Western District of New York • 1:26-cv-00518

#1

Mar 19, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5758650.), filed by Lei Feng. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Borowski, Matthew) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

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. (JLH)

Mar 20, 2026

Case Assigned to Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. Notification to Chambers of on-line civil case opening. (JLH)

#2

Mar 21, 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 3/24/2026. In their briefs, the parties shall address why Rivera Castillo v. Rhoney, No. 25-CV-1065 (JLS), 2026 WL 775995 (W.D.N.Y. Mar. 19, 2026), does or does not control. 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 3/21/2026. (KLH) (Entered: 03/21/2026)

Mar 21, 2026

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

#3

Mar 24, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Adam A. Khalil on behalf of James Bausch, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Philip Rhoney (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#4

Mar 24, 2026

Letter filed by James Bausch, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Philip Rhoney with proposed briefing schedule. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#5

Mar 24, 2026

TEXT ORDER adopting 4 the parties' proposed briefing schedule. Respondents shall respond to the petition by 4/7/2026. Petitioner's reply is due by 4/21/2026. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr., on 3/24/2026. (KEF) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#6

Apr 01, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by James Bausch, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Philip Rhoney. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#7

Apr 01, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 6 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM ** CORRECTED ** filed by James Bausch, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Philip Rhoney. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#8

Apr 01, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 6 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Lei Feng. (Borowski, Matthew) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#9

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)

#10

May 02, 2026

Letter filed by James Bausch, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Philip Rhoney re Da Cunha applying to this case and requiring a bond hearing. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 05/02/2026)

#11

May 05, 2026

Letter filed by Lei Feng regarding applicability of Da Cunha and requesting a burden-shifted bond hearing be ordered. (Borowski, Matthew) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#12

May 06, 2026

SUMMARY ORDER denying 6 Motion to Dismiss; granting 1 Petition. Respondents are ordered to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing promptly and, in any case, no later than May 20, 2026. The Clerk of Court shall close this case. Signed by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. on 5/6/2026. (CGJ) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#13

May 07, 2026

JUDGMENT in favor of Lei Feng against James Bausch, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi, Philip Rhoney, Todd Lyons. Signed by Andrew W. Moeller, Clerk of Court on 5/7/2026. (CGJ) (Entered: 05/07/2026)