District of Massachusetts • 1:26-cv-11213

#1

Mar 10, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) Filing fee: $ 5, receipt number AMADC-11600762 Fee status: Filing Fee paid., filed by Bukwara Bertrand Cho. (Attachments: # 1 Category Form, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Exhibit Petitioner's Asylum Application Receipt Notice, # 4 Exhibit Petitioner's 1182(d)(5) Parole Notice)(Chatterjee, Shantanu) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#2

Mar 10, 2026

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Myong J. Joun 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 Jennifer C. Boal. (LBO) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#3

Mar 10, 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). (SP) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#4

Mar 10, 2026

Judge Myong J. Joun: ORDER entered. SERVICE ORDER re 2241 Petition. Order entered pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2243 governing Section 2241 cases for service on respondents. The answer or responsive pleading is due no later than March 13, 2026.(SP) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

Mar 10, 2026

Notice of Case Assignment

#5

Mar 11, 2026

Copy re 4 Service Order - 2241 Petition, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), mailed to All Respondents on 3/11/2026. (SP) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

Mar 11, 2026

Copy Mailed

#6

Mar 12, 2026

Amended Complaint

#7

Mar 13, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#8

Mar 13, 2026

Answer/Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - 2241

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Mar 13, 2026

Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. In their Response to Habeas Petition, Doc. No. 8, Respondents acknowledge that the legal issues presented in this petition are similar to those resolved in prior cases in this district. Given this, and in light of the record before me, the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is GRANTED. Respondents are ORDERED to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) by March 20, 2026. The Respondents are ENJOINED from denying bond to Petitioner on the basis that he is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2). Unless Petitioner was provided a bond hearing, Respondents shall release Petitioner by 6 PM on March 20, 2026. The Respondents are further ORDERED to file a status report within 24 hours of the bond hearing, stating whether Petitioner has been granted bond, and, if his request for bond was denied, the reasons for that denial, or whether he has been released, and if so, the date, time, and location of his release.(SP) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

Mar 13, 2026

Order