Western District of New York • 1:26-cv-00071
Quizhpi-Guaman v. Searls
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Case Information
Filed: January 13, 2026
Assigned to:
John Leonard Sinatra Jr.
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
February 19, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Luis Quizhpi-Guaman. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits E & F, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Envelope)(CGJ) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Jan 13, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Luis Quizhpi-Guaman. (CGJ) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
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MOTION
#3
Jan 13, 2026
TEXT ORDER. Petitioner, proceeding pro se, filed a petition seeking relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Dkt. 1. He also moves for a temporary restraining order. Dkt. 2. The government shall respond to the 2 TRO application by January 21, 2026. The Clerk of Court shall serve a copy of the 1 Petition, the 2 TRO Application, and a copy of this text 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. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. on 1/13/2026. (KLH)This was mailed to: Petitioner. (Entered: 01/13/2026)
#4
Jan 13, 2026
ORDER that by February 27, 2026, Respondents shall file and serve an answer and memorandum of law. Respondents may file a motion to dismiss the petition by February 27, 2026. Petitioner shall have 25 days after service of the answer or motion to dismiss to file a written response. Signed by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. on 1/13/2026. (JLH)This was mailed to: Petitioner. (Entered: 01/14/2026)
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ORDER
Jan 13, 2026
Remark: Petitioner has been mailed a pro se packet including a privacy notice, consent to proceed before a Magistrate Judge and a Civil Case Timeline. (CGJ)
Jan 13, 2026
Filing fee received: $5.00, receipt number 100008757 (CGJ)
Jan 13, 2026
Remark: Chambers emailed 1 Petition and 2 Motion for TRO to USANYW-Immigration-Habeas@usdoj.gov. (KLH)
#9
Feb 19, 2026
DECISION AND ORDER granting Respondents' motion to dismiss (Dkt. 6 ) and denying the relief requested in the petition (Dkt. 1 ) and TRO application (Dkt. 2 ). Signed by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. on 2/19/2026. (LB)This was mailed to: Luis Quizhpi-Guaman.
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Searls
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