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Filed: April 15, 2026
Assigned to:
Nathaniel M. Gorton
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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May 15, 2026
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#1
Apr 15, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) Filing fee: $ 5, receipt number AMADC-11680285 Fee status: Filing Fee paid., filed by John Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2 (placeholder), # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Category Form) (Maguire, Claire) Modified on 4/15/2026: to edit docket text (EZG). (Entered: 04/15/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - 2241
#2
Apr 15, 2026
MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal a Motion to Proceed Under a Pseudonym by John Doe. (Maguire, Claire) Modified on 4/15/2026: to edit docket text (EZG). (Entered: 04/15/2026)
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Leave to File Document
#3
Apr 15, 2026
ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton 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 Paul G. Levenson. (LBO) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
#4
Apr 15, 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). (NMC) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
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General Order 19-02
#5
Apr 15, 2026
Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton: ORDER CONCERNING SERVICE OF PETITION AND STAY OF TRANSFER OR REMOVAL. (NMC) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
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Service Order-2241 Petition
Apr 15, 2026
Notice of Case Assignment
#6
Apr 16, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#7
Apr 16, 2026
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
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Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
#8
Apr 17, 2026
Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWING 7 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241). Todd Lyons answer due 4/23/2026; David Wesling answer due 4/23/2026. (NMC) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Apr 17, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
#9
Apr 21, 2026
Order
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Order
#10
Apr 22, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to File Document
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Order on Motion for Leave to File Document
#11
Apr 22, 2026
Order on Motion for Order
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Order on Motion for Order
#12
Apr 22, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#13
Apr 23, 2026
Answer/Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - 2241
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Answer/Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - 2241
#14
Apr 23, 2026
Leave to File Document
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Leave to File Document
#15
Apr 23, 2026
Leave to File Document
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Leave to File Document
#16
Apr 24, 2026
Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWING 14 Motion for Leave to File Document ; 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 (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (NMC) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
#17
Apr 24, 2026
Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWING 15 Motion to Seal. Counsel will receive an email within twenty-four (24) hours of this order with instructions for submitting sealed documents for which leave has been granted in accordance with the Local Rules of the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (NMC) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
Apr 24, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to File Document
Apr 24, 2026
Order on Motion to Seal
#18
May 01, 2026
Memorandum of Law
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Memorandum of Law
#19
May 01, 2026
Seal Document
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Seal Document
#20
May 04, 2026
Errata
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Errata
#21
May 04, 2026
Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWING 19 Motion to Seal. Counsel will receive an email within twenty-four (24) hours of this order with instructions for submitting sealed documents for which leave has been granted in accordance with the Local Rules of the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (NMC) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
May 04, 2026
Order on Motion to Seal
#22
May 07, 2026
Notice - Other
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Notice - Other
#23
May 08, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#24
May 08, 2026
Memorandum in Support of Motion
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Memorandum in Support of Motion
#25
May 08, 2026
Seal
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Seal
#26
May 08, 2026
Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWING 25 Motion to Seal. Counsel will receive an email within twenty-four (24) hours of this order with instructions for submitting sealed documents for which leave has been granted in accordance with the Local Rules of the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (NMC) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
May 08, 2026
Order on Motion to Seal
#27
May 11, 2026
Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered re 23 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Docket No. 23 ) is, with respect to his transfer outside of the District of Massachusetts, ALLOWED, but, with respect to his release from respondents' custody, DENIED. Respondents are directed no to remove petitioner from the District of Massachusetts until the Court rules on his petition. (NMC) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
#28
May 11, 2026
Order
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Order
May 11, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
#29
May 15, 2026
Response to Court Order
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Response to Court Order
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