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Case Information
Filed: January 30, 2026
Assigned to:
Christine P. O'Hearn
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: January 31, 2026
Last Activity:
January 31, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 30, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17046553.), filed by Sunpreet Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(LOGAR, KELSEY) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 30, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the Petition for 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 1/30/2026. (hem, nm) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
#3
Jan 30, 2026
EXPEDITED ORDER TO ANSWER. Respondents shall file and serve an expedited answer by 12:00 p.m. on January 31, 2026. The Court shall hold a hearing via Teams on January 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 1/30/26. (hem, ) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#4
Jan 30, 2026
Substitution of Attorney - Attorney FRANCES C. BAJADA terminated. Attorney JESSICA LASERNA for PAMELA BONDI,JESSICA LASERNA for KENNETH GENALO,JESSICA LASERNA for KRISTI NOEM,JESSICA LASERNA for LUIS SOTO added.. (LASERNA, JESSICA) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
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Substitution of Attorney
Jan 30, 2026
Judge Christine P. O'Hearn added. (dmw)
Jan 30, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Jan 30, 2026
Text Order
#5
Jan 31, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by PAMELA BONDI, KENNETH GENALO, KRISTI NOEM, LUIS SOTO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Answer, # 2 Exhibit B - 2026 Form I-213, # 3 Exhibit C - 2024 Form I-213 with Interim Notice Declining Parole, # 4 Exhibit D - Notice and Order of Expedited Removal, # 5 Exhibit E - Credible Fear Review Order, # 6 Exhibit F - NTA, # 7 Exhibit G - Custody Redetermination Order, # 8 Exhibit H - I-200)(LASERNA, JESSICA) (Entered: 01/31/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Habeas Petition
#6
Jan 31, 2026
ORDER OF RELEASE. Petitioner's § 2241 Petition is GRANTED; Respondents shall on this date IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner under the same conditions, if any, that existed prior to his instant detention. Respondents shall file a letter on the docket confirming the date and time of Petitioner's release. Hearing previously scheduled for January 31, 2026, at 2 p.m. is CANCELED. The Clerk of the Court shall CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 1/31/2026. (hem, nm) (Entered: 01/31/2026)
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Order
#7
Jan 31, 2026
Letter from U.S. Attorney's Office Confirming Petitioner's Release re 6 Order,,. (LASERNA, JESSICA) (Entered: 01/31/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
Jan 31, 2026
Terminate Civil Case
Jan 31, 2026
***Civil Case Terminated. (hem, )
Parties
GENALO
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SINGH
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