Western District of New York • 6:26-cv-06780

#1

Jul 30, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5923276.), filed by Francisco Antonio Donaye-Contreras. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A - Petitioner's Declaration)(Soto, Andrea) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

#2

Jul 31, 2026

TEXT ORDER. Through counsel, Petitioner seeks relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Dkt. 1. Respondents shall respond to the petition by August 14, 2026, and Petitioner's reply is due by August 21, 2026. In their filings, the parties shall address whether and how the Second Circuit's decision in Da Cunha v. Freden, 175 F.4th 61 (2d Cir. 2026), applies. 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 7/31/2026. (KEF) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

Jul 31, 2026

Remark. Chambers sent Dkt. 1 and Dkt. 2 to USANYW-Immigration-Habeas@usdoj.gov. (KEF)

Jul 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. 636(c) 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. (KKR)

Jul 31, 2026

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

#3

Aug 14, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance of Government Attorney: Chelsea A. Cruz, appearing on behalf of Michael Ball, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP. (Cruz, Chelsea) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#4

Aug 14, 2026

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Michael Ball, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella.(Cruz, Chelsea) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#5

Aug 14, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 4 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Michael Ball, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Deportation Officer, # 2 Exhibit A to Declaration)(Cruz, Chelsea) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#6

Aug 21, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 4 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Francisco Antonio Donaye-Contreras. (Soto, Andrea) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#7

Aug 24, 2026

TEXT ORDER. Any reply from Respondents in further support of their motion to dismiss is due by August 31, 2026. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr., on 8/24/2026. (KEF) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

#8

Aug 31, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re 4 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Michael Ball, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Cruz, Chelsea) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#9

Sep 09, 2026

ORDER denying 4 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Respondents shall provide Petitioner with a bond hearing at which Respondents bear the burden, by September 22, 2026. The Clerk of Court shall enter judgment in accordance with order and close this case. Signed by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. on 9/8/26. (RE) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#10

Sep 09, 2026

JUDGMENT closing the case. Signed by Andrew W. Moeller, Clerk of Court on 9/9/26. (RE) (Entered: 09/09/2026)