Western District of New York • 1:25-cv-01500

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Dec 31, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5669647.), filed by Kayhan Bakhtani. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Gillman, Sarah) (Entered: 12/31/2025)

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Dec 31, 2025

TEXT ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by the petitioner. To maintain the status quo, and solely so that the Court can make an informed decision about its authority to issue relief and whether any relief that it has the power to issue should be granted, the respondents are temporarily enjoined from removing the petitioner from the United States. Additionally, so that the petitioner can fully participate in these proceedings and maintain adequate access to legal counsel, the respondents also are enjoined from transferring the petitioner 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 promptly schedule a status conference. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 12/31/2025. (ZHM) (Entered: 12/31/2025)

Dec 31, 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 31, 2025

Case assigned to Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. Notification to Chambers of on-line civil case opening. (CGJ)

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Jan 02, 2026

TEXT ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Kayhan Bakhtani. Status Conference set for 1/5/2026 at 3:00 PM in U.S. District Court, Niagara Courtroom, 8th Floor West, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. PLEASE NOTE: The proceeding described herein will be held remotely. Dial-in instructions will be emailed directly to the parties. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 1/2/2026. (RFI) (Entered: 01/02/2026)

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Jan 03, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah Emma Decker on behalf of Kayhan Bakhtani (Decker, Sarah) (Entered: 01/03/2026)

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Jan 05, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kerry Quinn Battenfeld on behalf of Kayhan Bakhtani (Battenfeld, Kerry) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

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Jan 05, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance of Government Attorney: Marvin J. Muller, III, appearing on behalf of Joseph Freden, Todd Lyons, Tammy Marich, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP. (Muller, Marvin) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

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Jan 05, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo: Status Conference held on 1/5/2026. 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 and ordered expedited briefing schedule. Responses due 1/20/2026. Replies due 1/26/2026. If necessary, oral argument will be scheduled. Appearances by Teams Video Conference. For petitioners: Sarah Gillman, Sarah Decker, Kerry Battenfeld, Jhoanna Sylio, Paralegal Halinka Zolicik. For respondents: AUSA Marvin Muller III. (Court Reporter Laurel Tubbs.) Associated Cases: 1:25-cv-01463-LJV, 1:25-cv-01500-LJV(RFI) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

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Jan 16, 2026

First MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Joseph Freden, Todd Lyons, Tammy Marich, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit A)(Muller, Marvin) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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Jan 26, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Amy Louise Belsher on behalf of Kayhan Bakhtani (Belsher, Amy) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

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Jan 26, 2026

MOTION to appear pro hac vice ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-5695387.) by Kayhan Bakhtani. (Attachments: # 1 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Exhibit 1, Application for Admission, # 3 Exhibit 2, Admission Sponsor Affidavit, # 4 Exhibit 3, Signed Attorney Oath, # 5 Exhibit 4, Signed Civility Oath, # 6 Exhibit 5, ECF Registration Form)(Belsher, Amy) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

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Jan 26, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 8 First MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and reply in support of Petition filed by Kayhan Bakhtani. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Belsher, Amy) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

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Jan 27, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Andrew Hodgson on behalf of Kayhan Bakhtani (Hodgson, Robert) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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Feb 03, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting (12) Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission in case 1:25-cv-01463-LJV and (10) Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission in case 1:25-cv-01500-LJV for Attorney Jessica Perry, Esq. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 2/3/2026. Associated Cases: 1:25-cv-01463-LJV, 1:25-cv-01500-LJV. (CMD)This was mailed to: Jessica Perry, Esq. Clerk to Follow up (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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Feb 06, 2026

DECISION AND ORDER: For the reasons stated in the decision and order and in Mata Velasquez v. Kurzdorfer, 794 F. Supp. 3d 128 (W.D.N.Y. 2025), Bakhtani's petition, Docket Item 1 , is GRANTED. Within 24 hours of the issuance of this decis ion and order, Bakhtani must be released. On or before February 9, 2026, the respondents shall file a status report confirming Bakhtani's release. The respondents' motion to dismiss, Docket Item 8 , is DENIED. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 2/6/2026. (ZHM)

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Feb 12, 2026

REPLY/RESPONSE to re 14 Decision and Order,,, Terminate Motions,, filed by Joseph Freden, Todd Lyons, Tammy Marich, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration. (Muller, Marvin) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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Feb 12, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica Perry on behalf of Kayhan Bakhtani (Perry, Jessica) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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Feb 13, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The respondents have filed a letter, Docket Item 15, indicating that the petitioner was released in accordance with this Court's decision and order, Docket Item 14 . If the petitioner believes there are any further issues properly before this Court, the petitioner may show cause within 14 days of this order. If the petitioner does not show cause why issues remain before this Court within 14 days, the Clerk of Court shall enter judgment and close this case without further order. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 2/13/2026. (ZHM)Clerk to Follow up (Entered: 02/13/2026)