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Filed: March 19, 2026
Assigned to:
Samantha D. Elliott
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:
April 09, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 03, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) Filing fee: $ 5, receipt number AMADC-11584266 Fee status: Filing Fee paid., filed by Samwail Megali. (Attachments: # 1 Category Form, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Macarius, Saher) [Transferred from mad on 3/19/2026.] (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Mar 03, 2026
ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. District Judge Patti B. Saris 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. (JKK) [Transferred from mad on 3/19/2026.] (Entered: 03/03/2026)
#3
Mar 03, 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). (CGK) [Transferred from mad on 3/19/2026.] (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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General
#4
Mar 03, 2026
District Judge Patti B. Saris: ORDER entered. ORDER Concerning Service of Petition and Stay of Transfer or Removal. The answer or responsive pleading is due no later than March 6, 2026. (CGK) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/3/2026: # 1 Appendix) (CGK). [Transferred from mad on 3/19/2026.] (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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District
#5
Mar 03, 2026
Copy re 4 Service Order - 2241 Petition, 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), mailed to each respondent and courtesy copy emailed to Duty AUSA Canzoneri on 3/3/2026. (CGK) [Transferred from mad on 3/19/2026.] (Entered: 03/03/2026)
#6
Mar 03, 2026
District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. In his habeas petition, Petitioner Samwail Megali alleges that he is a member of the certified class in Guerrero Orellana v. Moniz, No. 25-cv-12664-PBS (D. Mass. Sep. 18, 2025). By March 6, 2026, the government shall file a status report or other response stating whether it disputes that Petitioner is a member of the Guerrero Orellana class and is entitled to a bond hearing under the Court's declaratory judgment in that case.(CGK) [Transferred from mad on 3/19/2026.] (Entered: 03/03/2026)
#7
Mar 05, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Nicole M. O'Connor on behalf of Patricia Hyde, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem (O'Connor, Nicole) [Transferred from mad on 3/19/2026.] (Entered: 03/05/2026)
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NOTICE
#8
Mar 08, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time to March 9, 2026 to Respond to Petition by Patricia Hyde, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Response to Petition)(O'Connor, Nicole) [Transferred from mad on 3/19/2026.] (Entered: 03/08/2026)
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MOTION
#9
Mar 09, 2026
District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWED re 8 Motion for Extension of Time to March 9, 2026 to Respond to Petition.(CGK) [Transferred from mad on 3/19/2026.] (Entered: 03/09/2026)
#10
Mar 09, 2026
Response by Patricia Hyde, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Form I-860, # 2 Exhibit Appearance Form)(O'Connor, Nicole) [Transferred from mad on 3/19/2026.] (Entered: 03/09/2026)
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Response
#11
Mar 09, 2026
District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered re 10 Response by Patricia Hyde, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241). "Petitioner shall file a reply responding to the government's opposition no later than March 16, 2026."(CGK) [Transferred from mad on 3/19/2026.] (Entered: 03/09/2026)
#12
Mar 13, 2026
RESPONSE to Motion re 8 MOTION for Extension of Time to March 9, 2026 to Respond to Petition filed by Samwail Megali. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit New NTA)(Macarius, Saher) [Transferred from mad on 3/19/2026.] (Entered: 03/13/2026)
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RESPONSE
#13
Mar 16, 2026
District Judge Patti B. Saris: ORDER entered. "Accordingly, the Court ORDERS that this case be transferred to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire." (CGK) [Transferred from mad on 3/19/2026.] (Entered: 03/16/2026)
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District
#14
Mar 16, 2026
Case transferred to to District of New Hampshire; Electronic file with documents numbered 1-13, certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet sent to Clerk in that district. (CGK) [Transferred from mad on 3/19/2026.] (Entered: 03/16/2026)
#15
Mar 19, 2026
Case transferred in from District of Massachusetts; Case Number: 1:26-cv-11089. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received (Entered: 03/19/2026)
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Case Transferred In - District Transfer
#16
Mar 19, 2026
PROCEDURAL ORDER IN TRANSFERRED CASE. ORDER Signed by Tracy A. Uhrin, Clerk of Court.Compliance Deadline set for 4/20/2026.(mc) (Entered: 03/19/2026)
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Transfer Case Procedural Order In
Mar 19, 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 Saher J. Macarius, 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 4/20/2026.(mc)
Mar 19, 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)
Mar 19, 2026
Case assigned to Chief District Judge Samantha D. Elliott and US Magistrate Judge Talesha L. Saint-Marc. The case designation is: 1:26-cv-204-SE-TSM. Please show this number with the judge designation on all future pleadings. (mc)
Mar 19, 2026
Case Assigned
Mar 19, 2026
Notice of Filing to USA - 2255/2241
Mar 19, 2026
Notice - ECF
Mar 19, 2026
Local Counsel Order
Mar 19, 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)
#17
Mar 20, 2026
ORDER Directing Clerk to Make Service. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Talesha L. Saint-Marc.(vln) (Entered: 03/20/2026)
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Order Directing Service
#18
Mar 20, 2026
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jesse L. Renauld-Smith on behalf of Patricia Hyde, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem Attorney Jesse L. Renauld-Smith added to party Patricia Hyde(pty:res), Attorney Jesse L. Renauld-Smith added to party Todd Lyons(pty:res), Attorney Jesse L. Renauld-Smith added to party Kristi Noem(pty:res).(Renauld-Smith, Jesse) (Entered: 03/20/2026)
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Attorney Appearance
Mar 20, 2026
SERVICE BY CLERK: Copies mailed via certified mail, return receipt requested per 17 Order Directing Service.(vln)
Mar 20, 2026
Clerk Service
#19
Mar 25, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
#20
Mar 26, 2026
Affidavit
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Affidavit
#21
Mar 27, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause
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Response to Order to Show Cause
#22
Mar 30, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
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Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
Mar 30, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#23
Apr 05, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
Apr 09, 2026
Endorsed Order - not on motion AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
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Hyde
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Megali
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