District of New Jersey • 3:26-cv-01455

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Feb 13, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus for Unlawfully Detained Noncitizen ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17095785.), filed by DIANA ELIZABETH CARTAGENA HUESO. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(SIMBRON, NOEMI) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Feb 13, 2026

Judge Zahid N. Quraishi added. (jjc, )

Feb 13, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

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Feb 17, 2026

TEXT ORDER: In this matter, Petitioner alleges she is unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2). Under this Court's decision in Valerio v. Joyce, Civ. No. 25-17225, 2025 WL 3251445 (D.N.J. Nov. 21, 2025), and in light of other recent decisions in this District interpreting § 1225(b)(2), the Court holds that Petitioner is subject to detention under § 1226(a). It is therefore ORDERED that, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), within ten (10) 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... Within three (3) days of that bond hearing, Respondents shall file a written notice of the outcome of that hearing with this Court. The Government shall not transfer Petitioner out of New Jersey until this bond process is complete. If Respondents contend that Petitioner's detention is distinguishable from the cases in this district previously addressing §1225(b)(2), they shall file an expedited answer within seven (7) 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. So Ordered by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 2/17/2026. (kas) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

Feb 17, 2026

Text Order

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Feb 19, 2026

Substitution of Attorney

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Feb 20, 2026

Letter

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Feb 23, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court having received and reviewed Petitioner's letter (ECF No. 4 ), the Government shall file a response to the allegations in the letter by the close of business on Tuesday February 24, 2026. The response shall directly address whether the transfer of Petitioner was in violation of this Court's February 17 Order and what efforts are being made to address this alleged violation. So Ordered by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 2/23/2026. (kas, ) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

Feb 23, 2026

Text Order

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Feb 24, 2026

Letter

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Feb 24, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

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Feb 25, 2026

Letter

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Feb 26, 2026

OPINION filed. Signed by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 2/26/2026. (kas) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

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Feb 26, 2026

ORDER Granting Petitioner's habeas petition 1 . Respondents shall on this date IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner. Respondents are PERMANENTLY ENJOINED from re-arresting or otherwise detaining Petitioner under §1225. This case shall be marked CLOSED. Signed by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 2/26/2026. (kas) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

Feb 26, 2026

Terminate Civil Case

Feb 26, 2026

***Civil Case Terminated. (kas, )

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Feb 27, 2026

Letter

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Feb 27, 2026

Declaration

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Feb 27, 2026

Letter

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Feb 27, 2026

Declaration

Feb 27, 2026

Text Order

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Feb 28, 2026

Declaration

Feb 28, 2026

Text Order