District of New Hampshire • 1:26-cv-00089

#1

Jan 18, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) Filing fee: $ 5, receipt number BMADC-11482374 Fee status: Filing Fee paid., filed by Yi-Han Liou. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Keefe, William) [Transferred from mad on 2/6/2026.] (Entered: 01/18/2026)

#2

Jan 20, 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. (CM) [Transferred from mad on 2/6/2026.] (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#3

Jan 20, 2026

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ORDER entered Concerning Service of Petition and Further Stay of Transfer or Removal. (JAM) [Transferred from mad on 2/6/2026.] (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#4

Jan 20, 2026

Copy re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) and 3 Order mailed to Patricia Hyde, Todd M Lyons, Kristi L. Noem on 1/20/2026. (JAM) [Transferred from mad on 2/6/2026.] (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#5

Jan 22, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Mark Sauter on behalf of Patricia Hyde, Todd Lyons, Kristi L. Noem (Sauter, Mark) [Transferred from mad on 2/6/2026.] (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#6

Jan 22, 2026

RESPONSE/ANSWER to Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) and Motion to Transfer by Patricia Hyde, Todd Lyons, Kristi L. Noem. (Sauter, Mark) [Transferred from mad on 2/6/2026.] (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#7

Jan 23, 2026

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered re 6 Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - section 2241 filed by Kristi L. Noem, Patricia Hyde, Todd Lyons. In its Response to the Petition, the government argues that the Massachusetts federal court has no jurisdiction over this habeas action as Yi-Han Liou is held outside this district, at the Strafford County Correctional Facility in New Hampshire. Petitioner is ordered to show cause by February 2, 2026, why this case should not be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.(MZ) [Transferred from mad on 2/6/2026.] (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#8

Feb 06, 2026

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered re 7 Show Cause Order. Having no response from Petitioner regarding the court's Show Cause Order, the Clerk will transfer this case to the District of New Hampshire. (MZ) [Transferred from mad on 2/6/2026.] (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#9

Feb 06, 2026

Case transferred to District of New Hampshire. Original file sent to Clerk in that district. (JAM) [Transferred from mad on 2/6/2026.] (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#10

Feb 06, 2026

Case transferred in from District of Massachusetts; Case Number: 1:26-cv-10198. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#11

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)

#12

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. Mark Sauter must complete an online registration form within 30 days. Persons filing electronically are strongly encouraged to complete the interactive training modules available on the courts website. To access these modules, click HERE. Compliance Deadline set for 3/9/2026.(mc) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#13

Feb 06, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Follow up on Show Cause Response on 2/13/2026. So Ordered by Judge Joseph N. Laplante.(jwb) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#14

Feb 06, 2026

ORDER Directing Clerk to Make Service. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K. Johnstone.(jwb) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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 William 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 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 Joseph N. Laplante and US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. The case designation is: 1:26-cv-89-JL-AJ. Please show this number with the judge designation on all future pleadings. (mc)

Feb 06, 2026

Clerk Service

Feb 06, 2026

Case Assigned

Feb 06, 2026

SERVICE BY CLERK: Copies mailed via certified mail, return receipt requested to Patricia Hyde, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. Copies electronically mailed to Strafford County Department of Corrections, Superintendent per 14 Order Directing Service and the designated US Attorney's Office Habeas Email.(jwb)

Feb 06, 2026

Local Counsel Order

Feb 06, 2026

Order

Feb 06, 2026

Case Transferred Out - District Transfer

#15

Feb 09, 2026

Attorney Appearance

#16

Feb 10, 2026

Attorney Appearance

#17

Feb 13, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

#18

Feb 20, 2026

Return of Service Executed