District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-00521

#1

Jan 15, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17001830.), filed by ARIFUR RAHMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Brief brief in support of petition, # 2 Supplement proposed order, # 3 Supplement application order to show cause, # 4 Supplement proposed order to show cause, # 5 Brief brief in support of order to show cause)(DESHMUKH, AMIT) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#2

Jan 15, 2026

Exhibit to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by ARIFUR RAHMAN. (DESHMUKH, AMIT)NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel is advised that pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.3(c)(2), a single, consolidated motion to seal shall be filed within 14 days following the completed briefing of the materials sought to be sealed, or within 14 days following the date on which the last of such materials was filed under temporary seal if the motion is resolved, unless otherwise directed by the Court. Counsel are further advised that service of sealed documents must be accomplished outside of ECF as provided by Federal R. Civ. Pro. 5(b)(2) only. (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#3

Jan 15, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by ARIFUR RAHMAN (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(DESHMUKH, AMIT) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

Jan 16, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Jamel K. Semper. (ps)

Jan 16, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#4

Mar 15, 2026

Show Cause

Mar 16, 2026

Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Mar 16, 2026

Set Deadlines as to 4 MOTION for Order to Show Cause . Motion set for 4/6/2026 before Judge Jamel K. Semper. 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. (sm)

#5

Apr 07, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Petitioner, Arifur Rahman, who is presently detained at the Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1 .) Petitioner asserts that he is unlawfully detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b). Petitioner received a positive determination of Credible Fear in May 2018, and resultingly, his removal proceedings were administratively terminated. Petitioner further contends that his detention is arbitrary and unreasonable in violation of the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. (Id.) Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Respondents shall SHOW CAUSE, no later than April 14, 2026, why the Petition for habeas corpus relief should not be granted. Petitioner may file a reply within three (3) business days after Respondents file their answer. Petitioner shall serve a copy of this Order and the habeas petition upon Respondents within two (2) business days of entry of this Order and promptly file proof of service on the docket. Petitioner shall not be removed from New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 4/7/2026. (sms) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#6

Apr 07, 2026

Certification

Apr 07, 2026

Text Order

#7

Apr 09, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#8

Apr 13, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

#9

Apr 21, 2026

TEXT ORDER: This matter comes before the Court upon a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The Court has reviewed the Petition and finds that Petitioner is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), which requires an individualized bond hearing. Accordingly, the Petition is GRANTED. It is on this day of April 21, 2026, ORDERED that Respondents shall provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) and 8 C.F.R. § 236.1(d) within seven (7) days of the date of this Order, and within three (3) days of the bond hearing, Respondents shall file a letter advising the Court of the outcome, upon which the Court will close this matter absent further relief being warranted. Petitioner shall not be transferred from the District of New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 4/21/2026. (sms) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

Apr 21, 2026

Order to Answer

#10

Apr 24, 2026

Letter