Western District of New York • 1:26-cv-01568

#1

Jul 30, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5922863.), filed by EMMERSON VERSAIN VELASQUEZ HERNANDEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Hartman, Theodore) (Attachment 1 replaced on 7/31/2026) (ARS). (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. (ARS)

Jul 31, 2026

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

Jul 31, 2026

E-Filing Notification: 1 Clerk refitted and resized attachment #1. For future reference, please ensure all documents are properly sized. (ARS)