Western District of New York • 1:26-cv-00819

#1

Apr 23, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5801252.), filed by AMINA RAHMAN.(Doebler, Anne) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#2

Apr 23, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by AMINA RAHMAN.(Doebler, Anne) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#3

Apr 23, 2026

TEXT ORDER. Through counsel, Petitioner seeks relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Dkt. 1. She also seeks a temporary restraining order. Dkt. 2. The Court denies the portion of the TRO motion that requests an order enjoining Respondents from transferring Petitioner outside the Western District of New York because the Court retains jurisdiction over the petition regardless of whether Petitioner is transferred. See Santillanes v. U.S. Parole Comm'n, 754 F.2d 887, 888 (10th Cir. 1985) ("It is well established that jurisdiction attaches on the initial filing for habeas corpus relief, and it is not destroyed by a transfer of the petitioner and the accompanying custodial change.").The Court also denies the portion of the TRO that requests an order enjoining Respondent from removing her from the United States while this proceeding is pending because 8 U.S.C. § 1252(g) bars this Court from ordering such relief. See Reno v. Am.-Arab Anti-Discrimination Comm., 525 U.S. 471, 482 (1999); Delgado v. Quarantillo, 643 F.3d 52, 53 (2d Cir. 2011). The Court will address the balance of the TRO motion when it resolves the petition. Respondents shall respond to the petition and the balance of the TRO motion by 5/7/2026. Petitioner's response is due by 5/14/2026. 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), the TRO motion (Dkt. 2), 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 4/23/2026. (KLH) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#4

Apr 23, 2026

Remark: Chambers emailed 1 Petition and 2 TRO Motion to USANYW-Immigration-Habeas@usdoj.gov. (KLH) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

Apr 23, 2026

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

Apr 23, 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)

#5

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)

#6

May 07, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance of Government Attorney: Adam A. Khalil, appearing on behalf of Todd Blanche, Executive Office of Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Tammy Marich, Markwayne Mullin, Philip L. Rhoney. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#7

May 07, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Todd Blanche, Executive Office of Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Tammy Marich, Markwayne Mullin, Philip L. Rhoney. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#8

May 07, 2026

Letter filed by Amina Rahman for Extension of time to file status report. (Doebler, Anne) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#9

May 07, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting Petitioner's unopposed 8 letter request for an extension of time. Petitioner shall file a status report by May 11, 2026. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr., on 5/7/2026. (KEF) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#10

May 11, 2026

Letter filed by Amina Rahman Requesting Extension of Time to File Status Report. (Doebler, Anne) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

#11

May 12, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 10 Petitioner's unopposed letter request for an extension of time. Petitioner shall file a status report by May 25, 2026. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr., on 5/12/2026. (KEF) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

#12

May 26, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Amina Rahman. (Doebler, Anne) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#13

May 29, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Amina Rahman. (Doebler, Anne) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#14

May 31, 2026

TEXT ORDER acknowledging the stipulation contained within Petitioner's 13 Status Report. Petitioner shall respond to the motion to dismiss by June 9, 2026. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr., on 5/31/2026. (KEF) (Entered: 05/31/2026)

#15

Jun 03, 2026

Letter filed by Todd Blanche, Executive Office of Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Tammy Marich, Markwayne Mullin, Philip L. Rhoney withdrawing motion to dismiss and acknowledging applicability of Da Cunha. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

#16

Jun 15, 2026

TEXT ORDER. The Government has conceded that Petitioner is entitled to a bond hearing under Da Cunha v. Freden, 175 F.4th 61 (2d Cir. 2026). Dkt. 15. Because Petitioner's detention has not become prolonged under Velasco Lopez v. Decker, 978 F.3d 842 (2d Cir. 2020), that case does not require burden-shifting at the bond hearing. Accordingly, Respondents' motion to dismiss (Dkt. 7) is denied, and Respondents are ordered to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing under the relevant regulations by no later than June 29, 2026. The Clerk of Court shall close this case. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr., on 6/15/2026. (KEF)Clerk to follow up. Modified on 6/15/2026 to correct a typo (KEF). (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#17

Jun 15, 2026

JUDGMENT in favor of Amina Rahman against Executive Office of Immigration Review, Markwayne Mullin, Philip L. Rhoney, Tammy Marich, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons. Signed by Andrew W. Moeller, Clerk of Court on 6/15/2026. (CGJ) (Entered: 06/15/2026)