District of Massachusetts • 1:26-cv-13444

#1

Jul 28, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) Filing fee: $ 5, receipt number AMADC-11920142 Fee status: Filing Fee paid., filed by Catarino Gomes. (Attachments: # 1 Category Form, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Qirici, Enxhi) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#2

Jul 29, 2026

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Richard G. Stearns 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 Jessica D. Hedges. (MBM) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#3

Jul 29, 2026

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ORDER entered Concerning Service of Petition and Stay of Transfer or Removal. (JAM) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#4

Jul 29, 2026

Copy re 3 Order, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) mailed to Antone Moniz, David Wesling, Michael Krol, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Todd Blanche on 7/29/2026. (JAM) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#5

Jul 29, 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). (JAM) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

Jul 29, 2026

Notice of Case Assignment

Jul 29, 2026

Copy Mailed

#6

Jul 31, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#7

Aug 05, 2026

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

#8

Aug 07, 2026

Response - not related to a motion

#9

Aug 10, 2026

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. re 8 Response filed by Catarino Gomes, 7 Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - 2241, filed by Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David Wesling, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Antone Moniz, Michael Krol.Petitioner Catarino Gomes is a citizen of Angola. Petitioner last entered the United States in September of 2023 on a B-2 tourist visa. Within one year of his entry, Gomes filed an affirmative application for asylum with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). He has no criminal history and has not been arrested, charged, or convicted of any criminal offense in the United States or elsewhere. On July 23, 2026, ICE immigration officers arrested Petitioner in Augusta, Maine, and have detained him at the Plymouth County Correctional Facility. His counsel argues that his detention is illegal as he was arrested on a post-dated warrant. ICE has commenced removal proceedings and he is scheduled to appear before the Chelmsford Immigration Court for a Master Hearing on August 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Gomes is not under a Final Order of Removal. The government agrees that Gomes is entitled to a bond hearing. The government must arrange a bond hearing for Catarino Gomes before an Immigration Judge (consistent with the standards outlined in Hernandez-Lara v. Lyons, 10 F.4th 19 (1st Cir. 2021)), as soon as practicable, but in no case later than Friday August 14, 2026. The court directs the parties to report to the court within 48 hours of a decision from the Immigration Judge in this matter. (MZ) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

Aug 10, 2026

Order

#10

Aug 18, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, Michael Krol, Todd Lyons, Antone Moniz, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David Wesling. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(McMahon, Erica) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#11

Aug 19, 2026

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered re 10 Status Report filed by Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David Wesling, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Antone Moniz, and Michael Krol. As the Immigration Judge ordered petitioner released from detention on bond, and the bond has been paid, the Clerk will DISMISS and close this case. (MZ) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#12

Aug 19, 2026

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ORDER entered. ORDER DISMISSING CASE. (JAM) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

Aug 19, 2026

Order