Western District of New York • 1:26-cv-00628

#1

Mar 30, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5771805.), filed by Refugio Antonio Medrano Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Bond Stub, # 3 Exhibit Order Terminating Immigration Proceedings)(Borowski, Matthew) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#2

Mar 31, 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 4/2/2026. 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 3/31/2026. (KEF) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

Mar 31, 2026

Remark. Chambers emailed a copy of the petition and Dkt. 2 to USANYW-Immigration-Habeas@usdoj.gov . (KEF)

Mar 31, 2026

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

Mar 31, 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. (ARS)

#3

Apr 02, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Adam A. Khalil on behalf of James Bausch, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Philip Rhoney (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#4

Apr 02, 2026

Letter filed by James Bausch, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Philip Rhoney with proposed briefing schedule. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#5

Apr 02, 2026

TEXT ORDER adopting 4 the parties' proposed briefing schedule. Respondents shall respond to the petition by 4/15/2026. Petitioner's response is due by 4/29/2026. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr., on 4/2/2026. (KEF) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#6

Apr 13, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by James Bausch, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Philip Rhoney. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#7

Apr 13, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 6 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Refugio Antonio Medrano Martinez. (Borowski, Matthew) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

Apr 13, 2026

E-Filing Notification: 6 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM ACTION REQUIRED: Petitioner's name in the caption does not match the name within the motion. Refile corrected document using the Continuation of Exhibits event. (DDS)

#8

Apr 14, 2026

CONTINUATION OF EXHIBITS to 6 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM CORRECTED Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#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 04, 2026

Letter filed by James Bausch, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Philip Rhoney recognizing Da Cunha controls in this case. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#11

May 05, 2026

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

#12

May 07, 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 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)

#13

May 07, 2026

JUDGMENT in favor of Refugio Antonio Medrano Martinez against James Bausch, Markwayne Mullin, Pamela Bondi, Philip Rhoney, Todd Lyons. Signed by Andrew W. Moeller, Clerk of Court on 5/7/2026. (CGJ) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#14

May 15, 2026

Letter filed by James Bausch, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Philip Rhoney re intervening bond hearing and release prior to this Court's ordered bond hearing. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 05/15/2026)