District of Massachusetts • 1:26-cv-12744

#1

Jun 16, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) Filing fee: $ 5, receipt number AMADC-11823451 Fee status: Filing Fee paid., filed by Rodolfo Antonio Mercedes Valgas. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Category Form, # 3 Exhibit Petitioner's Form I-485 Application to Adjust Status Receipt Notice, # 4 Exhibit Petitioner's Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative)(Chatterjee, Shantanu) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#2

Jun 17, 2026

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. District Judge Angel Kelley 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 Jennifer C. Boal. (LBO) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#3

Jun 17, 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). (CEH) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#4

Jun 17, 2026

District Judge Angel Kelley: ORDER entered. Standing Order Regarding Motion Practice. (CEH) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#5

Jun 17, 2026

District Judge Angel Kelley: ORDER entered. Order Concerning Service of Petition, Stay of Transfer or Removal, and Required Response. (CEH) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#6

Jun 17, 2026

Copy re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 5 Service Order - 2241 Petition emailed to AUSA Benjamin Tolkoff, Rayford Farquhar, and USAMA Civil Process on 6/17/2026 at 9:10 am and mailed to All Respondents (CEH) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

Jun 17, 2026

Copy Mailed

Jun 17, 2026

Notice of Case Assignment

#7

Jun 23, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#8

Jun 23, 2026

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

#9

Jun 24, 2026

District Judge Angel Kelley: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. Before the Court is Petitioner Rodolfo Antonio Mercedes Valgas’ Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. [Dkt. 1]. On June 16, 2026, the Court ordered Respondents to show cause why the facts in this case differ from those in Amaya Sanchez v. Moniz et al., No. 25-CV-12806-AK (D. Mass. Oct. 10, 2025) [Dkt. 10], in which 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). [Dkt. 5]. Respondents replied to the Court's Order and stated that their "position is that Petitioner is eligible for a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226." [Dkt. 8]. On the facts before it, the Court does not find reason to deviate from the analysis presented in Amaya Sanchez. Accordingly, Petitioner is subject to 8 U.S.C. § 1226’s discretionary detention framework and entitled to a bond hearing. He has not received such a hearing, so his detention is unlawful. Petitioner’s Petition [Dkt. 1] is GRANTED. Respondents are ORDERED to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within 10 calendar 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). The parties are ORDERED to file a status report within 14 calendar days of this Order stating whether Petitioner has been granted bond, and, if his request for bond was denied, the reasons for that denial.(CEH) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

Jun 24, 2026

Order

#10

Jul 08, 2026

Status Report

#11

Jul 09, 2026

District Judge Angel Kelley: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. On 6/24/26 this Court GRANTED Petitioner’s Habeas Petition. [Dkt. 9]. On 7/8/26, Respondents provided a Status Report indicating that Petitioner was granted bond. [Dkt. 10]. As a result, absent objection within the next seven (7) calendar days, the Court will terminate the suit.(CEH) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

Jul 09, 2026

Order

#12

Jul 23, 2026

Order Dismissing Case