District of Massachusetts • 1:26-cv-11746

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Apr 15, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) Filing fee: $ 5, receipt number AMADC-11681261 Fee status: Filing Fee paid., filed by Diego Armando Guaman Chimbaina. (Attachments: # 1 Category Form, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Macmurray, Kevin) Modified on 4/15/2026: to remove duplicate docket text (EZG). (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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Apr 15, 2026

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Allison D. Burroughs assigned to case. (LBO) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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Apr 15, 2026

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ORDER entered. Order Concerning Service of Petition and Stay of Transfer or Removal. The answer or responsive pleading is due no later than April 27, 2026.(CAM) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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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). (CAM) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

Apr 15, 2026

Notice of Case Assignment

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Apr 16, 2026

Copy re 3 Service Order - 2241 Petition, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), emailed to Duty AUSA Mundele and mailed to Respondents on 4/16/2026. (CAM) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

Apr 16, 2026

Copy Mailed

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Apr 20, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Apr 21, 2026

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

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Apr 22, 2026

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. Before the Court is Petitioner Diego Armando Guaman Chimbaina’s petition for writ of habeas corpus. [ECF No. 1 ]. Respondents acknowledge that “the legal issues presented in this Petition are similar to those addressed by this Court in Morales v. Plymouth County Correctional Facility.” [ECF No. 7 at 1]. In that case, this Court joined other sessions of this Court, and other courts across the country, in holding that the arrest and detention of noncitizens within the United States is governed by 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). No. 25-cv-12602, ECF No. 15 (D. Mass. Sept. 30, 2025). Respondents further acknowledge that “[s]hould the Court follow its reasoning in Morales, it would reach the same result here and order a bond hearing be conducted in Immigration Court pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a).” [ECF No. 7 at 1]. On the facts before it, the Court does not find reason to deviate from its prior analysis. Petitioner is subject to 8 U.S.C. § 1226’s discretionary detention framework and, accordingly, entitled to a bond hearing. He has not received such a hearing, so his detention is unlawful.Petitioner’s petition, [ECF No. 1 ], is GRANTED. Respondents are ORDERED to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within 10 days of this order. Respondents are ENJOINED from denying Petitioner bond on the basis that he is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2). Respondents are ORDERED to file a status report within 14 days of this order stating whether Petitioner has been granted bond, and, if his request for bond was denied, the reasons for that denial.(CAM) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

Apr 22, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines

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May 04, 2026

Status Report