District of New Hampshire • 1:26-cv-00607
Patel v. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal Operations, Field Office Director
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Case Information
Filed: July 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Steven J. McAuliffe
Referred to:
Talesha L. Saint-Marc
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
September 15, 2026
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#1
Jul 23, 2026
NEW CASE/PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS 2241/2254. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANHDC-2832424.) filed by Kushal Patel. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits A-D)(Kefei, Samsom) (Entered: 07/23/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2241/2254 - New Case
Jul 23, 2026
Case assigned to Judge Steven J. McAuliffe and US Magistrate Judge Talesha L. Saint-Marc. The case designation is: 1:26-cv-607-SM-TSM. Please show this number with the judge designation on all future pleadings. (mc)
#2
Jul 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 Steven J. McAuliffe.(mc) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
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Alien Detainee Order
#3
Jul 24, 2026
Order Directing Service AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
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Order Directing Service AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
#4
Jul 24, 2026
Attorney Appearance
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Attorney Appearance
Jul 24, 2026
Clerk Service
Jul 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. (mc)
Jul 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. (mc)
Jul 24, 2026
Case Assigned
Jul 24, 2026
Notice of Filing to USA - 2255/2241
Jul 24, 2026
Notice - ECF
#5
Jul 27, 2026
Attorney Appearance
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Attorney Appearance
#6
Jul 27, 2026
Extend Time to Object/Respond
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Extend Time to Object/Respond
Jul 28, 2026
Order on Motion to Extend Time to Object/Respond
#7
Aug 26, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#8
Aug 26, 2026
Dismiss
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Dismiss
Sep 14, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss
Sep 14, 2026
///ENDORSED ORDER re: 8 Motion to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Text of Order: The government has notified the court that petitioner was afforded a bond hearing on August 11, 2026, at which he was granted bond in the amount of $7,500. Petitioner posted bond and was released from ICE custody. On August 26, 2026, the government moved the court to dismiss the petition as moot. Petitioner has not objected or otherwise responded. Accordingly, the petition is dismissed and the Clerk of Court shall close the case. So Ordered by Judge Steven J. McAuliffe.(lw)
#9
Sep 15, 2026
Judgment
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