District of Massachusetts • 4:26-cv-40198

Dieujuste v. Wesling

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Case Information

Filed: August 18, 2026
Assigned to: Margaret R. Guzman
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: August 24, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 12, 2026
NEW CASE/PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS 2241/2254. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANHDC-2842215.) filed by Loudermie Dieujuste. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Romeiro, Fernanda) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document: NEW
#2
Aug 12, 2026
MOTION for Ellen VanScoyoc to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # ANHDC-2842221.) filed by Loudermie Dieujuste.Follow up on Objection on 8/26/2026. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d) and FRCrP 45(c). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice of Appearance, # 2 Exhibit (Affidavit) PHV Affidavit Pursuant to LR 83.2(b), # 3 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Romeiro, Fernanda) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document: MOTION
#3
Aug 12, 2026
ORDER ENTERED: The Court requires sufficient time to consider the petition for habeas corpus filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Consequently, the respondents shall not remove or transfer the petitioner outside of the District of New Hampshire unless they provide this Court with notice at least seventy-two hours in advance of any such removal or transfer. At least twenty-four of the seventy-two hours must fall on a day during which the court is in session. Such notice shall: 1. be filed in writing on the docket of this proceeding; 2. state the reason for the necessity of such action; and 3. state why the move should not be stayed pending further court proceedings. Notice of a petitioner's release from custody may be provided after the fact. So Ordered by Judge Joseph N. Laplante.(mc) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document: ORDER
Aug 12, 2026
Case assigned to Judge Joseph N. Laplante and US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. The case designation is: 1:26-cv-650-JL-AJ. Please show this number with the judge designation on all future pleadings. (mc)
Aug 12, 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)
Aug 12, 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)
#4
Aug 13, 2026
ORDER Directing Clerk to Make Service. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K. Johnstone.(jwb) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
Main Document: ORDER
#5
Aug 13, 2026
SUMMARY SHOW CAUSE ORDER. Follow up on Show Cause Response on 8/20/2026. So Ordered by Judge Joseph N. Laplante.(jwb) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
Main Document: SUMMARY
#6
Aug 13, 2026
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Emily Conant on behalf of Christopher Brackett SCDOC Attorney Emily Conant added to party Christopher Brackett(pty:res).(Conant, Emily) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#7
Aug 13, 2026
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jesse L. Renauld-Smith on behalf of David Wesling Attorney Jesse L. Renauld-Smith added to party David Wesling(pty:res).(Renauld-Smith, Jesse) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#8
Aug 13, 2026
Motion For Leave to Excuse Local Counsel from Attending Status Conference by Loudermie Dieujuste (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Romeiro, Fernanda) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
Main Document: Motion
#9
Aug 13, 2026
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ellen VanScoyoc on behalf of Loudermie Dieujuste Attorney Ellen VanScoyoc added to party Loudermie Dieujuste(pty:pet).(VanScoyoc, Ellen) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
Aug 13, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER granting 2 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Text of Order: Granted. Local counsel shall comply with all obligations required by L.R. 83.2(b) absent order of the court. So Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone.The clerks office will provide the admitted attorney with instructions on how to obtain access to electronic filing by separate email. The admitted attorney must have an individual upgraded PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of New Hampshire. After obtaining e-filing access, the admitted attorney must file an appearance to begin receiving electronic notices.(mc)
Aug 13, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER RE 8 Motion For Leave to Excuse Local Counsel from Attending Status Conference. Text of Order: Granted. So Ordered by Judge Joseph N. Laplante.(jwb)
Aug 13, 2026
NOTICE of Hearing. Status Conference set VIA VIDEO CONFERNECE for 8/14/2026 11:00 AM before Judge Joseph N. Laplante.(jwb)
Aug 13, 2026
SERVICE BY CLERK: Copies mailed electronically and mailed via certified mail, return receipt requested per 4 Order Directing Service.(jwb)
Aug 13, 2026
NOTICE of ECF Filing Error re: 8 Miscellaneous Filing filed by Loudermie Dieujuste. Filer used the wrong event. Filer should have used Motion for Miscellaneous Relief. NO ACTION REQUIRED - FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND MERELY INTENDED TO EDUCATE ALL PARTIES IN THE CASE. (jwb)
#10
Aug 14, 2026
SUMMARY TRANSFER ORDER. Dieujuste's petition for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is hereby TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts in accordance with 28 U.S.C. §§ 1404(a), 1406(a), and 1631. So Ordered by Judge Joseph N. Laplante.(jwb) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document: SUMMARY
Aug 14, 2026
Assented to ORAL MOTION to Transfer Matter to the District of Massachusetts filed by Loudermie Dieujuste.(jwb)
Aug 14, 2026
ORAL ORDER granting Oral Motion to Transfer Matter to the District of Massachusetts. Text of Order: Granted. So Ordered by Judge Joseph N. Laplante.(jwb)
Aug 14, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph N. Laplante. STATUS CONFERENCE held on 8/14/2026. Assented to oral motion to transfer case to the District of Massachusetts granted. Order to issue. (Court Reporter: Doris Burby) (Pltfs Atty: Ellen VanScoyoc) (Defts Atty: Jesse L. Renauld-Smith) (Total Hearing Time: 10 minutes) (jwb)
Aug 14, 2026
Civil Case Terminated. (jwb)
#11
Aug 18, 2026
Case transferred in from District of New Hampshire; Case Number 1:26-cv-00650. (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document: Case Transferred In - District Transfer
#12
Aug 18, 2026
ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. District Judge Margaret R. Guzman 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 David H. Hennessy. (Danieli, Chris) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
#13
Aug 18, 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). (JB) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document: General Order 19-02
#14
Aug 18, 2026
District Judge Margaret R. Guzman: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Loudermie Dieujuste.The Court requires sufficient time to consider the petition for habeas corpus filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Consequently, the respondents shall not remove or transfer the petitioner outside of the District of New Hampshire unless they provide this Court with notice at least seventy-two hours in advance of any such removal or transfer. At least twenty-four of the seventy-two hours must fall on a day during which the court is in session. Such notice shall: 1) be filed in writing on the docket of this proceeding; 2) state the reason for the necessity of such action; and 3) state why the move should not be stayed pending further court proceedings. Notice of a petitioner's release from custody may be provided after the fact.Respondents will have until Friday, August 21 at 12:00PM to respond to the pending Habeas petition and the Show Cause Order docketed by Judge Joseph Laplante. The Court further instructs Respondents to review the First Circuit's recent precedent in Guerrero Orellana v. Moniz, et al, 1:25-cv-12664-PBS and the Court's recent order in De Jesus Santos et al v. Mullin et al, 4:26-cv-11590-MRG and incorporate these legal arguments into its responses. (SF) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Aug 18, 2026
Order
Aug 18, 2026
Notice of Case Assignment
#15
Aug 20, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#16
Aug 21, 2026
Answer/Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - 2241
Main Document: Answer/Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - 2241
#17
Aug 24, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order

Parties

Dieujuste
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Wesling
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