Western District of New York • 1:26-cv-00305

#1

Feb 19, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5723735.), filed by Maikel Jose Ramon Perez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Aisen, Aaron) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

#2

Feb 19, 2026

TEXT ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Maikel Jose Ramon Perez. 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 2/19/2026. (DDC) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

#3

Feb 19, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by David J. Sleight on behalf of Maikel Jose Ramon Perez (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Sleight, David) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

#4

Feb 19, 2026

TEXT ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Maikel Jose Ramon Perez. Virtual Status Conference set for 2/20/2026 at 10:30 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 2/19/2026. (CMD) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

Feb 19, 2026

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

Feb 19, 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)

#5

Feb 20, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo: Status Conference re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Maikel Jose Ramon Perez held on 2/20/2026. 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 response is due by 3/23/2026. Petitioner's reply is due by 3/30/2026. If oral argument is deemed necessary, it will be scheduled by the Court. Appearances by Teams Video Conference. For petitioner: David J. Sleight. For respondents: AUSA Adam Khalil. (Court Reporter Laurel Tubbs.) (CMD) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#6

Mar 23, 2026

Answer and Return in RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Philip L. Rhoney. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration Vanessa Muehlig, # 3 Exhibit A)(Moar, Daniel) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#7

Mar 30, 2026

MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus byMaikel Jose Ramon Perez. (Sleight, David) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#8

Apr 24, 2026

TEXT ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Maikel Jose Ramon Perez. Oral Argument set for 5/5/2026 at 2:30 PM in U.S. District Court, Niagara Courtroom, 8th Floor West, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 4/24/2026. (CMD) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#9

Apr 27, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Oral Argument set for 5/5/2026 is ADJOURNED until further order of the Court. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 4/27/2026. (RFI) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

#10

May 01, 2026

TEXT ORDER The Clerk of Court shall reassign this matter to another judge for all further proceedings. Signed by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 5/1/2026. (LB) Modified signature date on 5/1/2026 (LB). (Entered: 05/01/2026)

May 01, 2026

DESIGNATION of United States Judge for Service within the Circuit. Case reassigned to Senior Circuit Judge Barrington D Parker, Jr.; Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo no longer assigned to the case. (LB)

#11

May 20, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Philip L. Rhoney. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration Daniel B. Moar, # 3 Exhibit A)(Moar, Daniel) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

#12

Jun 03, 2026

Letter filed by Maikel Jose Ramon Perez requesting extension of time to respond to motion to dismiss. (Sleight, David) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

#13

Jun 04, 2026

TEXT ORDER re 12 Petitioner Maikel Jose Ramon Perezs Response to the Motion to Dismiss 11 is now due on or before June 11, 2026. (NNR) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

#14

Jun 11, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 11 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Maikel Jose Ramon Perez. (Sleight, David) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

#15

Jun 18, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re 11 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Philip L. Rhoney. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Brandon Waterman, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Moar, Daniel) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#16

Aug 18, 2026

Letter filed by Maikel Jose Ramon Perez . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Sleight, David) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#17

Sep 02, 2026

DECISION AND ORDER that the Verified Petition for A Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1) is hereby GRANTED in part and GRANTED in part in that Respondents are ORDERED to provide Perez with a bond hearing no later than five days from the date of this Order. At the hearing, the Government shall bear the burden to show, by clear and convincing evidence, that Perez is a flight risk or a danger to the community and that no alternative to detention could mitigate the risk of danger or flight. See Black, 103 F.4th at 15559. It is further ORDERED that Respondents Motion to Dismiss the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 11) is hereby DENIED as moot. It is further ORDERED that Perez is awarded attorneys fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act. It is further ORDERED that all other relief not expressly granted is hereby DENIED. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to enter judgment consistent with this Order and to close the case.Signed by Senior Circuit Judge Barrington D Parker, Jr on 9/2/2026. (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#18

Sep 02, 2026

JUDGMENT in favor of Maikel Jose Ramon Perez against Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi, Philip L. Rhoney, Todd M. Lyons. Signed by Andrew W. Moeller, Clerk of Court, on 9/2/2026. (DDS) (Entered: 09/02/2026)