daniels.) (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 12/12/2018) (mro)
December 10, 2018 Filing 7 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #5 MOTION to Dismiss for lack of venue or, in the alternative. MOTION to Transfer Case to the Western District of Louisiana. . Document filed by Steven Ahrendt, Thomas Decker, Kirstjen Nielsen, U.S Department of Homeland Security, Matthew G. Whitaker. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Memorandum Decision and Order in Lemus-Pineda v. Whitaker, No. 18 Civ. 11037 (GBD), #2 Exhibit B - Oral Ruling in Alsomairi v. Dawson, No. 18 Civ. 7000 (PGG), #3 Exhibit C - Oral Ruling in Gomez v. Decker, No. 18 Civ. 4009 (KPF), #4 Exhibit D - Order in Golding v. Sessions, No. 18 Civ. 3036 (RJS), #5 Exhibit E - Order in Jurek v. Decker, No. 18 Civ. 9285 (ER), #6 Exhibit F - Order Granting Motion to Transfer Venue in Lizardo v. Whitaker, No. 18 Civ. 8476 (VEC), #7 Exhibit G - Order in Barros Anguisaca v. Decker, No. 18 Civ. 7493 (PAE))(Byars, Michael)
December 10, 2018 Filing 6 DECLARATION of Deportation Officer Naquan Bacchus in Support re: #5 MOTION to Dismiss for lack of venue or, in the alternative. MOTION to Transfer Case to the Western District of Louisiana.. Document filed by Steven Ahrendt, Thomas Decker, Kirstjen Nielsen, U.S Department of Homeland Security, Matthew G. Whitaker. (Byars, Michael)
December 10, 2018 Filing 5 MOTION to Dismiss for lack of venue or, in the alternative., MOTION to Transfer Case to the Western District of Louisiana. Document filed by Steven Ahrendt, Thomas Decker, Kirstjen Nielsen, U.S Department of Homeland Security, Matthew G. Whitaker.(Byars, Michael)
December 10, 2018 ***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO E-MAIL PDF. Note to Attorney Jessica Maren Greenberg for noncompliance with Section 14.2 of the S.D.N.Y. Electronic Case Filing Rules & Instructions. E-MAIL the PDF for Document #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, #2 Civil Cover Sheet to: caseopenings@nysd.uscourts.gov. (pc)
December 7, 2018 Filing 4 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Michael James Byars on behalf of Steven Ahrendt, Thomas Decker, Kirstjen Nielsen, U.S Department of Homeland Security, Matthew G. Whitaker. (Byars, Michael)
December 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ON PETITION FOR HABEAS CORPUS: Respondents are ORDERED to file a return on the Order to Show Cause why the Petitionfor Writ of Habeas Corpus and temporary preliminary injunction should not be granted by 12/10/18. Petitioner shall have an opportunity to reply by 12/12/18. This matter shall be heard by the Court on to be set by the assigned judge. Service of this Order shall be effected by Petitioner on the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York by 5:00pm on 12/6/18 and shall constitute good and sufficient service. Petitioner shall file this action on the docket for assignment of an SDNY judge by 12/6/18. No bond required. IT IS SO ORDERED. (Replies due by 12/12/2018.) Show Cause Response due by 12/10/2018. (Signed by Judge J. Paul Oetken Part One on 12/5/2018 4:40pm New York, NY) (jca)
December 6, 2018 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. (pc) (pc).
December 6, 2018 Filing 1 PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. (Filing Fee $ 5.00, Receipt Number 465401223908)Document filed by Ismael Sow.(pc) (pc).
December 6, 2018 Case Designated ECF. (pc)
December 6, 2018 Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger is so designated. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: #http://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms.php. (pc)

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Respondent: US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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Respondent: THOMAS DECKER
Represented By: JOHN ANDREW RUYMANN
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Respondent: KIRSTJEN NIELSEN
Represented By: JOHN ANDREW RUYMANN
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Petitioner: Ismael Sow
Represented By: GREGORY PAUL COPELAND
Represented By: Sarah Telo Gillman
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