District of Massachusetts • 1:26-cv-10239

#1

Jan 16, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number ARIDC-2232320.), filed by Souvanh Keosouvanh.(West, George) . (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#2

Jan 16, 2026

EXHIBIT IN SUPPORT by Souvanh Keosouvanh in support of 1 Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number ARIDC-2232320.) . (West, George) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#3

Jan 16, 2026

EXHIBIT IN SUPPORT by Souvanh Keosouvanh in support of 1 Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number ARIDC-2232320.) . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit OSUP)(West, George) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#4

Jan 16, 2026

ORDER re 1 Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Souvanh Keosouvanh. So Ordered by District Judge Melissa R. DuBose on 1/16/2026. (Simoncelli, Michael) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

Jan 16, 2026

Case assigned to District Judge Melissa R. DuBose and Magistrate Judge Amy E. Moses. (Perry, Frank)

#5

Jan 17, 2026

EXHIBIT IN SUPPORT by Souvanh Keosouvanh in support of 1 Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number ARIDC-2232320.) Errata correcting citation and names. (West, George) (Entered: 01/17/2026)

#6

Jan 17, 2026

Civil Cover Sheet filed by Souvanh Keosouvanh. Regarding New Case: 1 Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number ARIDC-2232320.) . (West, George) (Entered: 01/17/2026)

#7

Jan 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin Bolan on behalf of Pamela J. Bondi, Executive Office of Immigration Review, Michael Krol, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, David Wesling (Bolan, Kevin) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

Jan 20, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus before the Court asserts Petitioner is currently detained at the Plymouth County Correctional Facility in Massachusetts. ECF No. 1 ¶ 15. As such, the District of Rhode Island does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate this petition. See Rumsfeld v. Padilla, 542 U.S. 426, 443 (2004) ("The plain language of the habeas statute... confirms the general rule that for core habeas petitions challenging present physical confinement, jurisdiction lies in only one district: the district of confinement."); Thompson v. Barr, 959 F.3d 476, 491 (1st Cir. 2020) (transferring a petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 to the district where petitioner was confined). This case shall be transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts in Boston. So Ordered by District Judge Melissa R. DuBose on 1/20/2026. (Simoncelli, Michael)

#8

Jan 21, 2026

Case transferred in from District of Rhode Island; Case Number 1:26-cv-00031. (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#9

Jan 21, 2026

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Richard G. Stearns 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. (Danieli, Chris) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#10

Jan 21, 2026

Notice: Counsel who filed an appearance in this case prior to its transfer must refer to Local Rule 83.5.3(h) Practice by Persons Not Members of the Bar on how to proceed as an attorney in this court. General Information for Attorneys can be found here. (Danieli, Chris) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#11

Jan 21, 2026

AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Souvanh Keosouvanh.(JAM) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#12

Jan 21, 2026

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ORDER entered Concerning Service of Amended Petition and Further Stay of Transfer or Removal. (JAM) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#13

Jan 21, 2026

Copy re 11 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) and 12 Order mailed to Todd M Lyons, Kristi L. Noem, David Wesling, Pamela J. Bondi, Stefan Cassella, Michael Krol, Executive Office of Immigration Review and Antone Moniz on 1/21/2026. (JAM) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

Jan 21, 2026

Copy Mailed

Jan 21, 2026

Notice to Counsel in Transfer Cases

Jan 21, 2026

Notice of Case Assignment

#14

Jan 28, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#15

Jan 28, 2026

Extension of Time

#16

Jan 28, 2026

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 15 Government's Motion for Extension of Time, until 1/29/26, to respond to habeas petition. (MZ) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

Jan 28, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

#17

Jan 29, 2026

Response - not related to a motion

#18

Jan 30, 2026

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered - re 17 Response, filed by Stefan Cassella, Todd Lyons, Michael Krol, Executive Office of Immigration Review, Kristi Noem, David Wesling, Pamela J. Bondi, Antone Moniz. Petitioner Souvanh Keosouvanh agrees that he is subject to a Final Removal Order after serving a 170-month federal prison sentence (released in June of 2023). However, he asks the court to reinstate his prior Order of Supervision while awaiting removal that ICE entered on July, 11, 2023, and then revoked on December 28, 2025. Limited in its jurisdiction, the court asks the petitioner to show cause no later than February 10, 2026, why, under Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678, 688 (2001), there is not a significant likelihood of his removal in the reasonably foreseeable future. (MZ) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

