Western District of New York • 1:26-cv-00892

#1

May 01, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5813447.), filed by Jatin Sodhi. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A - I-94, # 3 Exhibit B - Passport and Visa, # 4 Exhibit C - I-589 Filing Fee)(Borowski, Matthew) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#2

May 01, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order to prevent movement outside of the jurisdiction by Jatin Sodhi.(Borowski, Matthew) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#3

May 01, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order to prevent movement outside of the jurisdiction filed by Jatin Sodhi. So that the petitioner can fully participate in these proceedings and maintain adequate access to legal counsel, the respondents are enjoined from transferring the petitioner to any district outside the Western District of New York. See Perez y Perez v. Noem, 2025 WL 1908284, at *2 (S.D.N.Y. June 13, 2025) (collecting cases). The Court will schedule a status conference regarding the petition. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 5/1/2026. (RFI) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#4

May 01, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance of Government Attorney: Daniel Barrie Moar, appearing on behalf of Michael Ball, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Philip Rhoney. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP. (Moar, Daniel) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

May 01, 2026

Case assigned to Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. Notification to chambers of online civil opening. (LB)

#5

May 03, 2026

TEXT ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jatin Sodhi. Virtual Status Conference set for 5/4/2026 at 10:30 AM in U.S. District Court Niagara Courtroom, 8th Floor West, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. Dial-in information will be sent directly to the parties. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 5/2/2026. (RFI) (Entered: 05/03/2026)

#6

May 04, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo: Status Conference re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jatin Sodhi held on 5/4/2026. Court ordered that this proceeding is not to be recorded, or taped in any way. If someone does record it, they will be found in contempt of court. Court heard from parties regarding a Bond hearing and will issue a text order, as stated. Appearances by Teams Video Conference. For petitioner: Matthew K. Borowski. For respondents: AUSA Daniel B. Moar. (Court Reporter Laurel Tubbs.) (CMD) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

May 04, 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)