Western District of New York • 1:26-cv-00169

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Jan 29, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5698715.), filed by Harpal Singh Kachur.(Matemu, Japheth) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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Jan 29, 2026

*Please see Dkt. 4, for correct document* MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Harpal Singh Kachur.(Matemu, Japheth) Modified on 1/29/2026. (KLH) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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Jan 29, 2026

CONTINUATION OF EXHIBITS by Harpal Singh Kachur. Civil Cover Sheet filed by Harpal Singh Kachur. (Matemu, Japheth) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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Jan 29, 2026

CORRECTED MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Harpal Singh Kachur, re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Matemu, Japheth) Modified on 1/29/2026 to modify docket text. (KLH) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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Jan 29, 2026

TEXT ORDER. Through counsel, Petitioner seeks relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Dkt. 1. He also seeks a temporary restraining order ("TRO"). Dkt. 4. The Court denies the portions of the TRO that request an order enjoining Respondents from (1) transferring Petitioner outside the Western District of New York, and (2) removing Petitioner from the United States pending resolution of the habeas petition, because the relevant statute bars the Court from enjoining removal, see 8 U.S.C. § 1252(g); Reno v. Am.-Arab Anti-Discrimination Comm., 525 U.S. 471, 482 (1999) (limiting Section 1252(g) to the "three discrete actions that the Attorney General may take" set forth explicitly in the statute: "to commence proceedings, adjudicate cases, or execute removal orders" (citation modified)), and the Court retains jurisdiction over the petition regardless of whether Petitioner is transferred, see Santillanes v. U.S. Parole Comm'n, 754 F.2d 887, 888 (10th Cir. 1985) ("It is well established that jurisdiction attaches on the initial filing for habeas corpus relief, and it is not destroyed by a transfer of the petitioner and the accompanying custodial change."). The Court will address the balance of the TRO motion when it resolves the petition. Counsel shall confer regarding a briefing schedule on the petition and the balance of the TRO motion, and shall file a letter outlining their proposed briefing schedule by February 2, 2026. The Clerk of Court shall serve a copy of the petition (Dkt. 1), the TRO motion (Dkt. 4), 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 1/29/2026. (KLH) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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Jan 29, 2026

Remark: Chambers emailed 1 Petition and 4 Motion for TRO to USANYW-Immigration-Habeas@usdoj.gov. (KLH) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

Jan 29, 2026

E-Filing Notification: Attorney is directed to file a civil cover sheet, pursuant to Local Rule 3. No judge assignment will be made until filing is entered on the docket. Please utilize the Continuation of Exhibits event, located within the Responses and Replies category. 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5698715.), filed by Harpal Singh Kachur.(Matemu, Japheth) (DDS)

Jan 29, 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. (DDS)

Jan 29, 2026

E-Filing Notification: Incorrect.pdf file attached to entry. Action required: re-file entry with correct attachment and new proof of service 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (DDS)

Jan 29, 2026

Remark: Clerk left message for attorney advising of e-filing notifications. (DDS)

Jan 29, 2026

Case assigned to Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. Notification to chambers of online case opening. (DDS)