District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-00972

#1

Jan 31, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus for Unlawfully Detained Noncitizen ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17049465.), filed by JOSE SANTAMARIA AMAYA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(SIMBRON, NOEMI) Modified on 2/2/2026 (sks). (Entered: 01/31/2026)

Jan 31, 2026

Case assigned to Judge Julien Xavier Neals. (jr)

Jan 31, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#2

Feb 02, 2026

Order to Answer

Feb 02, 2026

Notice of Judicial Preferences

Feb 02, 2026

Notice of Judicial Preferences. Click here for the Judge's Individual Procedure Requirements. (kd)

#3

Feb 06, 2026

Substitution of Attorney

#4

Feb 10, 2026

Show Cause

#5

Feb 11, 2026

TEXT ORDER - Before the Court is Petitioner's Motion for Order to Show Cause seeking to have this matter heard on an expedited basis. (ECF No. 4 .) By way of background, Petitioner was detained by Immigration Customs and Enforcement ("ICE") on December 3, 2025. (Id. at 3.) On January 31, 2026, Petitioner filed his Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ("Petition") under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. (ECF No. 1 .) On February 2, 2026, the Court ordered Respondents to file an answer within fourteen days of the date of the Court's Order to Answer. (See ECF No. 2 .) Petitioner now seeks an expedited decision in this matter based on his upcoming removal proceeding hearing, which Petitioner submits is scheduled for February 13, 2026 before the immigration court, and the medical condition his pregnant wife is experiencing. (See generally ECF No. 4.) The Court has considered Petitioner's § 2241 and the arguments made in his Motion for Order to Show Cause, and finds relief is warranted. It is ORDERED that Petitioner's Order to Show Cause (ECF No. 4 ) is GRANTED to the extent that the Court will order a bond hearing. It is further ORDERED that, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), Respondents shall provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing before an immigration judge who shall assess whether Petitioner presents a flight risk or a danger to the community pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 236.1(c)(8), (d)(1). It is further ORDERED that the bond hearing shall take place on February 13, 2026, prior to his February 13, 2026 immigration hearing if practicable and may be conducted by the Immigration Judge handling Petitioner's immigration hearing but shall be handled prior to the immigration hearing. If Respondents contend that a bond hearing prior to Petitioner's February 13, 2026 immigration hearing is not practicable or if Respondents contend Petitioner's detention is distinguishable from the cases in this District previously addressing § 1225, they shall notify the Court in writing by 3:00 p.m. on February 12, 2026. So Ordered by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 2/11/2026. (kd) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#6

Feb 11, 2026

Show Cause

Feb 11, 2026

Text Order

Feb 12, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The First MOTION for Order to Show Cause due Emergent Conditions for Petitioner's Pregnant Wife by JOSE SANTAMARIA AMAYA (ECF 6 ) on 2/11/2026 appear to be duplicates. These submissions will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. This message is for informational purposes only. (kd)

Feb 12, 2026

QC - Duplicate Filings

#7

Feb 17, 2026

Letter

#8

Feb 18, 2026

TEXT ORDER - Petitioner has been provided with the Court ordered bond hearing and has been released from detention. (See ECF No. 7 .) As such, the Clerk of Court shall mark this case CLOSED. So Ordered by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 2/18/2026. (kd) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

Feb 18, 2026

***Civil Case Terminated pursuant to Text Order, D.E. 8 (mfr)

Feb 18, 2026

Text Order

Feb 19, 2026

Terminate Civil Case