District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-00004

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Jan 09, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

Jan 14, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Jan 14, 2026

Filing fee: $ 5, receipt number NEW53278 (jr)

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Jan 15, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Petitioner alleges he is unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225. Under this Court's recent decisions in Rivera Zumba v. Bondi, No. 25-14626 (KSH), 2025 WL 2753496 (D.N.J. Sept. 26, 2025) (interpreting § 1225(b)(2)), Rivas Rodriguez v. Rokosky, No. 25-17419 (CPO), 2025 WL 3485628 (D.N.J. Dec. 3, 2025) (interpreting § 1225(b)(1)), and other recent decisions in this District interpreting § 1225, the Court holds that Petitioner is subject to detention under § 1226(a). It is ORDERED that, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 22, 2026, Respondents shall provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing before an immigration judge who shall assess whether he presents a flight risk or a danger to the community. Within three (3) days of that bond hearing, Respondents shall file a written notice of the outcome of that hearing with this Court. If Respondents contend that Petitioner's detention is distinguishable from the cases in this district previously addressing §1225, they shall file an expedited answer by 12:00 p.m. on January 21, 2026, and Petitioner shall file a reply by 5:00 p.m. on January 21, 2026. Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 1/15/2026. (sms) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

Jan 15, 2026

Text Order

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Jan 23, 2026

Substitution of Attorney

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Jan 23, 2026

Letter

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Jan 29, 2026

TEXT ORDER: TEXT ORDER: In light of the Court's Order entered on January 15, 2026 (ECF No. 2), directing Respondents to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), and Respondents' subsequent submission advising that such a hearing has occurred (ECF No. 4), the Court finds it appropriate to determine whether the bond hearing comported with the requirements of due process and fundamental fairness. See, e.g., Singh v. Holder, 638 F.3d 1196, 1203-05 (9th Cir. 2011). Accordingly, Respondents are ORDERED to submit briefing, with supporting documentation from the bond proceedings as necessary, addressing whether the bond hearing satisfied the requirements of fundamental fairness, including the allocation of the burden of proof. Respondents' submission shall be filed on or before February 5,2026. Petitioner may file a response on or before February 9, 2026. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 1/29/2026. (ps) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

Jan 29, 2026

Text Order

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Feb 02, 2026

Substitution of Attorney

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Feb 05, 2026

Letter

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Feb 09, 2026

Letter