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Filed: February 10, 2026
Assigned to:
Karen M. Williams
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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 23, 2026
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#1
Feb 10, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17085596.), filed by Johan Jordy Luzcando Castro. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Birth Certificate, # 2 Exhibit NTA, # 3 Exhibit Work Authorization)(SKLAR, KEITH) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 11, 2026
Exhibit to QC - Civil Cover Sheet JS44,, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by JOHAN JORDY LUZCANDO CASTRO. (SKLAR, KEITH) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
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Exhibit (to Document)
Feb 11, 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 11, 2026
Notice of Judicial Preferences
Feb 11, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Feb 11, 2026
QC - Civil Cover Sheet JS44
Feb 11, 2026
Notice of Judicial Preferences. Click here for the Judge's Individual Procedure Requirements. (dnw)
Feb 11, 2026
Judge Karen M. Williams added. (mmb)
#3
Feb 13, 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 20, 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 19, 2026, and Petitioner shall file a reply by 5:00 p.m. on February 19, 2026. Petitioner shall not be transferred from New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on February 13, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
Feb 13, 2026
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#4
Feb 19, 2026
Substitution of Attorney
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Substitution of Attorney
#5
Feb 19, 2026
Letter
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#6
Feb 23, 2026
TEXT ORDER - In light of the Court's Order entered on February 13, 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 19, 2026 letter advising of the outcome of Petitioner's bond hearing (ECF No. 5) and the Order of the Immigration Judge (ECF No. 5-1). The Court is satisfied that its directives have been fulfilled. Accordingly, there remains no live controversy for adjudication. The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on February 23, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
Feb 23, 2026
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BONDI
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LUZANDO CASTRO
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