District of Massachusetts • 1:26-cv-10177

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Jan 16, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) and Petition for Habeas Corpus and Injunctive Relief Filing fee: $ 5, receipt number AMADC-11481246 Fee status: Filing Fee paid., filed by Juan Carlos Arevalo Navarro. (Attachments: # 1 Category Form, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Morillo, Crystal) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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Jan 16, 2026

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. District Judge Angel Kelley assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Donald L. Cabell. (CEH) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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Jan 16, 2026

General Order 19-02, dated June 1, 2019 regarding Public Access to Immigration Cases Restricted by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2(c). (CEH) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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Jan 16, 2026

Order

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Jan 16, 2026

District Judge Angel Kelley: ORDER entered. Order Concerning Service of Petition, Stay of Transfer or Removal, and Required Response. (CEH) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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Jan 16, 2026

Copy re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 5 Service Order - 2241 Petition emailed to AUSA Olivia Benjamin, Rayford Farquhar, Elona Toro, and USAMA Civil Process on 1/16/2026 at 4:36 PM and mailed to All Respondents (CEH) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

Jan 16, 2026

Copy Mailed

Jan 16, 2026

Notice of Case Assignment

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Jan 21, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Jan 22, 2026

Answer/Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - 2241

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Jan 23, 2026

District Judge Angel Kelley: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. Before the Court is Petitioner Juan Carlos Arevalo Navarro’s Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. [Dkt. 1]. Respondents note that “the legal issues presented in this Petition are similar to those recently addressed by this Court” [Dkt. 8] in Amaya Sanchez v. Moniz et al., No. 25-CV-12806-AK (D. Mass. Oct. 10, 2025), in which the Court joined other sessions of this Court, and other courts across the country, in holding that the arrest and detention of noncitizens within the United States is governed by 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). Respondents state that “[s]hould the Court follow its reasoning in Amaya Sanchez, it would reach the same result” in this case. [Dkt. 8]. On the facts before it, the Court does not find reason to deviate from the analysis presented in Amaya Sanchez. Accordingly, Petitioner is subject to 8 U.S.C. § 1226’s discretionary detention framework and entitled to a bond hearing. He has not received such a hearing, so his detention is unlawful. Petitioner’s 1 Petition is GRANTED. Respondents are ORDERED to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within 10 calendar days of this Order. Respondents are ENJOINED from denying Petitioner bond on the basis that he is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2). Respondents are ORDERED to file a status report within 14 calendar days of this Order stating whether Petitioner has been granted bond, and, if his request for bond was denied, the reasons for that denial.(CEH) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan 23, 2026

Order

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Feb 03, 2026

Status Report

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Feb 11, 2026

District Judge Angel Kelley: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. On January 23, 2026, this Court granted Petitioner’s Habeas Petition. [Dkt. 9]. On February 3, 2026, Respondents provided a Status Report indicating that Petitioner had a bond hearing, was granted bond, and was released. [Dkt. 10]. If Petitioner wishes to collect EAJA fees, Petitioner shall inform the Court of their intent within the next seven (7) calendar days and submit an EAJA application within thirty (30) calendar days of the grant of Petitioner’s Habeas Petition. Absent Petitioner notifying the Court of their intent, the Court will terminate the suit.(CEH) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb 11, 2026

Order