Western District of New York • 1:25-cv-00668

#1

Jul 23, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5536769.), filed by Naim Qasemi. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit exhibit in support of petition, # 3 Exhibit exhibit in support of petition, # 4 Exhibit exhibit in support of petition)(Battenfeld, Kerry) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

Jul 23, 2025

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. (LEB)

Jul 23, 2025

Case Assigned to Hon. Frank P. Geraci, Jr.. Notification to Chambers of on-line civil case opening. (LEB)

#2

Jul 24, 2025

MOTION to Seal Document psychological evauation by Naim Qasemi.(Battenfeld, Kerry) (Entered: 07/24/2025)

#3

Jul 24, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah Telo Gillman on behalf of Naim Qasemi (Gillman, Sarah) (Entered: 07/24/2025)

#4

Jul 28, 2025

TEXT ORDER granting 2 Motion to Seal Document. The motion is SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Frank P. Geraci, Jr. on 7/28/2025. (MFM)Clerk to Follow up (Entered: 07/28/2025)

#5

Jul 28, 2025

Sealed Psychological Evaluation of Dr. Annamarie Fernandes. (CGJ) (Entered: 07/28/2025)

#6

Jul 28, 2025

DECLARATION in support of MOTION to Seal Document by Naim Qasemi. (CGJ) (Entered: 07/28/2025)

#7

Jul 28, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Jillian E. Nowak on behalf of Naim Qasemi (Nowak, Jillian) (Entered: 07/28/2025)

#8

Jul 29, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah Emma Decker on behalf of Naim Qasemi (Decker, Sarah) (Entered: 07/29/2025)

#9

Jul 29, 2025

ORDER that by August 28, 2025, Respondents shall file and serve an answer and memorandum of law or a motion to dismiss; Petitioner shall have 14 days upon receipt of the answer or motion to dismiss to file a written response; the Clerk of Court shall serve a copy of the petition and this order electronically via a Notice of Electronic Filing to the United States Attorney's Office, Western District of New York at USANYW-Immigration-Habeas@usdoj.gov. Signed by Hon. Frank P. Geraci, Jr. on 7/28/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Petition) (CGJ) (Entered: 07/29/2025)

#10

Aug 26, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Adam A. Khalil on behalf of Joseph Freden, Stephen Kurzdorfer, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 08/26/2025)

#11

Aug 28, 2025

MOTION to Dismiss by Joseph Freden, Stephen Kurzdorfer, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion, # 2 Declaration of Nicholas Truax)(MFM) (Entered: 08/28/2025)

#12

Sep 11, 2025

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 9 Order,, by Naim Qasemi.(Battenfeld, Kerry) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

#13

Sep 11, 2025

TEXT ORDER granting 12 Motion for Extension of Time. Petitioner has until September 19, 2025 to respond to the motion to dismiss. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Frank P. Geraci, Jr. on 9/11/2025. (MFM) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

#14

Sep 19, 2025

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 11 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Naim Qasemi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Tazkera government translation, # 2 Exhibit ICE Certificate of Identity, # 3 Exhibit Discovery Request)(Battenfeld, Kerry) (Entered: 09/19/2025)

#15

Sep 22, 2025

Letter filed by Joseph Freden, Stephen Kurzdorfer, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement re tazkera. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 09/22/2025)

#16

Sep 23, 2025

TEXT ORDER re: 15 Letter filed by Joseph Freden, Stephen Kurzdorfer, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Respondents shall submit, for in camera review, a copy of Petitioner's asylum application. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Frank P. Geraci, Jr. on 9/23/2025. (MFM) (Entered: 09/23/2025)

#17

Sep 23, 2025

Sealed Document: Petitioner's Asylum Application filed by Joseph Freden, Stephen Kurzdorfer, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (RE) (Entered: 09/23/2025)

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Sep 23, 2025

TEXT ORDER re: 17 Petitioner's Asylum Application. Petitioner is granted leave to respond to, and/or provide additional evidence concerning, the asylum application and Respondents' September 22, 2025 letter. Any such response or additional submission is due by 9/30/2025. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Frank P. Geraci, Jr. on 9/23/2025. (MFM) (Entered: 09/23/2025)

#19

Sep 30, 2025

REPLY/RESPONSE to re 17 Sealed Document filed by Naim Qasemi. (Battenfeld, Kerry) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

#20

Oct 16, 2025

DECISION AND ORDER: The request for habeas relief is DENIED, and the petition (ECF No. 1) is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE, as stated herein. Respondents' motion to dismiss (ECF No. 11) is DENIED AS MOOT; and Petitioner's request for discovery is DENIED. The Clerk of Court shall enter judgment and close the case. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Frank P. Geraci, Jr. on 10/16/2025. (MFM)Clerk to Follow up

#21

Oct 17, 2025

JUDGMENT in favor of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Joseph Freden, Kristi Noem, Stephen Kurzdorfer, Todd Lyons against Naim Qasemi Signed by Mary C. Loewenguth, Clerk of Court on 10/17/2025. (CGJ) (Entered: 10/17/2025)