Western District of New York • 1:25-cv-01481

Moonsammy v. Rhoney

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Case Information

Filed: December 29, 2025
Assigned to: John Leonard Sinatra Jr.
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: February 06, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Dec 29, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5667797.), filed by Kessoon Moonsammy. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Aisen, Aaron) (Entered: 12/29/2025)
Main Document: PETITION
Dec 30, 2025
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. (CGJ)
Dec 30, 2025
Case assigned to Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. Notification to Chambers of on-line civil case opening. (CGJ)
#2
Dec 31, 2025
TEXT ORDER. Through counsel, Petitioner seeks relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Dkt. 1. Counsel shall confer regarding a briefing schedule on the petition and shall file a letter outlining their proposed briefing schedule by January 6, 2026. 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. (MEM) (Entered: 12/31/2025)
Main Document: TEXT
#3
Jan 05, 2026
Remark: Chambers emailed 1 Petition to USANYW-Immigration-Habeas@usdoj.gov. (KLH) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
#4
Jan 05, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Barrie Moar on behalf of Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Philip L. Rhoney (Moar, Daniel) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#5
Jan 06, 2026
Letter filed by Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Philip L. Rhoney re Proposed Schedule. (Moar, Daniel) (Entered: 01/06/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#6
Jan 07, 2026
TEXT ORDER. The proposed schedule in the 5 Letter is so-ordered. As such, the following deadlines apply:January 12, 2026: Petitioner to file Amended Petition;January 16, 2026: Petitioner to move for TRO/PI;January 23, 2026: Respondents' Opposition to Motion for TRO/PI;January 30, 2026: Petitioner's Reply on Motion for TRO/PI;February 10, 2026: Respondent's Answer and Return or Motion to Dismiss Petition;February 20, 2026: Petitioner's Reply in further Support of Habeas Petition.SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. (MEM) (Entered: 01/07/2026)
#7
Jan 10, 2026
Letter filed by Kessoon Moonsammy . (Aisen, Aaron) (Entered: 01/10/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#8
Jan 12, 2026
TEXT ORDER. The request in the 7 Letter is granted. As such, the following deadlines in the 6 scheduling order are held in abeyance pending further order from the Court: January 12, 2026: Petitioner to file Amended Petition;January 16, 2026: Petitioner to move for TRO/PI;January 23, 2026: Respondents' Opposition to Motion for TRO/PI;January 30, 2026: Petitioner's Reply on Motion for TRO/PI. The remaining deadlines at Dkt. 6 remain in effect. In addition, the parties shall file a status report by 1/27/26. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. (MEM) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
#9
Jan 27, 2026
Letter filed by Kessoon Moonsammy Status Report. (Aisen, Aaron) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#10
Feb 06, 2026
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Kessoon Moonsammy (Aisen, Aaron) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE

Parties

Moonsammy
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Rhoney, in his official capacity as Acting ICE Deputy Field Office Director
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