Western District of New York • 6:26-cv-06362

#1

Mar 27, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5769739.), filed by CARLOS MENDOZA-VARGAS. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, Credible Fear Determination, # 3 Exhibit B, Interim Notice Authorizing Parole, # 4 Exhibit C, NTA, # 5 Exhibit D, Receipt Notice for I-485, # 6 Exhibit F, Automated Case Information re. Terminated Proceedings)(Berger, Aliza) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

Mar 30, 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. (MMG)

Mar 30, 2026

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

#2

Mar 31, 2026

ORDER that by May 15, 2026, Respondents shall file and serve an answer responding to the allegations in the petition; Petitioner's written response to Respondents' answer or motion to dismiss is due by June 9, 2026; the Clerk of Court shall serve a copy of the petition, together with a copy of this order, electronically via a Notice of Electronic Filing to the United States Attorney's Office. Signed by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. on 3/31/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Petition)(TF) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#3

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. (MEM) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#4

May 07, 2026

STATUS REPORT re. docket 3 by Carlos Mendoza-Vargas. (Berger, Aliza) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#5

May 07, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance of Government Attorney: Daniel Barrie Moar, appearing on behalf of James Bausch, Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP. (Moar, Daniel) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#6

May 07, 2026

Letter filed by James Bausch, Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin Letter regarding non-applicability of Second Circuit Da Cunha decision to this case. (Moar, Daniel) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#7

May 15, 2026

REPLY/RESPONSE to re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by James Bausch, Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Moar, Daniel) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#8

May 15, 2026

REPLY/RESPONSE to re 7 Reply/Response filed by Carlos Mendoza-Vargas. (Berger, Aliza) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#9

May 18, 2026

SUMMARY ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Petitioner is detained under 8 U.S.C. 1226(a) and, is entitled to a bond hearing under the relevant regulations. Respondents are ordered to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing promptly and, in any case, no later than June 1, 2026. Signed by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. on 5/18/2026. (TF) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#10

May 19, 2026

TEXT ORDER. In light of the Court's May 18, 2026 decision and order [Dkt. 9], by June 9, 2026, the parties shall file status reports regarding any outstanding issues to be resolved in this case before it is closed. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. on 05/19/2026. (TDM) (Entered: 05/19/2026)