District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-01012

#1

Feb 02, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17053339.), filed by Mohammed SEIDU. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Pro Hac Vice Motion, # 2 Supplement Disclosure Statement, # 3 Supplement Order To Show Cause, # 4 Supplement Civil Cover Sheet)(AURELIEN, FREDERIC) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Feb 02, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Evelyn Padin. (ps)

Feb 02, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#2

Feb 03, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Petitioner has filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, in which he alleges that he is unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225. D.E. 1 ("Petition"). Under this Court's recent decision in Lomeu v. Soto, No. 25-16589, 2025 WL 2981296 (D.N.J. Oct. 23, 2025) (interpreting § 1225(b)(2)), this District's recent decision in Rivas Rodriguez v. Rokosky, No. 25-17419, 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), which entitles him to a bond hearing.It is ORDERED that, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), Respondents shall, within 7 days of this Order, 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). Within 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, within 5 days of this Order, an expedited answer. In that Answer, Respondents shall inform the Court whether they stipulate that Petitioner has accurately represented his criminal record. To the extent Respondents disagree with Petitioner's representation of his criminal record, Respondents shall provide the Court with supplemental documentation supporting their position. Petitioner may file a reply within 3 days of the date of filing of Respondents' expedited answer. Pursuant to the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651, Respondents are enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey while this habeas proceeding is pending. In addition, the Court DENIES as MOOT Petitioner's request for the Court to enter an Order to Show Cause why his Petition should not be granted. D.E. [1-3]. Finally, the Court notes that all future filings must comply with Local Civil Rule 5.1(h), which requires that PDF filings be text searchable. So Ordered by Judge Evelyn Padin on 2/3/2026. (bt) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#3

Feb 03, 2026

ORDER for admission PHV as to RYANNE GUY KONAN. Signed by Judge Evelyn Padin on 2/2/2026. (lag, ) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

Feb 03, 2026

Text Order

#4

Feb 05, 2026

Substitution of Attorney

#5

Feb 11, 2026

Letter

#6

Feb 13, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of a letter from Respondents regarding the bond hearing ordered by the Court in D.E. 2 . D.E. 10 .In light of the alleged deficiencies with respect to Petitioner's bond hearing originally scheduled for February 9, 2026 and then subsequently rescheduled for the next day, Respondents are ORDERED to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing within 5 days of this Order. Respondents are further ORDERED to provide Petitioner's counsel with prompt notice of the bond hearing. Finally, Respondents are ORDERED to, within 3 days of the bond hearing, file a status update on the outcome of the bond hearing. So Ordered by Judge Evelyn Padin on 2/13/2026. (bt) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Feb 13, 2026

Text Order

#7

Feb 20, 2026

Letter

Mar 09, 2026

Text Order

Mar 09, 2026

Terminate Civil Case