District of Massachusetts • 1:26-cv-11913

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Apr 28, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) Filing fee: $ 5, receipt number AMADC-11705976 Fee status: Filing Fee paid., filed by Wilson Cardona Cardona. (Attachments: # 1 Category Form, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Villanueva, Rosa Elena) Modified on 4/28/2026: to correct name of filer (EZG). (Entered: 04/28/2026)

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Apr 28, 2026

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Allison D. Burroughs 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 M. Page Kelley. (JKK) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

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Apr 28, 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 May 8, 2026. (CAM) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

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Apr 28, 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: 04/28/2026)

Apr 28, 2026

Notice of Case Assignment

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Apr 29, 2026

Copy re 3 Service Order - 2241 Petition, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), emailed to Duty AUSA Sauter 4/28/2026 and mailed to Respondents on 4/29/2026. (CAM) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

Apr 29, 2026

Copy Mailed

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May 07, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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May 07, 2026

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

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May 08, 2026

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. Before the Court is Petitioner Wilson Cardona Cardona’s petition for writ of habeas corpus. [ECF No. 1 ]. “Respondents submit that the legal issues raised in this Petition are similar to those recently addressed by this Court in Morales v. Plymouth County Correctional Facility.” [ECF No. 7 at 1]. In that case, the 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.” [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.The clerk is directed to enter judgment in favor of Petitioner. Petitioner, whose petition requested an award of fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412, [ECF No. 1 at 17], is reminded that, under the EAJA, any application for fees is due within 30 days from final judgment within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d)(2)(G), 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d)(1)(B).(CAM) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

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May 08, 2026

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ORDER entered. JUDGMENT in favor of Petitioner, Wilson Cardona Cardona. (CAM) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

May 08, 2026

Order