Western District of New York • 1:26-cv-00369

#1

Mar 03, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5736902.), filed by Edris Mohammad. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Exhibit B to Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 3 Exhibit C to Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 4 Exhibit D to Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 5 Exhibit E to Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet)(Burge, Benjamin) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

#2

Mar 03, 2026

MOTION to appear pro hac vice for Vano I. Haroutunian, Esq. ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-5737095.) by Edris Mohammad. (Attachments: # 1 Petition of Vano I. Haroutunian, # 2 Sponsoring Affidavit of Benjamin D. Burge, Esq., # 3 Attorney's Oath, # 4 Civility Principles Oath of Office, # 5 Attorney Database & Electronic Case Filing Registration)(Burge, Benjamin) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

#3

Mar 03, 2026

TEXT ORDER. Through counsel, Petitioner seeks relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Dkt. 1. Counsel shall confer regarding a briefing schedule on the petition and shall file a letter outlining their proposed briefing schedule by March 6, 2026. The Clerk of Court shall serve a copy of the petition (Dkt. 1), 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 3/3/2026. (KLH) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

#4

Mar 03, 2026

Remark: Chambers emailed 1 Petition to USANYW-Immigration-Habeas@usdoj.gov. (KLH) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

Mar 03, 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)

Mar 03, 2026

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

#5

Mar 04, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 2 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Vano I. Haroutunian. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr., on 3/4/2026. (KEF)Clerk to follow up. (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#6

Mar 04, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance of Government Attorney: Marvin J. Muller, III, appearing on behalf of All Defendants. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP. (Muller, Marvin) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#7

Mar 05, 2026

Letter filed by Edris Mohammad re: Proposed Briefing Schedule pursuant to Text Order (ECF No. 3). (Haroutunian, Vano) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#8

Mar 05, 2026

TEXT ORDER adopting 7 the parties' proposed briefing schedule. Respondents shall respond to the petition by 4/3/2026. Petitioner's reply is due by 4/10/2026. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr., on 3/5/2026. (KEF) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#9

Mar 30, 2026

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Joseph Freden, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Philip Rhoney, Warden or Facility Administrator Buffalo Federal Detention Facility. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit A)(Muller, Marvin) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#10

Apr 03, 2026

REPLY/RESPONSE to re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, 9 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Edris Mohammad. (Haroutunian, Vano) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#11

Apr 29, 2026

NOTICE of Substitution of Government Attorney: Adam A. Khalil, appearing on behalf of All Defendants, is substituted in place of Marvin J Muller. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

#12

Apr 30, 2026

TEXT ORDER. In light of the Second Circuit's decision in Cunha v. Freden, No. 25-3141-pr, 2026 WL 1146044 (2d Cir. Apr. 28, 2026), the parties shall file a status report by May 7, 2026. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr., on 4/30/2026. (KEF) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#13

May 07, 2026

Letter filed by Kristi Noem, Philip Rhoney, Joseph Freden, Warden or Facility Administrator Buffalo Federal Detention Facility, Todd Lyons re inapplicability of Da Cunha because Petitioner is an arriving alien. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#14

May 08, 2026

TEXT ORDER. Petitioner shall respond to 13 Respondents' letter by May 15, 2026. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr., on 5/8/2026. (KEF) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#15

May 12, 2026

Letter filed by Edris Mohammad . (Haroutunian, Vano) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

#16

May 12, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Edris Mohammad. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Affirmation of Vano I. Haroutunian, # 3 Exhibit Medical Records, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Haroutunian, Vano) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

#17

May 12, 2026

Emergency MOTION to Expedite Hearing on Petitioners Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Edris Mohammad. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Haroutunian, Vano) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

#18

May 12, 2026

TEXT ORDER. A status conference re Petitioner's 16 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is set for 5/13/2026, at 3:00 PM, in Chautauqua Courtroom, 8th Floor East, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY before Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. Counsel may participate by telephone. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr., on 5/12/2026. (KEF) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

#19

May 13, 2026

Letter filed by Kristi Noem, Philip Rhoney, Joseph Freden, Warden or Facility Administrator Buffalo Federal Detention Facility, Todd Lyons in opposition to Petitioner's Motion for a TRO. (Attachments: # 1 Medical Records)(Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

#20

May 13, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr.: Status Conference held on 5/13/2026. Court sets oral argument for 5/20/2026 at 2:00 PM on Petitioner's motion for TRO. Parties are encouraged to appear in person, but may contact chambers to request remote accommodations if necessary. Appearances by teleconference. For petitioner: Vano Haroutunian. For respondents: Adam Khalil. (Court Reporter Bonnie Weber) (KLH) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#21

May 18, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 16 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Joseph Freden, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Philip Rhoney, Warden or Facility Administrator Buffalo Federal Detention Facility. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

#22

May 20, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr.: Oral argument held on 5/20/2026 re Petitioner's motion for TRO. After hearing argument, the Court denies the motion for reasons stated on the record. Court transcript to constitute the Court's written decision. Text Order to follow. Appearances. For petitioner: Vano Haroutunian (by teleconference). For respondents: Adam Khalil. (Court Reporter Bonnie Weber) (KLH) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

#23

May 20, 2026

TEXT ORDER. Petitioner moved for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, or in the Alternative, for Immediate Emergency Medical Relief. Dkt. 16. Respondents opposed that motion. Dkt. 19; Dkt. 21. For the reasons stated on the record at the May 20, 2026 oral argument, the Court denied the motion. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr., on 5/20/2026. (KEF) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

#24

May 21, 2026

DECISION AND ORDER that the Respondents' motion to dismiss (Dkt. 9) is granted, and the petition (Dkt. 1) is denied. Signed by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. on 5/21/2026. Modified text on 5/21/2026 (DDS). (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#25

May 21, 2026

JUDGMENT that the Respondents'motion to dismiss (Dkt. 9) is granted, and the petition (Dkt. 1) is denied. Signed by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. on 5/21/2026. (DDS) (Entered: 05/21/2026)