Western District of New York • 1:26-cv-01950

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Sep 09, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Miguel Angel Portillo Medina. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (KKR) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

Sep 09, 2026

Filing fee: $ 5.00, receipt number 100010427 (KKR)

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Sep 10, 2026

TEXT ORDER. Pro se Petitioner seeks relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Dkt. 1. Respondents shall respond to the petition by October 1, 2026, and Petitioner's reply is due by October 13, 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. Petitioner must forward a copy of all future filings to the attorney who appears for Respondents. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr., on 9/10/2026. (KEF)This was mailed to: Petitioner. (Entered: 09/10/2026)

Sep 10, 2026

Remark. Chambers sent Dkt. 1 and Dkt. 2 to USANYW-Immigration-Habeas@usdoj.gov. (KEF)

Sep 10, 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. Clerk mailed to petitioner the Prisoner Pro Se Packet, consisting of Privacy Notice, Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge, and Civil Case Timeline. (KKR)

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Sep 11, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance of Government Attorney: Adam A. Khalil, appearing on behalf of Judith Almodovar, Michael Ball, Todd Blanche, Stephen Kurzdorfer, Todd Lyons, Daren K. Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, Philip Rhoney, David Venturella. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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Sep 11, 2026

Letter filed by Judith Almodovar, Michael Ball, Todd Blanche, Stephen Kurzdorfer, Todd Lyons, Daren K. Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, Philip Rhoney, David Venturella re Petition being moot due to Petitioner's removal. (Khalil, Adam) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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Sep 11, 2026

TEXT ORDER re Respondents' 4 letter indicating that Petitioner has been removed from the United States. Any response from Petitioner about whether removal moots the petition is due by September 22, 2026. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr., on 9/11/2026. (KEF)This was mailed to: Petitioner. (Entered: 09/11/2026)