Western District of New York • 1:26-cv-01682

#1

Aug 10, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus v. Michael K. Ball, et al. ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANYWDC-5937873.), filed by JOSUE ENRIQUE RAMIREZ VASQUEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Cover Sheet)(Paladino, Jiana) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#2

Aug 11, 2026

TEXT ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Josue Enrique Ramirez Vasquez So that the petitioner can fully participate in these proceedings [and maintain adequate access to legal counsel], the respondents are enjoined from transferring the petitioner to any district 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). SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 8/11/2026. (ZHM) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

Aug 11, 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)

Aug 11, 2026

Case assigned to Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. Notification to chambers of online civil opening. (KKR)

#3

Aug 12, 2026

TEXT ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Josue Enrique Ramirez Vasquez. Virtual Status Conference set for 8/13/2026 at 1:00 PM in U.S. District Court, Niagara Courtroom, 8th Floor West, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. Dial-in instructions will be emailed directly to the parties. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 8/12/2026. (CMD) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#4

Aug 13, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo: Status Conference held on 8/13/2026. 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 set briefing schedule as follows: Respondent's response due by 8/26/2026. Petitioner's reply due by 9/2/2026. Appearances by Teams Video Conference. For petitioner: Jiana Paladino. For respondents: AUSA Adam Khalil. (Court Reporter Laurel Tubbs.) (CMD) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#5

Aug 28, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance of Government Attorney: Adam A. Khalil, appearing on behalf of Michael K. Ball, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#6

Aug 28, 2026

REPLY/RESPONSE to re 4 Status Conference,,, Set Deadlines,, filed by Michael K. Ball, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#7

Sep 04, 2026

Letter filed by Josue Enrique Ramirez Vasquez IN repsonse. (Paladino, Jiana) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

#8

Sep 15, 2026

TEXT ORDER re 7 Letter filed by Josue Enrique Ramirez Vasquez. The petitioner argues in his letter that "[e]ven if this Court determines that relief under Zadvydas is premature regarding postremoval period length, [he] is independently entitled to an individualized custody determination under the Fifth Amendment's Due Process Clause." Docket Item 7 at 3. But the petitioner does not cite any authority for the proposition that a petitioner who has been detained under section 1231 for less than two months is entitled to a bond hearing. Accordingly, on or before 9/22/2026, the petitioner may supplement his response to provide any such authority. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 9/15/2026. (RFI) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#9

Sep 22, 2026

Letter filed by Josue Enrique Ramirez Vasquez Responding to Text Order (Docket Item 8). (Paladino, Jiana) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

#10

Sep 25, 2026

TEXT ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Josue Enrique Ramirez Vasquez. Virtual Oral Argument set for 9/28/2026 at 10:30 AM 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 9/25/2026. (CMD) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

#11

Sep 28, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Josue Enrique Ramirez Vasquez. For the reasons stated the on the record, the Court grants the petition and orders the respondents to release the petitioner within 24 hours of the issuance of this order. The respondents may in their discretion impose conditions of release. The respondents shall file a letter on or before 9/30/2026 confirming compliance with this order. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 9/28/2026. (RFI) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

#12

Sep 28, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo: Oral Argument 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Josue Enrique Ramirez Vasquez held on 9/28/2026. 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. After hearing from parties, the Court grants the petition and orders respondents to release petitioner with conditions if they deem appropriate. Appearances by Teams Video Conference. For petitioner. Jiana L. Paladino. For respondents: AUSA Adam A. Khalil. (Court Reporter Laurel Tubbs.) (CMD) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

#13

Sep 29, 2026

Letter filed by Michael K. Ball, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella re release. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

#14

Sep 30, 2026

TEXT ORDER re 13 Letter filed by Markwayne Mullin, Michael K. Ball, Todd Blanche, David Venturella. The respondents have filed a letter, Docket Item 13, indicating that the petitioner was released in compliance with this Court's order, Docket Item 11. If either party believes there are any further issues properly before this Court, that party may show cause within 14 days of this order. If neither party shows 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 9/30/2026. (AJM)Clerk to Follow up (Entered: 09/30/2026)

#15

Oct 15, 2026

JUDGMENT in favor of Josue Enrique Ramirez Vasquez against David Venturella, Markwayne Mullin, Michael K. Ball, Todd Blanche. Signed by Andrew W. Moeller, Clerk of Court, on 10/15/2026. (DDS) (Entered: 10/15/2026)