Western District of New York • 6:26-cv-06426

#1

Apr 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5788146.), filed by Leonardo Lopez Pineda. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Graziano, Robert) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

Apr 14, 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)

Apr 14, 2026

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

#2

Apr 17, 2026

ORDER that by June 2, 2026, Respondents shall file and serve an answer responding to the allegations in the petition as well as a memorandum of law addressing each of the issues. Instead of an answer the Respondents may file a motion to dismiss the petition. The Petitioner's written response to the answer or motion to dismiss is due by June 30, 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, Western District of New York at USANYWlmmigration-Habeas@usdoj.gov. Signed by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. on 4/15/2026. (DMK) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

Apr 17, 2026

Clerk emailed copy of 1 Petition and 2 Order to USANYWlmmigration-Habeas@usdoj.gov. (DMK)

#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. on 4/30/2026. (MFE). (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#4

May 05, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance of Government Attorney: Adam A. Khalil, appearing on behalf of James Bausch, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Philip Rhoney. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#5

May 05, 2026

Letter filed by James Bausch, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Philip Rhoney re inapplicability of Da Cunha. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#6

May 07, 2026

NOTICE by Leonardo Lopez Pineda Letter (Graziano, Robert) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#7

May 08, 2026

Letter filed by James Bausch, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Philip Rhoney agreeing that matter should be held in abeyance pending bond hearing. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#8

May 08, 2026

TEXT ORDER. In light of Dkts. 6 and 7, the parties shall submit a status report by May 21, 2026 regarding whether the scheduled May 14, 2026 bond hearing has taken place. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. on 5/8/2026. (MFE). (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#9

May 20, 2026

Letter filed by James Bausch, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Philip Rhoney re bond hearing. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

#10

May 20, 2026

NOTICE by Leonardo Lopez Pineda Letter (Graziano, Robert) (Entered: 05/20/2026)