District of Massachusetts • 1:26-cv-12090

#1

May 14, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), filed by Princewill Daniells. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(SP) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#2

May 14, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Princewill Daniells.(SP) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#3

May 14, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Princewill Daniells.(SP) Modified on 6/9/2026 to terminate Motion and remove Gavel (CEH). (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#4

May 14, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Princewill Daniells. (SP) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#5

May 14, 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. (NMC) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#6

May 14, 2026

District Judge Angel Kelley: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; denying without prejudice 3 Motion to Appoint Counsel. (bm) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#7

May 14, 2026

District Judge Angel Kelley: ORDER entered. Order Concerning Service of Petition, Stay of Transfer or Removal, and Required Response. (CEH) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#8

May 14, 2026

Copy re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 7 Service Order - 2241 Petition emailed to AUSA Jennifer Zacks, Rayford Farquhar, and USAMA Civil Process on 5/14/2026 at 4:10 pm and mailed to All Respondents. Copy re 6 E-order and 7 Service Order - 2241 Petition mailed to Petitioner (CEH) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

May 14, 2026

Copy Mailed

May 14, 2026

Notice of Case Assignment

May 14, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

#9

May 19, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Erica McMahon on behalf of Antone Moniz, David Wesling (McMahon, Erica) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#10

May 19, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to May 21, 2026 to File Response/Reply to the Habeas Petition by Antone Moniz, David Wesling.(McMahon, Erica) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#11

May 19, 2026

District Judge Angel Kelley: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 10 MOTION for Extension of Time to May 21, 2026 to File Response/Reply to the Habeas Petition (CEH) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

May 19, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

#12

May 20, 2026

Filing fee/payment: $ 5.00, receipt number 100015438 for 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) (NVB) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

May 20, 2026

Filing Fee/Payment Received

#13

May 21, 2026

MOTION to Seal Evidence by Antone Moniz, David Wesling.(McMahon, Erica) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#14

May 21, 2026

RESPONSE/ANSWER to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) by Antone Moniz, David Wesling. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 3)(McMahon, Erica) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#15

May 22, 2026

District Judge Angel Kelley: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 13 MOTION to Seal Evidence. Counsel will receive an email within twenty-four (24) hours of this order with instructions for submitting sealed documents for which leave has been granted in accordance with the Local Rules of the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (CEH) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

#16

May 22, 2026

RESPONSE TO COURT ORDER by Antone Moniz, David Wesling re 15 Order on Motion to Seal, Submission of Exhibit 2. (McMahon, Erica) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/29/2026: # 1 Exhibit 2- SEALED) (CEH). (Entered: 05/22/2026)

May 22, 2026

Order on Motion to Seal

#17

May 28, 2026

MOTION to Vacate 7 Service Order - 2241 Petition and Stay of Removal by Antone Moniz, David Wesling. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(McMahon, Erica) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

#18

Jun 04, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Julia Ciachurski on behalf of Princewill Daniells (Ciachurski, Julia) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

#19

Jun 05, 2026

Response to Errors and Inaccurate Information in Respondent's Opposition to Petitioner's Habeas Petition by Princewill Daniells. (CEH) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#20

Jun 10, 2026

District Judge Angel Kelley: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. On May 14, 2026, Petitioner filed a pro se Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. [Dkt. 1]. Respondents opposed the Petition and raised multiple grounds for Petitioner’s detention. [Dkt. 14]. On May 28, 2026, Respondents filed Motion to Vacate stay on transfer and removal, as the Respondents claim to effectuate Petitioner’s removal on or about June 16, 2026. [Dkt. 17]. In a response dated May 27, 2026, and docketed on June 5, 2026, Petitioner pro se contests Respondents’ Response.The Court notes that Petitioner’s counsel entered appearance on June 4, 2026. Since Petitioner’s prior filings were pro se, and that he has also not responded to the Respondents’ Motion to Vacate and Response, the Court DIRECTS the Petitioner to submit: (1) Reply to Respondents’ Response to the Petition, and (2) response to the Motion to Vacate, by June 12, 2026.(CEH) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

Jun 10, 2026

Order

#21

Jun 12, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order or Preliminary Junction by Princewill Daniells. (CEH) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

#22

Jun 12, 2026

Opposition re 17 MOTION to Vacate 7 Service Order - 2241 Petition and Stay of Removal filed by Princewill Daniells. (Ciachurski, Julia) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

