District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-01381

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Feb 11, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17089528.), filed by WILLIAM MOROCHO MOROCHO. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(ROMERO, CUSTODIO) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb 12, 2026

QC - Generic Message

Feb 12, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case entered into the CM/ECF system includes parties that are not named in the Petition. Counsel is directed to file an Amended Petition naming all of the parties. (mfr)

Feb 17, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Susan D. Wigenton. (mfr)

Feb 17, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

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Feb 19, 2026

TEXT ORDER: According to Petitioner, Respondents are presently detaining him under the mandatory detention provisions of 8 U.S.C. § 1225. (ECF No. 1 p. 11.) Under the recent decision in Bethancourt- Soto v. Soto, et al., No. 25-cv-16200, __ F. Supp. 3d __, 2025 WL 2976572 (D.N.J. Oct. 22, 2025), as Petitioner was apprehended inside the United States after residing here for an extended period, this Court finds that he should be detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1226, which requires an opportunity to seek bond. Accordingly, Respondents are PROHIBITED from moving petitioner outside of the District of New Jersey until further order of this Court. It is further ORDERED that the immigration court shall provide Petitioner with a bond hearing no later than 5:00p.m. on February 25, 2026. Respondents shall file a letter on the docket indicating the date and time of the bond hearing by 12:00 p.m. on February 24, 2026. If Respondents contend that Bethancourt-Soto does not control, for example, because it is factually distinguishable, they shall file an expedited answer to the Petition by 5:00 p.m. on February 25, 2026, and Petitioner shall file any reply by 5:00 p.m. on February 28, 2026. The Clerk shall email a copy of the Petition and this text order to the Chief, Civil Division, United States Attorney's Office, at the following email address: USANJ-HabeasCases@usdoj.gov. So Ordered by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 2/19/2026. (cds) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

Feb 19, 2026

Text Order

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Feb 20, 2026

Substitution of Attorney

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Feb 23, 2026

Letter

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Feb 25, 2026

Order of Dismissal