Western District of New York • 1:26-cv-00132

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Jan 22, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5690855.), filed by Waheed Allah Mohammad.(Haskos, Steven) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#2

Jan 22, 2026

CONTINUATION OF EXHIBITS by Waheed Allah Mohammad. to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Civil Cover Sheet filed by Waheed Allah Mohammad. (Haskos, Steven) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#3

Jan 23, 2026

TEXT ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Waheed Allah Mohammad. 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 to any district 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 1/23/2026. (ZHM) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

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Jan 23, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance of Government Attorney: Marvin J. Muller, III, appearing on behalf of All Defendants. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP. (Muller, Marvin) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#5

Jan 23, 2026

TEXT ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Waheed Allah Mohammad. Status conference set for 1/27/2026 at 11:00 AM 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 1/23/2026. (ZHM) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan 23, 2026

Status Conference set for 1/27/2026 at 11:00 AM in Niagara Courtroom, 8th Floor West, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 1/23/2026. (ZHM)

Jan 23, 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. (TMK)

Jan 23, 2026

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

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Mar 09, 2026

DECISION AND ORDER: For the reasons explained in this decision and order, Mohammad's petition, Docket Item 1 , is GRANTED. The government shall release Mohammad within 24 hours of the issuance of this order. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 3/9/2026. (DDC)