Western District of New York • 1:26-cv-01540

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Jul 28, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5919051.), filed by Yerandy Gonzalez Mesa. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - I-213 (12.31.21), # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - NTA (12.31.21), # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - ROR Order 1.1.22, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - I-213 (7.22.25), # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E - NTA (7.22.25), # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F - Removal Order 1.7.26)(Tilson, Henry) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

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Jul 29, 2026

CONTINUATION OF EXHIBITS by Yerandy Gonzalez Mesa. to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Civil Cover Sheet filed by Yerandy Gonzalez Mesa. (Tilson, Henry) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

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Jul 29, 2026

TEXT ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The Second Circuit issued a decision in da Cunha v. Freden, 175 F.4th 61 (2d Cir. 2026), holding that noncitizens who are present in the United States after entering without inspection and admission and who were not apprehended at or near the border at the time of entry are not subject to mandatory detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2) but instead are subject to detention under section 1226(a). In addition, this Court issued Decisions and Orders in Ivonin v. Rhoney, No. 6:25-CV-06673 EAW, 2026 WL 199283 (W.D.N.Y. Jan. 26, 2026) and Ab-Rahim v. Marich, No. 6:26-CV-06005-EAW, 2026 WL 279113, at *1 (W.D.N.Y. Feb. 3, 2026), holding that the detention of noncitizens following expiration of parole is also governed by 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), and not § 1225(b)(2). The Court has also concluded based on the circumstances in these cases and a balancing of the factors under Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319 (1976), that constitutional due process requires the burden to be on the government at the bond hearing to establish dangerousness or flight risk by clear and convincing evidence. See Nany v. Blanche et al., No. 1:26-CV-01187-EAW, 2026 WL 1842635, at *4-5 (W.D.N.Y. June 26, 2026); Lieogo v. Freden, No. 6:25-CV-06615 EAW, 2025 WL 3290694, at *4-5 (W.D.N.Y. Nov. 26, 2025).Accordingly, Respondents are hereby ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE on or before August 4, 2026, why, in light of those decisions, the petition in this case should not be granted to the extent that it seeks an order requiring that Petitioner receive a bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a).Pending a resolution of the petition and because the Court finds that Petitioner's presence in the District is necessary to support the Court's resolution of the issues in the petition, including because it will enable Petitioner to fully participate in these proceedings and maintain adequate access to legal counsel, see 28 U.S.C. § 2243 ("Unless the application for the writ and the return present only issues of law the person to whom the writ is directed shall be required to produce at the hearing the body of the person detained. The applicant or the person detained may, under oath, deny any of the facts set forth in the return or allege any other material facts."), Respondents are temporarily enjoined from transferring Petitioner outside this District pending a resolution of this matter. This temporary order extends to the transfer of Petitioner outside the country so as 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 Clerk's Office is directed to serve a copy of the petition and 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. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 07/29/2026. (JKS)Clerk to Follow up (Entered: 07/29/2026)

Jul 29, 2026

Case assigned to Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford. Notification to chambers of online civil opening. (KKR)

Jul 29, 2026

Remark: Clerk's Office emailed copy of 1 Petition and 3 Text Order to the United States Attorney's Office, Western District of New York at USANYW-Immigration-Habeas@usdoj.gov (TME)

Jul 29, 2026

E-Filing Notification re 1 PETITION: Attorney is directed to file a civil cover sheet (JS-44), pursuant to Local Rule 3. No judge assignment will be made until filing is entered on the docket. Please docket using the Continuation of Exhibits event located within the Responses and Replies category. (KKR)

Jul 29, 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)

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Jul 31, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance of Government Attorney: Adam A. Khalil, appearing on behalf of Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Philip L. Rhoney, David Venturella. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

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Jul 31, 2026

REPLY/RESPONSE to re 3 Text Order,,,,,,,,,,,, filed by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Philip L. Rhoney, David Venturella. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

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Jul 31, 2026

ORDER granting 1 petition to the extent Petitioner seeks a bond hearing. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 07/31/2026. (JKS) Clerk to Follow up (Entered: 07/31/2026)

Aug 03, 2026

Remark: Clerks Office substituted Michael Ball in place of Philip Rhoney per Order #6. (TME)

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Aug 11, 2026

Letter filed by Michael Ball, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella re bond hearing. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

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Aug 13, 2026

TEXT ORDER. On August 11, 2026, Respondents informed the Court that a bond hearing was held and bond was denied. (Dkt. 7). The Court views the issues raised by the petition as now resolved and intends to direct the Clerk's Office to close the case, unless on or before August 20, 2026, either party objects. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 08/13/2026. (JKS) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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Oct 02, 2026

TEXT ORDER. On July 31, 2026, the Court granted Petitioner's petition (Dkt. 1) to the extent it seeks a bond hearing (Dkt. 6). On August 11, 2026, Respondents informed the Court that a bond hearing was held and bond was denied. (Dkt. 7). The Court issued a Text Order on August 13, 2026, directing the parties to inform the Court on or before August 20, 2026, if any matters in the petition remained unresolved and to date nothing has been filed. (Dkt. 8). Accordingly, the Court dismisses any remaining claims in the petition without prejudice and directs the Clerk of Court to close the case. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 10/02/2026. (JKS)Clerk to Follow up (Entered: 10/02/2026)

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Oct 05, 2026

JUDGMENT in favor of Yerandy Gonzalez Mesa against David Venturella, Markwayne Mullin, Michael Ball, Todd Blanche. Signed by Andrew W. Moeller, Clerk of Court on 10/5/2026. (TME) (Entered: 10/05/2026)