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Filed: February 19, 2026
Assigned to:
Michael Andre Shipp
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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 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 19, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17116035.), filed by VLADIMER MODEBADZE,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Affidavit, # 3 Text of Proposed Order, # 4 Brief, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(CURBELO, CAROLINA) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 19, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by VLADIMER MODEBADZE, (CURBELO, CAROLINA) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
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Certificate of Service
#3
Feb 20, 2026
TEXT ORDER: Petitioner alleges in his petition (ECF No. 1 ) that he is unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2). Under this Court's recent decision in Aguilar Ramos v. Soto, No. 25-15315, 2025 WL 3251447 (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 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. So Ordered by Judge Michael A. Shipp on 2/20/2026. (jab) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
Feb 20, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Feb 20, 2026
Case assigned to Judge Michael A. Shipp. (jr)
Feb 20, 2026
Text Order
#4
Feb 24, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
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MODEBADZE
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SOTO
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