District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-01168

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Feb 05, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17067305.), filed by ELMER GONZALEZ ALTAMIRANO.(RULE, CAROLINE) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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Feb 05, 2026

Exhibit to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by ELMER GONZALEZ ALTAMIRANO. (RULE, CAROLINE) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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Feb 05, 2026

TEXT ORDER -Petitioner ELMER GONZALEZ ALTAMIRANO, a citizen of Mexico, who entered the United States without inspection and has lived here continuously since 2006 (ECF No. 1, Petition at 7, 15, 17), has filed a Habeas Petition asserting that he is unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2)(A) and is entitled to release or a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). In Vasquez Lucero v. Soto, et al, No. 25-16737-MCA, 2025 WL 3240895, at *1-2 (D.N.J. Nov. 20, 2025), this Court held that a similarly-situated noncitizen could only be detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). It is ORDERED that in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), within seven (7) days of the date of entry of this Text Order, Respondents shall provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing before an immigration judge who shall assess whether she 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 within three (3) days of that bond hearing, Respondents shall file a written notice of the outcome of that hearing with this Court. Alternatively, if Respondents contend that this case is factually or legally distinguishable, they shall file an expedited answer within five (5) days of the date of entry of this Text Order, and Petitioner may file a reply within three (3) days of the date of filing of Respondents' expedited answer. Pursuant to the Court's authority under the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651, Respondents are temporarily enjoined from transferring Petitioner from this District or removing him from the United States while this habeas proceeding is pending.. So Ordered by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 2/5/26. (aa, ) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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Feb 05, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by ELMER GONZALEZ ALTAMIRANO. (RULE, CAROLINE) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

Feb 05, 2026

Order

Feb 05, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Feb 05, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Madeline Cox Arleo. (ps)

Feb 05, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed did not include a Civil Cover Sheet (JS-44), which is required to be submitted along with the initial pleading, as indicated in the Attorney Case Opening Guide. Please complete and file a Civil Cover Sheet using the event Exhibit (to Document) found under Civil/Other Filings/Other Documents. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (ps)

Feb 05, 2026

QC - Civil Cover Sheet JS44

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Feb 06, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Feb 06, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Feb 09, 2026

Letter

Feb 09, 2026

Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

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Feb 11, 2026

Substitution of Attorney

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Feb 13, 2026

Status Report

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Feb 17, 2026

Letter

Mar 04, 2026

Text Order

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Mar 06, 2026

Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Mar 06, 2026

Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings