District of New Hampshire • 1:26-cv-00030

Mendoza Velazquez v. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Field Office Director

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Case Information

Filed: January 22, 2026
Assigned to: Samantha D. Elliott
Referred to: Andrea K. Johnstone
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: February 24, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 22, 2026
NEW CASE/PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS 2241/2254. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number BNHDC-2732040.) filed by Lender Alexander Mendoza Velazquez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A - I-94 for Petitioner, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B - Receipt Notice for Form I-821 Application for Temporary Protected Status, # 3 Exhibit Ex. C - First Page of Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, # 4 Exhibit Ex. D - Certificate of Service for Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, # 5 Exhibit Ex. E - Notice on In-Person Hearing, # 6 Exhibit Ex. F - ICE Detainee Locator System, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Jackson, Alexandra) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2241/2254 - New Case
#2
Jan 22, 2026
MOTION for Amelia L Ritenour to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # ANHDC-2732042.) filed by Lender Alexander Mendoza Velazquez.Follow up on Objection on 2/5/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (Affidavit) PHV Affidavit - Amelia L. Ritenour)(Jackson, Alexandra) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
#3
Jan 22, 2026
Exhibit Certificates of Good Standing to 2 MOTION for Amelia L Ritenour to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # ANHDC-2732042.) by Lender Alexander Mendoza Velazquez.(Jackson, Alexandra) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: Exhibit
Jan 22, 2026
Case assigned to Chief District Judge Samantha D. Elliott and US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. The case designation is: 1:26-cv-30-SE-AJ. Please show this number with the judge designation on all future pleadings. (mc)
Jan 22, 2026
NOTICE of Filing - Case filed under 28 U.S.C. 2241. A copy of the petition has been electronically sent via ECF to your office. No further action is required by the United States Attorney unless directed by the presiding judge.(mc)
#4
Jan 23, 2026
Order Directing Service
Main Document: Order Directing Service
Jan 23, 2026
SERVICE BY CLERK: Copy of service order and petition emailed immediately to Civil Bureau Chief of the Office of U.S. Attorney for District of N.H. and SCDC Superintendent and copy sent to Civil Process Clerk, U.S. Attorney for the District of N.H. Copies mailed via certified mail, return receipt requested to Director, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Boston Field Office Director and U.S. Attorney General per 4 Order Directing Service.(lw)
Jan 23, 2026
Clerk Service
Jan 23, 2026
Case Assigned
Jan 23, 2026
Notice of Filing to USA - 2255/2241
Jan 23, 2026
Notice - ECF
Jan 23, 2026
NOTICE. This case has been designated for Electronic Case Filing. All further submissions shall be filed in compliance with the Administrative Procedures for Electronic Case Filing. Pro se litigants are not required to file electronically and may continue to file documents in paper format. Persons filing electronically are strongly encouraged to complete the interactive training modules available on the courts website. To access these modules, click HERE. (mc)
#5
Jan 26, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#6
Jan 27, 2026
Attorney Appearance
Main Document: Attorney Appearance
#7
Jan 27, 2026
Attorney Appearance
Main Document: Attorney Appearance
#8
Jan 27, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause
Main Document: Response to Order to Show Cause
Jan 27, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Jan 27, 2026
Hearing Notice
Jan 27, 2026
Status Conference
Jan 27, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Samantha D. Elliott. STATUS CONFERENCE held on 1/27/2026. (Court Reporter: Gizella Bann-Proulx) (Pltfs Atty: Alexandra M. Jackson, Amelia L. Ritenour) (Defts Atty: Kasey W. Weiland)(Total Hearing Time: 40 min.) (lw)
Jan 27, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER granting 2 Motion for Amelia L Ritenour to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Text of Order: Granted. Local counsel shall comply with all obligations required by L.R. 83.2(b) absent order of the court. So Ordered by Chief District Judge Samantha D. Elliott.The clerks office will provide the admitted attorney with instructions on how to obtain access to electronic filing by separate email. The admitted attorney must have an individual upgraded PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of New Hampshire. After obtaining e-filing access, the admitted attorney must file an appearance to begin receiving electronic notices.(lw)
Jan 27, 2026
NOTICE of Hearing re: 5 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Status Conference set for 1/27/2026 01:00 PM before Chief District Judge Samantha D. Elliott.(lw)
#9
Jan 29, 2026
Attorney Appearance
Main Document: Attorney Appearance
#10
Jan 29, 2026
Memorandum in Support of Motion
Main Document: Memorandum in Support of Motion
#11
Jan 29, 2026
Return of Service Executed as to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Field Office Director. Served/Mailed on 1/27/2026.(lw) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: Return of Service Executed
#12
Jan 30, 2026
Affidavit
Main Document: Affidavit
#13
Jan 30, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
Jan 30, 2026
Hearing Notice
Jan 30, 2026
Status Conference
#14
Feb 06, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
Feb 10, 2026
Endorsed Order - not on motion AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
#15
Feb 13, 2026
Return of Service Executed
Main Document: Return of Service Executed
#16
Feb 18, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
Feb 24, 2026
Endorsed Order - not on motion AND ~Util - Set Deadlines