District of New Jersey • 3:26-cv-01521

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Feb 17, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus V. LUIS SOTO, ET AL. ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17101873.), filed by JOSE FRANCISCO PAUCAR SARANGO. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Cover Sheet)(DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

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Feb 17, 2026

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order V. LUIS SOTO, ET AL. by JOSE FRANCISCO PAUCAR SARANGO. (DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

Feb 17, 2026

Judge Zahid N. Quraishi added. (jjc, )

Feb 17, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed has been processed, however, the following deficiencies were found: The correct party roles for petitions are PETITIONER vs. RESPONDENT. In the future please enter the title for the defendants in the PARTY TEXT. Example: in her capacity as Secretary for the United States Department of Homeland Security . The Clerk's Office has made the appropriate changes. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (jjc, )

Feb 17, 2026

QC - Attorney Case Opening

Feb 17, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

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Feb 18, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's habeas petition and motion seeking a temporary restraining order. (ECF Nos. 1-2.) Petitioner alleges that he 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 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. 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. Petitioner's motion seeking a temporary restraining order (ECF No. 2 ) is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE in light of this Order. So Ordered by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 2/18/2026. (kas) Modified on 2/18/2026 (kas). (Entered: 02/18/2026)

Feb 18, 2026

Text Order

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Feb 19, 2026

Substitution of Attorney

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Feb 27, 2026

Letter

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Mar 01, 2026

Letter

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Mar 03, 2026

Letter

Mar 04, 2026

Text Order

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Mar 12, 2026

Letter

Mar 13, 2026

Text Order

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Mar 16, 2026

Letter