District of New Hampshire • 1:26-cv-00129
Zaka v. Strafford County Department of Corrections, Warden
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Case Information
Filed: February 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Joseph Normand Laplante
Referred to:
Talesha L. Saint-Marc
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
Feb 23, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 USC 2241 filed by Muhammad Usman Zaka. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope) (mc) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus-2241
#2
Feb 23, 2026
Petitioner's Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Muhammad Usman Zaka.(mc) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Feb 23, 2026
NOTICE, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge by Muhammad Usman Zaka. (mc) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
Main Document:
Notice - Other
#4
Feb 23, 2026
SUMMARY ORDER granting in part and denying in part 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. The respondents are directed to show cause in writing on or before March 2, 2026 why this court should not order the same relief ordered in Destino. So Ordered by Judge Joseph N. Laplante.(jwb) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for TRO
#5
Feb 23, 2026
ORDER Directing Clerk to Make Service. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Talesha L. Saint-Marc.(jwb) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
Main Document:
Order Directing Service
Feb 23, 2026
Clerk Service
Feb 23, 2026
Notice - ECF
Feb 23, 2026
SERVICE BY CLERK: Copies electronically mailed to Strafford County Department of Corrections, Warden, and designated Habeas email address for US Attorney District of NH per 5 Order Directing Service.(jwb)
Feb 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)
Feb 23, 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 23, 2026
Case assigned to Judge Joseph N. Laplante and US Magistrate Judge Talesha L. Saint-Marc. The case designation is: 1:26-cv-129-JL-TSM. Please show this number with the judge designation on all future pleadings. (mc)
Feb 23, 2026
Case Assigned
Feb 23, 2026
Notice of Filing to USA - 2255/2241
Feb 24, 2026
Clerk Service
Feb 24, 2026
SERVICE BY CLERK: Copies mailed via certified mail, return receipt requested to US Attorney General, US Department of Homeland Security, Secretary, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Acting Director, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Boston Field Office Director per 5 Order Directing Service.(jwb)
Parties
Strafford County Department of Corrections, Warden
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Zaka
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