District of New Hampshire • 1:26-cv-00299
Li v. Dan Luis Regional Detention, Warden
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Case Information
Filed: April 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Samantha D. Elliott
Referred to:
Andrea K. Johnstone
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
May 06, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 17, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 USC 2241 filed by Chengbin Li. (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 2774) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Supporting Documents, # 3 Envelope)(mc) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus-2241
#2
Apr 17, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Chengbin Li. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(mc) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Apr 17, 2026
ORDER Directing Clerk to Make Service. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.(lw) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Main Document:
Order Directing Service
Apr 17, 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)
Apr 17, 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)
Apr 17, 2026
Case assigned to Chief District Judge Samantha D. Elliott and US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. The case designation is: 1:26-cv-299-SE-AJ. Please show this number with the judge designation on all future pleadings. (mc)
Apr 17, 2026
Clerk Service
Apr 17, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
Apr 17, 2026
Notice of Filing to USA - 2255/2241
Apr 17, 2026
SERVICE BY CLERK: Copies mailed via certified mail, return receipt requested to Warden, FCI Berlin, Director, Boston Field Office US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, US Attorney General, per 3 Order Directing Service.(lw)
Apr 17, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Text of Order: The petitioner's motion for a temporary restraining order preventing removal from the United States pending adjudication of his habeas petition (doc. no 2) is denied without prejudice. The petitioner has not established that the court has jurisdiction to issue such an order. Nor has he established that he will suffer irreparable harm in the absence of an injunction. See Ryan v. U.S. Immigr. & Customs Enft, 974 F.3d 9, 18 (1st Cir. 2020). The court notes that the order directing service (doc. no. 3) requires the respondents to provide the court with at least 72 hours of advance notice of any scheduled removal or transfer out of this court's jurisdiction. So Ordered by Chief District Judge Samantha D. Elliott.(lw)
Apr 17, 2026
Case Assigned
Apr 17, 2026
Notice - ECF
#4
Apr 20, 2026
Attorney Appearance
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Attorney Appearance
#5
Apr 24, 2026
Response - not to Motion
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Response - not to Motion
#6
Apr 28, 2026
Return of Service Executed
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Return of Service Executed
#7
Apr 30, 2026
Return of Service Executed
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Return of Service Executed
#8
May 06, 2026
Return of Service Executed
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Return of Service Executed
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Dan Luis Regional Detention, Warden
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Li
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