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Filed: January 15, 2026
Assigned to:
Robert Kirsch
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
February 26, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 15, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17001651.), filed by MOHIT MOHIT. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 16, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause by MOHIT MOHIT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Show Cause
#3
Jan 16, 2026
TEXT ORDER: This matter comes before the Court on a Petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 1 ) and a motion for an Order to Show Cause to enjoin Petitioner's transfer from Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey and set an expedited briefing schedule. (ECF No. 2 .) The Petition alleges "upon information and belief" that Petitioner is detained at Delaney Hall (ECF No. 1, Petition at 3) but does not provide Petitioner's country of citizenship, and the Court is unable to confirm where he is detained. It is hereby ORDERED that Respondents are temporarily enjoined from transferring Petitioner from his current detention facility. Respondents shall provide the name and location of that detention facility in writing by Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Respondents shall file their response to the Petition within 14 days, and Petitioner may file a reply within 7 days thereafter. So Ordered by Judge Robert Kirsch on 01/16/2026. (pdm) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Jan 16, 2026
QC - Generic Message
Jan 16, 2026
Set Deadlines as to 2 MOTION for Order to Show Cause . Motion set for 2/17/2026 before Judge Robert Kirsch. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (kht)
Jan 16, 2026
Notice of Judicial Preferences. Click here for the Judge's Individual Procedure Requirements. (jjc, )
Jan 16, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The CIVIL COVER SHEET was uploaded prior to being flattened. Before uploading fillable forms to ECF you must flatten the file to prevent other users from manipulating or editing the information. The easiest way to flatten a PDF form is by selecting Print to PDF and saving the flattened form, other PDF software may differ. Please visit our website under Flattening PDF Forms for guidance.Please email a flattened version to ecfhelp@njd.uscourts.gov for replacement on the docket. (jjc, )
Jan 16, 2026
Case Assigned to Judge Robert Kirsch. (ps)
Jan 16, 2026
Text Order
Jan 16, 2026
Notice of Judicial Preferences
Jan 16, 2026
Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Jan 16, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#4
Jan 19, 2026
Substitution of Attorney - Attorney FRANCES C. BAJADA terminated. Attorney JESSICA L. GUARRACINO for PAMELA BONDI,JESSICA L. GUARRACINO for TODD M. LYONS,JESSICA L. GUARRACINO for KRISTI NOEM,JESSICA L. GUARRACINO for LUIS SOTO added.. (GUARRACINO, JESSICA) (Entered: 01/19/2026)
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Substitution of Attorney
#5
Jan 19, 2026
STATUS REPORT regarding Petitioner's location by PAMELA BONDI, TODD M. LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, LUIS SOTO. (GUARRACINO, JESSICA) (Entered: 01/19/2026)
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Status Report
#6
Jan 28, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by PAMELA BONDI, TODD M. LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, LUIS SOTO.(GUARRACINO, JESSICA) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Habeas Petition
#7
Jan 28, 2026
Letter from Michael Z. Goldman. (GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
#8
Feb 06, 2026
ORDER Granting the 1 Petition for writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241; Respondents shall provide Petitioner with a bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) and 8 C.F.R. § 236.1(d) within seven (7) days; within three (3) days of the bond hearing, Respondents shall file a letter advising the Court of the outcome of that bond hearing; the Motion for an Order to Show Cause is Dismissed as MOOT. Signed by Judge Robert Kirsch on 2/6/2026. (sms2) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Show Cause
#9
Feb 12, 2026
Letter
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Letter
#10
Feb 17, 2026
Order of Dismissal
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Order of Dismissal
#11
Feb 25, 2026
Letter
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Letter
Feb 26, 2026
Text Order
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