District of Massachusetts • 1:26-cv-14695

#1

Oct 16, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) Filing fee: $ 5, receipt number AMADC-12116089 Fee status: Filing Fee paid., filed by Wilmy Castillo. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Category Form Sheet)(Lagana, Stephen) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#2

Oct 16, 2026

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Myong J. Joun 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. (FGD) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#3

Oct 16, 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). (SP) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#4

Oct 16, 2026

Judge Myong J. Joun: ORDER entered. SERVICE ORDER re 2241 Petition. Order entered pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2243 governing Section 2241 cases for service on respondents. The answer or responsive pleading is due no later than October 21, 2026. (SP) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#5

Oct 16, 2026

Copy re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 4 Service Order - 2241 Petition, mailed to All Respondents on 10/16/2026. (SP) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

Oct 16, 2026

Notice of Case Assignment

Oct 16, 2026

Copy Mailed

#6

Oct 21, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Erica McMahon on behalf of Antone Moniz, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella, David Wesling (McMahon, Erica) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

#7

Oct 21, 2026

RESPONSE/ANSWER to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) by Antone Moniz, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella, David Wesling. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(McMahon, Erica) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

#8

Oct 21, 2026

Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. Petitioner is given leave to file a reply brief on or before October 28, 2026. (SP) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

Oct 21, 2026

Order

#9

Oct 27, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to 10/30/2026 to File Response/Reply as to 8 Order by Wilmy Castillo. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order for Extension of Time to Reply)(Lagana, Stephen) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

#10

Oct 27, 2026

Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 9 Motion for Extension of Time to 10/30/2026 to File Response/Reply as to 8 Order. (SKY) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

Oct 27, 2026

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

#11

Nov 02, 2026

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to 11/2/2026 to File Response/Reply as to 8 Order, 10 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Wilmy Castillo.(Lagana, Stephen) (Entered: 11/02/2026)

#12

Nov 02, 2026

Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING 11 Second Motion for Extension of Time to 11/2/2026 to File Response/Reply. (SKY) (Entered: 11/02/2026)

#13

Nov 02, 2026

RESPONSE TO COURT ORDER by Wilmy Castillo re 8 Order PETITIONERS REPLY TO RESPONDENTS OPPOSITION. (Lagana, Stephen) (Entered: 11/02/2026)

Nov 02, 2026

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

#14

Nov 04, 2026

Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. Respondents contend that Petitioner is subject to mandatory detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(c)(1)(A) because there is reason to believe that he engaged in, or knowingly assisted or participated in, illicit drug trafficking within the meaning of 8 U.S.C. § 1182(a)(2)(C)(i). In support, Respondents have submitted reports from the DEA. Doc No. 7-1. The reports, however, are redacted in material respects. Although they describe an undercover operation during which Petitioner allegedly transferred something to an undercover agent, the redactions obscure what was transferred, whether it was a controlled substance or listed chemical, and the circumstances supporting an inference that Petitioner knowingly participated in illicit trafficking. Without an adequate evidentiary basis concerning those matters, the Court cannot determine whether the statutory predicate for mandatory detention is satisfied.Accordingly, Respondents are ORDERED, by November 6, 2026, to supplement the record by submitting versions of the DEA reports with sufficiently limited redactions to permit the Court to evaluate the asserted trafficking ground, or by providing other competent evidence identifying the substance or item allegedly transferred and the facts supporting a reason to believe that Petitioner knowingly engaged in or assisted illicit trafficking. To the extent Respondents maintain that disclosure of material information would jeopardize that investigation, they may seek leave to submit the relevant evidence under seal or for in camera review, accompanied by an explanation of the need for such protection. Any such submission must nevertheless provide a sufficient factual basis for the Court to assess the applicability of § 1226(c)(1)(A). The Court reserves determination of the Petition pending supplementation of the record.(SP) (Entered: 11/04/2026)

Nov 04, 2026

Order

#15

Nov 06, 2026

Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Nov 06, 2026

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