District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-01555

#1

Feb 17, 2026

MOTION for Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order TRO by JOSE LUIS FLORES ESPIRITU. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Martin W Chow In Support of OSC and TRO, # 2 Exhibit A Maldonado Bautista Order Nov 20 2025, # 3 Exhibit B Maldonado Bautista Order Nov. 25 2025, # 4 Exhibit C Maldonado Bautista Order Dec 18 2025, # 5 Exhibit D Class Counsel Practice Advisory, # 6 Exhibit E Appendix of cases, # 7 Exhibit F - Lyons Memo, # 8 Exhibit G EOIR Alert to IJs, # 9 Exhibit H Affidavit of Lawrence O Burman)(CHOW, MARTIN) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#2

Feb 17, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17105346.), filed by JOSE LUIS FLORES ESPIRITU. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(CHOW, MARTIN) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#3

Feb 17, 2026

Letter from Respondents regarding Petitioner's detention. (BOCCIO, ANDREW) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#4

Feb 17, 2026

Letter from Respondents, with Petitioner's Consent, requesting leave to release Petitioner on February 18, 2026. (BOCCIO, ANDREW) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#5

Feb 17, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1). In light of the Court's pending decision and to preserve the status quo, including Petitioner's continued access to counsel, during the potential briefing and hearing process, and pursuant to the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651, Petitioner shall remain in the State of New Jersey and shall not be transferred outside the State of New Jersey until further order of the Court. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 2/18/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

Feb 17, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Feb 17, 2026

Judge Christine P. O'Hearn added. (dmw)

#6

Feb 18, 2026

ORDER granting 1 Petitioner's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and directing Respondents to IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner under the same conditions that existed prior to his detention, return all personal property, file a letter confirming the date and time of release, and file an Answer to the Petition by 3/3/2026. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 2/17/2026. (arm) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

#7

Feb 18, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondent's February 17, 2026 letter requesting leave to release Petitioner the morning of February 18, 2026. This request is GRANTED. Respondent's shall file a letter on the docket confirming Petitioner's release. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 2/18/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

#8

Feb 18, 2026

Letter from Respondents confirming Petitioner's release re 7 Text Order, 6 Order on Motion for Order to Show Cause,. (BOCCIO, ANDREW) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

Feb 18, 2026

Text Order

#9

Feb 20, 2026

Substitution of Attorney

Mar 02, 2026

Terminate Civil Case

#10

Mar 03, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

#11

Mar 04, 2026

Order