Western District of New York • 6:25-cv-06584

#1

Oct 16, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Opeyemi Akinola Najeem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - NTA, # 2 Exhibit B - Bond Order, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet) (Aisen, Aaron) Modified on 10/17/2025 (JHF). (Entered: 10/16/2025)

Oct 17, 2025

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. (LEB)

Oct 17, 2025

Remark: Case originally assigned to incorrect Office in Buffalo and transferred to Rochester under case number 6:25-cv-6584. All future docketing shall be entered on the Rochester case. Notification to Chambers of on-line civil case opening. (LEB)

Oct 17, 2025

Filing fee received: $5.00, receipt number 600001525. (JHF)

#2

Oct 20, 2025

SCHEDULING ORDER directing Respondent's answer and memorandum of law due or a motion to dismiss due within 14 days of this order. Petitioner shall have 7 days upon receipt of answer (or motion to dismiss) to file a response. Oral argument set for 11/12/25 at 2:30 PM at the U.S. Courthouse, 100 State Street, Rochester, NY 14614. Clerk shall serve a copy of 1 petition and this order electronically via a Notice of Electronic Filing to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Western of New York at <USANYW-Immigration-Habeas@usdoj.gov>. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 10/20/25. (Attachments: # 1 Petition) (JHF) Modified on 10/20/2025 (JHF). (Entered: 10/20/2025)

Oct 20, 2025

Copy of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 2 Scheduling Order sent electronically via a Notice of Electronic Filing to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of New York. (JHF)

Oct 20, 2025

Set/Reset Hearings: Oral Argument set for 11/12/2025 02:30 PM before Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford. (JHF)

#3

Nov 03, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Adam A. Khalil on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Joseph E. Freden, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

#4

Nov 03, 2025

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Pamela Bondi, Joseph E. Freden, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

#5

Nov 10, 2025

RESPONSE in Opposition re 4 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Opeyemi Akinola Najeem. (Aisen, Aaron) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

#6

Nov 12, 2025

ORDER denying 4 Motion to Dismiss and granting 1 Petition to the extent that Petitioner seeks a bond hearing. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 11/12/2025. (MGB)

#8

Nov 12, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford: Appearances: Aaron Jacob Aisen, Esq. on behalf of Petitioner; Adam A. Khalil, AUSA on behalf of Respondents. Oral Argument re 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 4 MOTION TO DISMISS held on 11/12/2025. Court to issue separate Order denying 4 MOTION TO DISMISS and granting 1 PETITION to the extent that Petitioner seeks a bond hearing for reasons as stated on the record. (Court Reporter Karen Clark.) (DPS) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

#7

Nov 13, 2025

Letter filed by Pamela Bondi, Joseph E. Freden, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem with warrant for arrest of alien. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

#9

Nov 18, 2025

Letter filed by Pamela Bondi, Joseph E. Freden, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re bond hearing. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 11/18/2025)

#10

Dec 01, 2025

TEXT ORDER. On November 12, 2025, the undersigned issued an Order granting Petitioner's request for a bond hearing with the burden of proof placed on the government, and indicating that a more detailed decision would be issued in due course clarifying the reasons for the Order. (Dkt. 6). Since then, the undersigned has issued two written decisions addressing the issues raised by Petitioner: Lieogo v. Freden, et al., No. 6:25-CV-06615 EAW, 2025 WL 3290694 (W.D.N.Y. Nov. 26, 2025) and Quituizaca Quituisaca v. Bondi et al., No. 6:25-CV-6527-EAW, 2025 WL 3264440 (W.D.N.Y. Nov. 24, 2025). The undersigned refers the parties to those decisions for the more detailed reasons behind the Order entered November 12, 2025.In addition, as the issues in the petition appear to have been resolved, the Court intends to direct the Clerk of Court to close this case unless, on or before December 8, 2025, either party provides a memorandum of law setting forth sufficient reasons as to why that is not an appropriate course of action.SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 12/01/2025. (MGB) (Entered: 12/01/2025)

#11

Dec 12, 2025

TEXT ORDER. On November 12, 2025, the Court granted Petitioner's petition (Dkt. 1) to the extent it seeks a bond hearing (Dkt. 6). On November 18, 2025, Respondents informed the Court that a bond hearing was held and bond was denied. (Dkt. 9). The Court issued a Text Order on December 1, 2025, directing the parties to inform the Court on or before December 8, 2025, if any matters in the petition remained unresolved and to date, nothing has been filed. Accordingly, the Court dismisses any remaining claims in the petition without prejudice and directs the Clerk of Court to close the case. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 12/12/2025. (MGB)Clerk to Follow up (Entered: 12/12/2025)

#12

Dec 17, 2025

JUDGMENT dismissing any remaining claims in the petition without prejudice and the case is closed. Signed by Clerk on 12/17/25. (JHF) (Entered: 12/17/2025)