Western District of New York • 1:26-cv-00469

#1

Mar 13, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus AND INCORPORATED MEMORANDUM OF LAW ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5750910.), filed by Edwin Lopez-Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Notice to Appear, # 3 Exhibit Detainee Locator Screenshot)(Ramini, Vilena) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

Mar 16, 2026

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

Mar 16, 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. (LB)

#2

Mar 18, 2026

ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Respondents shall file and serve an answer and memorandum of law or a motion to dismiss by May 1, 2026. Petitioner's written response is due by May 26, 2026. The Clerk of Court shall serve a copy of the petition and this order via Notice of Electronic Filing to the United States Attorney's Office, Western District of New York. Signed by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. on 3/18/2026. (LB) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

Mar 18, 2026

Remark: Clerk's Office sent documents to usanyw-immigration-habeas@usdoj.gov. (LB)

#3

Apr 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance of Government Attorney: Adam A. Khalil, appearing on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Tammy Marich, Kristi Noem, Philip Rhoney. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

#4

Apr 29, 2026

REPLY/RESPONSE to re 2 Order, filed by Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Tammy Marich, Kristi Noem, Philip Rhoney. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

#5

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)

#6

May 04, 2026

Letter filed by Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Tammy Marich, Kristi Noem, Philip Rhoney re Da Cunha controlling in this case. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#7

May 07, 2026

SUMMARY ORDER granting 1 Petition. Respondents are ordered to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing promptly and, in any case, no later than May 21, 2026. The Clerk of Court shall close this case. Signed by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. on 5/7/2026. (CGJ) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#8

May 07, 2026

JUDGMENT in favor of Edwin Lopez-Martinez against Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi, Philip Rhoney, Tammy Marich, Todd Lyons. Signed by Andrew W. Moeller, Clerk of Court on 5/7/2026. (CGJ) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#9

May 07, 2026

Letter filed by Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Tammy Marich, Kristi Noem, Philip Rhoney re Petitioner's removal on May 5, 2026. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 05/07/2026)