District of New Hampshire • 1:26-cv-00043
Castillo v. FCI Berlin, Acting Warden
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Case Information
Filed: January 27, 2026
Assigned to:
Landya B. McCafferty
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 18, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 27, 2026
NEW CASE/PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS 2241/2254. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANHDC-2734267.) filed by Hector Castillo. (Attachments: # 1 Appearance of Local Counsel, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Sullivan, Ryan) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2241/2254 - New Case
#2
Jan 27, 2026
ORDER Directing Clerk to Make Service. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.(vln) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document:
Order Directing Service
Jan 27, 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. (jmb)
Jan 27, 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.(jmb)
Jan 27, 2026
Case assigned to Judge Landya B. McCafferty and US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. The case designation is: 1:26-cv-43-LM-AJ. Please show this number with the judge designation on all future pleadings. (jmb)
Jan 27, 2026
SERVICE BY CLERK: Copies mailed via certified mail, return receipt requested per 2 Order Directing Service.(vln)
Jan 27, 2026
Clerk Service
Jan 27, 2026
Case Assigned
Jan 27, 2026
Notice of Filing to USA - 2255/2241
Jan 27, 2026
Notice - ECF
#3
Jan 29, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause
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Response to Order to Show Cause
Feb 03, 2026
Endorsed Order - not on motion
Feb 03, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER. Text of Order: Respondents agree that the petitioner is entitled to a bond hearing as a matter of due process if the court applies Judge Elliott's reasoning in Destino v. FCI Berlin, Warden, Civ. no. 25-cv-374-SE-AJ, 2025 WL 4010424 (D.N.H. Dec. 24, 2025). The court finds Destino persuasive and applies it. The petition (doc. no. 1) is therefore granted with respect to Count III. Respondents are ordered to provide the petitioner with a constitutionally adequate bond hearing before an IJ within 7 days. So Ordered by Judge Landya B. McCafferty.(vln)
Feb 17, 2026
Endorsed Order - not on motion
Feb 17, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER. Text of Order: Within 24 hours, the government shall file a status report notifying the court of the result of the bond hearing ordered on February 3. So Ordered by Judge Landya B. McCafferty.(de)
#4
Feb 18, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Executive Office for Immigration Review, Acting Director, FCI Berlin, Acting Warden, HSI New England Special Agent in Charge, US Attorney General, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal Operations, Field Office Director, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Director : Petitioner was granted bond in the amount of $10,000. Petitioner posted bond on February 17, 2026 and has been released. Attorney Kasey A Weiland added to party Executive Office for Immigration Review, Acting Director(pty:res). (Attachments: # 1 Bond Order)(Weiland, Kasey) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document:
Status Report
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