District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-00974

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Jan 31, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17049745.), filed by CARLOS VIVAN SOTO. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Supplement, # 3 Text of Proposed Order, # 4 Exhibit ICE Locator, # 5 Exhibit NTA)(CARDENAS, VERONICA) (Entered: 01/31/2026)

Jan 31, 2026

Judge Karen M. Williams added. (mmb)

Feb 02, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

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Feb 06, 2026

Letter

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Feb 09, 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 February 16, 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 February 13, 2026, and Petitioner shall file a reply by 5:00 p.m. on February 13, 2026. Petitioner shall not be transferred during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on February 9, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

Feb 09, 2026

Text Order

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Feb 12, 2026

Substitution of Attorney

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Feb 17, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

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Feb 18, 2026

Letter

Feb 18, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The 5 RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by MARGARET ANN MAHONEY on 2/17/2026 appears to be filed in the incorrect case. PLEASE REVIEW THE RESPONSE and file it in the correct case. This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. (sms2)

Feb 18, 2026

QC - Document Filed in Incorrect Case

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Feb 24, 2026

TEXT ORDER - In light of the Court's Order entered on February 9, 2026 (ECF No. 3), which ordered Respondents to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), the Court finds that Petitioner has received the relief to which he was entitled. The Court has further reviewed Respondents' February 18, 2026 letter advising of the outcome of Petitioner's bond hearing (ECF No. 6) and the Order of the Immigration Judge. (ECF No. 6-1). The Court is satisfied that its directives have been fulfilled. Accordingly, the Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 1) is DENIED. The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on February 24, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

Feb 24, 2026

Text Order