District of New Hampshire • 1:26-cv-00684
Gomes Soares v. FCI Berlin, Warden
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Case Information
Filed: August 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Joseph Normand Laplante
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:
August 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 21, 2026
NEW CASE/PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS 2241/2254. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANHDC-2846791.) filed by Max Gomes Soares. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Moreno, Madeleine) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2241/2254 - New Case
#2
Aug 21, 2026
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Madeleine Moreno on behalf of Max Gomes Soares (Moreno, Madeleine) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
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Attorney Appearance
Aug 21, 2026
Case assigned to Judge Joseph N. Laplante and US Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. The case designation is: 1:26-cv-684-JL-AJ. Please show this number with the judge designation on all future pleadings. (jmb)
#3
Aug 24, 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.(jmb) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
Alien Detainee Order
Aug 24, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Text of Order: The court has reviewed the petition for writ of habeas corpus, in which the petitioner challenges his detention by the Department of Homeland Security and seeks relief under the Due Process Clause and 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). The petition does not contain sufficient factual information to allow the court to conclude that the petitioner is detained under § 1226(a), or to understand what other due process requirements apply to his case. On or before August 27, 2026, the petitioner shall supplement the petition with details regarding his criminal history, to include details on his dismissed criminal charges. So Ordered by Judge Joseph N. Laplante.(ko)
Aug 24, 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.(jmb)
Aug 24, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
Aug 24, 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. (jmb)
Aug 24, 2026
Notice - ECF
Aug 24, 2026
Notice of Filing to USA - 2255/2241
Aug 24, 2026
Case Assigned
Parties
FCI Berlin, Warden
Party
Gomes Soares
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