New York Southern District Court
Judge:Robert W Sweet
Case #: 1:18-cv-04189
Nature of Suit463 Immigration - Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Case Filed:May 10, 2018
Terminated:Jun 12, 2018
Last checked: Tuesday Nov 06, 2018 3:57 AM EST
Petitioner
Ramon Alberto Arevalo Lopez
Represented By
Sarah Telo Gillman
The Legal Aid Society
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Gregory Paul Copeland
The Legal Aid Society (manhattan)
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Respondent
Thomas Decker
Represented By
Michael James Byars
U.S. Attorney'S Office, Sdny (chambers Street)
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Rachael Lightfoot Doud
U.S. Attorney Office Sdny
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Respondent
James McHenry
Represented By
Michael James Byars
U.S. Attorney'S Office, Sdny (chambers Street)
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Rachael Lightfoot Doud
U.S. Attorney Office Sdny
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Respondent
Kirstjen Nielsen
Represented By
Michael James Byars
U.S. Attorney'S Office, Sdny (chambers Street)
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Rachael Lightfoot Doud
U.S. Attorney Office Sdny
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Respondent
Jefferson B. Sessions III
Represented By
Michael James Byars
U.S. Attorney'S Office, Sdny (chambers Street)
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Rachael Lightfoot Doud
U.S. Attorney Office Sdny
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Respondent
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Represented By
Michael James Byars
U.S. Attorney'S Office, Sdny (chambers Street)
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Rachael Lightfoot Doud
U.S. Attorney Office Sdny
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Docket last updated: 10/09/2026 11:59 PM EDT
Monday, November 26, 2018
16 16 appeal USCA Mandate Mon 11/26 4:01 PM
MANDATE of USCA (Certified Copy) as to15 Notice of Appeal, filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, James McHenry, Kirstjen Nielsen, Thomas Decker, Jefferson B. Sessions III. USCA Case Number 18-2396 . The parties in the above-referenced case have filed a stipulation withdrawing this appeal pursuant to FRAP 42. The stipulation is hereby "So Ordered".. Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk USCA for the Second Circuit. Issued As Mandate: 11/26/2018. (nd)
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Tuesday, August 14, 2018
appeal Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to USCA Tue 08/14 8:30 AM
Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Certified Copy of Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re:15 Notice of Appeal. (tp)
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appeal Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to USCA Tue 08/14 8:31 AM
Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Certified Copy of Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re:15 Notice of Appeal. (tp)
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appeal Appeal Record Sent to USCA - Electronic File Tue 08/14 8:31 AM
Appeal Record Sent to USCA (Electronic File). Certified Indexed record on Appeal Electronic Files for15 Notice of Appeal, filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, James McHenry, Kirstjen Nielsen, Thomas Decker, Jefferson B. Sessions III were transmitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals. (tp)
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Monday, August 13, 2018
15 15 appeal Notice of Appeal Mon 08/13 6:42 PM
NOTICE OF APPEAL from14 Clerk's Judgment,,. Document filed by Thomas Decker, James McHenry, Kirstjen Nielsen, Jefferson B. Sessions III, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Form C and Form D are due within 14 days to the Court of Appeals, Second Circuit. (Byars, Michael)
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appeal Appeal Fee Not Required Tue 08/14 8:29 AM
Appeal Fee Not Required for15 Notice of Appeal. Appeal filed by U.S. Government. (tp)
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Tuesday, June 12, 2018
14 14 order Judgment - Clerk Thu 06/14 9:34 AM
CLERK'S JUDGMENT re:13 Memorandum & Opinion in favor of Ramon Alberto Arevalo Lopez against U.S. Department of Homeland Security, James McHenry, Jefferson B. Sessions III, Kirstjen Nielsen, Thomas Decker. It is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED: That for the reasons stated in the Court's Opinion dated June 12, 2018, the Petition of Arevalo Lopez is granted, and he is released under the terms of the Sponsorship Agreement. Immediate release under Mapp is denied. (Signed by Clerk of Court Ruby Krajick on 6/12/2018)(km)
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Att: 1 Right to Appeal
13 13 46 pgs order Memorandum & Opinion Tue 06/12 3:53 PM
OPINION. The Petition of Arevalo Lopez is granted, and he is released under the terms of the Sponsorship Agreement. Immediate release under Mapp is denied. It is so ordered. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 6/12/2018). (rjm) (Main Document 13 replaced on 6/12/2018) (rjm)
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misc Transmission to Judgments and Orders Clerk Tue 06/12 3:54 PM
Transmission to Judgments and Orders Clerk. Transmitted re:13 Memorandum & Opinion to the Judgments and Orders Clerk. (rjm)
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Thursday, May 31, 2018
12 12 misc Notice of Filing Transcript Thu 05/31 11:59 AM
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a conference proceeding held on 5/24/18 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days...(McGuirk, Kelly)