Jan 30, 2026

Order

#19

Feb 11, 2026

Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

#20

Feb 11, 2026

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 19 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to the court's show cause Order. Responses due by 2/23/2026. (MZ) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb 11, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

#21

Feb 20, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

#22

Feb 20, 2026

Appendix/Exhibit

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Feb 21, 2026

Appendix/Exhibit

#24

Feb 23, 2026

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered - The court orders the government to file a brief (up to five pages) by Friday, February 27, 2026, addressing the applicability of 8 C.F.R. sect. 241.13 in this case.(MZ) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

Feb 23, 2026

Order

#25

Feb 27, 2026

Response to Court Order

#26

Mar 03, 2026

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered re 25 Response to Court Order. Petitioner may file a reply of no more than five (5) pages addressing whether his Order of Supervision was a "determination under [8 C.F.R. § 241.13] that there is no significant likelihood of their removal." This reply is due no later than March 10, 2026.(RGS, law3) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

Mar 03, 2026

Order

#27

Mar 04, 2026

Response to Court Order

#28

Mar 05, 2026

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. In July of 2023, ICE released petitioner Souvanh Keosouvanh under an Order of Supervision because it was unable to effect his removal to Laos (which does not have any repatriation agreement with the US). Dkt # 17-1 at 4. His release (and the subsequent revocation of that release) accordingly is governed by 8 C.F.R. § 241.13.Section 241.13 authorizes ICE "to re-detain a noncitizen like [petitioner] who has been granted supervised release" when there has been "(1) an individualized determination (2) by ICE that, (3) based on changed circumstances, (4) removal has become significantly likely in the reasonably foreseeable future." Kong v. United States, 62 F.4th 608, 61920 (1st Cir. 2023), citing § 241.13(i)(2). Here, ICE premises petitioner's re-detention on "changed circumstances." Dkt # 17-1 at 1. It does not, however, indicate what those changed circumstances are or how they make removal significantly likely in the reasonably foreseeable future. Respondents therefore are ordered to file a reply of no more than seven (7) pages elaborating on the factual basis for their assertion of changed circumstances. This brief is due no later than Friday, March 13, 2026.(RGS, law3) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

Mar 05, 2026

Order

#29

Mar 13, 2026

Response to Court Order

#30

Mar 16, 2026

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. In their response to the court's March 5, 2026 Order [Dkt # 28], respondents fail to identify any "changed circumstances" making the removal of petitioner Souvanh Keosouvanh significantly likely in the reasonably foreseeable future. Because, in the absence of changed circumstances, the revocation of petitioner's supervised release is unlawful under 8 C.F.R. § 241.13, the court ORDERS that petitioner be released from custody by close of business tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Respondents shall file a certificate of compliance with the court's order by March 18, 2026.(RGS, law3) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

Mar 16, 2026

Order

#31

Mar 17, 2026

MOTION for Reconsideration re 30 Order,, by Pamela J. Bondi, Stefan Cassella, Executive Office of Immigration Review, Michael Krol, Todd Lyons, Antone Moniz, Kristi Noem, David Wesling. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Travel Document)(O'Connor, Nicole) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#32

Mar 17, 2026

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 31 Motion for Reconsideration. In light of Laos issuing travel documents to petitioner, the court will allow the motion for reconsideration and vacate its prior Order. Respondents have fourteen (14) days to remove petitioner, consistent with their representation that removal is planned for next week. (RGS, law3) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#33

Mar 17, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration by Souvanh Keosouvanh.(West, George) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#34

Mar 17, 2026

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered denying 33 Motion for Reconsideration. The motion is denied. The court notes, however, that the government must satisfy any remaining procedural requirements before removing petitioner to Laos. Respondents shall file a notice on the docket to certify the government's compliance with any remaining applicable regulations at least 72 hours prior to effectuating petitioner's removal. (RGS, law3) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

Mar 17, 2026

Order on Motion for Reconsideration

#35

Mar 18, 2026

Notice - Other

#36

Mar 18, 2026

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered re 35 Notice (Other). The court's order staying transfer of petitioner from this district and his removal from the United States is no longer in effect.(RGS, law3) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

Mar 18, 2026

Order

#37

Mar 24, 2026

Clarification

#38

Mar 24, 2026

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered entered re 37 Motion for Clarification. The order merely requires that the government comply with the applicable law respecting removal and file a certification to that effect on the docket prior to effectuating his removal. (TRM) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

Mar 24, 2026

Order on Motion for Clarification

#39

Mar 25, 2026

Declaration