District of Massachusetts • 4:26-cv-40061

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Feb 18, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) Filing fee: $ 5, receipt number AMADC-11558727 Fee status: Filing Fee paid., filed by Carlos Zapata Rivera. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Category Form)(Sydenstricker, Ingrid) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

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Feb 18, 2026

DECLARATION re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) by Carlos Zapata Rivera. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H)(Sydenstricker, Ingrid) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

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Feb 18, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jessie J. Rossman on behalf of Carlos Zapata Rivera (Rossman, Jessie) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

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Feb 19, 2026

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. District Judge Margaret R. Guzman 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 David H. Hennessy. (JB) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

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Feb 19, 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). (JB) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

#6

Feb 19, 2026

District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Carlos Zapata Rivera. To ensure that the relevant government officials have notice of the Petition, the Clerk shall serve a copy of the Petition upon Respondents and the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. (SF) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

Feb 19, 2026

Notice of Case Assignment

Feb 19, 2026

Order

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Feb 22, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Feb 23, 2026

District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Carlos Zapata Rivera. Respondents shall answer or otherwise respond to the Petition no later than Thursday, March 5, 2026. Petitioner may file a reply no later than Thursday, March 12, 2026. The Court will hold a hearing on the merits of the Petition on Thursday, March 19, 2026. (SF) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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Feb 23, 2026

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Hearing. Hearing set for 3/19/2026 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 2 - Worcester (In person only) before District Judge Margaret R. Guzman. (SF) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

Feb 23, 2026

Notice of Hearing

Feb 23, 2026

Order

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Mar 03, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Mar 05, 2026

Extension of Time

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Mar 05, 2026

Opposition to Motion

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Mar 05, 2026

District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 11 MOTION for Extension of Time to March 6, 2026 to Respond to Habeas Petition by Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, David Wesling. (SF) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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Mar 06, 2026

RESPONSE/ANSWER to HABEAS PETITION by Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, David Wesling. (O'Connor, Nicole) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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Mar 12, 2026

Memorandum re Petition

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Mar 12, 2026

Affidavit in Support

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Mar 12, 2026

Declaration

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Mar 17, 2026

Amicus Curiae Appearance

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Mar 17, 2026

Leave to File Document

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Mar 17, 2026

District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 19 Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Letter by COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on March 17, 2026 - in the caption of the document. (SF) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

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Mar 17, 2026

Amicus brief filed

Mar 17, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to File Document

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Mar 19, 2026

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: Hearing re Habeas Petition held on 3/19/2026. Case is called. Counsel appear for hearing on habeas petition. Petitioner is present for the hearing. Court hears counsel on the habeas petition and will retain jurisdiction on the matter for reasons stated on the record. Further factual development is required and the Court intends to hold an evidentiary hearing. A Status Conference is set for 3/27/2026 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 2 - Worcester (Remote only), at which the Court will determine the scope of the evidentiary hearing. Any documents the parties wish to be considered at the status conference shall be filed by 6:00pm on 3/26/2026. (Court Reporter: Jessica Leonard at jessica@wickedsteno.com) (Attorneys present: McFadden, Rossman, Sydenstricker, O'Connor) (SF) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

#23

Mar 19, 2026

District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. Following an in-person hearing, the Court determines that further factual development is required to resolve Petitioner's Habeas Petition. The Court shall allow Petitioner the benefit of an evidentiary hearing and limited discovery to further explore the issue of retaliatory motive for his First Amendment claim. The Court set a video status conference for Friday 3/27/2026 to discuss the scope of the evidentiary hearing, which will be scheduled as a separate proceeding to follow. Should any party wish to make a filing in advance of the status, such filing shall be due by 6pm on Thursday, 3/26/2026. The Court will retain jurisdiction over this matter in the meantime and implores the parties to maintain the status quo. It Petitioner is arrested or detained, Petitioner shall not be transferred outside the District of Massachusetts and shall not be removed from the United States during the pendency of this case. Further, if there is relevant evidence in any parties possession, it must be preserved. (SF) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

Mar 19, 2026

Hearing - Other AND ~Util - Set Hearings

Mar 19, 2026

Order

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Mar 23, 2026

Transcript

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Mar 23, 2026

NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above-captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, available on the court website at https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/transcripts.htm (DRK) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

Mar 23, 2026

Notice of Filing of Official Transcript

#26

Mar 26, 2026

ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING. **SAME DATE, TIME CHANGE ONLY**This hearing will be conducted by video conference. Counsel of record will receive a video conference invite at the email registered in CM/ECF. If you have technical or compatibility issues with the technology, please notify the courtroom deputy of the session as soon as possible.Audio access to the hearing may be available to the media and public. Please check the Court schedule. In order to gain access to the hearing, you must sign up at the following address: https://forms.mad.uscourts.gov/courtlist.html.For questions regarding access to hearings, you may refer to the general orders and public notices of the Court available on www.mad.uscourts.gov or contact the session here. Status Conference set for 3/27/2026 11:00 AM in Courtroom 2 - Worcester (Remote only) before District Judge Margaret R. Guzman. (SF) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

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Mar 26, 2026

Response to Court Order

Mar 26, 2026

Notice of Rescheduling

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Mar 27, 2026

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: Status Conference held on 3/27/2026.Case is called. Counsel appear by video for status conference. Court and counsel discuss Petitioner's proposed discovery requests. Government has no objections. Evidentiary Hearing set for 4/30/2026 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 2 - Worcester (In person only) before District Judge Margaret R. Guzman. (Court Reporter: Jessica Leonard at jessica@wickedsteno.com) (Attorneys present: O'Connor, McFadden, et al) (SF) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

Mar 27, 2026

Status Conference AND ~Util - Set Hearings

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Apr 03, 2026

Stipulation

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Apr 07, 2026

ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING Evidentiary Hearing set for 4/29/2026 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 2 - Worcester (In person only) before District Judge Margaret R. Guzman. (SF) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

Apr 07, 2026

Notice of Rescheduling