District of New Hampshire • 1:26-cv-00088

#1

Feb 06, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) Filing fee: $ 5, receipt number AMADC-11529447 Fee status: Filing Fee paid., filed by JOAO BINGA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Category Form)(Keefe, Joanna) [Transferred from mad on 2/6/2026.] (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#2

Feb 06, 2026

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. District Judge Julia E. Kobick 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 Jessica D. Hedges. (JAM) [Transferred from mad on 2/6/2026.] (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#3

Feb 06, 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). (EZG) [Transferred from mad on 2/6/2026.] (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#4

Feb 06, 2026

District Judge Julia E. Kobick: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. Petitioner Joao Binga, an eighteen-year-old high school student and citizen of Angola, filed today a petition for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 seeking his immediate release. ECF 1, ¶¶ 1, 6, 14, 23, and at 13. In May 2023, he entered the United States without inspection or parole and was issued a Notice to Appear in Immigration Court. Id. ¶¶ 2, 14, 18. Binga is in removal proceedings and has applied for asylum. Id. ¶¶ 14, 18, 20. On October 20, 2025, he was detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) at its Strafford County Facility in New Hampshire, where he remains. Id. ¶¶ 2, 5, 10, 14, 18, 21.“[A]s a general rule, a petitioner must file a habeas petition in the district in which they are confined and must name as a respondent the petitioner’s immediate custodian.” Ozturk v. Trump, 777 F. Supp. 3d 26, 34 (D. Mass. 2025) (citing Rumsfeld v. Padilla, 542 U.S. 426, 442-47 (2004)). This Court lacks jurisdiction over the habeas petition because Binga was not detained in Massachusetts when he filed his petition today. SeePadilla, 542 U.S. at 442; Godin v. Schencks, 629 F.3d 79, 83 (1st Cir. 2010) (“a court has an obligation to inquire sua sponte into its subject matter jurisdiction" (quotation marks omitted)). From October 20, 2025 onward, he has been under ICE custody in New Hampshire. ECF 1, ¶¶ 10, 14, 18, 21.In the circumstances of this case, including Binga’s young age, transferring his petition to the District of New Hampshire is in the interests of justice. See 28 U.S.C. §§ 1404(a), 1406(a), 1631. Accordingly, Binga’s petition for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is hereby TRANSFERRED; to the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1404(a), 1406(a), and 1631. (Currie, Haley) [Transferred from mad on 2/6/2026.] (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#5

Feb 06, 2026

Case transferred to the District of New Hampshire - Original file with documents numbered 1-4 sent to Clerk in that district. (Currie, Haley) [Transferred from mad on 2/6/2026.] (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#6

Feb 06, 2026

Case transferred in from District of Massachusetts; Case Number: 1:26-cv-10592. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#7

Feb 06, 2026

PROCEDURAL ORDER IN TRANSFERRED CASE. ORDER Signed by Tracy A. Uhrin, Clerk of Court. Compliance Deadline set for 3/9/2026. (mc) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#8

Feb 06, 2026

ORDER Directing Clerk to Make Service. The Federal Respondents are ORDERED to file a response to the Petition (Doc. No. 1) no later than 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026, notifying this court whether Petitioner is a member of the class certified in Guerrero Orellana v. Moniz, No. 25-cv-12664-PBS (D. Mass.). The Federal Respondents are further ORDERED to show cause, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026, why the court should not grant the Petition. Respondents shall provide this Court with at least seventy-two hours of advance notice of any scheduled removal or transfer of Petitioner out of this Court's jurisdiction. Such notice shall: (1) be filed in writing on the docket of this proceeding; (2) state the reason for the necessity of such action; and (3) state why the move should not be stayed pending further court proceedings. Notice of Petitioner's release from custody may be provided after the fact. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Talesha L. Saint-Marc.(de) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

Feb 06, 2026

Order

Feb 06, 2026

Case Transferred Out - District Transfer

Feb 06, 2026

Notice of Filing to USA - 2255/2241

Feb 06, 2026

ORDER REGARDING VISITING ATTORNEY: The Local Rules for the District of New Hampshire provide that an attorney may, at the discretion of the court, on motion by a member of our bar, be permitted to practice before this court in a particular action. Any attorney so admitted shall at all times be associated with a member of the bar of this court. Our records indicate that no motion(s) for pro hac vice admission of Joanna Silva Keefe, Esq. has/have been received. Unless said motion(s) with the required fee is/are filed within thirty (30) days, the case may be referred to a judicial officer for appropriate action. ORDER Signed by Tracy A. Uhrin, Clerk of Court.Compliance Deadline set for 3/9/2026.(mc)

Feb 06, 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)

Feb 06, 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)

Feb 06, 2026

Case assigned to Judge Landya B. McCafferty and US Magistrate Judge Talesha L. Saint-Marc. The case designation is: 1:26-cv-88-LM-TSM. Please show this number with the judge designation on all future pleadings. (mc)

Feb 06, 2026

Notice - ECF

Feb 06, 2026

Local Counsel Order

Feb 06, 2026

Case Assigned

#9

Feb 07, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

Feb 09, 2026

Endorsed Order - not on motion AND ~Util - Set Deadlines