Western District of New York • 1:26-cv-00512

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Mar 19, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5757291.), filed by Raul Jefferson Pomaquiza Loja. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order to Show Cause, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Kerben, Reuben) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

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Mar 20, 2026

TEXT ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Raul Jefferson Pomaquiza Loja So that the petitioner can fully participate in these proceedings and maintain adequate access to legal counsel, the respondents are enjoined from transferring the petitioner 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). Based on the his petition, it appears that the petitioner overstayed his visa. See Docket Item 1 ¶ 26. Therefore, even under the respondents' interpretation of the relevant statutory framework, it appears that he is being held under 8 U.S.C. 1226(a) and is entitled to a bond hearing. Accordingly, on or before 3/27/2026, the respondents shall file a letter with (1) their position on the statutory authority for the petitioner's detention, and (2) an update on whether the petitioner has received a bond hearing. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 3/20/2026. (ZHM) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

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Mar 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance of Government Attorney: Marvin J. Muller, III, appearing on behalf of All Defendants. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP. (Muller, Marvin) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

Mar 20, 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. (TMK)

Mar 20, 2026

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