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11 11 misc Transcript Thu 05/31 11:58 AM
TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: conference held on 5/24/2018 before Judge Robert W. Sweet. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Pamela Utter, (212) 805-0300. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 6/21/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/2/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/29/2018.(McGuirk, Kelly)
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Thursday, May 24, 2018
minutes Oral Argument Thu 05/24 2:28 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert W. Sweet: Oral Argument held on 5/24/2018 re:1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Ramon Alberto Arevalo Lopez. (Court Reporter Pam Utter)Motion Pending.(Chan, Tsz)
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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
10 10 respoth Reply Memorandum of Law (non-motion) Wed 05/23 11:00 AM
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW re:8 Response,9 Memorandum of Law in Opposition,1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . Document filed by Ramon Alberto Arevalo Lopez.(Copeland, Gregory)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Rosa Declaration,
Att: 2 Exhibit Sponsor Handbook,
Att: 3 Exhibit USCIS Guidelines
Monday, May 21, 2018
9 9 respoth Memorandum of Law in Opposition (non-motion) Mon 05/21 11:44 AM
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re:1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . Document filed by Thomas Decker, James McHenry, Kirstjen Nielsen, Jefferson B. Sessions III, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Doud, Rachael)
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8 8 respoth Response (non-motion) Mon 05/21 11:36 AM
RESPONSE re:1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Return to Habeas Petition . Document filed by Thomas Decker, James McHenry, Kirstjen Nielsen, Jefferson B. Sessions III, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.(Doud, Rachael)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit B,
Att: 3 Exhibit C,
Att: 4 Exhibit D
7 7 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 05/21 10:26 AM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Michael James Byars on behalf of Thomas Decker, James McHenry, Kirstjen Nielsen, Jefferson B. Sessions III, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Byars, Michael)
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Friday, May 11, 2018
6 6 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 05/11 6:21 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Rachael Lightfoot Doud on behalf of Thomas Decker, James McHenry, Kirstjen Nielsen, Jefferson B. Sessions III, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Doud, Rachael)
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Thursday, May 10, 2018
5 5 2 pgs order Order to Show Cause Thu 05/10 5:30 PM
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ON PETITION FOR HABEAS CORPUS: This matter shall be heard by the Court on May 24 2018 at 11 AM. Show Cause Hearing set for 5/24/2018 at 11:00 AM before Judge Robert W. Sweet. (As further set forth in this Order.) (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 5/10/2018) (cf)
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4 4 service Certificate of Service Other Thu 05/10 1:18 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Petition, Civil Cover Sheet, Exhibits, Proposed Order to Show Cause and Petitioner's Application for an Order to Show Cause served on Michael J. Byars on 05/10/2018. Service was accepted by Israel Minaya. Document filed by Ramon Alberto Arevalo Lopez. (Gillman, Sarah)
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3 3 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 05/10 11:53 AM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Gregory Paul Copeland on behalf of Ramon Alberto Arevalo Lopezs. (Copeland, Gregory)
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2 2 misc Civil Cover Sheet Thu 05/10 11:40 AM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. (pc) (pc)
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1 1 cmp Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Thu 05/10 11:40 AM
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. (Filing Fee $ 5.00, Receipt Number 465401208738)Document filed by Ramon Alberto Arevalo Lopezs.(pc) (pc)
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Att: 1 (5/10/2018) Ex 1,
Att: 2 (5/10/2018) Ex 2,
Att: 3 (5/10/2018) Ex 3,
Att: 4 (5/10/2018) Ex 4,
Att: 5 (5/10/2018) Ex 5,
Att: 6 (5/10/2018) Ex 6,
Att: 7 (5/10/2018) Ex 7,
Att: 8 (5/10/2018) Ex 8,
Att: 9 (5/10/2018) Ex 9,
Att: 10 (5/10/2018) Ex 10,
Att: 11 (5/10/2018) Ex 11,
Att: 12 (5/10/2018) Ex 12,
Att: 13 (5/10/2018) Ex 13,
Att: 14 (5/10/2018) Ex 14
utility Case Designation Thu 05/10 11:42 AM
Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang 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:[LINK:http://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms.php] . (pc)
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utility Case Designated ECF Thu 05/10 11:42 AM
Case Designated ECF. (pc)
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minutes Pretrial Conference - Initial Thu 05/10 4:37 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert W. Sweet: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 5/10/2018. The Court will have a hearing on May 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. (Thursday). (Chan, Tsz)
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