Western District of New York • 1:26-cv-00001

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Jan 02, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5669994.), filed by Abdul Wahid Sediqi. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order to Show Cause, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Summons, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Supplement Service Addendum)(Kerben, Reuben) (Entered: 01/02/2026)

#2

Jan 05, 2026

TEXT ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Abdul Wahid Sediqi. To maintain the status quo, and solely so that the Court can make an informed decision about its authority to issue relief and whether any relief that it has the power to issue should be granted, the respondents are temporarily enjoined from removing the petitioner from the United States. Additionally, so that the petitioner can fully participate in these proceedings and maintain adequate access to legal counsel, the respondents also are enjoined from transferring the petitioner outside the Western District of New York. See Perez y Perez v. Noem, 2025 WL 1908284, at *2 (S.D.N.Y. June 13, 2025) (collecting cases). The Court will promptly schedule a status conference. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 1/5/2026. (RFI) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

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Jan 05, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance of Government Attorney: Marvin J. Muller, III, appearing on behalf of All Defendants. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP. (Muller, Marvin) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

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Jan 05, 2026

TEXT ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Abdul Wahid Sediqi. Status Conference set for 1/6/2026 at 4:00 PM in U.S. District Court, Niagara Courtroom, 8th Floor West, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. PLEASE NOTE: The proceeding described herein will be held remotely. Dial-in instructions will be emailed directly to the parties. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 1/5/2026. (RFI) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

#5

Jan 05, 2026

MOTION to appear pro hac vice ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-5672307.) by Abdul Wahid Sediqi. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order on Admission, # 2 Supplement Petition for Admission, # 3 Supplement Attorney Oath, # 4 Supplement Admission Sponsor Form, # 5 Supplement WDNY Civility Principles Form)(Kerben, Reuben) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

Jan 05, 2026

Case assigned to Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. Notification to Chambers of on-line civil case opening. (CGJ)

Jan 05, 2026

Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge: A United States Magistrate of this Court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636c and FRCP 73. The Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge form (AO-85) is available for download at http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/forms. (CGJ)

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Jan 06, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo: Status Conference re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Abdul Wahid Sediqi held on 1/6/2026. Court ordered that this proceeding is not to be recorded, or taped in any way. If someone does record it, they will be found in contempt of court. Court acknowledged receipt of Attorney He's Motion for Pro Hac Admission which will be granted in due course. Government's response due by 1/9/2026. Appearances by Teams Video Conference. For petitioner: Yifei He. For respondents: Marvin Muller, III. (Court Reporter Laurel Tubbs.) (CMD) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

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Jan 06, 2026

TEXT ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Abdul Wahid Sediqi. On November 4, 2025, this Court issued a decision and order in Alvarez Ortiz v. Freden, case number 25-cv-960, finding that noncitizens who are present in the United States without having been admitted or paroled are not subject to mandatory detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2) but instead are subject to detention under section 1226. See Alvarez Ortiz v. Freden, --- F.Supp.3d ---, 2025 WL 3085032 (W.D.N.Y. Nov. 4, 2025). The Court further held "that constitutional due process requires the government to bear the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that the individual is either a danger to the community or a flight risk even at an initial bond hearing under section 1226(a)." Id. at *12. As discussed on the record, the respondents are hereby ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE on or before January 9, 2026, why, in light of that decision, (1) the petition in this case should not be granted, and (2) the Court should not order that the petitioner receive a bond hearing at which the government bears the burden to demonstrate, by clear and convincing evidence, that the petitioner is a danger to the community or a flight risk and at which the immigration judge must consider non-bond alternatives to detention or, if setting a bond, the petitioner's ability to pay. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 1/6/2026. (RFI) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Jan 06, 2026

E-Filing Notification: 5 MOTION to appear pro hac vice. ACTION REQUIRED: Filer is missing Database and CM/ECF Registration Form. Filer should submit the form as a Continuation of Exhibits. (ARS)

#8

Jan 08, 2026

REPLY/RESPONSE to re 7 Text Order,,,,, filed by Michael Ball, Joseph Freden, Stephen Kurzdorfer, Kristi Noem. (Muller, Marvin) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

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Jan 08, 2026

CONTINUATION OF EXHIBITS by Abdul Wahid Sediqi: Database and CM/ECF Registration Form to 5 MOTION to appear pro hac vice for Yifei He, Esq. (CMD) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

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Jan 09, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 5 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Yifei He, Esq. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 1/9/2026. (CMD)This was mailed to: Yifei He, Esq. Clerk to Follow up (Entered: 01/09/2026)