Western District of New York • 6:25-cv-06615

#1

Oct 27, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5612465.), filed by Ali Lieogo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Borowski, Matthew) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

#2

Oct 27, 2025

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Ali Lieogo.(Borowski, Matthew) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

#3

Oct 27, 2025

SCHEDULING ORDER (Please Note: This docket text may not contain the entire contents of the attached Order. It is your responsibility to read the attached Order and download it for future reference. Direct any questions to the Chambers of the Judge who entered this Order.) Respondents' answer and memorandum of law or motion to dismiss due within 14 days of this Order. Petitioner shall have 7 days to file a response. Oral argument set for November 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the U.S. Courthouse, 100 State Street, Rochester, NY 14614. Clerk shall serve a copy of petition and this Order electronically to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 10/27/2025. (MGB)Clerk to Follow up (Entered: 10/27/2025)

Oct 27, 2025

Remark: Case originally assigned to incorrect Office in Buffalo and transferred to Rochester under case number 6:25-cv-6615. All future docketing shall be entered on the Rochester case. Notification to Chambers of on-line civil case opening. (LEB).

Oct 27, 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)

#4

Oct 28, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Adam A. Khalil on behalf of Joseph Freden, Steven Kurzdorfer, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

Oct 28, 2025

Clerk regenerated and served 1 Petition and 3 Scheduling Order electronically via a Notice of Electronic Filing to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of New York at USANYW-Immigration-Habeas@usdoj.gov. (JHF)

#5

Nov 04, 2025

Letter filed by Ali Lieogo Requesting Appearance via Videoconference for the November 21 Oral Argument. (Borowski, Matthew) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

#6

Nov 05, 2025

TEXT ORDER granting 5 Letter Request for Leave to Appear by Remote Means. For good cause shown, counsel may appear remotely for the oral argument on November 21, 2025. The Court will provide instructions to appear remotely in advance of the conference. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 11/05/2025. (MGB) (Entered: 11/05/2025)

#7

Nov 10, 2025

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Joseph Freden, Steven Kurzdorfer, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

#8

Nov 10, 2025

RESPONSE in Opposition re 7 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Ali Lieogo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Bond Order Denying a Bond Hearing)(Borowski, Matthew) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

#9

Nov 21, 2025

ORDER granting 1 Petition to the extent Petitioner seeks a bond hearing; denying 7 Motion to Dismiss; and temporarily enjoining Petitioner's transfer from the Western District of New York or removal from the United States. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 11/21/2025. (MGB)

#10

Nov 21, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford: Appearances: Matthew K. Borowski, Esq. on behalf of Petitioner (via video); Adam A. Khalil, AUSA on behalf of Respondents. Oral Argument re 1 PETITION and 7 MOTION TO DISMISS held on 11/21/2025. 7 MOTION TO DISMISS denied for reasons as stated on the record; 1 PETITION granted to the extent Petitioner seeks a bond hearing, to be held on or before 11/28/2025. Parties to file status update on or before 12/3/2025. Separate Order to be entered confirming same. (Court Reporter Karen Clark.) (DPS) (Entered: 11/24/2025)

#11

Nov 26, 2025

DECISION AND ORDER granting 1 Petition to the extent Petitioner seeks a bond hearing; denying as moot 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order; denying 7 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 11/26/2025. (MGB)

#12

Nov 26, 2025

Letter filed by Joseph Freden, Steven Kurzdorfer, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re bond hearing. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 11/26/2025)

#13

Nov 26, 2025

Letter filed by Ali Lieogo regarding failure of government to inform counsel of bond hearing. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Borowski, Matthew) (Entered: 11/26/2025)

#14

Nov 26, 2025

TEXT ORDER re: 13 Letter. The Court construes Petitioner's letter filed November 26, 2025 (Dkt. 13), as a request to enforce the Court's November 21, 2025 Order, which required that a bond hearing be conducted on or before November 28, 2025 (Dkt. 9). Petitioner informs the Court that the Immigration Court scheduled a hearing for November 26, 2025, but failed to inform counsel of the date and time for the hearing, and then rescheduled the matter for December 5, 2025. Petitioner seeks immediate release should the bond hearing not be held by November 28, 2025. Because the deadline in the Court's Order has not yet passed, the Court denies Petitioner's request for relief without prejudice to renewal. If a bond hearing does not take place by November 28, 2025, with sufficient notice to counsel, in accordance with the Court's November 21, 2025 Order, Petitioner may renew his request for relief by a formal motion to enforce at that time. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 11/26/2025. (MGB). (Entered: 11/26/2025)

#15

Nov 26, 2025

Letter filed by Joseph Freden, Steven Kurzdorfer, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re issues with bond hearing notification. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 11/26/2025)

#16

Dec 01, 2025

Emergency MOTION to Enforce Judgment by Ali Lieogo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Affirmation of Fred Korkosz, Esq.)(Borowski, Matthew) Modified on 12/8/2025 (JHF). (Entered: 12/01/2025)

#17

Dec 01, 2025

TEXT ORDER re 16 Emergency Motion to Enforce Judgment. Responses are due on or before December 5, 2025. Upon review of the papers, the Court will determine if oral argument is necessary and, if so, will inform the parties of the date and time. Otherwise, the motion will be deemed submitted and decided on the papers. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 12/01/2025. (MGB) (Entered: 12/01/2025)

#18

Dec 02, 2025

RESPONSE in Opposition re 16 Emergency MOTION to Enforce Judgment filed by Joseph Freden, Steven Kurzdorfer, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

#19

Dec 02, 2025

Letter filed by Ali Lieogo regarding motion to enforce court order. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit EOIR-28)(Borowski, Matthew) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

#20

Dec 05, 2025

Letter filed by Joseph Freden, Steven Kurzdorfer, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re bond hearing held; bond set at $15,000. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

#21

Dec 08, 2025

TEXT ORDER. Based on the information set forth in the letter filed by Respondents on December 5, 2025, it appears that Petitioner's emergency motion to enforce judgment filed at Docket 16 is moot. It also appears that the issues raised by the petition have now been resolved and/or are moot. Accordingly, the Court intends to direct the Clerk's Office to close the case, unless on or before December 15, 2025, either party objects. Any objections must be set forth with specifics as to why the case should not be closed and/or why the emergency motion is not moot. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 12/08/2025. (MGB) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

#22

Dec 22, 2025

TEXT ORDER. On November 21, 2025, the Court granted Petitioner's petition (Dkt. 1) to the extent it seeks a bond hearing (Dkt. 9). On December 5, 2025, Respondents informed the Court that a bond hearing was held and bond was set. (Dkt. 20). The Court issued a Text Order on December 8, 2025, directing the parties to inform the Court on or before December 15, 2025, if any matters in the petition or Petitioner's motion to enforce 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 12/22/2025. (MGB)Clerk to Follow up (Entered: 12/22/2025)

#23

Dec 23, 2025

JUDGMENT dismissing petition without prejudice. Signed by Clerk of Court on 12/23/2025. (TF) (Entered: 12/23/2025)