#23

Jun 12, 2026

District Judge Angel Kelley: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. On June 12, 2026, Petitioner filed a pro se Motion for Temporary Restraining Order or Preliminary Injunction. [Dkt. 21]. The Court sets out the following expedited briefing schedule on Petitioner’s Motion:Respondents’ response due by June 19, 2026Petitioner’s reply due by June 26, 2026The Court’s Service Order [Dkt. 7], staying Petitioner’s transfer and removal, remains in effect until the Court decides Motion to Vacate [Dkt. 17] and Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus [Dkt. 1].(CEH) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

Jun 12, 2026

Order

#24

Jun 15, 2026

RESPONSE TO COURT ORDER by Antone Moniz, David Wesling re 23 Order,, . (McMahon, Erica) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#25

Jun 16, 2026

EXHIBIT Attachments by Princewill Daniells. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3) (CEH) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#26

Jun 25, 2026

Letter Regarding Revocation from Princewill Daniells. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(JAM) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

#27

Jul 10, 2026

District Judge Angel Kelley: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. In light of Petitioner’s submission that he “has agreed to not pursue the Motion for TRO at this time” [Dkt. 22 at 2, n. 1], the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order or Preliminary Injunction [Dkt. 21] is DENIED AS MOOT. The Court’s stay on transfer and removal pursuant to Service Order [Dkt. 7] remains in effect. (CEH) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

Jul 10, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

#28

Aug 03, 2026

Letter/request (non-motion) from Princewill Daniells. (CEH) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#29

Aug 10, 2026

NOTICE by Antone Moniz, David Wesling re 7 Service Order - 2241 Petition of Intent to Transfer Petitioner to Effectuate Removal (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(McMahon, Erica) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#30

Aug 11, 2026

District Judge Angel Kelley: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. Having received Respondents' Notice of Intent to Transfer Petitioner to Effectuate Removal Order [Dkt. 29], Petitioner is hereby ORDERED to file any objection to that Notice, as well as the grounds for that objection, no later than 12:00 PM on Thursday, August 13, 2026. (CEH) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

Aug 11, 2026

Order

#31

Aug 12, 2026

Petitioner's Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Princewill Daniells. (CEH) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#32

Aug 12, 2026

MEMORANDUM of Law in Support re 31 Petitioner's Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Princewill Daniells. (CEH) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#33

Aug 12, 2026

Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to August 13 at 6:00 PM by Princewill Daniells.(Ciachurski, Julia) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#34

Aug 13, 2026

District Judge Angel Kelley: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 33 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to August 13 at 6:00 PM (CEH) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#35

Aug 13, 2026

Objection to 29 Notice (Other) by Princewill Daniells . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, Note Verbale)(Ciachurski, Julia) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#37

Aug 13, 2026

Additional Attachments re 31 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Princewill Daniells. (Attachments: # 1 Attachments) (CEH) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

Aug 13, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

#36

Aug 14, 2026

District Judge Angel Kelley: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. Before the Court is Respondents' Notice of Intent to Transfer Petitioner to Effectuate Removal. [Dkt. 29]. Petitioner objects to the Notice and reiterates challenges to its detention, seeking release and procedural protections prior to third country removal. [Dkt. 35]. In light of Respondents' Response [Dkt. 16] to the Petition [Dkt. 1] and Petitioner's Opposition [Dkt. 22] to Respondent's Motion to Vacate [Dkt. 17], both the Petition and Motion to Vacate are ripe for decision. To give the Court an opportunity to consider whether it has subject-matter jurisdiction, and if so to determine the validity of the habeas petition, the Court may order Respondents to preserve the status quo. See United States v. United Mine Workers of Am., 330 U.S. 258, 293 (1947) (ruling that the District Court ha[s] the power to preserve existing conditions while it [is] determining its own authority to grant injunctive relief, unless the assertion of jurisdiction is frivolous). Such an order is valid unless and until it is overturned, even when the issuing court lacks subject-matter jurisdiction to determine the merits of the underlying action. See id. at 294-95. That principle applies with even greater force where the action the court enjoins would otherwise destroy its jurisdiction or moot the case. See United States v. Shipp, 203 U.S. 563, 573 (1906).Accordingly, the Court ORDERS the stay on Petitioner's transfer and removal pursuant to the Service Order [Dkt. 7] remains in effect until the Court decides the Petition [Dkt. 1] and the Motion [Dkt. 17].(CEH) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

Aug 14, 2026

Order

#38

Aug 24, 2026

Notice of Supplemental Authorities re 17 MOTION to Vacate 7 Service Order - 2241 Petition and Stay of Removal (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(McMahon, Erica) (Entered: 08/24/2026)