Western District of New York • 1:26-cv-00085

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Jan 14, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5683045.), filed by Shenghui Dong. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Cox, Theodore) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

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Jan 14, 2026

Original Summons Filed. (Cox, Theodore) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

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Jan 14, 2026

Original Summons Filed. (Cox, Theodore) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

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Jan 14, 2026

Original Summons Filed. (Cox, Theodore) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

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Jan 14, 2026

Original Summons Filed. (Cox, Theodore) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

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Jan 14, 2026

Original Summons Filed. (Cox, Theodore) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

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Jan 14, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance of Government Attorney: Marvin J. Muller, III, appearing on behalf of All Defendants. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP. (Muller, Marvin) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

Jan 14, 2026

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

Jan 14, 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. (JLH)

#8

Jan 15, 2026

TEXT ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Shenghui Dong. Virtual Status Conference set for 1/20/2026 at 1:30 PM in U.S. District Court, Niagara Courtroom, 8th Floor West, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. Dial-in instructions will be sent directly to the parties. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 1/15/2026. (CMD) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#9

Jan 20, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo: Status Conference re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Shenghui Dong held on 1/20/2026. 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. Government's responses due by 2/9/2026. Petitioner's reply due by 2/16/2026. Court will schedule oral argument if necessary. Appearances by Teams Video Conference. For petitioner Theodore N. Cox. For respondents: AUSA Marvin J. Muller, III. (Court Reporter Laurel Tubbs.) (CMD) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

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Feb 09, 2026

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Michael T. Phillips. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit A)(Muller, Marvin) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

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Feb 13, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 10 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Shenghui Dong. (Cox, Theodore) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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Apr 23, 2026

TEXT ORDER: On or before 4/30/2026, the respondents shall provide an update to the Court on the status of the travel document request described in their motion to dismiss, Docket Item 10, along with any other efforts to effectuate the petitioner's removal. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 4/23/2026. (ZHM) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

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Apr 30, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Michael T. Phillips. (Muller, Marvin) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

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May 01, 2026

NOTICE of Substitution of Government Attorney: Adam A. Khalil, appearing on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Michael T. Phillips, is substituted in place of Marvin J Muller. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

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May 26, 2026

DECISION AND ORDER: For the reasons stated in the decision and order, the petition, Docket Item 1 , is GRANTED, and the government's motion to dismiss, Docket Item 10 , is DENIED. Within 24 hours of the issuance of this order, the petit ioner shall be released from custody. The respondents may, in their discretion, impose conditions of release. On or before May 28, 2026, the government shall file an affidavit attesting to the petitioner's release. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 5/26/2026. (ZHM)Clerk to Follow up

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May 29, 2026

Letter filed by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Michael T. Phillips re delay in release due to missed notification. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

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May 29, 2026

Letter filed by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Michael T. Phillips re release. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

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Jun 01, 2026

TEXT ORDER re 17 Letter filed by Markwayne Mullin, Todd M. Lyons, Marcos Charles, Todd Blanche, Michael T. PhillipsThe respondents have filed a letter, Docket Item 17, indicating that the petitioner was released from custody. If the petitioner believes there are any further issues properly before this Court, the petitioner may show cause within 14 days of this order. If the petitioner does not show cause why issues remain before this Court within 14 days, the Clerk of Court shall enter judgment and close this case without further order. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 6/1/2026. (ZHM)Clerk to Follow up (Entered: 06/01/2026)

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Jun 15, 2026

JUDGMENT in favor of Shenghui Dong against Marcos Charles, Markwayne Mullin, Michael T. Phillips, Todd Blanche, Todd M. Lyons. Signed by Andrew W. Moeller, Clerk of Court, on 6/15/2026. (DDS) (Entered: 06/15/2026)