District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-00203

KUMAR v. SOTO

Terminated

Case Information

Filed: January 11, 2026
Assigned to: Christine P. O'Hearn
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Terminated: January 14, 2026
Last Activity: February 12, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jan 11, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-16982654.), filed by ROHIT BHATTI. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Attachment 1 replaced on 1/12/2026) (dnw, ). (Entered: 01/11/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 12, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause by ROHIT BHATTI. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document: Show Cause
#3
Jan 12, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1). In light of the Court's pending decision and to preserve the status quo, including Petitioner's continued access to counsel, during the potential briefing and hearing process, and pursuant to the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651, Petitioner shall remain in the State of New Jersey and shall not be transferred outside the State of New Jersey until further order of the Court. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 1/12/2026. (hem, nm) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
#4
Jan 12, 2026
AMENDED DOCUMENT by RAJESH KUMAR. . (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) Modified on 1/12/2026 To indicate filers name (dmw). (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document: Amended Document (NOT Motion/Complaint)
#5
Jan 12, 2026
Letter from Michael Z. Goldman. (GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#6
Jan 12, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause by RAJESH KUMAR. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document: Show Cause
#7
Jan 12, 2026
EXPEDITED ORDER TO ANSWER. Respondent's shall file an expedited answer by 10:00am on January 14, 2026. The Court will hold a hearing via Teams on January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 1/12/2026. (hem, nm) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document: Order
#8
Jan 12, 2026
TEXT ORDER withdrawing 2 Motion for Order to Show Cause. See ECF No. 5. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 1/12/26. (hem, ) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
#9
Jan 12, 2026
TEXT ORDER: In light of the Court's Order to Show Cause and Expedited Order to Answer, ECF No. 7, Petitioner's Motion for an Order to Show Cause, ECF No. 6, is DENIED AS MOOT. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 1/12/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
#10
Jan 12, 2026
Substitution of Attorney - Attorney FRANCES C. BAJADA terminated. Attorney JESSICA LASERNA for PAMELA BONDI,JESSICA LASERNA for TODD M. LYONS,JESSICA LASERNA for KRISTI NOEM,JESSICA LASERNA for LUIS SOTO added.. (LASERNA, JESSICA) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document: Substitution of Attorney
Jan 12, 2026
QC - Fillable PDF
Jan 12, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The Petition for writ of habeas corpus and the motion for order to show cause documents 1 and 2 filed by Michael Goldman, Esquire on 1/12/2026 filed in the incorrect case. The amended petition was filed at doc 4 Counsel will submit a letter to withdraw the motion for an Order to show cause 2 and resubmit a new motion naming the correct petitioner. The Clerk's office has updated the docket to correct the name of petitioner and case title information. This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. (dmw, )
Jan 12, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The Civil Cover Sheet [1-1] filed by Michael Goldman on 1/11/2026 was uploaded prior to being flattened. Before uploading fillable forms to ECF you must flatten the file to prevent other users from manipulating or editing the information. The easiest way to flatten a PDF form is by selecting Print to PDF and saving the flattened form, other PDF software may differ. Please visit our website under Flattening PDF Forms for guidance. Your document has been corrected. This message is for informational purposes only. (dnw)
Jan 12, 2026
Set Deadlines as to 2 MOTION for Order to Show Cause . Motion set for 2/17/2026 before Judge Christine P. O'Hearn. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dnw)
Jan 12, 2026
Case assigned to Judge Christine P. O'Hearn. (tjg, )
Jan 12, 2026
Order on Motion to Show Cause
Jan 12, 2026
QC - Document Filed in Incorrect Case
Jan 12, 2026
Text Order
Jan 12, 2026
Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Jan 12, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#11
Jan 14, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
Main Document: Response to Habeas Petition
#12
Jan 14, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#13
Jan 14, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
Jan 14, 2026
Terminate Civil Case
Jan 14, 2026
***Civil Case Terminated. (hem, )
#14
Jan 24, 2026
EAJA Fees
Main Document: EAJA Fees
Jan 26, 2026
Order
Jan 26, 2026
Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#16
Feb 02, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#17
Feb 12, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter